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No Excuse

(Stanley Chris)

The song tells the entire Gospel story in a nutshell. By submitting to the Father's will, as difficult as it was for Him, Jesus purchased remission of sins for the whole world on the Cross. As a result, in Christ, we have redemption (Ephesians 1:7). He also talked about the many mansions in His Father's house that He said He was going to make ready for those who receive the gift of salvation (John 14:1-3). Those are the main themes expressed in the two Verses. The end lines tell us the purpose for all this: so every nation and all creation can give high praise to God for His marvelous love towards us revealed in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ. The Chorus and Post-Chorus are a response showing our commitment to spread the news. This culminates in the Bridge which states that it's all for the glory of His Name, and that we are giving no excuses as we embark on this great commission.

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VERSE 1:
Perfect submission
Purchased remission
So every nation
Could join this song 

CHORUS:
Salvation and freedom
Found in the Savior
Our mission compassion
That's what You gave us

POST-CHORUS:
To spread Your Word around
Till the whole wide world is Yours 
We'll make Your love abound 
Till it overfloods the earth 

VERSE 2:
We have redemption
So many mansions
All of creation
Resounds this song

BRIDGE:
All for You
No excuse

© Stanley Chris 2022

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