It was for me, Jesus left Heaven’s glory
For me, He stepped down from His throne
Wrote Himself into redemption’s story
From Lord of lords, to an embryo
Creator of all became the created
He took on flesh and felt my pain
He walked among men, rejected and hated
Promised Messiah, lamb to be slain
He healed the sick and fed the hungry
Ate with sinners and washed their feet
He raised the dead, and loved the lonely
Made empty, fractured lives complete
It was for me, He faced temptation
Yet, remained perfect and free from vice
Gave up His life for my salvation
For all, a sinless sacrifice
For me, He cried out in the garden
“Not my will, but Thine be done”
In silence, suffered when they harmed Him
Crucified, God’s only son
Of me, He said “Father, forgive them,”
While his life’s blood drained away
He paid in full and sealed my pardon
The debt I owed, but couldn’t pay
How could I think He doesn’t love me?
No matter what my lot may be
He proved His love that day on Calv’ry
Amazing grace—it was for me!
TPW 2022