Gentle love that is sacrificial is so rare in these days, yet Jesus offers us His amazing love--freely! He feels compassion for our deepest pain, heals our broken hearts, and washes away all of our sins. We can know and be filled with His amazing love!

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Evil crushed me. The heavenly Father lifted me up. Evil devastated my heart. Jesus placed His balm into my soul to restore me. Evil brought grief. The Holy Spirit comforted me, transforming my deep sadness into joy. The more evil I encountered, the more awesome God became. The more I struggled through the molasses sticking to my feet, the more beautiful His holiness and freedom appeared.

How deep His riches! How vast His resources! How unfailing His love! The more I looked to Himâmy creator, sustainer, and lover of my soulâthe more hope blossomed.

Join with me on a journey into the heart of a merciful God, full of wonders, overflowing with tenderness. May you find His love amazing as well!


I dedicate this CD to my loving God. What more could we ask for than a God who planned for us to know and enjoy Him here and forever? Whereas Satan has power but no love, God has both power and loveâeven love that is sacrificial. Who could imagine a God that would leave heavenâs glory to be born into a sinful and evil world? And die for us? This depth of love boggles my mind. What a wonder!

âHow blessed is God! And what a blessing he is!
He's the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him.
Long before He laid down earth's foundations, He had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of His love, to be made whole and holy by His love.
Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!)
He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son.
Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free peopleâ
free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds.
And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free!
He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making.
He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him,
everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth.
It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.
Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us,
had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.â Ephesians 1:3-12 (The Message, NavPress, by Eugene H. Peterson)

All lyrics for CD #5 Amazing Love (See website for free downloads of lyric sheets for binders and all lead sheets)

His mercy

Feelings deeply buried, in a cave for years,
Hidden far from notice flow a childâs tears.
When will memories surface, old emotions wake?
Locked and yet not quietâwill the silence break?

Anger like volcanoes, rage like trampling bulls,
Shame the color scarlet, hate so powerful,
Silent screams are frightening, terrified to speak.
If the gates are opened, what comes from the deep?

Who can hear the anguish? Who can feel the grief?
Who can offer comfort? Who can bring relief?
Who will hear the heart cry? Understand the shame?
Be there just to listen, when the heart feels pain?

Jesus, too, was broken. Jesus, too, was scarred.
He was shamed, defiled, beaten by the guards.
Sacrificial giver, whose love paid such cost?
We can now find healing, meet Him at the cross.

He our Shepherd loves us with compassion true.
As a Priest He meets us, Heâs been broken, too.
As a King victorious fighting by our side,
Jesus comes to heal us, all our wounds He binds.

Now we can go forward, walking by His side,
Giving as Heâs given, with Him there to guide.
Boldly loving others, with His grace we touch,
Gently showing mercy, as He does to us.

Psalm 22, Isaiah 40:11, 53:4-5, Hebrews 4:15-16, Luke 22:63-23:41
& I Corinthians 15:57

The scars on His hands
The scars on His hands and the scars on His feet,
Where anguish and love did meet.
An innocent lamb, laying down His life,
Suffering such terrible agony.
Perfect, holy One, Godâs own precious Son,
Broken on the cross for you and me.

The wounds on His back and the wounds on His face,
Where else can we find such grace?
Forsaken by friends, He was all alone,
Man of sorrows with a heart of grief.
Now He intercedes with compassion great,
Coming to our aid in time of need.

The scars on my soul I now lay in Your hands.
I know You will understand.
You died for my sins, those who hurt me, too.
Now You gently call me to forgive.
So I leave my pain in Your nail scarred hands.
Daily You enable me to live.

Isaiah 53:3-12, John 1:29, Romans 8:34
& Hebrews 2:17-18, 4:15-16

He is the Healer
He is the healer of brokenhearted ones.
Come drink from rivers above.
Bring all your troubles to lay before His throne
And He will heal you with His love.

Isaiah 61:1-3, John 7:38 & Revelation 22:1-2

Lay it down

Lay it down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay it down, all that you fear.
Do you want to hold Him closer?
Lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down.
Take the things that weigh you down
and lay them down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay them down, to Him draw near.

Lay it down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay it down, the pain youâve known.
Trust in Him with all your sorrow.
Lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down.
Take the things that weigh you down
and lay them down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay them down before His throne.

Lay it down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay it down, your striving cease.
Bow before the gentle Shepherd.
Lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down,
lay it down.
Take the things that weigh you down
and lay them down at the feet of Jesus.
Lay them down and be at peace.

Matthew 11:28-30, 17:14-18 & Luke 5:24-34

Purify

Forgive me, Lord, I come on bended knee.
Cleanse me, wash me whiter than snow.
Release me from the shame that is binding me,
So my defilement can go.

Touch me, purify. Take away sinâs stain.
Now made holy by You, in Your love Iâll remain.

Lord, take the sin I bring and now confess.
Cleanse me, wash me whiter than snow.
Please touch me with Your love and holiness.
Fill me until I overflow. Chorus

O make me pure and holy, Lord on High.
Cleanse me, wash me whiter than snow.
Because You chose to love and be crucified,
Your redeeming love Iâll know. Chorus

Psalm 51:6-17, Isaiah 1:18, John 8:31-36, John 15:1-13,
Ephesians 3:11-12 & Revelation 21:1-8

Jesus shines

Jesus shines purely,
Jesus shines brightly,
Into the darkness He shines His light.
Fill me with purity.
Fill me with holiness.
Transform my darkness into Your light.
Transform my darkness into Your light.

John 1:9-13, 3:19-21, 8:12 & Revelation 21:23-24, 22:5

The blood of the Lamb

When Iâve sinned, I kneel before the cross of Jesus.
I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.
Jesus died so all my sins could be forgiven.
I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.

So Iâll rejoice and Iâll sing halleluiah to the King.
He has given a garland for ashes.
Where I once was sad, He has made my heart glad,
So Iâll praise Him with clapping and dancing.

He has heard my desperate cry, He shows me mercy.
I am healed by the blood of the Lamb.
On the cross He bore my griefs and took my sorrows.
I am healed by the blood of the Lamb. Chorus

I am clothed in righteousness because of Jesus.
Iâm restored by the blood of the Lamb.
I can boldly come before my heavenly Father.
Iâm restored by the blood of the Lamb. Chorus

Psalm 107:19-21, Isaiah 53:4, I John 1:9
& Hebrews 9:11-14 & 22, 10:19-22

You are forgiven

You are forgiven in the name of Jesus.
You are cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.
You are holy and pure through His mercy.
Heâll complete work in you He began.
On His body He took each of your sins
And your guilt He has washed all away.
He has clothed you in robes of righteousness.
Praise His holy Name!
Praise His holy Name!

We are forgiven in the name of Jesus.
We are cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.
We are holy and pure through His mercy.
Heâll complete work in us He began.
On His body He took each of our sins
And our guilt He has washed all away.
He has clothed us in robes of righteousness.
Praise His holy Name!
Praise His holy Name!

I am forgiven in the name of Jesus.
I am cleansed by the blood of the Lamb.
I am holy and pure through His mercy.
Heâll complete work in me He began.
On His body He took each of my sins
And my guilt He has washed all away.
He has clothed me in robes of righteousness.
Praise His holy Name!
Praise His holy Name!

Isaiah 1:18, 53:12, Philippians 1:6, I John 1:9
& Revelation 7:9-17, 22:12-17

There is victory

There is victory! There is victory!
We will win the battle in Jesus.
There is power! There is glory in the Son of God who
reigns above.

Alleluia! Alleluia! At His word the devil will fall.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
He will conquer! He is the victor!
Letâs shout hosanna! Jesus is the Lord of all!
He will conquer! He is the victor!
Letâs shout hosanna! Jesus is the Lord of all!

John 16:33, Romans 8:18-39, I Corinthians 15:57
I John 5:1-5, Hebrews 2:14-15 & Revelation 17:14, 20:10

Gently, gently Jesus calls us

Gently, gently, Jesus calls us.
Quietly our name He sings.
Beckoning us to His table
Beautiful love He brings.

Child, He loves you as a Shepherd.
Watching oâer you through the night.
Longing for your glad adoration,
Waiting to hold you tight.

Do you hear Him calling, calling?
Will you now receive His embrace?
Open wide to His invitation.
Look Him full in His face.
See all the love on His face.

Psalm 23, Isaiah 40:11, Luke 5:1-11, John 10:27, 12:26
& Revelation 3:20

How can you resist a love like this?

How can you resist a love like this?
How can you say âNoâ to Him?
Do you want the love of Jesus deep within?
How can you resist a love like this?

He loves you, He loves you.
I know He loves you. Draw near to Him.
He loves you, O He loves you!
Can you resist a love like this?

John 13:34, 15:9,13, Ephesians 1:3-12, 3:14-19, 5:25-27
Philippians 2:1-11, Hebrews 13:5b & I John 3:16, 4:7-10

You lift me up

You lift me up when I fall.
You always hear when I call.
You are the Lord, whom I adore, my Jesus.

When I am weak, You are strong.
You will forgive when Iâm wrong.
You are my King, Iâll always sing, of Jesus.

Exodus 3:7, II Samuel 22:49-50, I Chronicles 16:8-10 , Psalm 22:24,
27:5-6, 55:16, 116:1, 120:1, Matthew 17:14-21, 20:30-35
& II Corinthians 12:9-10

Your gentle love

Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
I find rest within Your gentle love.

Your arms of love hold me in every storm.
Your arms of love hold me in every storm.
Your arms of love hold me in every storm.
I find rest within Your arms of love.

Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
Your gentle love brings calm within my soul.
I find rest within Your gentle love.

Isaiah 40:11 & Mark 4:36-41

In the shadow of Your wings

LORD God Most High, You are my shelter.
LORD God Most High, You are my shelter.
LORD God Almighty I will abide
in the shadow of Your wings,
in the shadow of Your wings.

Under Your wings I will seek refuge.
You are my dwelling place.
I will rest in You.
I will trust in You.
I will dwell forever with You. (2X)

Psalm 17:8-9, 36:7, 61:3-4, 63:7, 90:1-2, 91:1-2, 4, 9, 132:7-9
Matthew 23:37 & John 14:1-2

Iâm so grateful

Iâm so grateful for the wonderful things You have done for me.
How I praise You! How I love You, my Lord.
Youâve given me a hope again.
Youâve shown Your love that will never end.
Iâm so grateful, Lord, to You.

Lamentations 3:19-26

Amazing Love

Amazing Love, You gazed at me,
Looked at my sin and saw my need.
The Lord of Love, You reigned on high,
Yet chose to come and humbly die.

Amazing Love, You reached to me,
Compassion born on servant wings.
You lifted me in my despair,
You held me close with tender care.

Amazing Love, You thought of me
Before Your pain and agony,
Forgiving those who hated You,
I trust Youâll lead me through.

Amazing Love, You love through me
To touch a crying world in need.
Your love pours forth to soothe the pain,
Your crimson blood removes each stain. Chorus

All lyrics and music written by Wanda Viola
Copyright 2011 His Healing Love Ministries. All rights reserved.

Special Thanks Thank you, Trent, for your vibrant and emotionally poignant violin playing! Each time I listen, I am delighted. Joe, you did it again, crafting the kaleidoscope of harmonies in diffuse colors that shine through each song while also uniting the collection together to glorify God. Marilyn, once more you added the richness of your lovely cello. Thank you, Christopher Burkett, for permission to use your awesome photograph of Resplendent Leaves. Thank you, everyone, for your marvelous healing art!

Please read before listening:
If you have been seriously abused, please listen to this CD first with a prayer minister, therapist, or pastor, if possible. It has surfaced emotional pain and memories in some listeners. If you are not in counseling and listen to this and find yourself recalling abuse or having strong emotions, please get help. I want you to be safe!