145. And can it be that I should gain

1 And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior'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 God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love, how can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

2 'Tis mystery all: th'Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
'Tis mercy all! let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.

3 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 chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth and followed thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth and followed thee.

4 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and 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.
Bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Text Information
First Line: And can it be that I should gain
Title: And can it be that I should gain
Author: Charles Wesley
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: Service and Discipleship
Tune Information
Name: [And can it be that I should gain]
Composer: Ludmila Garbuzova
Arranger: Carlton R. Young
Key: e minor or modal
Copyright: © 2001 The Charles Wesley Society (admin. by General Board of Global Ministries)



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