The sixth video is Free But Never Cheap. The story of this song is taken from this article.
Summary of the Message of the Article:
Grace is costly yet freely given, so we must cherish the gospel as a priceless treasure and treat what is holy with reverence, not as something to be thrown away to the unworthy. The post argues that true acceptance of grace requires honoring the gospel, the sacraments, and church offices with humility and seriousness.
Musical Style:
Christian contemporary rock, worship anthem, 96 BPM, male lead vocals, power chord guitars, chiming arpeggio guitar, Hammond organ swells, Fender Rhodes chords, tom-heavy backbeat, locked bass guitar, tape saturation, plate reverb, radio-ready compression, dynamic pre-chorus lift, wide final chorus, reverent awe, holy conviction
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Grace came down when I could never pay,
A priceless gift I could not earn.
Not bought by silver, work, or fame,
But through the blood of Christ I’ve learned.
A treasure hidden in common days,
A holy pearl beyond all price;
Why should I treat so lightly
The grace that gave me life?
[Pre-Chorus]
Free to me, but costly to Him,
Mercy flowing from the cross.
Let my heart never forget
The greatness of the cost.
[Chorus]
Free but never cheap,
Grace beyond all measure.
Christ has paid the highest price,
He is my eternal treasure.
Let me guard this precious gift,
Let me live with holy awe.
Free but never cheap—
Your grace is worth it all.
[Verse 2]
Not a symbol worn for empty praise,
Not sacred words we casually say.
The cross reminds us every day
Of love that bore our guilt away.
So let us preach with humble hearts,
And serve with reverent hands;
The gospel is a royal gift
Entrusted to our hands.
[Repeat Pre-Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
[Bridge]
Holy, holy is the gift,
Holy is the name of Jesus.
Let humility surround us,
Let our lives proclaim the truth.
May we never trade Your glory
For the applause of men.
May we treasure what You gave us
And proclaim it to the end.
[Final Chorus]
Free but never cheap,
Grace beyond all measure.
Christ has paid the highest price,
He is my eternal treasure.
Let the gospel shine through us,
Let our lives declare Your worth.
Free but never cheap—
The greatest gift on earth.
[Outro]
Grace is free…
But never cheap.
Christ has paid the price.
So let us treasure Jesus,
And guard the gospel light.