Calvary
Kim Burrell Lyrics
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Many things and thoughts have changed
About the dying of our Lord
Oh, the pain that He went through for you and me
On a hill called Calvary
On Calvary my Jesus died
He died for you and for me
Oh like me
On Calvary Jesus died
He died for you and for me
He died to save a wretch undone like me
Oh, like me
Each time I sin
I know I've crucified my Lord again
No, I've crucified Him again
If I'm lost, I have only myself to blame
Only myself to blame
It was Calvary where they crucified my Lord
Yes, it was Calvary where He purchased my salvation
It was Calvary, Calvary where my Jesus died just for me
It was Calvary where they crucified my Lord
Yes, it was Calvary where He purchased my salvation
It was Calvary, Calvary where my Jesus died
He laid there never said a [Incomprehensible] word
It was Calvary where He saved a wretch undone just like me
He didn't have to do it but He did
It was Calvary where He hung, bled and died just for me
For me, for me, for me, yes, He did it for me
I was sinking deep in sin far from a peaceful shore
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more
But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry
From the waters He lifted me now safe am I
Oh, when He died He did it for me
When He laid his life down He did it for me
For me, I thank you, Lord, You did it for me
The song "Calvary" by Kim Burrell speaks about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for the redemption of humankind. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the existence of God since the beginning of the world, and although many things have changed, the death of Jesus Christ remains a significant event that took place for the salvation of humanity. The song expresses the excruciating pain and suffering that Jesus Christ went through on Calvary for the sake of humankind.
Kim Burrell cried out to the Lord in this song, thanking him for dying for humanity. The lyrics express remorse for sinning and crucifying Jesus Christ repeatedly. The song emphasizes the significance of Calvary, which was the ultimate proof of love that Jesus Christ gave to humankind. The bridge of the song highlights the savior's life-saving power by using the metaphor of a sinking ship in the turbulent sea until Jesus Christ comes to the rescue and saves the person.
Overall, "Calvary" is an emotional gospel song that inspires believers to think about the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for them. It is a reminder of the importance of Calvary, where Jesus Christ hung, bled, and died for the wretch undone.
Line by Line Meaning
Since the world began there has been God
God has existed since the beginning of time
Many things and thoughts have changed
Over time, people have changed their beliefs and perspectives
About the dying of our Lord
Different interpretations and understanding of Jesus' crucifixion
Oh, the pain that He went through for you and me
Jesus suffered greatly for the sake of humanity
On a hill called Calvary
The location where Jesus was crucified
On Calvary my Jesus died
Jesus died on the hill called Calvary
He died for you and for me
Jesus' death was a sacrifice for all of humanity
He died to save a wretch undone like me
Jesus died to save those who were lost and sinful
Each time I sin
Every time I do something wrong
I know I've crucified my Lord again
I am reminded that my sins were a cause of Jesus' death
No, I've crucified Him again
Every time I sin, I am re-enacting Jesus' crucifixion
If I'm lost, I have only myself to blame
If I am not saved, it is my own fault
It was Calvary where they crucified my Lord
Calvary is the place where Jesus was crucified
Yes, it was Calvary where He purchased my salvation
Jesus' death on Calvary made it possible for me to be saved
It was Calvary, Calvary where my Jesus died just for me
Calvary is where Jesus died for me specifically
He laid there never said a [Incomprehensible] word
Jesus did not speak during his crucifixion
It was Calvary where He saved a wretch undone just like me
Jesus' death on Calvary saved those who were lost and sinful, including me
He didn't have to do it but He did
Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice willingly
It was Calvary where He hung, bled and died just for me
Jesus endured great suffering and died for me on Calvary
For me, for me, for me, yes, He did it for me
Jesus' sacrifice was specifically for me
I was sinking deep in sin far from a peaceful shore
My sins had led me far away from safety
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more
I was corrupted and unable to save myself
But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry
Jesus heard my cries for help
From the waters He lifted me now safe am I
Jesus saved me from my sins and gave me safety
Oh, when He died He did it for me
Jesus' death was specifically for me
When He laid his life down He did it for me
Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for me
For me, I thank you, Lord, You did it for me
I am grateful for Jesus' sacrifice specifically for me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIM BURRELL
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