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How Deep The Father's Love For Us
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Jul 30, 2026 updated
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Owl City's 'How Deep the Father's Love for Us' is a reflective worship song that meditates on the depth of God's love demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The lyrics explore the pain of the cross, the believer's personal sin, and the finished work of salvation. It emphasizes that boasting is only in Christ's death and resurrection, and that His wounds have paid the ransom for humanity. The song draws from the biblical theme of substitutionary atonement, echoing passages like Isaiah 53 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
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How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss.
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.
Behold the Man upon the cross.
My sin upon His shoulder.
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.
This I know with all my heart:
His wounds have paid my ransom.