They Both Loved First

On a dark day the sky went black.
The earth shook hard, the sun turned back.
An innocent man bled and cried,
He hung there still, then bowed and died.

He healed the sick, he calmed the sea.
He showed God’s heart so all could see.
They cursed his name, yet he forgave,
He chose to die so we’d be saved.

He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

His name is Jesus, sent in love.
A gift from Jehovah up above.
God saw our hurt, our guilt, our shame,
He sent His Son and took the blame.

We all fall short, we lose our way.
We sometimes choose the selfish way.
But God still loved this broken earth,
He gave His Son to show our worth.

He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

Before the stars were set in space,
Father and Son shared time and place.
Their bond of love no one could break,
God gave His Son for our dear sake.

The Father watched each tear he shed.
Each cruel thorn pressed on his head.
He let that pain go on and on,
So sin and death could both be gone.

He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

When Jesus died, the price was paid.
The debt of sin was fully laid
On him, not us, upon that tree,
He died so we could be set free.

He rose again, the stone was gone
A brand-new day of hope had dawned
If we reach out, his love draws near
He calms our hearts and dries each tear

He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

We love today because He cared.
He loved us first, His love He shared
Before we called or searched His face,
He drew us close in tender grace.

He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

He first loved us, now love shines bright.
His Son once died, now brings us light.
So hand in hand with him we’ll stay,
And thank His love in each new day.
He first loved us, that’s why He came,
To bear our guilt, to take our shame.
From Father’s heart to torture stake,
He gave His Son for our dear sake.

Dark symphonic pop‑rock upbeat tempo, minor key, and moody classic rock guitars
Male singers