Himself He could not save (Hymn 105)

Verse 1: Himself He could not save, He on the cross must die, Or mercy could not come To ruined sinners nigh; Yes, Christ, the Son of God, must bleed, That sinners might from sin be freed. Verse 2: Himself He could not save, For justice must be done; Our sins' full weight must fall Upon the sinless One; For nothing less can God accept In payment of that fearful debt. Verse 3: Himself He could not save, For He the Surety stood For all who now rely Upon His precious blood; He bore the penalty of guilt When on the cross His blood was spilt. Verse 4: Himself He could not save, What wondrous love is this! In love Himself He gave, There ne'er was love like His! Such love should melt a heart of stone, Till praise flows forth to Him alone!