Don Francisco - Blessed Is the Man Lyrics
Lyrics
Pride filled my heart
And I turned from Your mercy
And then, crushed by the burden
I admitted my sin
Then You forgave me
Erased all my sorrows
And gave me the joy
Of Your salvation again
So, blessed is the man
Whose sins are forgiven
Oh, blessed is the man
Where God sees no wrong
Blessed is the man
Who cries out to Jesus
Blessed is the man
Whose sins are all gone
Some men are like horses
That lack understanding
Without bit and bridle
They run to and fro
Blessed is the man
Who's confessed his transgression
I'll lead him and guide him
In the way he should go
So, blessed is the man
Whose sins are forgiven
Oh, blessed is the man
Where God sees no wrong
Blessed is the man
Who cries out to Jesus
Blessed is the man
Whose sins are all gone
Blessed is the man
Whose sins are forgiven
Oh, blessed is the man
Where God sees no wrong
Blessed is the man
Who cries out to Jesus
Blessed is the man
Whose sins are all gone
Oh, blessed is the man
Whose sins are forgiven
Oh, blessed is the man
Where God sees no wrong
Blessed is the man
Who cries out to Jesus
Blessed is the man
Whose sins are all gone
Oh, blessed is the man
Whose sins are all gone
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Blessed Is The Man
Meaning & Inspiration
Don Francisco's "Blessed Is the Man," featured on the 2007 album *Grace On Grace*, stands as a powerful testament to the profound peace found in divine forgiveness. The song directly addresses a core tenet of Christian faith: the redemptive power of acknowledging sin and receiving God's grace. Its message resonates with the personal journey described in the lyrics, beginning with the struggle of pride and the weight of sin, culminating in the transformative experience of confession and the resulting liberation. This narrative arc mirrors the biblical account of repentance and renewal, a path exemplified throughout Scripture. The central theme, "blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven," echoes Psalm 32:1, which beautifully states, "Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered." This psalm further elaborates on the spiritual and emotional relief that accompanies such forgiveness, describing the silence and stillness that descend when one’s sin is no longer held against them, a sentiment powerfully conveyed in the song's repeated refrain.
The analogy used in the lyrics, comparing some men to untamed horses without bit or bridle who "run to and fro," vividly illustrates the unrest and lack of direction that characterize a life estranged from God. This imagery finds a parallel in Proverbs, particularly in passages that speak of the folly of ignoring wisdom and guidance, such as Proverbs 7:10-13, which describes a harlot who seduces with her talk, leading men astray. Conversely, the song offers the solution: "Blessed is the man who cries out to Jesus," and "who's confessed his transgression." This is the very essence of the Gospel, the Good News that salvation is accessible through faith in Christ and the honest admission of our failings. The lyrics promise that such a man will be led and guided, a direct echo of Jesus' own words in John 14:16, where He assures His followers that the Father will give them another Helper, the Spirit of truth, who will guide them into all truth. The song, therefore, isn't merely an observation but an invitation to experience this profound blessing, a blessing not earned by merit but freely given through surrender and trust in God's merciful plan. The repeated affirmation of this truth, "Blessed is the man whose sins are all gone," serves as a comforting and inspiring declaration of God's unwavering promise to those who turn to Him in repentance and faith.