But For His Love

He could have immediately destroyed Satan,
He could have saved His Son;
He could have made the Law, but no Grace,
He could have never paid the price.
He could have forced our love,
He could have turned His back from above;
He could have all of Heaven kept,
He could have ignored us, in our debt.
He could have not created Time,
He could have never let His Glory shine;
He could have hidden the sea to shining sea,
He could have let us die eternally.
He could have never given us a soul,
He could have not let us have free will-
But for His love.

I could have never repented of my sin,
I could have never believed in Him;
I could have never experienced joy,
I could have never heard, "Ship, Ahoy!"
I could have never given Him praise,
I could have never prayed each day;
I could have never read the Good Book,
I could have never had a modest look.
I could have never been rid of my pride,
I could have never had a Friend at my side;
I could have never had a fulfilling life,
I could have never had a peace through strife.
I could have never been able to tithe,
I could have never truly been alive-
But for His love.