How sweet is the Gospel! it comes from above,
To speak of the wonders of heavenly love;
Deserving of wrath, here mercy I see,
For Jesus was punished—instead of me!
He saw my distress, and my soul to win,
He said He would take on Himself my sin;
And He came from His glory that He might be
Accused and punished—instead of me.
“O Saviour! all words are too weak to show
How much to Thy marvelous love I do owe;
But my full heart sends up its thanks unto Thee,
Because Thou wast punished—instead of me.
“And to Thee I would yield a life of praise,
Speak well of Thy name, and walk in Thy ways;
While I wait with desire Thy face, Lord, to see,
Who once wast punished—instead of me.”
ML-10/16/1960