Brought up in Northern Ireland in a Christian environment, Kathryn discovered her talents for not only piano playing but also for singing. After getting married in 1996, Scott met and began to be mentored by Brian Doerksen, then Head of the Vineyard UK branch, and as a result, Kathryn's songs feature on many of the Vineyard albums, including Hungry, Surrender and Come, Now is the Time.
"Hungry" was released in 1999 by Vineyard Music Group, containing 14 songs; 2 of which Kathryn penned. Kathryn sings on 7 of the 14 songs, 2 of the 7 alongside another one of the other four worship leaders on the album.
"Satisfy" was released in 2003 by Vertical Records, containing 12 songs; 7 of which Kathryn penned.
Kathryn and her husband Alan serve as pastors of Causeway Coast Vineyard, a church that they planted in 1999 in Northern Ireland, and have two daughters together.
At The Foot Of The Cross
Kathryn Scott Lyrics
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Where grace and suffering meet
You have shown me your love
Through the judgment you received
And you've won my heart
You've won my heart, now I can
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
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
At the foot of the cross
The lyrics to Kathryn Scott's song "At The Foot Of The Cross" are a profound reflection on the beauty and power of Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. The song is a passionate declaration of the transforming power of the gospel and the freedom that comes from laying down our burdens and receiving the forgiveness that Jesus offers.
The first verse of the song expresses the paradoxical beauty and suffering of the cross. The cross is where grace and suffering meet, and it is through the judgment that Jesus received that he showed his love to us. The second verse highlights the powerful effects of Jesus' sacrifice on our lives. At the foot of the cross, we are made complete, given life through the death that Jesus bore for us. The chorus of the song is a declaration of the freedom and transformation that comes from embracing Jesus' forgiveness and laying down our burdens at the foot of the cross.
Throughout the song, the theme of forgiveness is woven into the lyrics. The idea of trading ashes in for beauty and wearing forgiveness like a crown is a powerful image of the transformation that comes through receiving Jesus' forgiveness. The song ends with a passionate declaration that Jesus' sacrifice has won our hearts, and that we can now lay every burden down at the foot of the cross, trading our ashes for beauty and wearing forgiveness like a crown.
Line by Line Meaning
At the foot of the cross
At the place where Jesus was crucified
Where grace and suffering meet
Where the loving mercy of God intersects with the pain and agony of Jesus' sacrifice
You have shown me your love
Through the sacrifice of Christ, God has revealed His love for humanity
Through the judgment you received
By taking on the penalty for our sin, Jesus faced the judgment of God in our place
And you've won my heart
The love and sacrifice of Jesus has captured my affection and loyalty
Trade these ashes in for beauty
I can exchange my brokenness and sin for the beautiful new life Christ offers
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Forgiveness is a mark of honor and dignity, bestowed on those who accept Christ's sacrifice
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I humbly approach God's mercy and offer Him my worship
I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross
I bring all my cares, worries, and troubles to Jesus, and find peace by surrendering them to Him
Where I am made complete
By joining Christ in His death and resurrection, I am made whole and perfected in Him
You have given me life
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has enabled me to receive eternal life in Him
Through the death you bore for me
Jesus willingly suffered and died to pay the penalty for my sin and reconcile me to God
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ariel Rikyell
The Feet of Mercy
I lay all burden down...
Tonight i will sleep deeply with your angels...
Im not alone...
Praise lord...
He never leaves...he never sleep...his steadfast love endures forever.
Thank Abba for the morning sun...
Thank Abba for the afternoon lunch...our Daily Bread
Thank Abba for the Living Water...
Still still water...
Thank Abba for lying down with us on green pasture
Thank Abba for His Almighty Holy Spirit that guide and protect us
Thank you Jesus for the hand and shoulder...and we can rest in you at night...
Day and Night
You are always on my Mind.
Loving you is our way of gratitude...
You created us perfectfully...wonderfully...fearfully in our mothers womb.
Besides...love...u teaches us faith...
U given us Strength...
You given us God Confidence...
You make our path Straight and our Day Fruitful...
I love You Abba
I Thank You with all my heart...my mind...my soul...my might...
King of king...
The only true God...
Amazing Grace
Spirit of Peace will crush the devil...
In Jesus Name
Amen
Granny Grunt
I love this song, first time I heard it ,
Our praise team sang it in our church
The song really touched my heart because
I was raised in church when I was little,
Always believed in God but I never gave my life to him until after I lived a life of sin and
Bad decisions and bad relationships and you name it
The song made me realize although I knew that the Lord had forgiven me,
The song made me realize,
That truly God had forgiven me part that where ,
The song says wear forgiveness like a crown,
That really touched my spirit ,......... forgiveness,
Wonderful Mercy from our heavenly father,
God bless you all who are here in these comments.
hunkabuns
I lost a little girl while i was pregnant, and I happened to hear this song in a Christian gift shop while I was looking for something spiritual to bring to her burial. I bought the CD, and played it at her burial. This song reminds me not to 'blame' God for things that happen in our lives, but to hand over all our pains and sufferings, and He will carry them for us....if we ask Him with all our heart and love. He has carried all 'my weight' since then... I praise Him for it every day....
Phill G
Nice 👏👏
Enos Mamua
Your story reminds me about my reckless life before, but if power of the cross in Matthew 27 that change my life .
Rob D
I'm very happy for you. He loves you very much and cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you.
sylvia sanders
That so beautiful your little girl is in the arm of Jesus! Take care of yourself
Alexander Hikanyemu
🙏🙏
Marsha Morrow
9 years ago on 1/3.2014 I laid my drug and alcohol addiction at the foot of the cross.I have been forgiven and all has been lifted from me.I am going into 9 years of recovery.I have bad days and good days but,I am truly blessed by the Lord God Almighty.I am one of his annointed.I have done this recovery with no rehab.Praise to the King.
Erioluwa Oluwadiran
Hallelujah! ❤️
Dylan Taki Niemand
God bless you!
Paris King-Alvey
Amen! I too, didn’t have to go to rehab. Moving away from where I used was helpful to kickstart in the beginning, but the true recover came through Jesus. He truly does make all things new. I thought I’d die an addict, or at the very least, clean but daily cravings. I’m so grateful to say that’s not my story. So much joy today!