When Jesus Died On Calvary When Jesus Died It Was For Me – Hymn Lyric
“When Jesus Died on Calvary: A Reflection on the Sacrifice of Love” is a hymn that beautifully captures the gratitude and awe we feel when contemplating Jesus’ sacrifice for us. It reminds us that His death was a selfless act of love that we can never fully comprehend, but that we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude for. This hymn prompts us to reflect on the depth of Christ‘s love and inspires us to live out our faith and love others as He has loved us.
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When Jesus Died On Calvary When Jesus Died It Was For Me – Hymn Lyric
When Jesus died on Calvary,
When Jesus died it was for me;
I oft-times wonder shall I know
How much I owe, how much I owe?
Chorus:
How much I owe for love divine!
How much I owe that Christ is mine!
But what He die for me, I know,
I cannot tell how much I owe.
My Jesus in Gethsemane
Pass thro’ the direst agony;
‘Twas all for me He suffered so;
How can I tell how much I owe?
Chorus:
How much I owe for love divine!
How much I owe that Christ is mine!
But what He die for me, I know,
I cannot tell how much I owe.
When on the cross those cruel nails
Gave me a Christ that never fails,
And from His wounds there came a flow
That saves from sin-how much I owe!
Chorus:
How much I owe for love divine!
How much I owe that Christ is mine!
But what He die for me, I know,
I cannot tell how much I owe.
When I shall reach that golden shore,
To dwell with Him forevermore,
Ten million years may come and go,
I cannot tell how much I owe.
Chorus:
How much I owe for love divine!
How much I owe that Christ is mine!
But what He die for me, I know,
I cannot tell how much I owe.
Meaning of When Jesus Died On Calvary When Jesus Died It Was For Me
When Jesus Died on Calvary: A Reflection on the Sacrifice of Love
When Jesus died on Calvary, it was a profound moment that forever changed the course of humanity. This hymn beautifully captures the gratitude and awe one feels when contemplating the immeasurable sacrifice made for each and every one of us. It reminds us that Jesus’ death on the cross was not in vain, but rather a selfless act of love that we can never truly comprehend.
The chorus of the hymn asks the question, “How much I owe for love divine?” It prompts us to ponder the depth of love that Christ has shown us through His sacrifice. It is a debt we can never repay and yet, we are reminded that Christ willingly gave His life so that we may experience the gift of salvation. The chorus further emphasizes the profound impact of His death by exclaiming, “How much I owe that Christ is mine!” It is a realization that our relationship with Christ is not based on what we have done or could ever do, but solely on His grace and mercy.
As we delve deeper into the verses of the hymn, we are confronted with the haunting image of Jesus in Gethsemane. The hymn describes how He went through the direst agony for our sake. Imagine the weight of the sins of the world placed upon His shoulders, and yet He willingly endured it all. The hymn asks, “How can I tell how much I owe?” It is a question that echoes in the hearts of believers, as we strive to grasp the enormity of His sacrifice.
The crucifixion is depicted through the words, “When on the cross those cruel nails gave me a Christ that never fails.” It reminds us that Jesus’ death was not just a physical act, but a transformative moment that offers eternal hope and redemption. The hymn goes on to describe that from Jesus’ wounds, there flowed a saving grace that cleanses us from sin. It poses the powerful question, “How much I owe?” as we try to comprehend the extent to which our lives have been transformed by His sacrifice.
Looking toward the future, the hymn addresses the promise of reaching the golden shore and dwelling with Him forevermore. It recognizes that even eternal life in His presence cannot adequately convey the depth of our gratitude. The hymn humbly acknowledges that even if ten million years were to pass, we still would be unable to fully fathom how much we owe. It serves as a reminder that our debt of gratitude is endless.
“When Jesus Died on Calvary” is a hymn that speaks to the core of our faith and the love that lies at its foundation. It reminds us that the sacrifice made on our behalf is immeasurable and beyond our comprehension. No matter how much we ponder, we can never truly grasp the depth of God’s love for us.
As we strive to live out our faith, may we continually reflect on the sacrifice of love that Jesus made on Calvary. May we be forever grateful for the debt we owe and may it inspire us to love others as Christ has loved us.
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