Wooed with Words

"Every word of God is pure: He is a Shield unto them that put their trust in Him" (Proverbs 30:5). "It is finished" (John 19:30).

Ah! Hear the words of Jesus spoken on the cross;
Draw near to love that frees us from eternal loss.
His love could not be drowned with floods of human hate;
No other can be found with love so true and great.

“Father, forgive them!” How His love shines through!
In His words of pity, “They know not what they do.”
Oh! What love for sinners, as to the thief He cries:
“Today thou shalt be with Me in paradise.”

Comforting His mother, though He was the suffering One,
He spoke of His disciple, “Woman, behold thy son.”
Shepherd’s love so selfless, thinking of another!
Telling His disciple, “Behold thy mother.”

Refrain: Ah! Hear the words of Jesus...

Hear His lamentation, foretold in prophecy:
“My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”
The Fount of every blessing for our sakes was cursed!
He gave living water, yet declared, “I thirst.”

Triumphant proclamation! The mighty work is done!
He cried, “It is finished!” Salvation had been won!
His final word (His Father must have longed to hear it!):
“Father, into Thy hands I commend My Spirit!”