Sunday, June 7, 2009

How Deep...

We sang this beautiful hymn in church today. The lyrics help me to put my heart in the right place. No matter what challenges and uncertainties we face, may I always choose to praise God for His love and for the death and resurrection of Christ that has brought me life. I cannot give an answer why He has chosen to pay my ransom and die for me, but I know with all my heart that he has. I know my Father's love is beyond measure, and that my Father is taking care of us...
How deep the Father's love for us,

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the chosen One,

Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,

Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

1 comment:

Eva said...

I love that hymn too. I need to especially remember the part about not boasting in anything except Jesus.