The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell
Could we with ink the ocean fill
And were the skies of parchment made
Were every stalk on earth a quill
And every man a scribe by trade
Where should I seek a clearer sign
When I may read the love of God
In each dark streak each graven line
Inscribed in Jesus' flesh and blood
When once I walked the guilty path
Alive to sin to goodness dead
Deserving naught of God but wrath
He sent his only Son instead
Why in despair then should I sink
My life despise ungratefully
What folly this when I but think
That Jesus died for me for me
First half of Verse 1 by Frederich Lehman (1868-1953), public domain; Verse 2 Anonymous; remaining lyrics and music by Joseph Mathias.
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Oh thank you Lord for the gift of music and the talents to create melody on every praise our limited mind can think of. Thank you brother for making use of your giftedness to bless others. Very nice and much appreciated.
Very worshipful song. Easy to understand the words and follow. Great job brother.