How Deep

Millie is going to be celebrating her baptism day in just a couple of short days.  One of the things I'm working on for her this week is a CD of the favorite worship songs from each of the members of our family, along with a couple of others that seem meaningful for this special occasion.  I've been working on it for the last couple of days and as I've listened to one song in particular, I have been reminded of just how unworthy I am, and just how great God's love is for me...and for Millie...and for you...

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 left 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