If you looked at my Pandora home screen and the radio stations I’ve created…well, your head might explode. I have what people expect of me, I have the Dream Theater station…and the angry station (3 Days Grace), etc. But I also have a Hillsong United station. And I listen to that station as I go to sleep usually. There isn’t much on there really grabs me by the throat and demands my attention. I really like Hillsong’s stuff, and the other I usually just kind of go “meh” and sometimes skip it. One song without a doubt grabbed me instantly and demanded attention: “Beautiful the Blood” by Fee. Here are the lyrics:
Never knew death could be so sweet
Never knew surrender could feel so free
Never seen such meekness in majesty
That the blood of Jesus was bled for me
And now I sing freedom for all of my days
It’s only by the power of the cross I’m raised
The King of Glory rescued me
How beautiful the blood flows
How merciful the love shows
The King of glory poured out
Victorious are we now
Never knew through these nails would love unfold
And never knew these wounds would heal my soul
I’ve never seen such beauty and sorrow meet
The blood of Jesus was bled for me
And now I sing freedom for all my days
It’s only by the power of the cross I’m raised
The King of Glory rescued me
Now I’ll sing freedom for all my days
It’s only by the power of the cross I’m raised
The King of Glory rescued me
How beautiful you are
How merciful you are
How glorious you are
Christ the Savior
How beautiful you are
How merciful you are
How glorious you are
Christ the Savior
It isn’t often a song makes me just want to fall on my knees and worship instantly…but, this does. It speaks volumes to even me. It’s beautiful, sobering, powerful. If you don’t believe me, go listen. now. Stop what you are doing, and go. Seriously.
