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Original Key: E
Tempo: 61.00
Verse 1: E F♯m7 E/G♯ A2 How deep the Father's love for us, E/G♯ C♯m7 B7sus4 B7 How vast beyond all mea - sure, E F♯m7 E/G♯ A2 That He should give his on - ly son E/B Bsus4 B7 E To make a wretch his trea - sure. E/G♯ A/C♯ E/B A2 How great the pain of sear - ing loss; E/G♯ C♯m7 Bsus4 B7 The Father turns His face away E F♯m7 E/G♯ A2 As wounds which mar the Chos - en One E/B Bsus4 B7 E Bring many sons to glo - - ry.
Verse 2: Behold the man upon a 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.
Verse 3: 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
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 a 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.
Copyright © 1995 Thankyou Music
Writers: Stuart Townend
Themes: God's Love & Faithfulness, Salvation & Protection, The Cross & Redemption, Modern Hymns
Bible References: Psalms 22 : 1 , Matthew 20 : 28 , Matthew 27 : 46 , Mark 10 : 45 , Mark 15 : 34 , Luke 23 : 35 , John 3 : 16 , John 19 : 30 , Galatians 6 : 14 , 1 Timothy 2 : 6 , 1 Peter 2 : 24
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