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The Power of the Cross (Oh, to See the Dawn)

Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Meter: 10.8.10.6 with refrain Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day Refrain First Line: This the power of the cross

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OH, TO SEE THE DAWN

Appears in 11 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend; Larry Visser Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 12233 34455 65451 Used With Text: Oh, to See the Dawn

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Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day

Author: Stuart Townend (b. 1963); Keith Getty (b. 1974) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #182 (2013) Topics: Atonement; Children and All-Age Worship; Church Year Good Friday; Forgiveness; God Love of; Good Friday Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54 Languages: English Tune Title: THE POWER OF THE CROSS

Oh, to See the Dawn (The Power of the Cross)

Author: Stuart Townend; Keith Getty Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #105 (2008) First Line: Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day Topics: Biblical Names and Places Calvary; Love God for Us; Suffering of Christ Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56 Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, to See the Dawn]

Oh, to See the Dawn

Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #177 (2013) First Line: Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day Refrain First Line: This the power of the cross Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Church Year Easter/Season of Easter; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Son of God Scripture: Matthew 27:1-59 Languages: English Tune Title: OH, TO SEE THE DAWN

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Keith Getty

b. 1974 Author of "The Power of the Cross (Oh, to See the Dawn)" in Baptist Hymnal 2008 Keith Getty (b. December 16, 1974) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Keith developed a passion for writing good songs for the church in his twenties, and began writing for his small Baptist church. He writes and performs with his wife, Kristyn and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. (Also known as Julian Keith Getty) Laura de Jong

Stuart Townend

Author of "The Power of the Cross (Oh, to See the Dawn)" in Baptist Hymnal 2008 Stuart Townend (b. 1963) grew up in West Yorkshire, England, the youngest son of an Anglican vicar. He started learning piano at a young age, and began writing music at age 22. He has produced albums for Keith Routledge and Vinesong, among many others, and has also released eight solo albums to date. Some of his better-known songs include “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The King of Love,” and “The Power of the Cross.” He continues to work closely with friends Keith and Kristyn Getty, and is currently a worship leader in Church of Christ the King in Brighton, where he lives with wife Caroline, and children Joseph, Emma and Eden. Laura de Jong