Generous Gentleness

“I will love Thee, O LORD… Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation: and Thy right hand hath holden me up, and Thy gentleness hath made me great” (Psalm 18:1,35).  “He giveth grace unto the lowly” (Proverbs 3:34).  “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?” (Matthew 18:22).

What generous gentleness gave me such grace?

I only deserved condemnation!

My Savior went forth and He stood in my place,

And thus He became my Salvation!

He’s given His shield protecting my soul;

His right hand is holding me up.

His gentleness healed me, making me whole;

He drank for me wrath’s bitter cup.

So what shall I do with the Lord Jesus Christ, 

In view of that cup that He drank?

He laid down His life as the Lamb sacrificed

To save me; I have Him to thank!

Since I am a debtor to Christ’s gentleness,

Who sheltered my soul in that strife,

And since He continues to graciously bless,

What should I withhold from my life?

O Lord, though I know I can never repay

Your generous gentleness shown,

I’ll love You, O Lord, give thanks every day,

And gratefully make Your love known.