Saturday, April 21, 2012

Refuge Revealed


“Thou shalt separate three cities…. Thou shalt prepare thee a way… that every slayer may flee thither…. He shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: lest the avenger of the blood pursue… and slay him” (Deuteronomy 19:2-6).  “And enter not into judgment with Thy servant:  for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified…. I flee unto Thee to hide me” (Psalm 143:2,9).  “Safety is of the Lord” (Proverbs 21:31).  “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved…. Save yourselves from this untoward generation” (Acts 2:21,40).

There is a place where we may flee
Though judgment makes its firm demand.
There is a truth that makes us free,
And shows a Refuge near at hand.

As God commanded by His grace
That refuge cities should be made
To thus provide a hiding place,
We see a type of Christ portrayed.

We find our safety in the Lord
Where justice has been satisfied!
The wrath of God was on Him poured,
And in Him we are justified!

O Lord, we’ve called upon Your name,
And found in You what we have craved:
A Refuge from our sin and shame
Wherein we are forever saved!

We thank You, Lord, for Your salvation
And for the Refuge You’ve revealed
That saves us from this generation
As by Your stripes we have been healed.

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