Calvary Songs ‎#51

51. And Can it Be?

1 And can it be that I should gain
An int'rest in the Saviour's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain?
For me, who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That thou, my Lord, should'st die for me?

Refrain:
Amazing love! how can it be
That thou, my Lord, should'st die for me?

2 'Tis mystery all, th'Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the first born seraph tries
To sound the depth of love divine;
'Tis mercy all! let earth adore:
Let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain]

3 He left his Father's throne above;
(So free, so infinite his grace!)
Emptied himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam's helpless race;
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain]

4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature's night:
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke: the dungeon flamed with light;
My chain fell off, my heart was free—
I rose, went forth, and followed thee. [Refrain]

5 No condemnation now I tread;
Jesus, with all in him, is mine;
Alive in him my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th'eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: And can it be that I should gain
• Title: And Can it Be?
• Author: Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [And can it be that I should gain]
• Composer: Wm. G. Fischer