How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Embraced by Grace: A Journey of Redemption Through Sacrificial Love
Lyrics
How deep the Father's love for us
Expresses the unfathomable depth of love that the Father has for humanity.
How vast beyond all measure
Highlights the immeasurable extent of God's love, surpassing all comprehension.
That He should give His only Son
Reflects on the sacrifice of giving His only Son, Jesus Christ, for humanity.
To make a wretch His treasure
Describes the transformation of a person (a wretch) into a valued treasure through God's love.
How great the pain of searing loss
Describes the immense agony felt by God at the loss of His Son.
The Father turns His face away
Portrays the moment when God turns away from Jesus as He bears the sins of humanity on the cross.
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Refers to the wounds inflicted on Jesus, the chosen one, for the redemption of humanity.
Bring many sons to glory
Highlights the purpose of Jesus' suffering - to bring salvation to many.
Behold the man upon a cross
Depicts Jesus on the cross, bearing the weight of humanity's sins.
My sin upon His shoulders
Acknowledges personal responsibility for placing sins upon Jesus.
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Expresses shame for mocking Jesus during His crucifixion.
Call out among the scoffers
Recognizes being among those who scorned Jesus during His crucifixion.
It was my sin that held Him there
Understands personal culpability for Jesus' crucifixion due to sin.
Until it was accomplished
Signifies Jesus' fulfillment of His purpose through His sacrifice.
His dying breath has brought me life
Highlights the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice, granting eternal life.
I know that it is finished
Emphasizes the completion of Jesus' redemptive work on the cross.
I will not boast in anything
Declares a refusal to boast in personal achievements or abilities.
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
Rejects the notion of finding value or salvation in human capabilities.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
Commits to boasting only in Jesus Christ, emphasizing His death and resurrection as the source of hope.
His death and resurrection
Highlights the pivotal significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in the Christian faith.
Why should I gain from His reward?
Questions the personal gain or merit from Jesus' sacrifice.
I cannot give an answer
Admits the inability to fully comprehend or justify the immense sacrifice of Jesus.
But this I know with all my heart
Expresses personal conviction and assurance that Jesus' wounds have paid the price for redemption.
His wounds have paid my ransom
Acknowledges that Jesus' wounds served as the payment for the release from captivity to sin.
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