the rebel
For All Seasons Lyrics
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How glorious and powerful is Your unfailing love
I see Your sacrifice
Through selfless blood
You broke the vice of death to make me see
I am the rebel
I am the cause of all this trouble
I am the nail that pierced You hands
Yet still You love me,
though I stood and mocked the Lamb above me
Oh, wonderful mystery,
You've given me hope
Hope
How beautiful You are
How marvelous and merciful is Your unfailing love
I see Your heart displayed
For endless grace You gave Your life to Save a wretch like me
And still You love me,
though I stood and mocked the Lamb above me
Oh, wonderful mystery,
You've given me hope
Amazing Grace I've been set free
To praise the One who died for me
The wonder of Your endless mercy is captivating me
My heart is over-filled by Your unfailing love for me
Amazing grace is found within my Savior's suffering
You paid my debt and died to set me free
Amazing Grace I've been set free
To praise the One who died for me
The wonders of Your endless mercy are captivating me
Captivating me
Amazing Grace I've been set free
To praise the One who died for me
The wonders of Your endless mercy are captivating me
The lyrics of For All Seasons's song The Rebel express the unending and incredible love of God despite the imperfection and rebelliousness of humans. The first few lines of the song express how wonderful and powerful God is and how He has demonstrated His love by sacrificing His son through selfless blood. Through this sacrifice, He broke the vice of death and made humanity see the reality of His love. The chorus then shifts to the rebel, which symbolizes the human condition. The lyrics acknowledge the rebellion and the trouble that humanity has caused, but in the midst of it all, God still loves His creation. Even when the rebel stood and mocked the Lamb above them, the love of God did not wane. The wonderful mystery of God's love brings hope to the rebel.
The second verse continues with the same theme, emphasizing the beauty and mercy of God's love, which has been displayed through His grace. The endless grace that He gave through sacrificing His life saves wretches like the singer of the song. The chorus repeats, highlighting the captivating and overwhelming nature of God's love.
Overall, the song is a declaration of God's love for humanity and a recognition of human imperfection. It acknowledges the rebellious nature of humankind, but the message of hope and the wonders of God's mercy are the main themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
How wonderful You are
I acknowledge the greatness of your being.
How glorious and powerful is Your unfailing love
Your love exhibits a stunning splendor and prowess that never falters.
I see Your sacrifice
I am aware of the selflessness with which you gave up your life.
Through selfless blood
Your life was freely given without any expectation of personal gain or benefit.
You broke the vice of death to make me see
You triumphed over death and showed me the way to eternal life.
I am the rebel
I was the one who rebelled against you.
I am the cause of all this trouble
My disobedience created the problems that exist in the world.
I am the nail that pierced You hands
My wrongdoing caused you physical harm.
and pierced Your feet
My sins also caused you emotional agony.
Yet still You love me,
Despite all of this, you continue to love me.
though I stood and mocked the Lamb above me
Even when I rejected you and ridiculed you, you still loved me.
Oh, wonderful mystery,
Your ways are beyond my understanding, yet they are marvelous.
You've given me hope
Your sacrifice has provided me with optimism and expectation for the future.
Hope
My heart is full of the hope that comes from knowing you.
How beautiful You are
Your aesthetic is captivating and splendid.
How marvelous and merciful is Your unfailing love
Your love displays a splendor and compassion that never fades or diminishes.
I see Your heart displayed
I perceive the depths of your kindness and care.
For endless grace You gave Your life to Save a wretch like me
You sacrificed your life to offer me infinite mercy and deliver me from my lowly state.
Amazing Grace I've been set free
Your incredible mercy has released me from bondage.
To praise the One who died for me
I will express adoration for you, who gave your life for me.
The wonder of Your endless mercy is captivating me
The boundlessness of your compassion is captivating my heart.
My heart is over-filled by Your unfailing love for me
My heart is brimming with gratitude for your love that never falters.
The wonders of Your endless mercy are captivating me
The boundless extent of your mercy is holding me spellbound.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Jurgens
Great lyrics awesome song
Jorge Sanchez
deep message if we put attention to lyrics.