How Great the Father’s Love for Us

Music and Lyrics by Stewart Townend

Lyrics: How deep the Father’s love for us,

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

And 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 

I was sitting in church last week and at the end of the service the worship team launched in with this incredible song by Stewart Townsend. I got to the last verse and lost it. This worship song is the Gospel set to music. I don’t need to say more. L.A.