Monday, February 05, 2007

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

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

best song ever

shawna said...

amen to that. i think this is my favorite song in the entire world=)

Noah said...

Definitely up there in my favorites. My favorite recording of this is owned by Dan Howe. I believe it is a men's quartet from BIOLA (Bible Institute of Los Angelas, I think is what that stands for). They use some...interesting harmonies. hehehe

Brent said...

Shawna,

I was listening to the song and did a google search for "how vast beyond all measure" and your blog popped up.

Thank you for your blog.

I am a missionary in Japan.

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