White as Snow
Redemption's Canvas: From Scarlet Sins to Snowy Purity
Lyrics
You carried my wooden tree
You bore the burden of my sins symbolized by the wooden tree, likely a reference to the cross.
Took my place and died for me
You took my place and sacrificed yourself for me.
For all of my iniquities
Your sacrifice covers all my wrongdoing and sins.
That Cross is why I live
The crucifixion (Cross) is the reason for my renewed life.
Oh praise the name of Jesus Christ
Expressing admiration for Jesus Christ through praise.
Oh praise your name my God my Savior
Continued praise for God, acknowledging Him as the Savior.
My sins are red as Scarlet
Acknowledging the deep stain of sin (red as Scarlet).
Now I am white as snow
Transformation from sinful state to purity, symbolized as being white as snow.
Your cross has made me new
The transformative power of the cross in creating a new identity.
Oh, what selfless love is this?
Reflecting on the immense and selfless nature of Christ's love.
You carried all my sins and shame
Christ took away all sins and shame, allowing for a fresh start.
You gave me now a new beginning
The gift of a new beginning resulting from the sacrifice on the cross.
That cross is why I live
Reiteration of the significance of the cross for the speaker's existence.
Oh praise the name of Jesus Christ
Continued praise for Jesus Christ.
Oh praise your name my God my Savior
Continued acknowledgment of God as the Savior.
My sins are red as Scarlet
Recognition of the deep redness of sins, contrasted with the subsequent purity.
Now I am white as snow
Reiteration of the transformation to purity through the cross.
Your cross has made me new
Reaffirmation of the new identity and life granted through the cross.
Your cross has bought my freedom
The cross is portrayed as the means through which freedom is acquired.
Your blood has washed me clean
The cleansing power of Christ's blood is emphasized.
My debt is paid in full
The speaker's debts, possibly sins, are completely paid off through the sacrifice.
Now death, where is your sting?
A triumphant declaration over death's defeat through the cross.
You poured out your forgiveness
Recognition of God's forgiveness poured out for all committed wrongs.
For all the crimes I've made
Acknowledgment of the speaker's undeserving nature of such love.
This love I don't deserve
The overwhelming and unmerited love expressed through the cross.
This cross is why I live
Reiterating that the cross is the reason for the speaker's life.
Oh praise the name of Jesus Christ
Continued praise for Jesus Christ and His redeeming power.
Oh praise your name my God my Savior
Continued acknowledgment of God as the Savior.
My sins are red as Scarlet
Reference to the deep redness of sins and the subsequent purity.
Now I am white as snow
Reiteration of the transformation to purity through the cross.
Your cross has made me new
Reaffirmation of the new identity and life granted through the cross.
Your cross has made me new
Final acknowledgment of the transformative power of the cross.
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