Proclaiming His Purging

“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad... They that sow in tears shall reap in joy” (Psalm 126:3-5).  “By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil” (Proverb 16:6).  “Of some have compassion… and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.  Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen” (Jude 1:22-25). 

The Lord has done great things for  us: 

With gladness we will praise His name!

His grace and truth are marvelous

By which He purged us from our shame!

Yet joy now has its counterpart: 

To weep for souls with true compassion,

To thus reflect our Savior’s heart,

And sow the Gospel in this fashion. 

What great compassion was displayed

When Christ our Savior for us died:

The cost to save our souls was weighed

And by His death was satisfied!

By grace and truth our sin is purged:

Christ knew the judgment He would face.

Now by His Spirit souls are urged                            

To find in Christ their Hiding Place.

Behold the strength of Christ’s desire

Compelling Him to leave His throne

That He might pluck us from the fire

And make His great salvation known! 

Lord, by Your love we’re kept from falling

And You have purged us from our sin. 

May we fulfill our holy calling

To labor for the souls You win!

We worship You, our God and Savior,

With all Your blood-bought congregation!  

Now send us forth to show Your favor

That purges us by Your salvation!