Beauitful Scandalous Night
Sixpence And None The Richer Lyrics
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to the crimson perpetual tide
kneel down on the shore
be thirsty no more
go under and be purified
follow Christ to the Holy mountain
sinner, sorry and wrecked by the fall
in the fountain that flows
for you and for me and for all
Chorus
at the wonderful tragic mysterious tree
on that beautiful scandalous night you and me
were atoned by His blood and forever washed white
on that beautiful scandalous night
on the hillside you will be delivered
at the foot of the cross, justified
and your spirit restored
by the river that pours
from our blessed Saviour's side
- Chorus -
Bridge
you carry the sin of mankind on your back
and the sky went black
go on up to the mountain of mercy
go the crimson perpetual tide
kneel down on the shore
be thirsty no more
go under and be purified
- Chorus (2x) -
on that beautiful scandalous night
beautiful scandalous
miraculous night
The lyrics to 'Beautiful, Scandalous Night' by Sixpence None The Richer And B are a beautiful reflection on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The lyrics tell the story of the crucifixion, inviting the listener to follow Christ to the holy mountain of mercy and be purified. The opening verse encourages the listener to approach the crimson perpetual tide; this is a reference to the blood of Christ that was shed on the cross. The invitation is clear: kneel down on the shore, be thirsty no more, and go under and be purified. The second verse builds on this, reminding the listener that despite being a sinner, they can follow Christ to the holy mountain; they can be cleansed by the fountain that flows for all.
The chorus invites the listener to join in the remembrance of the beautiful scandalous night when Christ was crucified. The 'wonderful, tragic, mysterious tree' refers to the cross, and 'you and me' are included in the blood atonement that washed us white. The third verse brings us to the hillside, where we are delivered and justified through the foot of the cross, and our spirit is restored by the river that flows from our blessed Savior's side. The bridge of the song is a powerful reminder that Christ carried the sin of mankind on His back, and the sky went black. The repetition of the opening verse and the chorus emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the beauty and scandal of Christ's sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
go on up to the mountain of mercy
Seek forgiveness and redemption by approaching God's mercy
to the crimson perpetual tide
A symbol of the blood of Jesus Christ that washes away sin
kneel down on the shore
Embody humility and submission before God
be thirsty no more
Once you have accepted Christ, your thirst for spiritual fulfillment will be satisfied
go under and be purified
Immerse yourself in the cleansing waters of faith and be purified of your sins
follow Christ to the Holy mountain
Follow the path of righteousness and devotion set by Jesus Christ
sinner, sorry and wrecked by the fall
Acknowledge one's sins, express remorse for disobedience, and recognize the impact of original sin
cleanse your heart and your soul
Free yourself of impurities in both body and spirit
in the fountain that flows
Wash away mistakes and errors in the eternal flow of God's forgiveness
for you and for me and for all
Salvation is available to everyone, regardless of race, status, or faith background
at the wonderful tragic mysterious tree
Referring to Jesus Christ's death on the cross and the paradoxical beauty found in his sacrifice
on that beautiful scandalous night you and me
The moment of salvation and redemption
were atoned by His blood and forever washed white
Sin was wiped away by the blood of Jesus Christ, and the redeemed were purified
on that beautiful scandalous night
Reinforcing the idea that salvation comes through Christ's sacrifice on the cross
on the hillside you will be delivered
Those who embrace Jesus Christ will receive spiritual deliverance and peace
at the foot of the cross, justified
All sins have been forgiven and a person is considered righteous
and your spirit restored
The Holy Spirit indwells new believers and renews their spirit
by the river that pours
Referring to the everlasting stream of God's forgiveness and grace
from our blessed Saviour's side
Jesus Christ's death on the cross is the ultimate sacrifice that saved humanity from sin
you carry the sin of mankind on your back
Jesus Christ carried humanity's burden of sin before dying on the cross
and the sky went black
A symbolic description of the darkness that fell over the land when Jesus died
go on up to the mountain of mercy
Re-emphasizing the importance of seeking God's mercy and forgiveness
go the crimson perpetual tide
Returning to the idea of the cleansing power of Jesus Christ's blood
on that beautiful scandalous night
Concluding the song with a final celebration of the redemption given by Christ's sacrifice
beautiful scandalous
The paradoxical beauty found in the terrible sacrifice of Christ's death on the cross
miraculous night
Describing the salvation given to humanity as a miraculous event
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