Lyrics
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me
The speaker feels the presence and guidance of the Sovereign Lord.
Because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor
The speaker is chosen and empowered to spread the gospel, especially to the poor.
Sent me to heal the brokenhearted
The speaker is sent to bring healing to those who are emotionally wounded.
Bring freedom to the captives
The mission includes freeing those who are held captive.
Bring sight to the blind
The speaker is sent to bring insight or revelation to those who are spiritually blind.
Break the chains of the oppressed
To break the chains of those who are oppressed and suffering.
For this is the year of the Lord
Refers to a significant time determined by the Lord.
Today this scripture if fulfilled in your ears
A statement indicating the fulfillment of the scripture in the speaker's presence.
But I know you won't believe and you refuse to see
Expresses doubt that others will believe despite the fulfillment of scripture.
Physician heal yourself one day you'll say to me
Suggests a future scenario where the speaker is doubted as a healer.
While the God you claim to serve will be the God you hang on a tree
Foretells a time when those who reject the speaker's God will face consequences.
The first time that He came they ripped His beard and beat His back up
Describes the suffering and mistreatment during the first coming of Jesus.
But the next time that He comes He'll have a flaming sword with eyes of fire
Foretells the second coming of Jesus with a powerful and decisive presence.
The first time that He came they pierced His hands and His feet and hung Him up
Recalls the crucifixion during the first coming.
But the next time that He comes He'll be on a white horse and I'll be with Him
Anticipates a triumphant return with believers alongside.
Oh how I longed to take you under my wing
The speaker expresses a desire to protect and care for others.
And hide you in the shadow of My love
Invites others to find refuge in the speaker's love and protection.
All day long My arms have been open
The speaker's continuous willingness to embrace and comfort.
But you would not come to me, but you would not come to me
Expresses disappointment as others reject the speaker's offer of comfort.
I was like a lamb led to the slaughter
Compares the speaker's suffering to that of a sacrificial lamb.
And I did not speak a thing as you insulted Me
Describes the speaker's silent endurance of insults during suffering.
There will come a day when the Word of God will come down
Predicts a future event where the Word of God will bring judgment.
And I will strike the nations
Foretells a day of divine judgment on the nations.
And consume them with the breath of My mouth
Describes the destructive power of the Word of God.
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