HIM, AND HIM ALONE

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Him, and Him alone

Bowed to the ground as the weight of sins fell crushing Him alone

Blood on His face when the powers of hell rushed in on Him alone

Scorched with the pains of eternal fire engulfing Him alone

Him, and Him alone

 

How could I think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He wrought alone

I’ve been a fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

 

Him, and Him alone

Scorned and abused though redeeming love would spring from Him alone

The sword of God’s vengeance for broken law swung down on Him alone

Hung on a cross till He cried “It’s finished”—just Him alone

Him, and Him alone

 

How could I think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He wrought alone

I’ve been a fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

 

His cross and death are foolishness to those who do not know this

They trust in flesh and look another way

But blessed are those who place their hope in Him alone

For He is mighty

He alone is mighty to save

 

I will not think it’s mine to merit

Or speak of my share in it

This saving work He’s wrought alone

No more the fool to believe I’d earn it

Or suppose I could deserve it

By words and deeds I’d call my own      

From this day on

I know I’m saved by Him alone

My Lord and God

I’ll look to Him, and Him alone

 

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