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Text:Marvelous Grace
Author:Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919
Tune:MARVELOUS GRACE
Composer:Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919

120. Marvelous Grace

1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured–
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin!

2 Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater– yes, grace untold–
Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross. [Refrain]

3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
All who are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord
Title: Marvelous Grace
Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919
Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace
Meter: 9 9 9 9 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Topic: The Assembly at Worship: Grace, Mercy, Assurance; Cleansing; Forgiveness (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MARVELOUS GRACE
Composer: Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919
Meter: 9 9 9 9 with refrain
Key: G Major or modal



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