Thursday, January 23, 2014

Egypt's War and Eagles' Wings


“Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto Myself.  Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me” (Exodus 19:4,5).  “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, for He is faithful that promised... And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works… and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:22-25). 

The wrath of God has been revealed,
Which Pharaoh thought he could resist. 
His hardened heart refused to yield;
Against the LORD he clenched his fist. 

We’ve seen the outcome of that war
When Egypt’s might was clearly broken
Because they thought they could ignore
The warnings which the Lord had spoken. 

We’ve also seen the tenderness
Which God displays to those He brings
And draws them to Himself to bless
The souls He bears on eagles’ wings. 

The love of God, with boundless measure,
Has brought us to this privileged place:
We have become His purchased treasure,
Now saved and ransomed by His grace!

So let us therefore now draw near
To God with faith that will not waver. 
We have His promise which is clear
Of His eternal life and favor! 

And let us think of one another
As those within God’s family,
That we may thus remind each other
Of Christ’s return especially.  

O Lord, we thank You for Your Word
Providing such a solid ground!
Our faith forever is assured
With every promise therein found. 

Lord, help us clearly to declare  
The Gospel of Your love so tender:
On eagles’ wings You still will bear
The souls who trust You as Defender! 


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