All is forgiven...

Ernest Hemingway, in his short story "The Capital of the World," tells the story of a father and his teenaged son living in Spain. Through a series of events, their relationship became strained and eventually shattered. The boy opted to flee from his home, and the father began a desperate search for his lost, rebellious, yet loved son.

Running out of options, the father resorted t0 placing an ad in the Madrid newspaper. His son's name was Paco, a common name in Spain. The ad simply read:" Dear Paco, meet me in front of the Madrid newspaper office tomorrow at noon. All is forgiven. I love you."

The next day at noon in front of the newspaper office, there were 800 "Pacos" all seeking forgiveness.

Before the world began, You were on his mind.

And every tear you cry, Is precious in his eyes.

Because of his great love, He gave His only Son.

Everything was done so you would come.

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Come to the Father, though your gift is small.

Broken hearts, broken lives, He will take them all.

The power of the word, the power of His blood.

Everything was done so you would come.

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Nothing you can do, Could make Him love you more.

And nothing that you've done, Could make Him close the door.

Because of His great love, He gave His only Son.

Everything was done so you would come.

:: Hillsongs ::