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Hymnal Number
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About this Hymn
With words originally penned by John Newton, this hymn of assurance reminds us that Christ has made a way for us to approach him. The hymn calls the believer to bold assurance, believing that Jesus is our hiding place. Though burdened by sin, our faith-filled declaration is "I must, I will, I can, I do believe." – Jordan Kauflin
Lyrics
Verse 1
Approach, my soul, the mercy seat where Jesus answers prayer. There humbly fall before his feet, for none can perish there. Thy promise is my only plea; with this I venture nigh. Thou calls our burdened souls to thee, and such, O Lord, am I!
Verse 2
Bowed down beneath a load of sin, by Satan sorely pressed, by wars without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. Be thou my shield and hiding place, that, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face and tell him thou hast died.
Verse 3
Oh, wondrous love; to bleed and die, to bear the cross and shame, that guilty sinners such as I might plead thy gracious name! The tempted soul he tells, "Be still; my promised grace receive." 'Tis Jesus speaks; I must, I will, I can, I do believe!
Chorus
Oh, wondrous love! Oh, boundless grace! Rejoice, my soul, forever; Christ has made a way!
Approach, my soul, the mercy seat where Jesus answers prayer. There humbly fall before his feet, for none can perish there. Thy promise is my only plea; with this I venture nigh. Thou calls our burdened souls to thee, and such, O Lord, am I!
Verse 2
Bowed down beneath a load of sin, by Satan sorely pressed, by wars without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. Be thou my shield and hiding place, that, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face and tell him thou hast died.
Verse 3
Oh, wondrous love; to bleed and die, to bear the cross and shame, that guilty sinners such as I might plead thy gracious name! The tempted soul he tells, "Be still; my promised grace receive." 'Tis Jesus speaks; I must, I will, I can, I do believe!
Chorus
Oh, wondrous love! Oh, boundless grace! Rejoice, my soul, forever; Christ has made a way!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: John Newton, 1779; alt., ref. Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story
Music: Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story
© 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Jordan Kauflin Music / Laura's Stories and Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)
Music: Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story
© 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Jordan Kauflin Music / Laura's Stories and Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)