Hillsong Worship - The Passion Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
The passion of our Saviour
The mercy of our God
The cross that leaves no question
Of the measure of His love .
CHORUS:
Our chains are gone
Our debt is paid
The cross has overthrown the grave
For Jesus’ blood that sets us free
Means death to death
And life for me .
VERSE 2:
The Innocent judged guilty
While the guilty one walks free
Death would be His portion
And our portion liberty .
Our chains are gone
Our debt is paid
The cross has overthrown the grave
For Jesus’ blood that sets us free
Means death to death
And life for me .
I give my whole life to honour this love
By the lamb who was slain. I'm forgiven
The sinner's saviour, crown Him forever
For the lamb who was slain, He is risen .
Our chains are gone
Our debt is paid
The cross has overthrown the grave
For Jesus’ blood that sets us free
Means death to death
And life for me
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The Passion - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Passion," from Hillsong Worship's 2018 instrumental album *There Is More*, is a powerful anthem dedicated to the profound and transformative sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This song delves into the heart of Christian theology, centering on the immense love of God demonstrated through the crucifixion and resurrection of His Son. The lyrical content, even in its instrumental presentation, evokes the core narrative of redemption, highlighting the immense mercy offered to humanity. It speaks to a divine exchange: the innocent suffering for the guilty, a concept deeply rooted in Scripture, particularly in Isaiah 53 where the Suffering Servant bears our iniquities. The central message revolves around the liberation from sin and death, proclaiming that through Jesus' blood, spiritual chains are broken and an insurmountable debt has been paid. This liberation is not a subtle shift but a radical overthrow of the grave's power, a testament to the victory won on the cross. The song powerfully articulates the theological truth of reconciliation, where believers are forgiven and declared righteous through the atonement of Christ, the Lamb slain for humanity. This profound act of love, the song emphasizes, demands a complete surrender and dedication of one's life in response, echoing the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1 to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. The concept of "death to death and life for me" encapsulates the paradoxical nature of the Gospel: the death of the old self in Christ leading to an abundance of new, eternal life. This is the essence of the Christian faith, a narrative of ultimate victory over sin and mortality, offering hope and freedom to all who believe.