BETHEL MUSIC was formed for the express purpose of creating corridors in the heavenly realms through the mystery of music, that facilitate deeper dimensions of God's manifest presence. His manifold reality inspires worship, ignites revelation and captivates the world.
Therefore the triune mission of BETHEL MUSIC is to:
Adore God through thanksgiving, praise and worship.
Instruct the Church with songs, hymns and spiritual songs.
And enlighten the lost with melodies of mercy.
These foundation stones have been passed down to us for more than five decades and are gaining momentum with each passing generation. Our goal is to honor the core values of our past, build a creative, catalytic culture in the present and leave a legacy for future generations.
The main pillars of BETHEL MUSIC'S core distinctives are:
God is good all the time; in fact He is even better than you can imagine.
The redemptive power of Jesus Christ transformed us from sinners to saints (at conversion), eradicated our sin nature and imparted to us His divine character.
We have been commissioned to carry His glory, make disciples OF ALL nations and bring heaven to earth, until the kingdom's of this world become the Kingdom of our God.
We've been commanded to do greater miracles then Jesus, demonstrate God's superior Kingdom, empower His supernatural people and annihilate the works of the devil.
We embrace a fantastic future, refuse to re-empower a disempowered devil and are determined to leave our children's, children's, children a world in revival.
The practical mandates of BETHEL MUSIC are facilitated through several different avenues:
Our own songwriters group, who are commissioned to create songs and sounds that carry our mission and core values, compose most of our music.
We have several schools through out the year that train, equip and deploy musicians, songwriters and producers to help accomplish our God-given mandate.
BETHEL MUSIC produces, mixes and masters songs and music videos in cooperation with other professionals in different phases of production.
We distribute songs and music videos globally through several venues including partnerships with like-minded distribution companies.
BETHEL MUSIC publishes and manages songs, distributing them through CCLI.
Closing Thoughts:
Our earnest prayer is that BETHEL MUSIC would inspire a revolution that impacts the planet by reforming the Church and transforming the world.
May everything we produce be rooted in His Excellency, be inspired by His creativity and be entrenched in His Divine Nature.
And finally, may the Lord use our music to take you on a Holy Spirit journey into the very heart of God Himself!
For The Cross
Bethel Music Lyrics
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Your body was broken
Your love poured out
You bled and You died for me
There on that cross
You breathed Your last as you were crucified
You gave it all for me
Hallelujah, what a friend
Hallelujah, King forever
We thank You for the cross
There in the ground
Sealed in the darkness
Lifeless laid
The frame of the Father’s son
In agony
He watched His only Son be sacrificed
He gave it all for me
But on that day
What seemed as the darkest hour
A violent hope
Broke through and shook the ground
And as You rose
The Light of all the world was magnified
And You rose in victory
Hallelujah, it is finished
Hallelujah, it is done
Hallelujah King forever
We thank you for the cross
And though our sins are scarlet
You have made us white as snow
In this song, Bethel Music's Jenn and Brian Johnson sing about the profound love of Jesus Christ and the sacrifice he made for his followers. The song begins by reflecting on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in which he gave his life for humanity. The lyrics describe the pain that Jesus endured on the cross, his body broken and bleeding as he breathed his last breath. This is a powerful reminder of the lengths to which Jesus went to show his love for his followers, and the ultimate sacrifice he made.
The chorus of the song is an expression of gratitude and awe at the magnitude of this sacrifice. The Johnsons sing "Hallelujah, what a Savior," expressing joy and celebration at the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The lyrics continue to express reverence for Jesus Christ as a friend and King forever. The Johnsons reiterate their thanks for the cross, praising Jesus Christ for the ultimate sacrifice that he made, dying for the sins of humanity.
Towards the end of the song, the Johnsons reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reflecting on the hope and victory that this event holds. They sing "the Light of all the world was magnified, and You rose in victory." Despite the darkness and agony of the crucifixion, the resurrection is a moment to celebrate and find hope in. The song ends by proclaiming the power of Jesus Christ to make us pure, washing away our sins and making us "white as snow. "
Line by Line Meaning
The life You gave
You sacrificed your own life
Your body was broken
Your physical body was injured and hurt
Your love poured out
You showed immense love and care
You bled and You died for me
You shed your blood and died for my sake
There on that cross
At the place of crucifixion
You breathed Your last as you were crucified
You died after being nailed to the cross
You gave it all for me
You gave everything you had for my salvation
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Praise to the amazing Savior
Hallelujah, what a friend
Praise to the incredible friend
Hallelujah, King forever
Praise to the eternal King
We thank You for the cross
We are grateful for the sacrifice made on the cross
There in the ground
In the tomb
Sealed in the darkness
Closed off from light and air
Lifeless laid
Motionless body lying down
The frame of the Father’s son
The body of the Son of God
In agony
Suffering from severe pain
He watched His only Son be sacrificed
God witnessed His only Son being offered as a sacrifice
But on that day
On the day of resurrection
What seemed as the darkest hour
The time that appeared to be the bleakest
A violent hope
An overpowering hope
Broke through and shook the ground
An earthquake occurred when hope sprung forth
And as You rose
As you were resurrected
The Light of all the world was magnified
The radiance of the resurrected Lord was undeniable
And You rose in victory
You triumphed with your resurrection
Hallelujah, it is finished
Praise to the completion of the work
Hallelujah, it is done
Praise to the finished work
And though our sins are scarlet
Even though our sins are deep and dark
You have made us white as snow
You have made us pure and clean
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elma Cardoso
A vida deu
Seu corpo ferido foi
Com grande amor...
Sofreu e morreu por mim
Naquela cruz...
Seu último suspiro Ele deu
Tudo entregou por mim...
Aleluia, Salvador
Aleluia, amigo meu
Aleluia, Rei eterno
Sou grato pela cruz...
Ele morreu...
Esteve na escuridão
Caído ao chão
O único Filho...
Sentiu a dor...
O Pai viu o seu Filho padecer
Tudo entregou por mim...
Aleluia, Salvador
Aleluia, amigo meu
Aleluia, Rei eterno
Sou grato pela cruz...
O dia em que...
Só havia escuridão
Então surgiu grande esperança...
Ressuscitou...
A luz de todo mundo reviveu...
E venceu a morte... yeah
Aleluia, consumado foi...
Aleluia, terminou...
Aleluia, Rei eterno...
Sou grato pela cruz...
Yeah!
Aleluia, consumado foi...
Aleluia, terminou...
Yeah!
Aleluia, Rei eterno
Sou grato pela cruz...
E eu!
Sou grato pela cruz...
De todo pecado...
Seu sangue me lavou
Flowhannesburg
Song literally gets better with each passing second, incredible.
Winnie Kirui
This song is timeless. Even after all these years, no song tops this one. The depth of His love for us is indescribable.
Diane Tessier
Amen🙌
Brianna Nava
This whole song just causes a stirring, a feeling, an awakening in me. Is that just me? THANK U JESUS FOR NOT JUST THE CROSS, BUT THE STORY TO IT!!!!!
Pedro Luiz Tona Coimbra
+Brianna Nava Me too!!
Brianna Nava
Pedro Luiz Tona Coimbra :)
שמן זית oliver bruce
Worship is freedom
A.L.
"Though my sins were scarlet, You made me white as snow" ~ Amen
victoria bulcock
Isaiah 1:18🙏🤍
ashley Narvaiz
Amen! Thank you Jesus. ❤