Friday, May 18, 2012

Renewing our Readiness

“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.  So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:14-16).

Are we debtors, as was Paul,
To everyone who needs the truth:
To wise and unwise, great and small,
To older folks, as well as youth?

Are we ready now to preach
The Gospel that was brought to Rome
Wherever God extends our reach,
To fields foreign or at home?

Are we not ashamed to bring
The Gospel truth of Christ our Savior
To show the power of our King
Who will bestow salvation’s favor?

O Lord, renew in us today
A readiness to boldly tell
Your Gospel that declares the way
By which our souls are saved from hell.

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