The Celebration Hymnal

344

Grace Greater Than Our Sin

1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,  
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,  
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured,  
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.  

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.  

2 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. [Refrain]  

3 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. [Refrain]  

4 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]

WORDS: Julia H. Johnston
MUSIC: Daniel B. Towner
Theme: Assurance and Trust; Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; The Life of Christ: The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy