"Thou hast ascended on high, Thou has led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation" (Psalm 68:18,19). "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.... And of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace" (John 1:14,16).
The Word became flesh among us to die
In order to purchase for us our salvation.
He now is ascended and reigning on high,
Yet dwells among rebels redeemed in each nation.
Our Lord who ascended on high received gifts
For rebels whom sin can no longer condemn.
Out of the dunghill He graciously lifts
These rebels that He may thus dwell among them.
Benefits greater that we could have dreamed
With grace upon grace now He daily makes known.
We who were rebels have all been redeemed
By Him who now dwells in the midst of His own!
Lord, as we ponder the terrible cost
By which You bought us as sinners from hell,
We who at one time were rebels so lost,
Praise You among those with whom You now dwell.
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