All for Me
Redeeming Love: A Son's Sacrifice for Me
Lyrics
Once a Man, whom we know as the Son of God
Refers to Jesus Christ, recognized as the Son of God.
Hung upon a cruel tree
Describes Jesus being crucified on a harsh, agonizing structure.
He suffered pain as no mortal man
Highlights the intense suffering Jesus endured, surpassing any pain experienced by mortal beings.
He took my place, He did it all for me.
Emphasizes the substitutionary act of Jesus taking the speaker's place and performing all necessary actions for their benefit.
He did it all for me, each drop of blood He shed, He shed for me,
Reiterates the comprehensive nature of Jesus' sacrifice, attributing each drop of his bloodshed specifically for the speaker's sake.
When the Saviour cried, bowed His head and died,
Depicts the moment of Jesus' death, conveying his sacrifice for humanity.
O praise the Lord, He did it all, for me!
Expresses gratitude and praise for Jesus' complete and selfless act on behalf of the speaker.
When I step just inside of those gates of pearl
Portrays the anticipation of entering heaven symbolized by the gates of pearl.
And the Master's face I see
Anticipates meeting Jesus, the Master, face to face in the afterlife.
I'll thank Him for His redeeming love
Plans to express gratitude to Jesus for his sacrificial love upon encountering him in the afterlife.
O praise the Lord, He did it all for me!
Continues the expression of gratitude and praise for Jesus' redemptive act.
He did it all for me, each drop of blood He shed, He shed for me,
Reiterates the idea of Jesus shedding his blood specifically for the speaker's salvation.
When the Saviour cried, bowed His head and died,
Recalls the moment of Jesus' death and emphasizes the significance of that sacrifice.
O praise the Lord, He did it all, for me!
Continues the expression of praise for Jesus' all-encompassing sacrifice.
He did it all for me, each drop of blood He shed, He shed for me,
Reiterates the idea of Jesus shedding his blood for the speaker's redemption.
When the Saviour cried, bowed His head and died,
Recalls the moment of Jesus' death, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of that act.
O praise the Lord, He did it all, for me!
Reiterates the expression of praise and gratitude for Jesus' all-inclusive sacrifice.
He did it all, for me!
Summarizes the entirety of the song, reaffirming that Jesus performed all these acts specifically for the speaker's benefit.
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