Charity Gayle - Divine Exchange Lyrics
Lyrics
On the cross hung my pain
And the guilt and the shame
Jesus bore my suffering
To the grave to make me free
Oh the blood that was shed
It now flows to cover sin
It washes, clean, and purifies
In its healing crimson tide
Jesus, He took my place in divine exchange
Hallelujah! Grace is mine.
Now I live by faith for the One who saves
He gave all to give me life
His spirit is my present help
I'd be lost all by myself
He resurrects He sanctifies
He take His power and makes it mine
Jesus, He took my place in divine exchange
Hallelujah! Grace is mine.
Now I live by faith for the One who saves
He gave all to give me life
I laydown all lesser things for greater gain
He is alive inside of me
I laydown all lesser things for greater gain
He is alive inside of me
I lay down all lesser things for greater gain
He is alive Oh
Jesus, He took my place in divine exchange
Hallelujah! Grace is mine.
Now I live by faith for the One who saves
He gave all to give me life
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Divine Exchange (Ft Charity Gayle) From The Archives 2016
Meaning & Inspiration
Charity Gayle’s profound declaration, "Divine Exchange," arrived on January 12, 2018, as a significant track from her *Lord You Are My Song (Deluxe Edition)* album. This song dives deep into the cornerstone of Christian belief, articulating the breathtaking transaction that occurred on the cross. It begins by vividly portraying the burden of human suffering, guilt, and shame, asserting that Jesus willingly shouldered these profound weights, enduring agony to liberate us from their grasp. This initial assertion powerfully echoes passages like Isaiah 53:4-5, which prophesies of the suffering servant, stating, "Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows," and 1 Peter 2:24, reminding us that "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree." The narrative progresses to emphasize the cleansing efficacy of the blood shed at Calvary, describing it as a healing, crimson tide that washes, cleanses, and purifies sin. This imagery directly connects with the New Testament's consistent message, particularly in Hebrews 9:22, which declares, "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins," and 1 John 1:7, confirming that "the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."
The heart of the song resides in its chorus, which encapsulates the entire theological premise: "Jesus, He took my place in divine exchange / Hallelujah! Grace is mine. / Now I live by faith for the One who saves / He gave all to give me life." This is the essence of substitutionary atonement, where Christ willingly became sin for us, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." It’s a transaction not based on human merit but on God's boundless grace, a concept beautifully articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The result is a life now lived by faith, acknowledging Jesus as the sole source of salvation and abundant life, a promise found in John 10:10 where Jesus declares His purpose is to give life "to the full."
Moving beyond the initial act of salvation, "Divine Exchange" thoughtfully points to the ongoing spiritual transformation, acknowledging the Holy Spirit's crucial role. The lyrics speak of the Spirit as a present help, an indispensable guide in a world where one would otherwise be lost. It credits the Spirit with resurrection power and the work of sanctification, explaining that God's power becomes accessible to the believer. This aligns perfectly with John 14:26, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as an "Advocate" who will teach and remind, and Romans 8:11, which assures believers that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now dwells within them, giving life to their mortal bodies. The empowerment mentioned here resonates with Acts 1:8, where Jesus promises His followers that they "will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you."
The song’s bridge acts as a powerful call to response, a practical outworking of this divine transaction: "I lay down all lesser things for greater gain / He is alive inside of me." This declaration of surrender signifies a reordering of priorities, where temporal desires are relinquished for the eternal value found in knowing Christ. It's a profound commitment to discipleship, mirroring Paul's sentiment in Philippians 3:7-8: "But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The affirmation that "He is alive inside of me" serves as both the motivation and the enabling power for such a radical life change, echoing Galatians 2:20, which proclaims, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." Charity Gayle’s "Divine Exchange" is not merely a song; it's a comprehensive theological lesson set to music, encouraging a deeper understanding of grace, faith, and the transformative power of a life yielded to Christ. It leaves the heart stirred with gratitude and a renewed commitment to the One who gave everything.