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[Verse 1]
How dDeep the Father's lEmove fDor Gus, how vDast beyond all mBmeasuAre
                       D   Em-   D         G                D      A  D  
That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure
                       Em-      D          G                   D      Bm  A  
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away
                       D   Em-   D            G             D     A  D  
As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory
[Verse 2]
BeholDd the man Emupon Da cGross, my Dsin upon his shBmouldeArs
                   D   Em-      D           G               D      A  D  
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that hEmeld hDim theGre unDtil it was accBmomplisAhed
His Ddying breath has brouEmght Dme lGife; I kDnow that it is fAinisDhed
[Verse 3]
I Dwill not boast in EmanyDthiGng: no giDfts, no power, no BmwisdoAm
                    D   Em-    D            G               D      A  D  
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from hEmis rDewaGrd? I cDannot give an BmansAwer
But Dthis I know with aEmll mDy heGart: his woDunds have paid my AransDom

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The story behind the song

"How Deep The Father's Love For Us" is a worship song that reflects on the profound sacrifice at the heart of Christian faith. It speaks of a love so vast, it places the weight of human sin upon the shoulders of another, who endures the cross. The lyrics convey a deep sense of gratitude for this act, where a dying breath brings new life, and wounds are seen as having paid a ransom. Stuart Townend, a prolific writer of contemporary hymns, offers a song that invites contemplation on this ultimate act of love and redemption.

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How Deep The Fathers Love For Us

by Stuart Townend

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[Verse 1]

D Em D G D Bm A

How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure

D Em D G D A D

That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure

Em D G D Bm A

How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away

D Em D G D A D

As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory

[Verse 2]

D Em D G D Bm A

Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders

D Em D G D A D

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers

Em D G D Bm A

It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished

D Em D G D A D

His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished

[Verse 3]

D Em D G D Bm A

I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom

D Em D G D A D

But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection

Em D G D Bm A

Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer

D Em D G D A D

But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom

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