INTRO

VERSE 1

When I couldn’t find redemption
or revival
When I couldn’t find salvation
in a song
When everything I had
had hit rock bottom
And everyone I ever knew was gone

VERSE 2

There was mercy waiting
For me in the shadows
It was binding up this bruised
And broken soul
He said leave behind that man
Of constant sorrow
Then He wrote my name
In the greatest story told

CHORUS

And on that old rugged cross
Where my Savior bore my scars
Perfect love destroyed my fears
An eternity of failures
have been swallowed up forever
‘Cause by His wounds
All of mine are healed

VERSE 3

My debt’s been paid in full
There’s no more ransom
There’s forgiveness flowing freely
From His hands
By His torn up flesh
And bone He is redeeming
And a sinner is no longer
Who I am

CHORUS

And on that old rugged cross
Where my Savior bore my scars
Perfect love destroyed my fears
An eternity of failures
have been swallowed up forever
‘Cause by His wounds
All of mine are healed

BRIDGE

There’s no looking back now
The grave’s been emptied out
The Son of God defeated death
And made a way
You can run to Him now
Go on and run to Him now
Child of God born again
To bear His name

CHORUS

And on that old rugged cross
Where my Savior bore my scars
Perfect love destroyed my fears
An eternity of failures
have been swallowed up forever
‘Cause by His wounds
All of mine are healed

TAG

by His wounds
All of mine are healed

OUTRO

By His Wounds - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]

"By His Wounds" by David Leonard is a powerful song that echoes the profound message of redemption and healing found in the Bible. The lyrics of this song resonate deeply with the words of Isaiah 53:5, "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." This verse, like the song, speaks of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on the cross, bearing our sins and failures, and offering us healing and redemption.

 

The song begins with a sense of despair, a feeling of hitting rock bottom, which many of us can relate to. But it quickly shifts to the hope and mercy found in the shadows, a clear reflection of Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The song and this verse both remind us that even in our darkest moments, God is there, offering comfort and mercy.

 

The chorus of the song beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Gospel. It speaks of the old rugged cross where Jesus bore our scars, a vivid image of the crucifixion. This echoes the words of 1 Peter 2:24, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." The song and this verse both emphasize the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice, how His perfect love destroys our fears, and how our failures are swallowed up forever by His wounds.

 

The bridge of the song speaks of the resurrection, the empty grave, and the victory of Jesus over death. This aligns with 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The song and this verse both invite us to run to Jesus, to be reborn as children of God, bearing His name.

 

As we listen to "By His Wounds" and reflect on these scriptures, we are reminded of the profound love of God, who sent His Son to bear our sins and heal our wounds. We are invited to embrace this love, to leave behind our past failures, and to step into the freedom and healing offered by Jesus.

 

So, here's a question to ponder: How does the reality of Jesus' sacrifice and the healing it offers impact your daily life? How can you live in a way that reflects the redemption and healing you've received? This song and these scriptures invite us to not just believe in Jesus' sacrifice, but to let it transform us, to let His wounds heal ours, and to live as children of God, bearing His name.