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How Deep The Father's Love For Us
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Aug 1, 2026 updated
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Nichole Nordeman's rendition of 'How Deep the Father's Love for Us' is a reflective worship song that contemplates the profound love of God the Father in sacrificing His Son. The lyrics focus on the crucifixion, acknowledging personal sin as the reason for Christ's suffering, and celebrate the finished work of the cross. The song expresses gratitude for salvation and redemption, emphasizing that boasting is only in Jesus and His resurrection. It closes with a heartfelt affirmation that Christ's wounds have paid the believer's ransom, highlighting the depth of God's love and the assurance of salvation.
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How deep the Father's love for us?
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure?
How great the pain of searing loss?
The Father turned His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
How deep?