As Easter is approaching and sermons revolve around the Life and death of Jesus Christ, I am reminded of my favorite song. When I was in choir 6 years ago, we sang a song that had the most powerful lyrics that addressed the sacrifice made by our God for us. I always thought this song was beautiful in its arrangement and I loved the message we were giving. We sang that song over and over. Sometimes, singing a song became about remembering my Alto 2 part and following my Teacher correctly. It wasn't until Choir tour at the end of the year in a little church in Northern California that my heart broke for this song. I couldn't contain myself and had great difficulty keeping it together and not allowing it turn into the "ugly cry". Thankfully, it was the last song we sang that evening, so I could get off the stage quickly and let it pour out of me. It beautifully tells the salvation story and reminds me of what a sacrificial gift this was to all of us. I have felt undeserving of this Gift at times and I cannot imagine enduring the pain that Christ did for all of us. I hope that is the message as we approach Easter, that we are reminded of the sacrifice and the amazing gift of His love for us.
LYRICS
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 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 mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there,
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No Gifts, No power, No 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
This is a version I found on Youtube.com that is similar to the arrangement we sang in my choir.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk5AUSFB9Lc
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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