Monday, March 13, 2006

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:
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.

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!

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