When I those bitter nails embraced,
Your sins made Mine, God's wrath replaced
To My own head, My Father's face
Turned 'way from Me to give you grace.
I swear, I did not die in vain
Nor risk My pure and holy Name
To leave your wasting life the same
Or let the stench of death remain.
I'm not willing to give you up
To any man or devil foe.
I'm not willing to let you go
To waste your life, to lose your soul.
I chose you by My love and grace
Before the world, before your race.
I've called you My beloved choice
To sing and be My glory's voice.
(November 2008)
