How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Unveiling Depths: A Profound Journey Through Father's Love in Song
Lyrics
How deep the Father's love for us
Expressing awe and marvel at the profound love of the Father for humanity.
How vast beyond all measure
Highlighting the immeasurable and boundless nature of the Father's love.
That He should give His only Son
Reflecting on the sacrificial act of giving His only Son for the redemption of humanity.
To make a wretch His treasure
Describing the transformative power of God's love, turning a sinner into a cherished possession.
How great the pain of searing loss
Acknowledging the intense emotional pain experienced by God as Jesus suffers on the cross.
Thou Father turns His face away
Illustrating the turning away of the Father's face as Jesus takes on the sins of the world.
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Linking the wounds on the Chosen One (Jesus) to the ultimate glory of bringing many sons to salvation.
Bring many sons to glory
Emphasizing the redemptive purpose behind the suffering of the Chosen One.
Behold the man upon a cross
Contemplating the image of Jesus on the cross, bearing the weight of human sin.
My sin upon His shoulders
Acknowledging personal sin as placed on Jesus' shoulders.
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Expressing shame for participating in mocking Jesus among those who ridicule Him.
Call out among the scoffers
Acknowledging the reality of being counted among those who scorned Jesus.
It was my sin that held Him there
Recognizing personal sin as a factor in Jesus' crucifixion.
Until it was accomplished
Affirming that Jesus' sacrifice was completed to fulfill its purpose.
His dying breath has brought me life
Attributing spiritual life to Jesus' dying breath on the cross.
I know that it is finished
Confidently stating the accomplishment of Jesus' redemptive work.
I will not boast in anything
Rejecting pride in human achievements, abilities, or wisdom.
No gifts no power no wisdom
Emphasizing reliance solely on Jesus Christ for salvation.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
Affirming a boast in Jesus' death and resurrection as the source of redemption.
His death and resurrection
Highlighting the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection for believers.
Why should I gain from His reward
Pondering the reason for personally benefiting from Jesus' rewards.
I cannot give an answer
Expressing uncertainty in providing a logical answer for receiving Jesus' rewards.
But this I know with all my heart
Asserting a deep conviction that Jesus' wounds have paid the price for personal redemption.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Reiterating the understanding that Jesus' wounds have secured freedom by paying the ransom.
Why should I gain from His reward
Repeating the pondering of gaining from Jesus' rewards without a clear answer.
I cannot give an answer
Reiterating uncertainty in providing a logical answer for receiving Jesus' rewards.
But this I know with all my heart
Reaffirming the deep conviction that Jesus' wounds have paid the price for personal redemption.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Concluding with the firm belief that Jesus' wounds have secured freedom by paying the ransom.
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