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Matt Redman’s Once Again, which starts with the line ‘Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice’ is a pretty satisfying song.
The emphasis is on the glory of the sacrificed, risen and glorified Lord Jesus.
Reference to self is expressed in thanks and praise for that which Christ has done for us.
The tune is aging well.
The lyrics:
1.
Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice,
You became nothing, poured out to death.
Many times I’ve wondered at Your gift of life,
And I’m in that place once again.
And I’m in that place once again.
Refrain.
And once again I look upon
The cross where You died,
I’m humbled by Your mercy
And I’m broken inside.
Once again I thank You,
Once again I pour out my life.
2.
Now You are exalted to the highest place,
King of the heavens, where one day I’ll bow.
But for now, I marvel at this saving grace,
And I’m full of praise once again.
I’m full of praise once again.
Refrain.
Bridge.
Thank You for the cross,
Thank You for the cross,
Thank You for the cross, my Friend.
(Repeat)
Refrain.

Matt Redman.
Copyright © 1995 Thankyou Music

Here’s a rendition which I think is an ideal rendition of the song.
Nice male voices too.