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Feel The Nails
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's song 'Feel the Nails' is a reflective Christian piece that explores the believer's ongoing struggle with sin and its impact on Christ. The lyrics question whether Jesus still feels the pain of the crucifixion when the singer fails, drawing a direct connection between personal sin and the suffering of the cross. The song expresses a deep desire to change and avoid causing further hurt to the Lord. It emphasizes the holiness of God and the weight of grace, urging the listener to consider the cost of their actions. The theme is rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus and the call to live a life worthy of that sacrifice.
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They tell me Jesus died
For my transgressions
That he paid that price a long, long time ago
When he gave his life for me
On a hill called Calvary
But there's something else I want to know
Does he still feel the nails
Every time I fail
Can he hear the crowd cry "Crucify" again
Am I causing him pain
Then I know I've got to change
I just can't bear the thought of hurting him.
It seems that I'm so good at breaking promises
And I treat his precious grace so carelessly
But each time he forgives
What if he re-lives
The agony He felt on that tree
Holy, holy
Holy is the Lord
Holy Holy
Holy is the Lord
Do you still feel the nails
Every time I fail
Have I crucified you Jesus with my sins
Oh I'm tired of playing games
I really want to change
I never want to hurt you again
Holy, Holy
Holy is the Lord
Holy, Holy
Holy is the Lord