Today’s hymn comes from Charles Wesley, and it is a wonderful meditation on the fact there is nothing we can do to appease the wrath of God, except plead Christ’s blood on our behalf. I hope these words make you thankful for your Saviour today; enjoy!

Meter: 8.8.8.8

Wherewith, O Lord, shall I draw near,
And bow my­self before Thy face?
How in Thy pur­er eyes a­ppear?
What shall I bring to gain Thy grace?

Whoe’er to Thee them­selves ap­prove
Must take the path Thy­self has showed;
Justice pur­sue, and mer­cy love,
And hum­bly walk by faith with God.

But though my life hence­forth be Thine,
Present for past can ne’er atone;
Though I to Thee the whole re­sign,
I on­ly give Thee back Thine own.

What have I then where­in to trust?
I no­thing have, I no­thing am;
Excluded is my ev­ery boast;
My glo­ry swal­lowed up in shame.

Guilty I stand be­fore Thy face;
On me I feel Thy wrath abide:
’Tis just the sen­tence should take place,
’Tis just—but O, Thy Son hath died!

Jesus, the Lamb of God, hath bled,
He bore our sins up­on the tree,
Beneath our curse He bowed His head,
’Tis fin­ished! He hath died for me!

For me I now be­lieve He died!
He made my ev­ery crime His own,
Fully for me He sa­tis­fied:
Father, well pleased be­hold Thy Son.

He ev­er lives for me to pray;
He prays that I with Him may reign;
Amen to what my Lord doth say!
Jesu, Thou canst not pray in vain.

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Today’s song is vintage Sovereign Grace, from 2005. It’s a song reflecting on God’s grace and all that has been done, and all that will be done for us. You can’t reflect on God’s grace enough! At my church we usually include a reading of Ephesians 2:1-9 before the last refrain. Enjoy this one!

Grace unmeasured, vast and free
That knew me from eternity
That called me out before my birth
To bring You glory on this earth
Grace amazing, pure and deep
That saw me in my misery
That took my curse and owned my blame
So I could bear Your righteous name

Refrain
Grace paid for my sins
And brought me to life
Grace clothes me with power
To do what is right
Grace will lead me to heaven
Where I’ll see Your face
And never cease
To thank You for Your grace

Grace abounding, strong and true
That makes me long to be like You
That turns me from my selfish pride
To love the cross on which You died
Grace unending all my days
You’ll give me strength to run this race
And when my years on earth are through
The praise will all belong to You [Refrain]

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