The lyrics to "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" by Stuart Townend are: 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 turns 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. These lyrics express the profound love of the Father giving His Son, the pain and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and the redemption through His death and resurrection.