Thursday, May 14, 2015

Delivered from Hell, Destined for Heaven


"Great is Thy mercy toward me: and Thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell" (Psalm 86:13).  "The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death" (Proverbs 14:32).  "Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head" (Isaiah 51:11).  "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3). 

How great the mercy is that's given
Assuring us that all is well! 
By grace alone we are not driven
From heaven to the lowest hell. 

Let us who are redeemed by Christ
Praise Him who suffered in our stead. 
The Lamb of God thus sacrificed
Has set His joy upon our head! 

Blest be the Father, Son, and Spirit,
The triune Godhead, for such grace! 
Though death draws near, we need not fear it,
For heaven is our destined place. 

O Lord, our great Deliverer,
You've destined us for heaven's joy!   
We'll praise You at the crystal river
With grateful hymns we shall employ!  


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