GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN
Written by Nathan Drake, Julia H. Johnston
Grace Greater Than Our Sin Chords
from "Hymns of the Father"
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Intro x2/Interludes: G C
G (D G)
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
D C
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.
G (D G)
Yonder on Calvary’s mount out-poured,
C Am D G
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Chorus
G C G
Grace, grace, God’s grace
D C G
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
G C G
Grace, grace, God’s grace
Am C D G
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
G (D G)
Sin and despair like the sea-waves cold.
D C
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
G (D G)
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
C Am D G
Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross.
Chorus
G (D G)
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
D C
Freely bestowed on all who believe.
G (D G)
You that are longing to see His face,
C Am D G
Will you this moment His grace receive?
Chorus
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Available worship resources for Grace Greater Than Our Sin include: chord chart, multitrack, backing track, lyric video, and streaming. This hymn was written by Julia H. Johnston, 1911. Modern arrangement and recording by Nathan Drake, Reawaken Hymns. CCLI# 7194741
ACOUSTIC
Grace Greater Than Our Sin Chords (Acoustic)
(Guitar down-tuned 1 whole step)
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G D G
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
D C G
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
G D G D/F# Em
Yonder on Calvary’s mount out—poured,
C Am D G
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Chorus
G C G
Grace, grace, God’s grace
D C G
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
G C G
Grace, grace, God’s grace
Am C D G
Grace that is greater than all our sin!
G D G
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
D C G
What can avail to wash it away?
G D G D/F# Em
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
C Am D G
Whiter than snow you may be today.
Chorus
G D G
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
D C G
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
G D G D/F# Em
You that are longing to see His face,
C Am D G
Will you this moment His grace receive?
Chorus
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