Lyrics
Verso 1
El misterio de la cruz no puedo comprender
La angustia que lleg? a sufrir
El perfecto Dios, Su Hijo entreg?
La copa amarga ?l bebi? por m?
Coro
Tu sangre, mi maldad lav?
Gracias, Cristo
Fue satisfecha la ira de Dios
Gracias, Cristo
Tu enemigo fui y hoy me siento a Tu mesa
Gracias, Cristo
Verso 2
Por Tu sacrificio me acercaste a Ti
Quitaste toda enemistad
Tu gloriosa gracia derramaste en m?
Tu misericordia es sin igual
Puente
Amante de mi ser
Quiero vivir por Ti
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Gracias, Cristo centers on the cross as the place where divine justice and mercy meet. The opening verse acknowledges that the suffering of the Son of God remains a mystery beyond full human comprehension. Its images of the bitter cup, cleansing blood, and former enemies welcomed to a table present salvation as an undeserved gift rather than a human achievement. The repeated expression of thanks gives the chorus the character of grateful worship.
Several biblical themes are stated with unusual clarity. Romans 5:9-10 speaks of reconciliation for those who were enemies and of justification through the blood of Christ. First Corinthians 11:25 connects that blood with the new covenant and the shared table remembered in Communion. The bitter cup also recalls the prayer of Jesus in Matthew 26:39 before the crucifixion. As the bridge turns toward a life devoted to Christ, the song joins gratitude for mercy with a fitting response of faithful service.
Related Scripture
- Romans 5:9-10 The passage joins the blood of Christ with justification and reconciliation of enemies.
- 1 Corinthians 11:25 Jesus connects the cup with the new covenant in his blood.
- Matthew 26:39 Jesus prays concerning the cup before his crucifixion.