The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 3 ‎#140

140. The Great Atonement

1 Great is the marvelous mystery of grace divine,
Who can describe or explain it? but surely I know ‘tis mine;
How can it be that a sinner condemned and by guilt enslaved,
Can thro’ the merits of Jesus’ atonement be saved, be saved?

Refrain:
Marvelous, infinite mercy;
Fathomless, wonderful love,
That unto us bro’t redemption
From Him who reigneth above!
Righteousness fully was satisfied,
Mercy was crowned when the Savior died,
And by the blood flowing from His side,
I’m saved, I’m saved.

2 Ev’ry demand of God’s righteous law was met one day,
When on the cross Jesus carried my sin and my guilt away;
By no endeavor of mine could my heart be from sin set free;
Only in Christ am I ransomed and saved for eternity. [Refrain]

3 Great is the marvelous mystery of grace divine;
On ev’ry page of God’s dear, blessed book I can see it shine;
Thanks be to Jesus who made full atonement upon the cross!
Mine was the gain but to Him was the suff’ring and bitter loss. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Great is the marvelous mystery of grace divine
• Title: The Great Atonement
• Author: H. L.
• Refrain First Line: Marvelous, infinite mercy
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: Atonement

Tune Information

• Name: [Great is the marvelous mystery of grace divine]
• Composer: Haldor Lillenas