Why would You die for me, Your enemy?
You took my place to hang on a tree,
To be a curse, a curse for me.
I was Your enemy.
Lord, You became a curse for me.
Oh, what a mystery!
My God, You died for me!
You died for me, Your enemy.
So full of love and tender mercy.
How could You love a person like me?
You loved me, dear Jesus, Your enemy.
And with a love enduring and strong.
Although I mocked and cursed You so long,
You waited and prayed for me all along.
Which issued in a life full of sins.
My heart toward You was in rebellion,
But, Lord, You touched me with Your compassion.
Even Your enemy.
In love, dear Lord, You came to me.
Nothing could change me
But love and mercy.
Your love, dear Lord, has conquered me.
Waiting for me with Your loving care.
How could I still remain Your enemy?
Your love, dear Jesus, disarmed me.