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Passion
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Kutless's song "Passion" reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus, describing the physical suffering He endured—nail-pierced hands, a brow pierced by thorns, and a face contorted in pain. The lyrics express a paradox: the terrifying image of Christ's agony brings comfort to the believer. The song acknowledges that Jesus willingly gave everything, paying a debt humanity owed, and emphasizes that He alone, as God's Son, could be the sacrifice. It is a worshipful meditation on the cross, evoking gratitude and awe for the depth of Christ's love and the salvation He secured.
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Within my mind's eye
Flickering from the past
Come images that terrify and calm
A paradox in me
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
He chose to give it all
Jesus endured the pain
Paying a debt I owed and creating a paradox in me
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me
And in my heart I know that you're the only one
Who could have came and died, a sacrifice
As your God's only son
Nail pierced hands they run with blood
A splitting brow forced by the thorns
His face is writhing with the pain yet it's comforting to me