8th Day of Easter - And Can It Be

This version has stayed in my head in a delightful way, so I’m sharing it again.

And Can It Be-Lou Fellingham and Phatfish

It is joyous and easy to sing. If the video is distracting, try just listening.
The group is from England and performed together for 20 years, only recently retiring.

Two other versions of this song are posted back on day 5, if you missed it. Like most contemporary versions, this one omits the second verse, which is a shame but understandable.

And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior’s blood!
Died he for me? Who caused his pain! For me? Who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

‘Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies! Who can explore his strange design? 
In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depth of love divine.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.

He left his Father’s throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!),
Emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam’s helpless race. 
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me!

Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee.

No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine; 
Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th’eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own