How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Redemption's Symphony: Embracing the Depths of Divine Love
Lyrics
How deep the Father's love for us
Expressing awe at the profound love of God the Father towards humanity.
How vast beyond all measure
Highlighting the immeasurable extent of God's love.
That He should give His only Son
Reflecting on the sacrifice of God giving His only Son for humanity.
To make a wretch His treasure
Describing the transformation of a sinful person into a cherished possession of God.
How great the pain of searing loss
Acknowledging the intense pain experienced by God in the sacrifice of His Son.
The Father turns His face away
Depicting the Father turning away at the moment of Jesus' suffering.
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Connecting the wounds on Jesus as a means to bring salvation to many.
Bring many sons to glory
Highlighting the purpose of Jesus' sacrifice in bringing glory to believers.
Behold the Man upon a cross
Contemplating Jesus' crucifixion and its impact on the observer.
My sin upon His shoulders
Acknowledging personal sin being borne by Jesus on the cross.
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Expressing shame for mocking Jesus during His crucifixion.
Call out among the scoffers
Noting the presence of scoffers during Jesus' crucifixion.
It was my sin that held Him there
Realizing personal responsibility for Jesus' presence on the cross.
Until it was accomplished
Emphasizing the completion of the work of salvation on the cross.
His dying breath has brought me life
Attributing spiritual life to Jesus' sacrificial death.
I know that it is finished
Acknowledging the fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus' sacrifice.
I will not boast in anything
Rejecting personal boasting in worldly achievements or abilities.
No gifts, no pow'r, no wisdom
Reiterating humility by not relying on human strength or wisdom.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
Declaring the intention to boast only in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work.
His death and resurrection
Affirming the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in the Christian faith.
Why should I gain from His reward
Pondering the unworthiness of gaining from Jesus' reward.
I cannot give an answer
Expressing inability to provide a satisfactory answer to the previous question.
But this I know with all my heart
Asserting a deep conviction that Jesus' wounds have secured personal redemption.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Affirming the ransom paid through Jesus' wounds for personal salvation.
Why should I gain from His reward
Repeating the question regarding gaining from Jesus' reward.
I cannot give an answer
Reiterating the inability to provide a definitive answer.
But this I know with all my heart
Reaffirming the personal certainty that Jesus' wounds have secured redemption.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Restating the idea that personal redemption is achieved through Jesus' wounds.
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