New Song: How Deep The Father's Love For Us

I want to teach a new song this week as we remember the death of Christ through communion. It's called "How Deep The Father's Love For Us." This is a modern-style hymn by Stuart Townend, who also co-wrote "In Christ Alone," "See What A Morning," and "The Power Of The Cross."

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should 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!

By Stuart Townend, Copyright 1995 Thankyou Music, CCLI License 2915685