Austin Stone Worship - Gift of Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
There's a song in the air, there's a star in the sky, hear a mother's deep prayer, and a baby's loud cry
See the star rain its fire while the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlehem cradles the King
Gift of Heaven, our Savior, the word in flesh has come
Precious Jesus, Redeemer, You've come to save the world
There's a choir of joy and a marvelous birth, for the virgin's sweet boy is the Lord of all the Earth
This baby boy will be our only victory, on the cross, on the cross
Sweet Jesus you will be our only victory, on the cross, on the cross
This baby boy will be our only victory, on the cross, on the cross
Sweet Jesus you will be our only victory, on the cross, on the cross
You've come to save the world
You've come to save the world
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Gift Of Heaven - Austin Stone
Meaning & Inspiration
Austin Stone Worship’s 2013 release, “Gift of Heaven,” immediately immerses the listener in the profound narrative of the nativity, not just as a historical event, but as a pivotal moment of divine intervention. The song opens with evocative imagery, painting a scene that blends the celestial with the deeply human – a song in the air, a guiding star, a mother's earnest prayer, and the undeniable reality of a newborn's cry. This juxtaposition sets the stage for the central theme: the arrival of God’s Son, the King, in the humble setting of a Bethlehem manger. The lyrics clearly articulate a theological truth central to Christian faith: the Incarnation, the moment the eternal Word became flesh, as described in John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." The song emphasizes Jesus as both Savior and Redeemer, highlighting His mission to deliver humanity from sin, a concept echoed throughout Scripture, such as in Luke 19:10 where Jesus declares, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."
The narrative then shifts from the birth to the ultimate purpose of Christ's coming. The repeated refrain, "This baby boy will be our only victory, on the cross, on the cross," powerfully connects the manger to the crucifixion. This isn't a mere theological assertion but a declaration of faith in the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice. The lyrics articulate the core of the Gospel message: that through Jesus' death and resurrection, believers find their victory and are reconciled to God. This resonates with passages like 1 Corinthians 15:57, which states, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," and Hebrews 2:14-15, which speaks of Christ delivering those held in slavery by their fear of death. The song’s insistent repetition of "on the cross" serves to underscore the absolute centrality of this event in Christian salvation, making it clear that this baby boy, this Gift of Heaven, is the singular source of hope and deliverance for the world. The concluding lines, "You've come to save the world," are a direct echo of Jesus' own mission, as found in John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." Ultimately, "Gift of Heaven" is a concise and inspiring testament to the profound significance of the Christmas story, reminding listeners of the immense love and sacrifice embodied in the birth of Jesus, and its transformative power for all of creation.