Monday, July 07, 2014

Greatness of the Gospel


Then she [Ruth] fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?” (Ruth 2:10).  “O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people.  For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth forever” (Psalm 117:1,2).  “I am debtor…  I am ready… I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:14-16). 

How great the Gospel truly is
Which God extends to every nation!
We once were strangers; now we’re HIS
Because He purchased our salvation! 

Consider Ruth upon her face
Amazed that she, who was a stranger,
Could be partaker of such grace
Through him protecting her from danger. 

The portrait here displayed in Ruth
Should help us better understand
The greatness of the Gospel truth
Which Christ, our Kinsman Savior, planned! 

How great, Lord, is Your lovingkindness
And truth that You have satisfied!
You saw us lost in sinful blindness,
You came to earth, and for us died!

Lord, we are debtors to the lost,
Since we are Your ambassadors,
Declaring the horrific cost
That You have paid to make us Yours! 

Lord, send us forth in this late hour
With readiness as we’ve proclaimed
The greatness of the Gospel’s power
With love and boldness, unashamed!  


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