NXTGEN Worship - What A Sacrifice Lyrics

What A Sacrifice traces the Christian confession from the incarnation to the cross, burial, resurrection, and a response of praise. Jesus is named as the Son of God who leaves glory, bears shame and death, and gives his life for those he loves. The chorus makes Calvary the center of hope and victory, while the later verses move beyond the grave to risen life. Its repeated hallelujah turns the account of sacrifice into worship.

Philippians 2:6-8 closely matches the opening movement, describing Christ humbling himself and becoming obedient to death on a cross. The declaration that Christ was buried and raised on the third day is also stated in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. These connections support the lyric without requiring claims beyond its words. The final offering is praise rather than repayment, recognizing that the life described in the song is received through Christ. By holding suffering, resurrection, love, and gratitude together, the song presents salvation as both the work of Jesus and the foundation of worship.