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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
This is a stunning setting by Dan Forrest of Charles Wesley's great hymn of faith, written around the time of his conversion, was inspired by Martin Luther's commentary on Galatians 2:20, which says, "He that can with a firm and constant faith say these words with Paul, 'I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me,' is happy indeed. . . . Who is this Me? Even I, wretched and damnable sinner, so dearly beloved of the Son of God, that he gave himself for me." The traditional version of the hymn can be found in the Conversion & Faith category of this hymnal.
Lyrics
Verse 1
And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be? That thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Verse 2
He left his Father's throne above, so free, so infinite his grace, emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race: 'tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me!
Verse 3
Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature's night; Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
Verse 4
No condemnation now I dread; Jesus and all in him is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown through Christ my own.
And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be? That thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Verse 2
He left his Father's throne above, so free, so infinite his grace, emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race: 'tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me!
Verse 3
Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature's night; Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
Verse 4
No condemnation now I dread; Jesus and all in him is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown through Christ my own.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Charles Wesley, 1738
Music: Dan Forrest © 2014 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (Beckenhorst Press, Inc / www.beckenhorstpress.com)
Music: Dan Forrest © 2014 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (Beckenhorst Press, Inc / www.beckenhorstpress.com)