True Tales from the front lines

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 that mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory.


Behold the Man upon a cross--
My sin upon His shoulders!
Ashamed to hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers.


It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished.
His dying breathe has brought me life-
I know that it is finished.


I will not boast in anything,
No gifts or power or 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.
~by Stuart Townsend