Had It Not Been
Eternal Redemption: Michael English's Inspiring Message
Lyrics
Had it not been: Michael English
Introduction to the theme of the song, expressing a hypothetical scenario.
Just suppose
Contemplating a scenario or possibility.
God searched through heaven
Imagining God searching through heaven.
couldn't find one willing to be
No one in heaven is willing to make the sacrifice.
The supreme sacrifice that was needed
Describing the supreme sacrifice required.
Just to find eternal life for you and me
Clarifying that the sacrifice is for the sake of eternal life for humanity.
chorus
Beginning of the chorus, emphasizing key elements of salvation.
Had it not been for a place called Mt. Calvary
Highlighting the significance of Mt. Calvary in the salvation narrative.
and had it not been for the old rugged cross
Emphasizing the importance of the old rugged cross in the redemption story.
and had it not been for a man called Jesus
Acknowledging the crucial role of Jesus in the salvation process.
then forever my soul would be lost
Stressing that without these elements, eternal loss would be inevitable.
and I'm so glad he was willing to drink that bitter cup
Expressing gratitude for Jesus' willingness to undergo a difficult experience.
tho he prayed for to let it pass from me
Referring to Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
and I'm so glad he never called his angels
Gratitude that Jesus did not avoid the sacrifice despite his prayer.
from these hands hold the nails that torment me
Emphasizing Jesus' endurance of the crucifixion without divine intervention.
chorus
Reiteration of the chorus, underscoring the critical components of salvation.
then forever my soul would be lost
Reiterating the consequence of eternal loss without the mentioned elements.
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