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lirik lagu okoye david ikechukwu - the son of man came down to save

“for the son of man came to seek and to save the lost” luke 19:10

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the son of man came down to save
not to destroy, but love he gave;
in mercy’s light, his purpose stands
to lift the fallen with his hands

chorus:
christ’s heart, so full of grace
guiding our steps in his love;
not ours to judge, but his to save
to shine his light, the lost to raise

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when hearts demand the fire’s descent
he shows a higher way intent;
for god is love, his will is pure
his children’s prayers he’ll secure

3
some plead for change, some stand in faith
the father weighs each heart’s true state;
in wisdom’s plan, his will unfold
as love and mercy he upholds
4
oh, teach us, lord, to pray aright
to walk in truth, to seek your light;
align our hearts with heaven’s call
that in your purpose we stand tall

5
may we reflect your heart so kind
in every prayer, thought aligned;
to save, to heal, your grace impart
and shine your love in every heart

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about the hymn:

“the son of man came down to save”

“the son of man came down to save” is a contemporary hymn written on july 6, 2025, by nigerian hymn writer okoye david ikechukwu. inspired by the compassionate mission of christ as depicted in luke 19:10 (“for the son of man came to seek and to save the lost”), the hymn emphasizes god’s mercy, love, and redemptive purpose

the hymn was birthed from a deep reflection on jesus’ response to judgmental attitudes, particularly referencing luke 9:51~56, where james and john wanted to call down fire on a samaritan village. instead, jesus rebuked them, demonstrating that his mission was salvation, not destruction. this theme resonates throughout the hymn, calling believers to embrace god’s grace, humility, and redemptive love rather than self~righteous judgment

okoye david ikechukwu, known for his theologically rich and devotional hymns, composed this piece to correct a wrong perspective on divine judgment and to redirect the church’s focus toward compassionate intercession and evangelism. the hymn’s balanced structure—stanzas of deep reflection, a unifying chorus, and a prayerful conclusion—makes it suitable for worship, prayer meetings, and evangelistic services
hymn summary

this hymn magnifies christ’s redemptive mission, contrasting human tendencies toward judgment with god’s heart of mercy. the lyrics unfold in five stanzas:

1. the savior’s mission (v.1) – jesus came not to condemn but to save and lift the fallen
2. rejecting judgment (v.2) – unlike those who seek wrath, christ reveals a higher way of love
3. god’s sovereign wisdom (v.3) – the father discerns hearts and responds in perfect justice and mercy
4. a prayer for alignment (v.4) – a plea for believers to pray rightly and walk in god’s truth
5. a call to reflect christ (v.5) – the hymn closes with a desire for believers to embody god’s love and grace

the chorus serves as a meditative refrain, reminding worshippers that salvation is god’s work, and our role is to reflect his light

theological & devotional impact
this hymn challenges modern believers to reject a spirit of condemnation and instead embrace christ’s model of grace. it is a timeless reminder that the church’s mission is redemption, not retaliation, and that true discipleship aligns with the father’s heart of love

perfect for:
~ worship services (especially on themes of mercy and mission)
~ revival and prayer gatherings
~ evangelistic crusades
~ personal devotion and reflection

this hymn, though newly written, carries an eternal message—one that will continue to inspire the church toward christlike love and evangelistic zeal

jesus saves!

- lirik lagu okoye david ikechukwu

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