Thursday, March 05, 2015

Commanded Counsel


"I know that Thou canst do everything, and that no thought can be withholden from Thee" (Job 42:1,2).  "I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel" (Psalm 16:7)  "Hear Me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of My mouth" (Proverbs 5:7).  "Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God... He commanded us to preach unto the people... that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins" (Act 10:33-43). 

In view of God's omnipotence
And His omniscient understanding,
How perfect is our Lord's defense
And counsel that He is commanding! 

O let us bless the Lord today
Who gives His counsel to His own
And guides our steps into His way
By His command which He makes known. 

How foolishly do we depart
From anything our Lord has said!
His counsel safely guards our heart
And rightly guides where He has led. 

How wisely, then, do we take heed
Of every word our God commands! 
How much we need our Lord lead,
Who fashioned us with His own hands! 

Lord, give us ready hearts to hear
The words of counsel that You give
That we may walk in godly fear
And please You in this life we live.

O Lord, we thank You for Your Word
Declaring Your salvation sent
By Your commanded counsel heard
That saves the lost who will repent!  


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