It Was A Great Thing
Rev. F.C. Barnes Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴The lord had brought me
Through all of my trials
And when i fail him
He didnt cast me away
He stood right by me through all of my troubles
When i was lonely he didnt let me go a stray
He took my sins
He saved my soul He picked me up and made me whole
Jesus died on Calvary
So the whole world could see
It was a great thing that he did for me
It was a great thing that he did for me
It was a great thing
When he set me free
Jesus died on Calvary

So the whole wide world could see
It was a great thing thay he did for me

Overall Meaning

The song "It Was A Great Thing" by Rev. F.C. Barnes is a gospel song that speaks to the power of faith, redemption, and salvation. Through the lyrics, the singer reflects on the trials and struggles they have faced throughout their life, and how despite their failures, God has remained a steadfast presence in their life. The singer acknowledges that without God, they would have been lost, lonely, and without direction, but thanks to His grace, they have been saved and made whole.

The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has faced many challenges and difficulties in their life, but through it all, they have been able to endure with the help of their faith in God. The lyrics are a testament to the power of faith, even in the face of adversity, and the importance of maintaining one's faith in God, especially when things seem bleak.

The song's chorus – "It was a great thing that he did for me, It was a great thing when he set me free" – emphasizes the magnitude of God's love and sacrifice. The idea that Jesus Christ died on Calvary so that the world could see the greatness of God's love is central to the message of the song. It is a powerful reminder to listeners that God's love is all-encompassing and reaches even the most broken parts of our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

The lord had brought me
God has guided me through my life

Through all of my trials
Through all of the difficult times I faced

And when I fail him
Despite my mistakes

He didn't cast me away
God did not abandon me

He stood right by me through all of my troubles
God was always there for me during my struggles

When I was lonely he didn't let me go astray
God kept me on the right path, even in isolation

He took my sins
God forgave my wrongdoings

He saved my soul
God ensured my spiritual salvation

He picked me up and made me whole
God rehabilitated me and made me complete

Jesus died on Calvary
Christ was crucified on a hill called Calvary

So the whole world could see
To spread the gospel to all

It was a great thing that he did for me
God's salvation was a tremendous gift to me

It was a great thing that he did for me
God's salvation was a tremendous gift to me

It was a great thing
God's salvation was an incredible act

When he set me free
When God released me from sin and guilt

Jesus died on Calvary
Christ was crucified on a hill called Calvary

So the whole wide world could see
To spread the gospel to all

It was a great thing that he did for me
God's salvation was a tremendous gift to me

Writer(s): Faircloth Barnes

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