It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He was wounded for our transgressions
Bruised for our iniquity
By His stripes we were healed
As He hung there at Calvary
He was lifted up from the earth
In order to draw all men;
It was love that held Him there
And that same love covers our sins
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He was wounded for our transgressions
Bruised for our iniquity
By His stripes we were healed
As He hung there at Calvary
He was lifted up from the earth
In order to draw all men;
It was love that held Him there
And that same love covers our sins
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
For God so loved the world
That He gave His only Son
No greater love had been given to anyone
The Son gave His life for the taking by men;
He had the power to lay it down
He had the power to take it up again
Oh it wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
He could have come down
But the whole world would be lost
The ransom was so high
Only He could pay the cost;
It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross
"It Wasn't The Nails" by Mississippi Mass Choir is a powerful gospel song that speaks to the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ on the cross. The lyrics remind us that it wasn't the physical nails that held Jesus to the cross, but rather His love and willingness to die for the sins of the world.
The song begins with the line, "It wasn't the nails that held Him to the cross, He could have come down, but the whole world would be lost." This line sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing that Jesus had the power to save Himself, but He chose to stay on the cross to save humanity. This echoes the words of Jesus Himself in Matthew 26:53 when He says, "Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?" Jesus had the power to come down from the cross, but He willingly stayed for the sake of our salvation.
The song continues to highlight the high cost of our redemption, singing, "The ransom was so high, only He could pay the cost." This reminds us of the biblical truth found in 1 Peter 1:18-19, "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was the only way to redeem us from our sins, and His blood paid the price that we could never pay.
As the song progresses, it emphasizes the love that held Jesus to the cross. It proclaims, "It was love that held Him there, and that same love covers our sins." This echoes the famous verse John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The love of God for humanity is what motivated Jesus to stay on the cross. His love covers our sins and offers us forgiveness and eternal life.
Throughout the song, the Mississippi Mass Choir beautifully expresses the message of the cross, reminding us of the depth of God's love and sacrifice for us. The powerful vocals and harmonies of the choir add an extra layer of emotion and passion to the lyrics.
"It Wasn't The Nails" is a song that touches the heart and soul, reminding us of the incredible sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ. It invites us to reflect on the meaning and significance of the cross in our lives and to respond with gratitude and worship. It serves as a powerful reminder of the truth found in Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
