Once Again

Last Saturday we had the Lord's Supper at my church. (You can find the sermon I preached here.) A criticism has been made of contemporary Christian music that it doesn't often deal with themes relating to Christ's death. I find that many of the newer songs coming out are filling that void--for instance, this one that a friend and I did for the communion service.

Once Again
by Matt Redman

Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice.
You became nothing, poured out to death.
Many times I've wondered at your gift of life,
And I'm in that place once again.
I'm in that place once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where you died.
I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside.
Once again I thank you.
Once again I pour out my life.

Now you are exalted to the highest place,
King of the heavens where one day I'll bow.
But for now I'll marvel at this saving grace,
And I'm full of praise once again.
I'm full of praise once again.

And once again I look upon the cross where you died.
I'm humbled by your mercy and I'm broken inside.
Once again I thank you.
Once again I pour out my life.

Thank you for the cross.
Thank you for the cross.
Thank you for the cross, my Friend.
(from Higherpraise.com)

Simple words with profound meaning and set to powerful music. I couldn't have said it better myself. Yes, thank you for the cross, my Friend.

Matt Redman is the man who wrote Heart of Worship. If you haven't read the story behind this song, you must.