For The Cross
Bethel Music Lyrics


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The life You gave
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 Savior
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

Overall Meaning

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




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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



All comments from YouTube:

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. ❤

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