How Deep the Father's Love for Us cont.
Last summer I made a post about the song "How Deep the Father's Love for Us", and was reminded by an anonymous poster that I should have given credit to Stuart Townend for his work. Sorry for the confusion.
Also, recently as I've been listening to this song, I've been wondering if the song could be improved by making the following change to the text:
Also, recently as I've been listening to this song, I've been wondering if the song could be improved by making the following change to the text:
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To show (instead of 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 mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus 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.
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To show (instead of 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 mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus 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.
While it is somewhat true that God makes us his treasure, isn't that somewhat man-centered; instead, why can't we say that God shows us his treasure. Is not this the main reason for our salvation, that we would be able treasure God above all things and glorify God (or in the words of the Westminster Catechism, The chief end of man is glorify God and (or maybe better by) enjoy(ing) Him forever)?
I'm interested in your thoughts on this!
I'm interested in your thoughts on this!




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