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For the Cross
Written by: Matt Redman & Beth Redman 
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VERSE 1:
BmI will Alove You Gfor the CBmrossA  G  
BmAnd I will lovAe You fGor the coBmstA  G  
AMan of sufferings, GBringer of my peaBmce.A  G  
BmYou came iAnto a wGorld of sBmhameA  G  
BmAnd paid the Aprice we Gcould not BmpayA  G  
ADeath that brought me liGfe,
GBlood that brought me hoBmme.A  G  
ADeath that brought me lifeG, 
GBlood that brought me hoBmme.A  G  
CHORUS:
BmAnd I love You for the croGss,
AI'm overwhelmed by the mysGtery,
BmI love You for the crosGs,
AThat Jesus You would do thGis for me.
When BmYou were broken, YGou were beaten,
AYou were punished,  I gGo free,
BmWhen You were wounded aGnd rejected,
AIn Your mercy,  I am heaBmled.G  A  
VERSE 2:
Jesus Christ the sinner's Friend
Does this kindness know no bounds?
With Your precious blood You have purchased me.
O,  the mystery of the cross
You were punished, You were crushed
But that punishment has become my peace
Yes, that punishment has become my peace.

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The story behind the song

Matt Redman is an English Christian worship leader known for his prolific songwriting and work in establishing church communities. He converted to Christianity at a young age, and his music often reflects themes of faith and devotion. "For The Cross" appears on his 1998 release, "Live 1998: Now to Live the Life." It plays like a heartfelt expression of gratitude and commitment to the central tenets of Christian belief.

AI-written from these sources:Matt Redman — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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For the Cross

Written by: Matt Redman & Beth Redman

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VERSE 1:

Bm A G Bm A G

I will love You for the Cross

Bm A G Bm A G

And I will love You for the cost

A G Bm A G

Man of sufferings, Bringer of my peace.

Bm A G Bm A G

You came into a world of shame

Bm A G Bm A G

And paid the price we could not pay

A G

Death that brought me life,

G Bm A G

Blood that brought me home.

A G

Death that brought me life,

G Bm A G

Blood that brought me home.

CHORUS:

Bm G

And I love You for the cross,

A G

I'm overwhelmed by the mystery,

Bm G

I love You for the cross,

A G

That Jesus You would do this for me.

Bm G

When You were broken, You were beaten,

A G

You were punished, I go free,

Bm G

When You were wounded and rejected,

A Bm G A

In Your mercy, I am healed.

VERSE 2:

Jesus Christ the sinner's Friend

Does this kindness know no bounds?

With Your precious blood You have purchased me.

O, the mystery of the cross

You were punished, You were crushed

But that punishment has become my peace

Yes, that punishment has become my peace.

About For The Cross Chords by Matt Redman

Learn how to play For The Cross by Matt Redman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “For The Cross chords”, “For The Cross guitar chords”, or “Matt Redman For The Cross chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy For The Cross chords and for experienced players who want accurate For The Cross lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, G.

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