Gateway Worship - Cast Your Burden Lyrics
Lyrics
[VERSE 1]
Cast Your burden on the ground
You heavy laden
Come lay them down
All who are weary
All who are lost
Come to the table
Come to the cross
[CHORUS]
Oh the blood of Jesus
Precious blood of Jesus
Oh the blood of Jesus
It washes, it washes my soul
[VERSE 2]
There is a fountain
Filled with grace
Runs like a river
From heaven’s veins
And this stream of mercy
Will never dry
It flows on forever
From Jesus side
[BRIDGE]
Oh precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
It washes, it washes my soul
Video
Cast Your Burden (Live) | feat. Levi Smith | Gateway Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Cast Your Burden," a poignant and powerful anthem from Gateway Worship, was released on September 28, 2018, as part of their live album, *Greater Than*. This song stands as a profound invitation, echoing through the ages to all who feel the weight of life's struggles, calling them to find release and renewal in the divine. It delves deep into the foundational truths of Christian faith, articulating a message of surrender, redemption, and unending grace that resonates far beyond a single listening.
The song’s essence lies in its urgent call to those burdened and heavy-laden. The opening lines directly address anyone struggling, urging them to "cast your burden on the ground" and "lay them down." This immediate invitation mirrors the timeless solace offered in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus Himself bids, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The song then broadens this invitation to "all who are weary, all who are lost," encouraging them to "come to the table" and "come to the cross." "Coming to the table" speaks to the fellowship and provision found in God's presence, reminiscent of Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." Crucially, "coming to the cross" points directly to the ultimate act of sacrifice and love, where Jesus bore the sins of humanity, offering redemption and new life to all who believe, a truth powerfully expressed in Galatians 2:20.
The chorus then erupts with a declaration centered on the "precious blood of Jesus," repeatedly affirming its transformative power: "It washes, it washes my soul." This central theme is foundational to Christian theology, emphasizing the cleansing and atoning work of Christ. Hebrews 9:22 states unequivocally that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins," underscoring the vital role of the cross. Moreover, 1 John 1:7 assures believers that "the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin," and Revelation 1:5 proclaims that He "loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood." The song’s focus here is not merely on a historical event but on the ongoing, active power of that sacrifice to bring inner cleansing and spiritual liberation.
The second verse introduces the beautiful imagery of a "fountain filled with grace" that "runs like a river from heaven’s veins." This vivid description paints a picture of boundless, inexhaustible divine mercy. This concept echoes John 7:38, where Jesus speaks of "rivers of living water" flowing from within those who believe in Him, and Revelation 22:1, which describes "the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God." The song beautifully assures that "this stream of mercy will never dry; it flows on forever from Jesus' side." This imagery directly references the moment on the cross when a soldier pierced Jesus' side, and blood and water flowed out (John 19:34), symbolizing the very wellspring of grace, life, and purification. It speaks to God’s unwavering faithfulness and eternal provision, as Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that His mercies "never come to an end; they are new every morning."
Finally, the bridge encapsulates the entire message with a profound statement of faith: "Oh precious is the flow / That makes me white as snow / No other fount I know / It washes, it washes my soul." The desire to be "white as snow" reflects the longing for complete forgiveness and purification, a concept found in Isaiah 1:18, where God promises, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." The declaration "no other fount I know" firmly asserts the exclusivity of Christ as the sole source of salvation and cleansing, echoing Acts 4:12, which declares, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." "Cast Your Burden" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual lifeline, a clear and compassionate call to lay down the heavy weight of sin, worry, and weariness at the foot of the cross, and to experience the profound, soul-washing grace found only in the blood of Jesus. It stands as a timeless reminder of God's unchanging invitation to peace, redemption, and new life.