You Gave Your Life Away is another simple song about Christ and his work on our behalf.  It was written by Kathryn Scott and Paul Baloche.  They each have recorded it on their own albums.

VERSE 2
You lived a sinless life
Yet You were crucified
You bought our freedom on the cross
Forsaken for our sin
You died and rose again
Jesus You are the Lamb of God

CHORUS
You gave, You gave Your life away
You gave, You gave Your life away
You gave, You gave Your life away for me
Your grace has broken every chain
My sins are gone, my debt’s been paid
You gave, You gave Your life away for me
For me

The chorus is repetitive (perhaps too much for some), but very catchy.  The first verse explains that Christ created the world, and then came down to take on human form to show us God’s love.

Kathryn Scott’s new album, I Belong, is a new CD that I’ve been enjoying, and wanted to pass on a few songs that could be used in a congregational setting. The CD is her first studio album.

Thank You for the Cross is the 3rd track on the album.

VERSE
Long before the world’s creation
You chose a people for yourself
You knew the times and places we’d be born
Though we chose sin’s separation
You already had a plan
To reconcile Your children through the cross

PRECHORUS
Look the Lamb of God
Who takes away our sins

CHORUS
Thank you, thank you
For Your love has saved us
Jesus, thank you, thank you for the cross
With our hearts on fire
And our hands raised high we’re singing
Thank you, thank you for the cross

Verse 2 talks about how Jesus has changed history, life, and death.

The melody might take a listen or two to learn, but still is reasonable for a congregation. Although her voice is very soothing the melody itself packs a good punch and could be pretty emphatic live.

It’s slightly unclear to say “You already had a plan to reconcile Your children through the cross” because it’s because of our reconciliation that we are adopted as children, but that doesn’t seem to be the point she’s making.

A great song.