At the foot of the cross
Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me your love
Through the judgment you received
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
Where I am made complete
You have given me life
Through the death you bore for me
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
And you've won my heart
And you've won my heart, now I can
Trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
I trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
I lay every burden down, every burden
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At the foot of the cross
At The Foot Of The Cross (Ashes To Beauty) by Don Moen is a powerful song that beautifully captures the essence of grace, redemption, and the transformative power of the cross. It is a song that brings comfort, hope, and a reminder of the incredible love that Jesus demonstrated through His sacrificial death.
The opening lines of the song immediately draw us into the heart of the message: "At the foot of the cross, where grace and suffering meet, you have shown me your love through the judgment you received." These lyrics remind us of the profound love that Jesus displayed on the cross, where His grace intersected with the immense suffering He endured. It is at the foot of the cross that we find healing, forgiveness, and the opportunity to exchange our ashes for beauty.
The lyrics continue to express the impact of Jesus' sacrifice on our lives: "And you've won my heart, now I can trade these ashes in for beauty." Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has given us the incredible gift of trading our burdens, our past mistakes, and our pain for His forgiveness and restoration. We can lay every burden down at the foot of the cross and experience the transformation that comes from His love and grace.
The song also alludes to the concept of wearing forgiveness like a crown, which echoes the biblical truth found in Psalm 103:12: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." Through the cross, Jesus has not only forgiven our sins but has removed them from us completely. We are now able to wear forgiveness as a crown, a symbol of our new identity in Christ and the freedom we have in Him.
This theme of trading our ashes for beauty is reminiscent of Isaiah 61:3, which says, "To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit." The song beautifully captures the heart of this verse, reminding us that Jesus offers us beauty in exchange for our brokenness and despair.
"At The Foot Of The Cross (Ashes To Beauty)" by Don Moen is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of the cross. It encourages us to come to Jesus with our burdens, our pain, and our brokenness, knowing that He offers us forgiveness, healing, and a new beginning. It is a song that speaks to our deepest struggles and reminds us of the hope and redemption found in Christ.
As we listen to this song, may we be reminded of the incredible love that Jesus has for us, and may we find comfort and peace at the foot of the cross. May we lay every burden down and embrace the beauty that comes through His grace and forgiveness.
