Twila Paris - Your Only Son (Lamb of God) Lyrics
Lyrics
Your only Son no sin to hide
But You have sent Him from Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God
Your gift of love they crucified
They laughed and scorned Him as He died
The humble King they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
I was so lost I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your Staff and Rod
And to be call a lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
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Your Only Son
Meaning & Inspiration
Twila Paris delivered a profoundly worshipful experience with her song, "Your Only Son (Lamb of God)," released on May 2, 2015. This powerful composition isn't merely a song; it’s a theological treatise set to music, tracing the redemptive arc from divine sacrifice to personal transformation. It meticulously unpacks the monumental significance of Jesus as the ultimate "Lamb of God," a title steeped in centuries of prophetic expectation and sacrificial tradition.
The narrative of "Your Only Son (Lamb of God)" begins by establishing the pre-existent glory and sinless perfection of Jesus, God’s only Son, sent from the Father's side. The lyrics immediately confront us with the divine paradox: a sinless Son volunteering to walk upon "guilty sod," our fallen earth, for a singular, sacred purpose. This echoes Hebrews 4:15, which affirms Jesus was "without sin," yet experienced all our temptations. His descent from heaven, as detailed in John 3:16, was an act of profound, self-emptying love, culminating in His destined role as the "Lamb of God" – a direct reference to John the Baptist's declaration in John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" This designation harkens back to the Passover lamb of Exodus 12, whose blood protected Israel from judgment, and to the daily sacrificial lambs whose blood temporarily atoned for sin, all pointing towards the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.
The song progresses to highlight the harrowing earthly rejection and suffering of this divine gift. The very "gift of love" was met with scorn, mockery, and crucifixion. The "humble King" – a title reflecting Jesus’ true identity, yet one He embraced with profound humility as described in Philippians 2:5-8 – was unjustly "named a fraud" and "sacrificed." This painful reality reminds us of Isaiah 53:3, which foretold how Christ would be "despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain." Yet, in their act of ultimate contempt, humanity unwittingly fulfilled God's eternal plan, making Jesus the substitutionary sacrifice that redeems us from sin's bondage.
The core of the song, the chorus, shifts from narrative to personal adoration and desperate plea. It’s a direct address to Jesus, affirming profound love for the "Holy Lamb of God" and seeking cleansing: "Oh wash me in His precious Blood, My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God." This is not merely metaphorical language; it’s a deeply biblical invocation. 1 John 1:7 assures us that "the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin," and Revelation 1:5 speaks of Him "who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood." The preciousness of this blood lies in its unique power to redeem, purchased not with perishable things but "with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect" (1 Peter 1:18-19). It’s an acknowledgment of utter dependence on Christ's sacrifice for spiritual purity and acceptance before God.
The final verses offer a powerful testament to personal redemption, moving from the universal truth of Christ’s sacrifice to its individual impact. The songwriter confesses, "I was so lost I should have died," a stark recognition of humanity's fallen state and the consequence of sin, as Romans 3:23 states that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Yet, through divine grace, the lost one is "brought...to Your side," signifying restoration to fellowship with God, a rescue from spiritual death (Ephesians 2:4-5). The imagery of being "led by Your Staff and Rod" evokes Psalm 23:4, promising comfort, guidance, and protection under the care of the Good Shepherd. The most moving transformation comes with the declaration, "And to be call a lamb of God." This is a profound mirroring; not only is Jesus the Lamb of God who saves, but through His redemption, believers become part of His flock, His "lambs" (John 10:27-28), reflecting His nature and following His lead. The song beautifully concludes by reiterating the plea for cleansing, underscoring that this spiritual washing is a continuous, essential aspect of the believer's walk. Twila Paris has crafted an anthem of salvation, gratitude, and worship that deeply encourages reflection on the unfathomable love poured out through Jesus, our Lamb of God.