Lyrics to And Can It Be


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And can it be that I should gain, an int'rest in the Saviors blood,
Died he for me who caused his pain, for me who him to death pursued. Amazing love, how can it be that thou my God should die for me.

Chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be, that thou my God should die for me.

He left his father's throne above, so free, so infinite his grace.
Emptied himself of all but love and bled for Adam's helpless race.
Tis mercy all, immense and free, O praise my God it reaches me.

Chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be, that thou my God should die for me.

Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature's night.
Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light.
My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose went forth and followed thee.

Chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be, that thou my God should die for me.

No condemnation now I dread, Jesus and all in Him is mine.
Alive in Him, my living head, and clothed in righteousness divine.
Bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown thro' Christ my own.

Chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be, that thou my God should die for me.

Words-Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Music-Thomas Campbell (1777-1844)