Fearless in the Fires

“Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:  let them praise the name of the LORD… His glory is above the earth and heaven.  He also exalteth the horn of His people… a people near unto Him” (Psalm 148:12-14).  “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… The LORD shall be thy Confidence… He giveth grace unto the lowly.” (Proverbs 3:5,26,34).  “Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires… Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth” (Isaiah 24:15,17).  “The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

Young men, maidens, old men, youth:

Praise the name of Jesus Christ! 

He saves us with His grace and truth

Since He for us was sacrificed. 

We’re confident in Him alone: 

Above all heaven and the earth

He is exalted on His throne

Where His redeemed declare His worth.

And thus by grace He draws us near,

For this is what His heart desires. 

He gives us peace instead of fear

To glorify Him in the fires. 

Yes, even the fiery trial,

He calls us there to give Him praise,

Which may endure a little while,

As there we learn to trust His ways.

But O what deep and dark despair,

For those who will not have the Savior,

Await with fear, the pit, the snare,

And condemnation without favor.

So as we ponder souls yet lost,

How great the contrast is we see!  

Because our Savior paid the cost,

We are from every fear set free!

Lord, thank you for the joy give

And for this cause for fearless peace:

Because You live we also live,

And in your presence, joys increase!