The Son of Man came…to give His life a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
Words: Julia H. Johnston, in Bible Study Songs, by Bertha F. Vella & Daniel Towner (Boston, Massachusetts & Chicago, Illinois: Pilgrim Press, 1899), page 22.
Music: Maharashtra Daniel B. Towner, 1899 (🔊 pdf nwc).
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He died for me, the Son of God,
He left His home in glory
To bear the sin of all the world—
Oh, sweet and tender story!
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He died for me! He died for me!
He lives, in light and glory!
Oh, let me tell to all the world
The glad and blessèd story.
They crowned Him with a crown of thorns,
For me He meekly wore it;
They laid on Him the heavy cross,
For me, for me He bore it.
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His love for me can never die,
In Heaven He standeth pleading;
He shows His side and wounded hands,
Forever interceding.
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Thou blessèd Jesus, Savior mine,
My life, my all I owe Thee;
I long to love Thee more and more,
I would that all might know Thee.
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