Sometimes it takes a song to make us really listen to the message. If you consult a dictionary you might find the following definition for forgiveness:
for·give (fr-gv, fôr-)v. for·gave (-gv), for·giv·en (-gvn), for·giv·ing, for·givesv.tr.
1.To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon.
2.To renounce anger or resentment against.
3.To absolve from payment of (a debt, for example). [SUP][1]
[/SUP]Songs about forgiveness are a great way to reflect upon the grace and mercy that our Heavenly Father offers to the whole world. We are all guilty of sin (Rom 3:23), but because God loves us so much, He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus to pay our sin debt (Rom 6:23).
Read more: Songs About Forgiveness: Top 10
These 2 i know from the above link:
There is Power in the Blood (Lewis E. Jones)
A favorite hymn of faith talks about the powerful blood of Jesus. I think of Colossians 1:12-14 “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” when I hear this one. Here are the lyrics:
Lyrics:Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Would you o’er evil a victory win?
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.Refrain:
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
In the blood of the Lamb;
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
In the precious blood of the Lamb.Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide;
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow;
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
Wonderful Grace of Jesus (Haldor Lillenas)
Another favorite hymn sung in most churches, this one has great parts to it. Hearing it sung acapella with all the parts is a rare treat. Listen to the Cathedrals do it..
I know the two you mention, plus Grace Greater Than Our Sins and Nothing but the Blood. We sang all four at the little church where I grew up. Here is a poem by John Donne (one of my personal favorites) about forgiveness. This one is my favorite of his:
[SIZE=+1]A HYMN TO GOD THE FATHER.[/SIZE]
by John Donne
[SIZE=-1]I.[/SIZE]
W[SIZE=-1]ILT[/SIZE] Thou forgive that sin where I begun,
Which was my sin, though it were done before?
Wilt Thou forgive that sin, through which I run,
And do run still, though still I do deplore?
When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done,
For I have more.
[SIZE=-1]II.[/SIZE]
Wilt Thou forgive that sin which I have won
Others to sin, and made my sin their door?
Wilt Thou forgive that sin which I did shun
A year or two, but wallowed in a score?
When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done,
For I have more.
[SIZE=-1]III.[/SIZE]
I have a sin of fear, that when I have spun
My last thread, I shall perish on the shore ;
But swear by Thyself, that at my death Thy Son
Shall shine as he shines now, and heretofore ;
And having done that, Thou hast done ;
I fear no more.