Marvelous Grace

Marvelous Grace

Text written in 1911 by Julia H. Johnston (1849-1919)

Tune composed in 1911 by Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919)

Romans 5:20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.

V. 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,

Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!

Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured--

There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God's grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin!

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

V. 2 Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold,

Threaten the soul with infinite loss;

Grace that is greater--yes, grace untold--

Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.

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2 Corinthians 9:14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 

V. 3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,

Freely bestowed on all who believe!

You that are longing to see His face,

Will you this moment His grace receive?

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