I love the following hymn by Charles Wesley. However, it's actually very odd for me to say that. See, I don't recall ever hearing or singing this song. Also, I can't read music. Basically, I have no idea what it would sound like if a choir were to lift up this hymn in a service. However, I have read it many times. I read it the way I would imagine it if it had been written as a poem. The message is a beautiful reminder of my past failings and Christ's great mercies. It rarely fails to draw an emotional response; I hope you enjoy it.
Depth of Mercy ~ lyrics by Charles Wesley 1740
Depth of mercy!
Can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God
His wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?
I have long withstood his grace,
Long provoked him to his face,
Would not harken to his calls,
Grieved him by a thousand falls.
I my master have denied.
I afresh have crucified.
Oft profaned his hallowed name,
Put him to an open shame.
There for me the Savior stands.
Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands.
GOD IS LOVE!
I know.
I feel.
Jesus weeps and loves me still.
Now incline me to repent.
Let me now my sins lament.
Now my foul revolt deplore,
Weep.
Believe.
And sin no more.
