I was a wretch I remember who I was
I was lost I was blind I was running out of time
Sin separated the breach was far too wide
But from the far side of the chasm
You had me in Your sight
And You made a way across the great divide
Left behind heaven's throne to build it here inside
There at the cross You paid the debt I owed
Broke my chains freed my soul
For the first time I had hope
Thank You Jesus for the blood applied
Thank You Jesus it has washed me white
Thank You Jesus You have saved my life
You brought me from the darkness into glorious light
You took my place laid inside my tomb of sin
You were buried for three days
But then You walked right out again
And now death has no sting and life has no end
For I have been transformed by the blood of the Lamb
Thank You Jesus for the blood applied
Thank You Jesus it has washed me white
Thank You Jesus You have saved my life
You brought me from the darkness into glorious light
There is nothing stronger than the wonder-working power
Of the blood the blood
That calls us sons and daughters
We are ransomed by our Father
Through the blood the blood
There is nothing stronger than the wonder-working power
Of the blood the blood
That calls us sons and daughters
We are ransomed by our Father
Through the blood the blood
Thank You Jesus for the blood applied
Thank You Jesus it has washed me white
Thank You Jesus You have saved my life
You brought me from the darkness into glorious light
Glory to His name
Glory to His name
There to my heart was the blood applied
Glory to His name
Glory to His name
Glory to His name
There to my heart was the blood applied
Glory to His name
"Thank You Jesus For The Blood" by Shane & Shane is a powerful worship song that beautifully expresses gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and the redemption that comes through His blood. The song reminds us of our desperate state as sinners and how Jesus, out of His great love, made a way for us to be reconciled with God.
The lyrics of the song start by acknowledging our sinful condition, describing ourselves as wretches who were lost and blind, running out of time. This echoes the words of the apostle Paul in Romans 3:23, where he states that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." It emphasizes the need for a Savior, someone who can bridge the gap between us and God.
The song then highlights the incredible act of love and sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. It speaks of Jesus leaving behind His heavenly throne and crossing the great divide, not only to pay the debt of sin we owed but also to build a way for us to be brought into a relationship with God. This is reminiscent of Philippians 2:7-8, which describes Jesus emptying Himself and taking on the form of a servant, humbling Himself to the point of death on a cross.
The chorus of the song expresses gratitude to Jesus for the blood that was shed, emphasizing its cleansing power. It declares that through the blood of Jesus, our sins have been washed away, and we have been made white. This aligns with the biblical promise in Isaiah 1:18, where God says, "though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."
The bridge of the song emphasizes the wonder-working power of the blood of Jesus. It declares that there is nothing stronger than His blood, which calls us sons and daughters of God. It speaks of being ransomed by our Heavenly Father through the blood of Jesus. This echoes the words of 1 Peter 1:18-19, which says, "you were ransomed...with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot."
The song concludes by giving glory to the name of Jesus, acknowledging the significance of His blood in bringing us from darkness into glorious light. It echoes the words of Revelation 1:5-6, which describe Jesus as the one who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, making us a kingdom and priests to His God and Father.
"Thank You Jesus For The Blood" is a deeply heartfelt song of gratitude that reminds us of the incredible price Jesus paid for our salvation. It speaks to the core of our faith and the central message of the Gospel. It encourages us to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and to respond with worship and thanksgiving for the redemption we have received through His blood.
As we sing this song, we are reminded of our desperate need for a Savior and the amazing love that Jesus demonstrated by laying down His life for us. It is a powerful reminder of the hope and transformation that comes through faith in Him. May we always be grateful for the blood of Jesus and may it continue to wash over us, bringing us into the glorious light of His presence.
