Kim Walker-Smith - See His Love Lyrics
Lyrics
See His love nailed onto a cross
Perfect and blameless life, given as sacrifice
See Him there, all in the name of love
Broken yet glorious, all for the sake of us
(Chorus)
This is Jesus in His glory
King of heaven, dying for me
It is finished, He has done it
Death is beaten
Heaven beckons me
Greater love no one could ever show
Mercy so undeserved, freedom I should not know
All my sin, all of my hidden shame
Died with Him on the cross, eternity won for us
(Chorus)
Such a love
Such a love
Such a love is this for me
(Repeat)
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"See His love" Kim Walker Jesus Culture
Meaning & Inspiration
Kim Walker-Smith, a voice powerfully synonymous with modern worship through her work with Jesus Culture, unveiled the profound declaration of "See His Love" on November 16, 2011. This song immediately immerses the listener into the pivotal narrative of Christian faith: the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It serves as a stark, yet ultimately hopeful, invitation to visually and spiritually witness the depth of divine love manifested in the ultimate sacrifice. The piece doesn't recount the story from a distance; instead, it draws the heart to the foot of the cross, urging a personal encounter with the very essence of redemption.
The opening lines of the song compel a deep contemplation of Christ's sacrifice. We are asked to "see His love nailed onto a cross," an image that instantly evokes the brutality and the intentionality of the event. The lyrics remind us of "a perfect and blameless life, given as sacrifice," echoing the scriptural truth found in 1 Peter 1:19, which describes Christ as a lamb without blemish or defect, whose precious blood redeems us. This blamelessness underscores the unique nature of His offering, a life untainted by sin, offered to bear the sins of humanity. To "see Him there, all in the name of love, broken yet glorious, all for the sake of us" is to grasp the incredible paradox of the cross—a moment of ultimate human suffering that simultaneously radiates divine glory and purpose. Isaiah 53:5 beautifully illustrates this duality, stating that He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and by His wounds, we are healed. His brokenness became our wholeness; His death, our life.
The chorus then erupts with a declaration of theological certainty and personal impact: "This is Jesus in His glory, King of heaven, dying for me." It dismantles any notion of weakness in Christ's death, presenting it as an act of sovereign power and love, perfectly aligned with His identity as the King of Heaven. The triumphant cry, "It is finished," directly quotes Jesus' final words on the cross in John 19:30, signaling the complete fulfillment of His redemptive mission. This declaration signifies that the work required for salvation is fully accomplished, leaving nothing for humanity to add. The song then proclaims, "Death is beaten, Heaven beckons me," a powerful affirmation of Christ's victory over the grave, as celebrated in 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" This victory secures not just forgiveness, but also the promise of eternal life, making heaven a beckoning reality for all who embrace this truth.
Moving further into the song, the magnitude of God's love is further elaborated, highlighting that "greater love no one could ever show." This directly mirrors Jesus' own words in John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." The lyrics then touch upon the concept of "mercy so undeserved, freedom I should not know," powerfully articulating the core of grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 clarifies that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and this is not from ourselves; it is the gift of God. This grace bestows upon us a freedom from the bondage of sin that we could never earn. The deeply personal confession, "All my sin, all of my hidden shame, died with Him on the cross," offers immense comfort and liberation, aligning with Colossians 2:13-14, which explains how God made us alive with Christ, forgiving all our sins and canceling the record of debt that stood against us. Through this ultimate act, "eternity won for us," a gift of eternal life that supersedes the wages of sin, as Romans 6:23 beautifully conveys.
The repetition of "Such a love is this for me" serves as a profound, reflective bridge, drawing the listener into an intimate understanding of this divine affection. It transforms the universal narrative into a deeply personal testimony, inviting individual awe and gratitude. It's a moment of wonder at the incomprehensible, boundless love of God, which pursues and redeems with unwavering resolve. "See His Love" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual exercise, a meditation on the cross that reawakens hearts to the power of God's redeeming love, securing hope, forgiveness, and eternal peace for all who truly see and believe.