Selah - When Love Was Slain Lyrics

“When Love Was Slain” centers on belonging to Christ rather than to the present world. Its repeated declarations that life is not one’s own frame discipleship as a response to redemption. The chorus brings the cost of that redemption into view: Love is slain, death’s wage is paid, and the singer is raised from the grave by Jesus. The phrase “freedom’s slave” captures the song’s central contrast, presenting Christian freedom as glad allegiance to the One who purchased it.

The later verses widen the focus from personal confession to shared hope. An invitation to walk together anticipates meeting the Lord, while the closing lines look toward Christ’s return and life in his presence. These themes closely echo biblical language about being bought with a price, belonging to Christ, and awaiting his coming. The song therefore joins crucifixion, resurrection, faithful companionship, and future hope in a concise confession of identity.