248 God’s Sincere Love
Verse 1
I’ve been negative so many times
and I cried from loss of my prestige.
When trials exposed me,
I was concerned only about prospects of my future,
and my grief overwhelmed me.
So many times I was stubborn, rebellious,
tried to run from God’s judgment;
my conscience was seared.
Many times I resolved to repent,
then did ill anyway, gave place to sin.
Chorus 1
Oh God, Your words of judgment show my ugliness.
I clearly see my corruption.
There’s no place to hide from shame.
Verse 2
I thought I’d gone too far for You to save me,
but Your words dispelled misunderstanding.
At times I fell in Satan’s temptations,
but secretly You watched over and protected me.
When I harbored misconceptions, opposed You,
You always showed me mercy and patience.
You never remembered the times I transgressed;
You gave me a chance to repent.
Chorus 2
Oh God, I’m insignificant and lowly,
yet You always care for me.
Am I worthy to be human if I can’t repay Your love?
Bridge
Through Your judgment, trials, and discipline,
I can finally know Your love.
I suffer the pain of Your refinement,
yet my corruption is being cleansed.
When I obey You and practice truth,
I feel at ease and at peace.
Fearing You, rejecting evil,
to live by Your words is happiness.
Chorus 3
Oh God, Your judgment is love.
It’s enabled me to attain Your great salvation.
I’ve experienced Your sincere love,
and I wish to love and obey You forever.