And can it be that I should gain

Sing a long with us!!
Here are the words.....

1. And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Saviour's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain-
for me, who him to death pursued?

Amazing love! how can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me!

2. "Tis mystery all! The immortal dies:
who can explore this strange design?
In vain the first-born seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.

"Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
let angel minds inquire no more.

3. He left his Father's throne above,
(so free, so infinite his grace!)
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race.

"Tis mercy all, immense and free;
for, O my God, it found out me.

4. Long my imprisioned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night:
thine eye diffused a quickening ray-
I woke; the dungeon flamed with light!

My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.

5. No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine!
Alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,

bold I approach the eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.


Charles Wesley 1707-1788

Published by Thomas Campbell (fl. 19th cent.) in his 'Bouquet', 1825


(Tune: Sagina) (Organist: Bransby Byrne)
Last hymn of the day, the congregation got right into this one!!


Recorded Sunday 15 June 08.
St John's Anglican church, Darlinghurst, Sydney.

This special Sunday was the second 150th celebration of the year to mark St John's 150th anniversary in Darlinghurst.

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[MasonHamlin93]

I want to meet the guy who raised his right hand at 3:50 and both hands at 4:50. I do the same thing to a majestic hymn!

[jamesxingnanP3F]

this is sweet!



[dannymaddenuk]

Fantastic! 'Been trying to persuade our vicar to have this one. the organ sounds v. cool

[NamVet70Mike]

This hymn surpass any kind of religion,its a testament to just how wonderful the Lord Jesus is to give his life for mere humans! And by his grace and shed blood we ARE save from the pit of Hell just accept him a your Lord and Savior"By faith we are saved,not of works lest any man shall boost."

Peace and togetherness to all.

[marsh5963]

The song was written by Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. John was an Anglican Priest. Athough "fathering" the Methodism movement, John remained ordained an Anglican priest.

[RJY4356]

Well yes, it would be. It's a Wesleyan hymn. Methodism was a spinoff of the Anglican church.

[churchlad]

the story goes that this was first sung in an Anglican Church

[SpeechmaninPC]

I'm also PCA, and I agree wholeheartedly! We just sang this hymn last Sunday.

[dlwoolsey]

My favorite hymn... Good to hear it well done in a congregations with well done accompaniment. I wish my congregation had this "get up and go."

[tguodong]

The organ is good! Allen?