I stand amazed in the presence

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I stand amazed in the presence
  Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
  A sinner condemned, unclean.
  How marvelous! How wonderful!
  And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
    Is my Savior's love for me!
2
For me it was in the garden,
  He prayed: "Not my will, but Thine."
He had no tears for His own griefs,
  But sweat-drops of blood for mine.
3
In pity angels beheld Him,
  And came from the world of light
To strengthen Him in the sorrows
  He bore for my soul that night.
4
He took my sins and my sorrows,
  He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calv'ry,
  And suffered, and died alone.
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When with the ransomed in glory
  His face I at last shall see,
'Twill be my joy through the ages
  To sing of His love for me.
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Judy

Northport, Alabama, United States

This song truly tells us how much He loves us and how much we should love Him. What comfort these old hymns give us, how blessed we are to know Him who inspired it!!


Mandy

United Kingdom

We sang this in church this morning. Beautiful song.


Julie Gilligan

ChildsHill, London, United Kingdom

Such a sweet hymn yet so soulful hitting through your heart!


Reagan Cole

Liberty Towship, Ohio, United States

The Lord always leads me to a song whenever I am going through life challenges and this is one of them. A sinner like me, can only depend on the savior's love through the blood of Jesus the Christ that was shared on the cross. For give me Lord! Even now! And set me free from the things that hold me captive. I wants to be free Lord!! Amen!


Dave Whiteside

Bebington, Merseyside, United Kingdom

I love this hymn so much. In many ways, it's my personal testimony. I've arranged to have this sung at my funeral. Shame I won't be there so sing it! I'll be at Home in Heaven, standing before my Saviour, Lord and King, and thanking Him, for His great love and mercy to me, throughout my days on earth. Hope to see you there!


Toddandbecky

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

One of the songs I remember my mother singing as she prepared meals for the family. No doubt, this generation is missing out on a glorious heritage by not having them sang in our homes and churches today.


JC

East London, East Cape, South Africa

This is no doubt one of the most powerful hymns ever written which tells the whole salvation story.


Donald R Beaulieu

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Amazed by His never ending Love. What an Almighty God would not do for His Creation.


Tom Hale

Phoenix, AZ, United States

A song of greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ His wonderful awesome greatness.


Andy

Salem, OH, United States

Preston, I think you nailed it, that this is just a poetic way of saying that Jesus loves us more than He loves Himself. In the garden of Gethsemane, for example, Jesus was full of sorrow and grief.