Josh Garrels - A Gift Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Every mouth is like an open grave
No one searches for Your face
There are none righteous ones among
All of us have gone astray
Chorus
But You came and gave yourself away
You are the only one there is
Only by Your blood can we be saved
Oh Lord, this is a gift
From You
Verse 2
Those who dwell in dark will see the light
Perfect love has found a way
To be the just and justifier of
Those who call Your name by faith
Chorus
Jesus, You came and gave yourself away
You are the only one there is
Only by Your blood can we be saved
Oh Lord, this is a gift
From You
Outro
From You
Thank You
Video
A Gift
Meaning & Inspiration
Josh Garrels' "A Gift," released on October 31, 2024, is a profound musical testament to the core tenets of Christian faith, deeply rooted in Scripture and offering a powerful reflection on human fallenness and divine grace. The song immediately confronts the stark reality of humanity's spiritual condition, describing every "mouth like an open grave" and acknowledging that "all of us have gone astray." This resonates powerfully with Romans 3:23, which states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," and Psalm 14:2-3, which paints a picture of widespread corruption and a lack of seeking God. Garrels doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable truth of our separation from the divine, setting the stage for the radical solution offered in the chorus.
The heart of "A Gift" lies in its unreserved declaration of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the salvific power of His blood. The repeated refrain, "But You came and gave yourself away... Only by Your blood can we be saved," is a direct echo of John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The lyrics further illuminate this through the verse, "Those who dwell in dark will see the light. Perfect love has found a way to be the just and justifier of those who call Your name by faith." This beautifully encapsulates the theological concept of justification by faith, as articulated in Romans 5:1, which assures us that "having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." The song emphasizes that this salvation is not earned but is a divine initiative, a gratuitous offering, as conveyed by the title itself, "Oh Lord, this is a gift. From You." This aligns with the Apostle Paul's teaching in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The song's concluding "Thank You" is a humble and fitting response to such immeasurable generosity, a sentiment found throughout the Psalms and echoed by believers across generations. "A Gift" is not merely a song; it is an anthem of redemption, a clear and inspiring articulation of the gospel message that calls for gratitude and faith.