Not according to our failure
Hath Jehovah dealt with us,
But in rich, unchanging favor,
Out of love He acted thus.
Yes, according to His mercy,
Not for works that we have done.
God in Christ hath reconciled us
Through the blood of His dear Son.
Human love is strangely passing,
Ofttimes selfish to the core,
But God’s love is great and lasting.
We shall know it evermore.
Here on earth it passeth knowledge,
in our weakness and our woe,
Day by day it makes the journey
Brighter, as we homeward go.
Till within the heavenly mansions.
Where each heart will overflow,
We shall kneel in adoration,
Round the One who loved us so.