1
The love of God has been extended
To a fallen race
Through Christ the savior of all men
There's hope in saving grace
REFRAIN:
The love of God is greater far
Than gold or silver ever could afford
It reaches past the highest star
And covers all the world
Its power is eternal
Its glory is supernal
When all this earth shall pass away
There'll always be the love of God
2
It goes beneath the deepest stain
That sin could ever leave
Redeeming souls to live again
Who will on Christ believe
REFRAIN:
The love of God is greater far
Than gold or silver ever could afford
It reaches past the highest star
And covers all the world
Its power is eternal
Its glory is supernal
When all this earth shall pass away
There'll always be the love of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5jQD8twNiA&list=RDr5jQD8twNiA&start_radio=1
Author's note: This version was written by David Phelps, of the Gaither Vocal Band. While it is musically beautiful, sadly, it clearly illustrates the difference between classic hymn lyrics -- which are rich with Biblical context and mastery of the English language -- and inferior contemporary expressions of the same concepts. This is essentially a contemporary imitation of the original hymn.
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