Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sovereign Savior

"His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth forever" (Psalm 117:2). "The Lord hath made all things for Himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.... By mercy and truth iniquity is purged" (Proverbs 16:4,6). "Have ye not read this Scripture: The Stone which the builders rejected is become the Head of the corner: this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?" (Mark 12:10,11).

Make no mistake: The Lord is in charge,
And mercy and truth are His to impart.
Others make think their impact is large,
But God rules the end as well as the start.

Even the wicked for their evil day
Are made with a view to performing their roles.
God has foreseen the part they will play,
Fulfilling His merciful plan for our souls.

God is not willing that any should perish,
Yet He is allowing the wicked to choose.
Nevertheless His redeemed He will cherish,
And even the wicked, for their sakes, He'll use.

How marvelous are these things in our eyes!
This is the Stone which the builders rejected!
How merciful, faithful, sovereign, and wise
Is God, whose salvation is thereby perfected!

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