How Deep the Father's Love

My second book is entitled “the boundless love of god: a holy spirit story.” my wife and i attended a memorial service this past saturday at a church we formerly attended. it was in honor of a dear christian friend who lived near us and who became like a member of our own family, along with her parents, her husband and three children. one of the songs we sang at that service was “how deep the father’s love” written by stuart townend, if you have read my second book you will understand why i am posting this song on this blog. the thoughts expressed mirror my book so closely. i want to share it with you and hope you are blessed by it.

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 the 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

Stan Lennard