Beyond All Mortal Means

Michael E. Wood
June 22, 2011


Romans 5:15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through the one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many.


God’s grace is super-abounding
And to it there is no end.
This attribute is His alone.
The free gift He did send,
By one man Jesus Christ,
Grace hath abounded unto many,
Though undeserved by mortal man,
Not even one; not any!


Much more than the forgiveness
Of which we were in need
And more than all the cleansing
Of every thought and word, and deed.
More than restoration where
In Adam we had fell,
And more than just a way to keep
Us from a burning hell.


Much higher our position now
Than before in Adam’s innocence,
For in Christ Jesus we have all
He purchased as a recompense.
And though in awe we do not yet
Completely understand,
His Word declares and makes us know
All things are in His hand.


Almighty Spirit come and help
Us always to draw nigh
And rejoice in hope of this
Great truth You do apply,
That the glory of our God
And Father will be seen
In all those who do rejoice
Beyond all mortal means.