As we remember and celebrate the resurrection of our Savior on this Easter Sunday, I want to share an a video featuring a hymn sung by Phillips, Craig, and Dean. The song is "How Deep the Father's Love for Us," and it never fails to make my heart soar in thanksgiving for the price that was paid to redeem my soul. May it touch your heart as well.
Lyrics by Stuart Christopher Townend:
Wishing you all a most blessed Easter.
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
(REPEAT)
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
(REPEAT)
Wishing you all a most blessed Easter.
happy easter, dear linda.
ReplyDeleteThat song is rich with meaning and emotion. Have a Blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!! have a blessed weekend. ( :
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteLinda, what a beautiful post! The lyrics are deep and profound. Love this. Happy Easter to you, my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter!! That's a beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you. Hope you have a blessed day. We are enjoying the day with family on this gorgeous Easter day!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Thank you for this wonderful Easter post. I hope you and Doug had a happy and Blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! And Happy Easter to you and yours....:)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Linda, I drove 40 miles to attend an outdoor service. Glad to see you enjoyed the day.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Thank you for sharing this touching song with us. How blessed we are to have the faith to know that we will be with him someday. That he has risen. Alleluia!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ceil
Oh, my. Beautiful and convicting words. This lyric got me:
ReplyDelete"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"
Hope you and Doug had a blessed Easter!
Thankful to our Lord.....thank you for sharing this song...♥
ReplyDeleteOh, my, what beautiful words. I sure hope you and Doug had a blessed Easter! We had a lovely sunny day and were thankful we could attend church as a family together.
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