Saturday, February 21, 2015

Faithful to Finish


"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8).  "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD" (Proverbs 21:31).  "Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished... said, It is finished: and He bowed His head, and gave up the ghost" (John 19:28-30).

How good it is to safely dwell
Where God has made all doubt to cease,
Assuring us that all is well
For Christ has purchased perfect peace. 

His work upon the cross is done;
Our Lord left nothing uncompleted. 
The battle that He fought is won;
Our adversary is defeated. 

Our Savior suffered in our place,
For justice couldn't be diminished. 
He bore our wrath to offer grace;
His work upon the cross is finished. 

O Lord, what sweet relief You gave
With words You uttered on the cross! 
Now "it is finished!"  Thus You save
Our helpless souls from endless loss!   

We thank You for Your faithfulness
To finish what we never could.
Let all that is within us bless
Your name, O Lord, for You are good!


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