Main message: The grace of God is greater than all our sin.

Bible references:

• V1. "Grace that exceeds our sin..." (Romans 5:20)

"Calvary" (Luke 23:33)

"Blood of the Lamb" (Revelations 7:14)

"Pardon and cleanse" (1 John 1:9)

• V2. "the sea waves cold" (2 Samuel 22:5)

• V3. "stain... wash it away" (Psalm 51:3)

Keywords: Marvelous, grace, greater, cross, stain, wash, crimson tide, snow, matchless, freely, believe

Interpretation notes:

• This hymn is in 3/4 time. 

• Dotted half notes appear on the repeated word 'grace.'