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.
  That sinners might from sin be freed.
  
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.
  In payment of that fearful debt.
  
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.
  When on the cross His blood was spilt.
  
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!
  Till praise flows forth to Him alone!