Hands That Formed the Stars
Unfathomable Depths: Embracing Divine Sacrifice
Lyrics
I look upon the cross
The speaker is focusing their attention on the symbol of Christianity, the cross.
Where Jesus shed his blood
Referencing the sacrifice of Jesus and the shedding of his blood on the cross.
And I see grace
Perceiving a sense of divine favor or unmerited mercy in this act.
I look upon the cross
Reiteration of focusing on the significance of the cross.
Where Jesus died for us
Emphasizing Jesus' act of dying for humanity on the cross.
And I am left amazed
Feeling astounded or filled with wonder by the magnitude of this sacrifice.
Why would he
Raising a question about the motive behind Jesus' actions.
The king of glory
Referring to Jesus as the majestic ruler.
Leave his throne to save a sinner like me
Expressing amazement that such a divine being would sacrifice for a sinner.
Why would he
Reiterating the wonder of why Jesus would take such action.
The Lord of all the earth
Acknowledging Jesus' supreme authority over the earth.
Lay down his own life as our ransom
Describing Jesus giving up his life as a payment for humanity's release.
There’s nothing like your love
Emphasizing the uniqueness and incomparability of God's love.
Nothing like your love
Repeating the idea that nothing compares to God's love due to Jesus' sacrifice and humility.
Nothing like your love
-For you took the lowest place and
-You suffered for our sake and
-By this I am convinced
-There is nothing like your love
-I look upon the cross
Repetition of contemplating the significance of Jesus shedding blood and dying on the cross, leading to amazement.
Where Jesus shed his blood
-And I see grace
-I look upon the cross
-Where Jesus died for us
-And I am left amazed
-Why would he
Repeated questioning of the reason behind Jesus' sacrifice and ransom for humanity.
The King of glory
-Leave his throne to save a sinner like me
-Why would he
-The Lord of all the earth
-Lay down his own life as our ransom
-There’s nothing like your love
Reiterating the uniqueness of God's love through Jesus' sacrifice and suffering.
Nothing like your love
-Nothing like your love
-For you took the lowest place and
-You suffered for our sake and
-By this I am convinced
-There is nothing like your love
-Hands that formed the stars
Reflecting on the contrast between the divine creator's hands that formed the stars now nailed to the cross, highlighting the transformation and sacrifice.
Now nailed to a wooden cross
-Feet where angels bowed
-Now drip with the Saviours blood
-A head once crowned with gold
-Now mocked with a crown of thorns
-And I can’t begin to know
-The depths of your love Lord
-Hands that formed the stars
Reiteration of the contrast between the divine's hands, feet, and head, showcasing the sacrifice and suffering endured.
Now nailed to a wooden cross
-Feet where angels bowed
-Now drip with the Saviours blood
-A head once crowned with gold
-Now mocked with a crown of thorns
-And I can’t begin to know
-The depths of your love Lord
-I can’t begin to know
Expressing the inability to fully comprehend the profound depth of God's love displayed through Jesus' sacrifice.
The depths of your love oh Lord
-I can’t begin to know
-The depths of your love oh Lord
-There’s nothing like your love
Reiterating the unparalleled nature of God's love through Jesus' selfless act, reinforcing conviction.
Nothing like your love
-Nothing like your love
-For you took the lowest place and
-You suffered for our sake and
-By this I am convinced
-There is nothing like your love
-By this I am convinced
Final affirmation of the unmatched nature of God's love as demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice.
There is nothing like your love
-By this I am convinced
-There is nothing like your love
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