A Beautiful Song

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~How Deep the Father's Love for Us~

written by Stuart Townend

How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That he would 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 the 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

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17b-19

Picture taken at our church's Christmas drama 2008