Grace Greater Than
Our Sin
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured--
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater--yes, grace untold--
Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide,
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide--
Whiter than snow you may be today.
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin!
By Julia H. Johnston
Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Greater than all my sin
How shall my tongue describe it,
Where shall its praise begin?Taking away my burden,
Setting my spirit free,
For the wonderful grace of Jesus
Reaches me.Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Reaching to all the lost
By it I have been pardoned,
Saved to the uttermost!Chains have been torn asunder,
Giving me liberty,
For the wonderful grace of Jesus
Reaches me.Wonderful grace of Jesus,
Reaching the most defiled.
By its transforming power
Making him God's dear child,Purchasing peace and heaven
For all eternity!--
And the wonderful grace of Jesus
Reaches me.Refrain:
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea;
Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain,
All sufficient grace for even me;Broader than the scope of my transgressions,
Greater far than all my sin and shame,
O magnify the precious name of Jesus,
Praise His name!
By Haldor Lillenas
