Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There is a place of sorrow and love
The innocent Savior broken and bleeding for us
[Verse 2]
Nails in his hands, thorns on his brow
Rivers of mercy endlessly flowing down
[Chorus]
The Son of God, high and lifted up
The Father's love came pouring down for us
He has overcome
[Verse 3]
There is a place for all who will come
His arms are open, our sins are washed white in His blood
[Verse 4]
The lost and unworthy, come find your home
The broken and hurting, His love will never let go
[Chorus]
The Son of God, high and lifted up
The Father's love came pouring down for us
He has overcome
The spotless Lamb, for every sinner slain
Our victory, our hope beyond the grave
And He has overcome
And He has overcome, yeah
[Bridge 1]
And now my song will ever be
Of my Savior's love for me
And when at last His face I see
With all the saints in glory
Now my song will ever be
Of my Savior's love for me
And when at last His face I see
With all the saints in glory
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Son of God” reflects on Christ’s suffering, mercy, and victory through images of the cross. The innocent Savior is shown wounded for sinners, while the Father’s love is pictured as pouring down through that sacrifice. References to cleansing blood, the spotless Lamb, and hope beyond the grave give the song a clear movement from sorrow to redemption. Its repeated declaration that Christ has overcome keeps the crucifixion and resurrection together rather than leaving the story at suffering.
The closing lines turn that message into lasting praise. The singer anticipates seeing the Savior alongside the saints in glory, yet the reason for singing remains Christ’s love in the present. Isaiah 53:5 closely supports the language of wounds bringing salvation, while John 1:29 helps explain the title “spotless Lamb.” The result is a worship song grounded in the welcome offered to the lost, the hurting, and those made clean through Christ.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 53:5 The suffering servant is wounded for sin and brings healing, matching the song’s cross-centered imagery.
- John 1:29 John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the world’s sin.
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 Paul gives thanks to God for victory through Jesus Christ.