When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
Greg Attwells Lyrics
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O soul are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There′s light for a look at the Saviour
And life more abundant and free:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there
Over us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conqu'rors we are!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
His word shall not fail you He promised
Believe Him and all will be well.
Then go to a world that is dying
His perfect salvation to tell!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.
In the light of His glory and grace.
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The lyrics to Greg Attwells's song When I Survey the Wondrous Cross invite the listener to turn their eyes upon Jesus, especially when they are feeling weary or troubled. The imagery of light is used to convey the message of hope and salvation that Jesus offers. The first two stanzas paint a picture of darkness and despair, but then the song shifts to a message of victory over sin and death through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The third stanza encourages the listener to trust in the promises of God's word and to share the good news of salvation with others.
Overall, the lyrics of the song emphasize the transformative power of looking to Jesus and fixating on his love and grace, which enable believers to overcome their struggles and shine as beacons of hope to a hurting world.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Direct your attention to Jesus, the source of hope and peace.
O soul are you weary and troubled?
Are you feeling worn out and distressed?
No light in the darkness you see?
Do you feel lost and in the dark?
There's light for a look at the Saviour
Jesus provides a guiding light for those who trust in him.
And life more abundant and free:
Through Jesus, there is a fuller and freer life to be experienced.
Look full in His wonderful face
Fix your gaze on the amazing countenance of Jesus.
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
The distractions and concerns of everyday life will fade in comparison to the glory of God.
In the light of His glory and grace.
In the radiance of his divine qualities and unmerited favor.
Through death into life everlasting
Jesus conquered death, leading the way for us to live eternally in him.
He passed, and we follow Him there
Christ's path leads us to eternal life through him.
Over us sin no more hath dominion
Through Jesus, we are no longer held captive by sin and its control over our lives.
For more than conqu'rors we are!
As followers of Christ, we are victorious in the battle against sin and death.
His word shall not fail you He promised
Christ's promises are certain and trustworthy, as he has never failed to keep them.
Believe Him and all will be well.
Trusting in Jesus brings ultimate well-being and wholeness.
Then go to a world that is dying
Share the message of Christ with a world that is hurting and in need of hope.
His perfect salvation to tell!
Proclaim the message of Jesus' complete and flawless salvation.
Writer(s): Greg Attwells
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