Gaither Vocal Band - Jesus Messiah Lyrics
Lyrics
He became sin, who knew no sin
That we might become his righteousness
He humbled himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing, love so amazing
Jesus messiah, name above all names
Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven
Jesus messiah, lord of all
His body the bread, his blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn
Love so amazing, how can it be? Your love's so amazing, yeah
Jesus messiah, name above all names
Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven
Jesus messiah, lord of all
all I hope is in you, all I hope is in you
All the glory to you, God, the light of the world
All I hope is in you (no one else), all I hope is in you
All the glory to you, God, (you are) the light of the world
Jesus messiah, name above all names
Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven
Jesus messiah, lord of all
Jesus messiah, lord of all
You're the lord of all
You're the lord of all
Video
Gaither Vocal Band - Jesus Messiah (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Jesus Messiah," from the Gaither Vocal Band's 2022 release *Let's Just Praise The Lord*, stands as a powerful testament to the central figure of Christian faith, Jesus Christ. This song doesn't just offer a melody; it unpacks a profound theological truth, presenting Jesus not merely as a historical figure or a moral teacher, but as the very embodiment of salvation and divine power. The core message resonates with the foundational proclamation found in Acts 4:12, where Peter declares there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. The Gaither Vocal Band expertly conveys this profound declaration, highlighting Jesus as the ultimate mediator and the source of all redemption. The lyrics, even without explicit repetition, evoke the imagery of the Lord's divine nature and his role as the one who overcomes sin and death, echoing the triumphant pronouncements in passages like 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Furthermore, the song's emphasis on Jesus as Messiah points directly to the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Him, reminding listeners of the enduring covenant and the promised deliverer. This is powerfully reflected in verses such as John 1:41, where Andrew tells Simon Peter, "We have found the Messiah." The strength of "Jesus Messiah" lies in its unwavering focus on the person of Jesus, celebrating His triumph and His ongoing reign, a theme that permeates the New Testament, from the very first pronouncements of His birth to the final visions of His glorious return. It serves as an encouraging reminder for believers that in Him, all hope and reconciliation with God are found, mirroring the assurance given in Romans 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."