How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Unveiling the Depths of Divine Love
Lyrics
How deep the Father's love for us
Expressing awe and contemplation of the profound love of God the Father for humanity.
How vast beyond all measure
Highlighting the immeasurable extent of God's love, beyond human comprehension.
That He should give His only Son
Reflecting on the sacrifice of God giving His only Son, Jesus Christ.
And make a wretch His treasure
Acknowledging the transformation of a sinner into a valued and cherished individual through God's love.
How great the pain of searing loss
Describing the intense emotional pain experienced by God during the crucifixion.
The Father turns His face away
Depicting God turning away as Jesus takes on the sins of the world.
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Referring to the wounds suffered by Jesus, the Chosen One, for the redemption of many.
Bring many sons to glory
Connecting the wounds of Jesus to the glorification and salvation of believers.
Behold the man upon the cross
Directing attention to Jesus on the cross, bearing the weight of human sin.
My sin upon His shoulders
Recognizing personal sin placed on Jesus, leading to a sense of shame.
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Expressing remorse for mocking Jesus amidst the scoffers.
Call out among the scoffers
Acknowledging the role of one's sin in the crucifixion scene.
It was my sin that held Him there
Emphasizing that it was individual sins that held Jesus on the cross until redemption was achieved.
Until it was accomplished
Highlighting the completion of the redemptive work of Jesus through His death.
His dying breath has brought me life
Recognizing the life-giving impact of Jesus' dying breath.
I know that it is finished
Acknowledging the fulfillment of God's plan and the accomplishment of salvation.
I will not boast in anything
Declaring a commitment to avoid boasting in personal achievements or abilities.
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
Rejecting reliance on human attributes and instead boasting in the significance of Jesus Christ.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
Affirming pride in the death and resurrection of Jesus as the central focus.
His death and resurrection
Connecting personal redemption to the sacrificial death and triumphant resurrection of Jesus.
Why should I gain from His reward
Pondering the question of personal gain from Jesus' reward and acknowledging a lack of a clear answer.
I cannot give an answer
Expressing uncertainty about justifying personal benefits from Jesus' sacrifice.
But this I know with all my heart
Asserting a deep personal conviction that Jesus' wounds have paid the ransom for sins.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Reiterating the belief that the wounds of Jesus are the payment required for redemption.
Why should I gain from His reward
Repeating the pondering of personal gain from Jesus' reward without a definitive answer.
I cannot give an answer
Reiterating the uncertainty regarding personal benefits from Jesus' sacrifice.
But this I know with all my heart
Reaffirming a deep personal conviction that Jesus' wounds have paid the ransom for sins.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Emphasizing the central role of Jesus' wounds in the redemption of humanity.
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