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Son Was Lifted Up
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Leeland's song "Son Was Lifted Up" is a worship ballad reflecting on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe personal despair and brokenness, and how seeing Jesus lifted up on the cross brought new life and freedom. The song emphasizes the substitutionary sacrifice, the finished work of Christ, and the victory over sin and death through the empty tomb. It culminates in a declaration of love and surrender to the King of Love. The song connects the listener to the core gospel message of redemption and hope.
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In my sorrows the depths of my despair
Under burdens that only You could bear
When I had all but given up, I saw Love
In the shadows blinded and afraid
With the debt that only You could pay
In the darkness broken and undone
I saw Love
When the Son was lifted up I felt new breath inside my lungs
When the Son was lifted up I saw my shame where He was hung
When the Son was lifted up I heard His voice crying �??It�??s Done!�?�
I saw Love
Stripped and beaten, nailed upon a tree
In my place, He drank the cup for me
Flowing down, the water and the blood
I saw Love
When the Son was lifted up I felt new breath inside my lungs
When the Son was lifted up I saw my shame where He was hung
When the Son was lifted up I heard His voice crying �??It�??s Done!�?�
I saw Love
When the Son was lifted up I saw the stone was rolled away
And the chains that held my heart He left inside that empty grave
When the Son was lifted up I looked upon my Savior�??s face
I saw Love, I saw Love
King of Love
You have won my heart
King of Love
You have won my heart
King of Love
You have won my heart
King of Love
You have won my heart
When the Son was lifted up I saw the stone was rolled away
And the chains that held my heart He left inside that empty grave
When the Son was lifted up I looked upon my Savior�??s face
I saw Love, I saw Love...