CityAlight - The Battle And The Blessing Lyrics
Lyrics
We did not bear the wounds that freed us
Or walk the road to Calvary
We did not share Your cup of suffering
And yet we share Your victory
We did not wear that heavy burden
Nor face the shame and agony
A crown of thorns was placed upon You
Now we are crowned with love and peace
Praise the Lord, my God, now I am free
At the cross Your grace took hold of me
There You paid my debt, there You fought my fight
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
You chose to be a man of sorrows
That I can be a child of God
You stood and faced this world's rejection
I stand, accepted by Your love
Praise the Lord, my God, now I am free
At the cross Your grace took hold of me
There You paid my debt, there You fought my fight
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
My sin was buried with the Saviour
Now there is hope beyond the tomb
For You were raised again in glory
And I am raised to life in You
Forevermore to live with You!
Praise the Lord, my God, now I am free
At the cross Your grace took hold of me
There You paid my debt, there You fought my fight
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
Praise the Lord, my God, now I am free
At the cross Your grace took hold of me
There You paid my debt, there You fought my fight
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine
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The Battle And The Blessing
Meaning & Inspiration
CityAlight, an ensemble known for crafting profound worship music, released their impactful song, "The Battle And The Blessing," on September 13, 2024, as part of their "Rise My Soul - EP." From its opening notes, this song immediately anchors listeners in the very heart of the Christian narrative: the substitutionary work of Jesus Christ. It doesn’t shy away from the stark contrast between human inability and divine capability, masterfully articulating the profound truth that our salvation is entirely God’s doing, a gift received, not earned.
The lyrical journey of "The Battle And The Blessing" begins by acknowledging our complete absence from the suffering that secured our freedom. The lines vividly remind us that we "did not bear the wounds that freed us / Or walk the road to Calvary," nor did we "share Your cup of suffering." This powerful admission mirrors scriptural truths, such as in Isaiah 53:5, which declares that by Christ's wounds "we are healed," and Matthew 26:39, where Jesus prayed for the cup of suffering to pass from Him, illustrating a burden no human could carry. Yet, despite our detachment from that agony, the song joyfully affirms that "we share Your victory." This echoes 1 Corinthians 15:57, where thanks are given to God "who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," making it clear that the triumph over sin and death is entirely His.
Continuing this theme, the song highlights Christ's endurance of "that heavy burden" and "the shame and agony," including the crown of thorns that marked His humiliation (Matthew 27:29). In stark contrast to His ordeal, the lyrics proclaim that "now we are crowned with love and peace." This beautiful exchange resonates deeply with Romans 5:1, where believers are declared to have "peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," and Galatians 5:22, which lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit, a divine endowment following Christ's sacrifice. The refrain, "Praise the Lord, my God, now I am free / At the cross Your grace took hold of me / There You paid my debt, there You fought my fight / Yes, the battle was Yours and the blessing is mine," serves as the anchor, a soaring declaration of the core message. It speaks to the liberation found in Galatians 5:1, "For freedom Christ has set us free," and the grace described in Ephesians 2:8-9, where salvation is by grace through faith. The concept of debt being paid is powerfully evoked, recalling Colossians 2:13-14, which describes how God "canceled the record of debt that stood against us...nailing it to the cross." The profound implication is that our spiritual battle, our eternal reconciliation, was fought and won decisively by Christ, leaving us only to receive the incredible blessings.
The song further develops this theme by stating, "You chose to be a man of sorrows / That I can be a child of God." This directly references Isaiah 53:3, foretelling Christ as "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief," and connects it to the privilege granted in John 1:12, where "to all who did receive him...he gave the right to become children of God." Christ's willingness to face "this world's rejection" (John 1:11) paves the way for our acceptance "by Your love," as highlighted in Ephesians 1:6, where God's glorious grace is bestowed upon us "in the Beloved." The bridge then delivers a triumphant climax, proclaiming, "My sin was buried with the Saviour / Now there is hope beyond the tomb / For You were raised again in glory / And I am raised to life in You / Forevermore to live with You!" This captures the essence of Romans 6:4, where believers are buried with Christ through baptism into death, and then raised to walk in newness of life. It speaks to the living hope found in 1 Peter 1:3 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and our spiritual resurrection with Him, as taught in Ephesians 2:5-6. The promise of living forevermore with Him reflects the glorious hope of eternal communion with God, a central tenet of Christian faith. "The Battle And The Blessing" is more than just a worship song; it is a meticulously crafted theological statement, designed to stir gratitude and awe, reminding every listener that the greatest victory was secured not by our strength, but by His boundless love and unparalleled sacrifice.