NKB 85 - Kar’na Kasihnya (It Was Love) - by E. C. Heidelberg
1. Mengapa Yesus turun dari sorga, masuk dunia g’lap penuh cela;
berdoa dan bergumul dalam taman, cawan pahit pun dit’rimaNya?
Mengapa Yesus menderita, didera, dan mahkota duri pun dipakaiNya?
Mengapa Yesus mati bagi saya? KasihNya, ya kar’na kasihNya.
2. Mengapa Yesus mau pegang tanganku, bila ‘ku di jalan tersesat?
Mengapa Yesus b’ri ‘ku kekuatan, bila jiwaku mulai penat?
Mengapa Yesus mau menanggung dosaku, b’ri ‘ku damai serta sukacitaNya?
Mengapa Dia mau melindungiku? KasihNya, ya kar’na kasihNya.
Why did Jesus give up heaven’s glory; For this world of sin and misery? Why did Jesus suffer in the garden, Drain the bitter cup of agony? Why did Jesus stand in Pilate’s judgement hall, Wear that cruel crown of thorns so patiently? Why did Jesus give His life to save me? It was love, God’s wondrous love for me! Why does Jesus lift me when I stumble; Take my hand whene’er I go astray? Give me strength I need for each tomorrow, Grace to face the trials of the day? Why does Jesus share the load I cannot bear, Fill my soul with peace and joy beyond degree? And why does He watch o’er me and keep me? It was love, God’s wondrous love for me!
