The Song Book of the Salvation Army 286. Depth of mercy! Can there be

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army‎#286

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Text:	Depth of mercy! Can there be
Author (Verses):	Charles Wesley (1707-88)

286. Depth of mercy! Can there be

Full Text

1 Depth of mercy! Can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God his wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?

Refrain:
God is love, I know, I feel,
Jesus lives and loves me still.
Jesus lives, he lives and loves me still.

2 I have long withstood his grace,
Long provoked him to his face,
Would not hearken to his calls,
Grieved him by a thousand falls.

3 Whence to me this waste of love?
Ask my advocate above;
See the cause in Jesus’ face,
Now before the throne of grace.

4 There for me the Saviour stands,
Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands.
God is love, I know, I feel,
Jesus lives and loves me still.

Text Information
First Line:	Depth of mercy! Can there be
Author (Verses):	Charles Wesley (1707-88)
Refrain First Line:	God is love, I know, I feel
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1986
Topic:	The gospel: Response