4.10.2009

Thoughts for your Good Friday

In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. - 1 John 4:10 [NASB]

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


How Deep the Fathers Love for Us - Fernando Ortega

3 comments:

Karen said...

Thanks, Alicia. This is one of my favorite songs (sung at our wedding!). I hadn't heard Ortega's beautiful rendition.

Karis said...

Amen. My heart was blessed.

Kelly Glupker said...

I LOVE THIS SONG! One of my favorites for sure.