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 caused his bitter death?
Amazing love! how can it be,
That you, my Lord, should die for me?
Refrain:
Amazing love! how can it be,
That you, my Lord, should die for me?
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;
What mercy this, immense and free,
For, O my God, it found out me! Refrain
3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature's night:
Your sunrise turned that night to ay;
I woke: the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, your voice I knew;
I rose, went forth, and followed you. Refrain
4 No condemnation now I dread;
for Christ, 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. Refrain
