Riches of Redemption

“With the LORD there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption” (Psalm 130:7).  “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22).  “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us… We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:7,18). 

In Christ are mercies ever new; 

He has secured our soul’s exemption

From wrath and sorrow which were due,

Removed by plenteous redemption! 

Redemption that is plenteous 

In Christ forever shall abound.  

Because He gave His life for us,

There is no added sorrow found! 

These treasures overflow the brim

Of earthen vessels which He fills,

So all the glory goes to Him,

And every other boast, He stills. 

We look not at the things we see,

But at the things invisible

Which last for all eternity,

For things now seen are temporal. 

O Lord, what riches here we find

In righteousness You freely give! 

We find in You our peace of mind:  

Because You live, we also live. 

Our hearts, O Lord, by You are stirred

With gratitude and adoration!

Redemption’s riches are secured,  

Which we receive in Your salvation!