Behold the Wounds

This week has been so wonderful! As a family we have been studying the last week of the life of Christ, and what an inspiration it has been. I want to bear testimony that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. He Lives! He loves each one of us. I have personally felt that love many times in my life. I love to see the light in the eyes of people who have been depressed, or hurt, or have sinned. This Light is the power of the Atonement. I know that not only does Christ take away our burden of sins, but lifts our burdens of grief, pain, and suffering.

I wanted to share the words to a song found in this month's Ensign. Our ward Choir is singing it next Sunday. I especially love the words of the last verse.

Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands,
The Marks upon His side.
Then ponder who He meant to save
when on the cross He died.
We cannot see the love of God
Which saves us from the fall,
Yet know that Christ from wood and nails
built mansions for us all.

Behold the outstretched hands of Christ,
Our God, who came to save,
Whose love and grace redeems our souls
And lifts us from the grave.
Though bruised and battered as we stray
His loving hands caress,
He washes and annoints with oil
Then in His arms we rest.

Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands,
Look to your Lord and live
He yearns to bless you with His love
And all your sins forgive.
Oh empty is the heart of man
When it is filled with sin.
Come open wide your broken heart
And let your Savior in!

Behold His wounded hands and feet!
Come touch and see and feel
The wounds and marks that you may know
His love for you is real.
Then as you fall to worship Him
And wash His feet in tears,
Your Savior takes you in His arms
And quiets all your fears.
Your Savior takes you in His arms
And quiets all your fears.