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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
In this hymn Charles Wesley is simply asking, "Why me? How did I get so blessed, that I would seek after the saving work of Christ?" Our world, our children, and even our own hearts tend to ask a different kind of "Why me?": "Why do I have it so hard?" Wesley's opening line is the complete opposite. He is essentially asking, "Why should I get anything this good?" This question, unanswerable as it may be, was a true mark of grace upon Wesley's life. – April Brover
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? 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. '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. 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! 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? 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. '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. 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! 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: Thomas Campbell, 1825; harm. Song Companion to the Scriptures, 1911
Music: Thomas Campbell, 1825; harm. Song Companion to the Scriptures, 1911