Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Holy Horror


“Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God?” (1 Samuel 6:20).  “Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake Thy law” (Psalm 119:53).  “Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men?” (Proverbs 15:11).  “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved…  How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:13,15). 

Our God is holy!  Who can stand
Before His searching, holy eyes? 
There is a way that God has planned
Prepared for those who will be wise.

True wisdom starts with holy fear
Which many foolishly forsake!
Those seeking God as He is near
Avoid eternity’s mistake. 

The psalmist thus expressed it well,
Regarding those who won’t beware,   
With “horror” at the thought of hell,
Alarmed at those who do not care. 

The lost may march without alarm
For what awaits beyond the grave,
Yet Christ has shown His holy arm;
There is no other who can save. 

The Lord beholds eternal wrath
That burns in hell forevermore. 
He came to be salvation’s path
By dying for our sins He bore. 

O Lord, we cannot turn away
From sorrow etched upon Your face,
Beholding those who go astray,
Who yet refuse Your saving grace! 

Lord, guide us on Your holy path;
Equip us with Your Spirit’s sword  
To show the horror of Your wrath
Yet grace for those who trust You, Lord. 


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