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Cyndi Aarrestad - Nails.mp3
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A touching song about Jesus growing up knowing the destiny for which He came to earth - to die a cruel death on the cross for us all.
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Inspirational Christian songs of praise/worship/encouragement/scripture in a simple, engaging, singable style.
My name is Cyndi Aarrestad, and I am a singer/songwriter, wife and mom living on a farm near a small community in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. I am married to Dennis, and together we have raised three awesome young adults. I grew up in a Christian family where singing and music were always a part of our home. Both of my parents played multiple instruments, and all of us children learned to play several as well. We often sang at seniors homes and other special events. At about age 14 I started writing songs on the piano, and later learned the guitar which is now what I often play and compose with. Many of the songs I write are simple praise choruses and childrens songs, but I have also written numerous full-length songs with a style I would describe as a combination of praise/inspirational/country gospel. I have also written and performed many songs customized for special events, such as weddings, dedications, anniversaries, family reunions, Christmas programs, funerals, etc.. I have written over 2,400 songs, and have made 11 recordings in a friends home studio, with my latest 18 recorded at my home, as well as 3 professionally recorded ones over the past 4 years. I also had one CD recorded by the CBC for their radio show Road Records after being chosen in their contest, and I had a song chosen by a Nashville company to be featured in their demo showcase, which was made available to publishers and performers throughout North America. I have had some recent international radio exposure, including having several songs on the European Country Music charts, and an internet presence on various music sites. My latest album, "Restore", is releasing May, 2025. I post new choruses and songs on: https://www.facebook.com/CyndiAarrestadsMusicPage or https://www.facebook.com/Cyndi-Aarrestad-Scripture-Songs-To-Share-435658573172003/ as well as on my soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/cyndiaar On my website, www.cyndiaarrestad.ca I have all my music available as well as a blog of inspiring quotes, scriptures and articles. I believe God has given me a gift to write music, and I am looking to share these songs, wherever He opens up an opportunity. My desire is to honor & glorify Him by sharing what He has given to hopefully encourage and edify the body of Christ. Website: www.cyndiaarrestad.ca
Song Info
Genre
Country • Christian Country
Charts
Peak #38
Peak in subgenre #9
Author
Cyndi Aarrestad
Rights
Cyndi Aarrestad, 2011
Uploaded
April 12, 2012
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.0 MB • 128 kbps • 4:22
Story behind the song
As I played my guitar one evening, the phrase, "He held nails in His hands and the nails held His hands" came to me very strongly. The Lord graciously poured the rest of the song into my heart. I cried as I sung it over and over, recognizing the great sacrifice Jesus made for me.
Lyrics
NAILS 1.Jesus seemed to be an ordinary man, living in an ordinary town Did He learn His father’s trade, and work with him each day Knowing that was not the reason He came down Cho. He held nails in His hands, when He walked here among men Living as a carpenter’s son But the nails held His hands, as He fulfilled God’s plan Dying on the cross for everyone But what really held Him there, was a love beyond compare A precious love that would not fail, as He hung there by the nails 2.Jesus truly was, God’s own beloved Son Even though so many failed to see Though they knew His family well, they simply could not tell God Himself had come to set creation free Cho. He held nails in His hands, when He walked here among men Living as a carpenter’s son But the nails held His hands, as He fulfilled God’s plan Dying on the cross for everyone But what really held Him there, was a love beyond compare A precious love that would not fail, as He hung there by the nails Bri. The hands that stretched out the sky, stretched out for you and I The hands that held time and space, were held by nails in our place Cho. He held nails in His hands, when He walked here among men Living as a carpenter’s son But the nails held His hands, as He fulfilled God’s plan Dying on the cross for everyone But what really held Him there, was a love beyond compare A precious love that would not fail, as He hung there by the nails Cyndi Aarrestad, 2011
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