Immanuel's Inheritance

“The LORD our God… raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill, that He may set him with princes, even with the princes of His people” (Psalm 113:5-8).  “The wise shall inherit glory” (Proverbs 3:35).  “I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness… to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me” (Acts 26:16-18). 

Immanuel’s inheritance,

Reserved for those who in Him trust,

The Lord our God now freely grants

To sinners raised up from the dust. 

He lifts us from the hill of dung

That He may set us with His princes

To praise Him with a grateful tongue

And preach with power that convinces. 

He makes us His ambassadors

As we declare redemption’s story.

We show the blessing that He pours

On those who shall inherit glory. 

The words of Jesus Christ our Savior

By which He had commissioned Paul,

Reflect inheritance and favor

That God has granted to us all. 

For we are likewise called to go

To open eyes as God gives sight

To those in darkness whom we show

The splendor of our Savior’s light. 

We turn the lost from Satan’s power

To God by whom we’re sanctified. 

His cross is like a mighty tower

Where they may run and safely hide.

Lord, thank You for the endless list

Of blessings that You now impart,  

For all the sins You have dismissed,

And for the cleansing of our heart. 

 

We thank You, Lord, Immanuel,

For this inheritance we claim

By grace that rescues us from hell

With all who call upon Your name.