Verse 1:
C
Before the cross I kneel and see
F
The measure of my sin
C
How You became a curse for me
F
Though You were innocent
Am F
The magnitude of Your great love
C G
Was shown in full degree
F G Am
When righteous blood, the crimson spill
F G
Rained down from Calvary
Chorus:
F C
Oh, the precious blood
Am G
That flowed from Mercy’s side
F C
Washed away my sin
Am G
When Christ my Saviour died
F C
Oh, the precious blood
Em F
Of Christ the crucified
F G Am
It speaks for me before Your throne
F G C
Where I stand justified
Verse 2:
And who am I that I should know
This treasure of such worth
My Saviour’s pure atoning blood
Shed for the wrath I’d earned
For sin has stained my every deed
My every word and thought
What wondrous love that makes me one
Your priceless blood has bought
Bridge:
C Am
A crown of thorns, pierced hands and feet
C/Bb G
A body bruised, and Mercy’s plea
C Am
A crown of thorns, pierced hands and feet
C/Bb G F
A body bruised, and Mercy’s plea