One For Whom He Died

by Anna Misko

Before He drew me I knew not

Of His mercy, love the fullest;

Outside His mighty arms I was,

Wandering alone in the tempest!

Self and Satan had their grip,

Jesus had no place within;

Oh the depths of deepest darkness

Wrought within my heart by sin!

Daily lower and night the same

I plunged beneath the waves of sin—

Till I knew no more His love,

And His trying my heart to win!

Yet day by day He pled for me

Wanting one for whom He died;

Then the battle was begun

Till I bowed my heart and cried:

“You who gave Your life for me,

Take my heart of sin and stone;

Never more shall it be mine,

Have it keep it for Your own!”

Oh His mercy, love the fullest!

Now held by His almighty arms

With Him I’m safe, secure, trusting,

Nothing now my soul alarms!

Jesus blessed, Most High Priest—

The veil now torn I’ll enter through;

Thank you Father for Your love,

I’ll give the glory all to You!