This powerful Charles Wesley hymn, written in 1738, expresses the awesomeness  of what Jesus has done.  He not only died a painful and bloody death, but left his Father’s side to do so.  He died for ME and his entire chosen race.  I now can see, my heart is free, and I am no longer condemned!  It is a mystery why things are done this way but God, the creator and ruler of all things, decided that THIS was the way to do it.

 

1: And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior’s blood?  Died he for me, who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued?  Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

 

Refrain:  Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

 

2: ‘Tis myst’ry all! Th’Immortal dies; who can explore his strange design?  In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. ‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more.

3: He left his Father’s throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), humbled himself (so great his love!), and bled for all his chosen race. ‘Tis mercy all, immense and free; for, O my God, it found out me.

4: Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature’s night; thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee.

5: No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, 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.