This is the first single of one of Bobby Thomas' next projects, 'Borrowed Language'. It is a combination of traditional hymns, hymns reborn, and original hymns.
And can it be, that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's 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?
Amazing love! How can it be, that thou, my God, should die for me?
'Tis mystery all! The immortal dies: who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depth of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more.
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; for, O my God, it found out me!
Amazing love! How can it be, that thou, my God, should die for me?
Long my imprison'd 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.
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 with righteousness divine.
Bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
Amazing love! How can it be, that thou, my God, should die for me?