Sovereign Grace Music - La Gloria de la Cruz Lyrics
Released: 04 Apr 2013
Lyrics
Verso 1
Me has llamado a contemplar
Y gloriarme en la cruz
A explorar la profundidad
De la gracia en Jes?s
Donde Tu gran amor
Mi gran culpa perdon?
Tu bondad me abraz?
Coro
Mi coraz?n se llena hoy
De mil canciones para Ti
Para alabar a mi Se?or
Que en una cruz muri? por m?
Muestra la gloria
Y la hermosura
De la cruz
Verso 2
Gozo eterno al pecador
Por las llagas que ?l sufri?
Y la sangre que verti?
Santa ira removi?
El coro terrenal
Se une al celestial
Glori?ndose en su Redentor
Video
La Gloria de la Cruz - Gracia Soberana Música (Video Oficial)
Meaning & Inspiration
"La Gloria de la Cruz," from Sovereign Grace Music's 2013 live album *El Dios Que Adoramos (En Vivo desde Por Su Causa 2012)*, is a profound declaration of the central tenet of Christian faith: the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. The song directly addresses the believer's call to fix their gaze upon the cross, not as a symbol of defeat, but as the ultimate expression of God's love and the instrument of their redemption. It invites a deep exploration into the boundless grace that was made manifest there, where the immense love of God conquered the weight of personal sin. The lyrics poetically describe how this divine kindness enveloped the singer, transforming guilt into an overwhelming sense of peace. This transformation naturally leads to a heart overflowing with praise, a desire to sing countless songs of adoration to the Savior who willingly suffered and died for them. The chorus emphasizes the sheer beauty and glory found in the cross, a testament to God's redemptive power.
The second verse expands on the eternal joy that is now available to every sinner through the suffering Jesus endured, referencing the wounds He bore and the precious blood He shed. This imagery is deeply rooted in Scripture, particularly in Isaiah 53:5, which states, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." The song articulates how Christ's sacrifice effectively removed the divine wrath that was rightfully due to humanity for sin, a concept echoed in Romans 5:8-9: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!" The beautiful imagery of the earthly choir joining with the heavenly host in glorifying their Redeemer underscores the universal and eternal significance of the cross. It speaks to the unified worship that emanates from all of creation, recognizing Christ as the ultimate victor and source of salvation, as depicted in Revelation 5:13, where every created thing is heard to say, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!" "La Gloria de la Cruz" is more than just a song; it’s an invitation to meditate on the magnitude of God's love and the transformative power of the cross, encouraging believers to continually find their glory and assurance in Christ's finished work.