Brian Free - He Still Saves Lyrics
Lyrics
When Jesus cried, "It is finished"
Redemption's work was done
As forgiveness freely flowed from Calvary
And that crimson stream that started
On a hill so far away
Still covers anyone who would believe
He still saves
He still saves
The precious blood of Jesus
Still washes sin away
He still saves
He still saves
Death is still defeated
There is still an empty grave
He still saves
There is not a life so broken
So torn apart by sin
That simple faith cannot forever change
For the Lord of love and mercy
Still offers saving grace
To all who trust and call upon His name
His name
He still saves
He still saves
The precious blood of Jesus
Still washes sin away
He still saves
He still saves
Death is still defeated
There is still an empty grave
And that miracle of mercy
Is still changing lives today
He still saves
He still saves
The precious blood of Jesus
Still washes sin away
He still saves
He still saves
Death is still defeated
There is still an empty grave
And that miracle of mercy
Is still changing lives today
He still saves
Jesus saves
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He Still Saves
Meaning & Inspiration
Brian Free's "He Still Saves," released as part of his 2017 album *Signature Ballads*, is a powerful testament to the enduring efficacy of Christ's sacrifice and the ongoing work of salvation. The song's core message is rooted in the foundational narrative of Christianity: Jesus' death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. The opening lines immediately transport the listener to Calvary, referencing the profound declaration, "It is finished," signifying the completion of the redemptive plan. This act of divine love, the lyrics assert, initiated a "crimson stream" of forgiveness that, originating from that distant hill, continues to flow and cover all who place their faith in Him. This imagery directly echoes the New Testament accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion, where the shedding of His blood is presented as the atonement for sin. The Apostle Paul articulates this truth powerfully in Romans 5:8-9, stating, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!" The repetitive, declarative chorus, "He still saves," is not merely a refrain but a vital affirmation of unchanging truth. It emphasizes that the power of Jesus' atoning blood to "wash away sin" remains as potent today as it was on the first Easter morning. This is further reinforced by the declaration that "death is still defeated" and the "empty grave" stands as irrefutable proof of Christ's victory over the grave, a concept central to Christian hope and articulated in passages like 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, which proclaims, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The song then broadens its scope to address the profound brokenness that sin can inflict on human lives, declaring that no situation is too desperate for "simple faith" to bring about lasting change. This speaks to the transformative power of God's grace, which is freely offered to all who "trust and call upon His name." The invitation to surrender and believe is echoed throughout Scripture, as seen in Jesus’ own words in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The repeated emphasis on the "miracle of mercy" still "changing lives today" serves as a living testimony to the song's central thesis. It highlights that the work of salvation is not a historical event confined to the past but a dynamic, ongoing force that continues to impact individuals in the present. This message aligns with the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, urging His followers to share the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth, a mission that continues to bear fruit through the consistent application of God's saving power. "He Still Saves" is a profound and inspiring musical offering that reminds us of the unwavering nature of God's love and the eternal promise of redemption available through Jesus Christ.