Helper of the Hopeless

“BUT GOD commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). “BUT GOD, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved)” (Ephesians 2:4,5).

Once we were lost and yet without strength,

With the sentence of judgment ahead;

Hopelessly doomed for eternity’s length,

Like sheep to the slaughter were led.

What hope could there be?  We were destined to die,

With no one to stand in our place.

Who would (if he could) pay a ransom so high

For an ungodly human race? 

But God – displaying His wonderful love!

But God – sent us His Son from above!

But God – while we were yet in our sin!

But God – died for the souls He would win!

Once we were dead in trespasses and sins,

As we walked in the course of this world;

Caught in the web Satan subtlety spins,

Into which we were helplessly hurled.

Fulfilling the lust of the flesh and the mind,

By nature the children of wrath;

Strangers to God, never hoping to find

The light in our dark, fearful path.

But God – even when we were dead!

But God – sent Christ to die in our stead!

But God – raised us with Christ from the grave!

But God – alone by His grace can save!

Here is a link to the song with these lyrics which is entitled "But God".