I killed the Son of God today
I built the cross where He was slain
My sins
The hands that held the hammer that drove the nails through His skin
Someday I win
I want to make it up
I want to die to myself for You
It makes me fall apart
When I think of all that You went through
I owe my all to You (I owe my all to You)

Because when it came to do or die
You died for me
Though I would be nothing perfect
For human eyes to see

My hands are Yours for works
My eyes will seek until I've found You
My legs will walk the earth
Until You tell me my work is through
I want to make it up
I want to die to myself for You
You are the one that I love
I owe my all to you (I owe my all to you)

I met the Son of God today
He said "I forgive you for My pain"
He took my sin that held the hammer
That drove the nails through His skin
He said I win

I'm a new creation through You
Created for You by You
So make me worth Your while
Put me to use
You are the one that I love
I owe my all to you (I owe my all to you)

I met the Son of God today
He said "I forgive you for My pain"
He took my sin that held the hammer
That drove the nails through His skin
He said I win

I'm a new creation through You
Created for You by You
So make me worth Your while
Put me to use


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    i love this song because i love JESUS!!!

    brittnerson June 15, 2002   Link
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    This song is way too rad, I cried the first time I heard it.... "He said I win!"... love it, amazing, Jesus rocks

    Fortifiedon July 18, 2002   Link
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    This song moved me when I heard it too. You can see the love of Christ so clearly in the words of this song. It's powerful.

    ONe21on August 16, 2002   Link
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    Just thought I'd say it again... rad song cause it shows how much jesus loves us and even if I get tired of it (I listen to it lots I will always love this song! and Love Jesus

    Fortifiedon August 22, 2002   Link
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    i love this song and, its good to see fellow fans that love this band just as much as i do. also to see fellow christians, god bless all.

    nkhsyon March 05, 2003   Link
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    one of the most awesome songs ever. Its christian, its punk, and its so meaningful and personal that anyone can feel the power of Christ through this song. absolutely perfect

    H2OGOPunxon March 23, 2003   Link
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    when they play it in concert it is so amazing, it doesnt even compare, its like everyones singing around, and you can just feel Jesus touching every person in the room....stinkin awesome

    caution87on March 27, 2003   Link
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    I cried too, when I first heard it. "I killed the Son of God today"...such a powerful song, so true.

    perfectimperfectionon June 24, 2003   Link
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    awesome awesome song...so true...Jesus is awesome

    HeartlessNewon October 17, 2004   Link
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    when i fisrt heard it i was so moved. it really shows what Jesus went thru for us!its my favorite punk worship song ever and all ways will be.

    nicthekidon March 30, 2007   Link

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