Casting Crowns - Glorious Day Lyrics
Lyrics
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a Virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed
Living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
'Cause living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him
The grave could not keep Him from rising again
Living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Glorious day
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my beloved one bringing
My Savior Jesus is mine
Living He loved me, dying He saved me
And buried He carried my sins far away
Rising He justified freely forever
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Glorious day, oh, glorious day
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Casting Crowns - Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) (Official Live Performance)
Meaning & Inspiration
Casting Crowns' powerful anthem, "Glorious Day," released on February 28, 2017, as part of the album *Just Be Held: Casting Crowns Favorites*, stands as a profound testament to the central events of Christian faith. The song’s narrative artfully unpacks the life, death, resurrection, and anticipated return of Jesus Christ, offering a comprehensive theological summary woven into an accessible and inspiring song. It’s not just a piece of music; it's a melodic sermon, meticulously crafted to remind believers of the unwavering love and redemptive power of God. The lyrical journey begins with the Incarnation, the miraculous birth of Jesus, a moment when the divine entered the human realm, as John so beautifully records, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). This establishes Jesus as the perfect example, the "light shined among us," illuminating the path for humanity. The core of the song then articulates the pivotal actions of Christ: His living love, His saving death, and His burial, where He decisively dealt with sin, echoing Isaiah's promise, "He will swallow up death forever; the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces" (Isaiah 25:8). The triumphant resurrection is depicted as a victory over death itself, where the tomb could not contain Him, a fulfillment of prophecy and a cornerstone of our faith, as Paul emphasizes in 1 Corinthians 15:4, "He was buried, and he was raised the third day in accordance with the Scriptures." The resurrection is not merely an historical event but a declaration of freedom, "Rising He justified freely forever," aligning with the assurance found in Romans 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." The song’s narrative culminates in the anticipation of Christ's return, a future "glorious day" when He will come again to gather His own, a hope that fuels perseverance and steadfastness for believers worldwide, as described in Revelation 1:7, "Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all peoples on earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen." This constant refrain, "Living He loved me, dying He saved me," acts as a powerful, concise summary of the gospel message, a message of sacrifice and ultimate triumph that continues to resonate and inspire profound reflection on the immeasurable love of God.