a hymn written by Mike McInnis

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Eph 4:8)

AND DID MY SOVEREIGN BLEED AND DIE

THAT I IN HIM SHOULD LIVE.

THEN WHAT REQUIREMENT’S LEFT FOR ME

OR WHAT COULD I THEN GIVE?

NO! FULL ATONEMENT HE HAS MADE

AND ALL MY DEBT DISCHARGED

HE ALL MY CREDITORS HAS PAID

AND BROUGHT ME GIFTS QUITE LARGE.

WHICH OF THESE GIFTS CAN I NOW EARN

WHEN HE THE SUM HAS PAID

OR WHAT GOOD BLESSING COULD I GAIN

SINCE HE THE CONTRACT MADE.

TEN THOUSAND GIFTS MY SAVIOUR BOUGHT

WHEN I A BEGGAR STOOD

NOW POURS THEM OUT UPON MY HEAD

AND WORKS THEM FOR MY GOOD.

MY DAILY TASK REMAINS UNDONE

FOR WHAT COULD I REPAY?

TO HIM WHO GLADLY PAID IT ALL,

BUT PRAISE AND THANKS FOR AYE.

mam jan 22, 2009