Jesus Saves
Myron Butler & Levi Lyrics
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Put your hands together, put your hands together
Put your hands together, put your hands together
Are you ready? Here we go
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah Thank God for saving me
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
Hey, I was sinking in the world of sin
Had no joy, no peace within
Everyday of my life was filled with sadness
And I thought my life would soon come to an end
But then one day I fell down on my knees and prayed
I cried out Lord please take the pain away
And I gave the Lord my heart right there that very hour
And He delivered me, now I am standing here with power
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
Saved, oh yes I am, I am saved
Saved, oh yes I am, I am saved
I used to be lost, but now I'm found
Yes, I'm standing on solid ground
I used be blind, but now I see
I used to be shackled, but now I'm free
Saved, oh yes I am, I am saved
Saved, oh yes I am, I am saved
I used to be lost, but now I'm found
Yes, I'm standing on solid ground
I used be blind, but now I see
I used to be shackled but now I'm free
I used to be, used to be, used to be lost
I used to be, used to be, used to be lost
But now I'm found, but now I'm found
But now I'm found
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
The lyrics of Myron Butler & Levi's song, Jesus Saves, are a celebration of the power of Jesus Christ to save, change, and transform lives. The song begins with an invitation to worship and praise, as the singer calls upon the audience to put their hands together, signaling a sense of solidarity and unity. The first verse of the song reflects on the goodness of Jesus and all that He has done for the singer, prompting him to cry out "hallelujah, thank God for saving me."
The chorus of the song declares the transformation that Jesus has brought in the singer's life. He sings of being washed in the cleansing blood of the Lamb, filled and sanctified by Jesus, and set free from sin. The singer declares that Jesus saves "to the utmost," emphasizing the unlimited and complete nature of Christ's saving power.
The bridge of the song is a personal testimony of the singer's experience of being lost in sin, with no joy or peace, before encountering the powerful saving grace of Jesus Christ. The singer falls to his knees in prayer, and in that moment, gives his heart to the Lord, experiencing deliverance and standing now in power, singing out the refrain, "Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me."
Overall, Myron Butler & Levi's song, Jesus Saves, is a gospel celebration of the saving power of Jesus Christ, using personal testimony and powerful imagery to convey the transformative power of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
Reflecting on everything Jesus has done to show His love
And all He's done for me
Grateful for the personal blessings received from Jesus
My soul cries out hallelujah
Expressing joy and praise to Jesus with the deepest part of the self
Thank God for saving me
Acknowledging gratitude for the salvation from Jesus
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Jesus' saving grace transforms and improves the self
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Referring to the purity and atonement brought by Jesus' death on the cross
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Jesus brings a sense of fullness and spiritual purity to the self
Right now I am free from sin
Having been forgiven and released from the burden of sinful behavior
To the utmost Jesus saves
Jesus can save anyone, no matter how far gone they may seem
Hey, I was sinking in the world of sin
Describing a life of despair, pain, and moral failure
Had no joy, no peace within
Lacking a sense of true contentment and mental calmness
Everyday of my life was filled with sadness
Sorrow and negativity characterized each day
And I thought my life would soon come to an end
Believing that there is no hope for something better or meaningful
But then one day I fell down on my knees and prayed
Submitting to a greater power and asking for guidance
I cried out Lord please take the pain away
Requesting relief from the emotional and/or physical anguish
And I gave the Lord my heart right there that very hour
Making a spiritual commitment and dedication to Jesus
And He delivered me, now I am standing here with power
Feeling empowered and uplifted by the impact of Jesus' actions
Saved, oh yes I am, I am saved
Declaring the reality and profundity of being saved by Jesus
I used to be lost, but now I'm found
Having been rescued from a state of spiritual directionlessness or misery
Yes, I'm standing on solid ground
Feeling secure and confident in one's relationship with Jesus
I used be blind, but now I see
Having gained spiritual awareness and understanding
I used to be shackled, but now I'm free
Having broken free from the constraints and limitations of sin
Contributed by Victoria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wgutierrez3903
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
Hey, I was sinking in the world of sin
Had no joy, no peace within
Everyday of my life was filled with sadness
And I thought my life would soon come to an end
@DeloneyCunningham
Twinkie Clark's Live in Charlotte introduced me to Jesus Saves, first, but when this concert came out afterwards, it made sense to me. Well, that and the liner notes/ credits.
@Plusty07
Myron Butler, this lead singer wrote this song for Twinkie!
@wgutierrez3903
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
When I think of the goodness of Jesus
And all He's done for me
My soul cries out hallelujah
Thank God for saving me
Jesus saved me, Jesus changed me
Washed me in the cleansing blood of the Lamb
Jesus filled me, sanctified me
Right now I am free from sin
To the utmost Jesus saves
To the utmost Jesus saves
Hey, I was sinking in the world of sin
Had no joy, no peace within
Everyday of my life was filled with sadness
And I thought my life would soon come to an end
@patrickroscoe6331
I remember singing this in youth choir at Windsor Village UMC in Houston, TX
@2012Cherubim
I like the groove goin on
@MultiGuarddog
omg what a great song .Thanks for this posting!
@jacquesdaoud9706
fabulous!!great feeling
@muthulingamm6310
Sax. Plms
@JPitty2011
That bass player though...he's walking everywhere hahaha
@marcovortexbohler
what's with all the hate? This is incredible musicianship!