David Wesley - "How Deep The Father's Love For Us"

I just LOVE this music by David Wesley - such talent - such vocal range and precision - Wow!

Here is a good one for this Easter season: "How Deep The Father's Love For Us" by Stuart Townend from the UK - he wrote this in 1995 - I love the lyrics - reminiscent of an old hymn. One interesting thing about this song is how it goes between the 6/4 and 4/4 time signature - so well done, you hardly notice. Some have it written out in 5/4 time and that works just as well:

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 left 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

Follow the link from this song on You Tube - there are many selections of hymns and contemporary songs in this a cappella format - each one is wonderful.