Saturday, May 30, 2015

Gospel Given


"Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?... Every word of God is pure: He is a Shield unto them that put their trust in Him" (Proverbs 30:5).  "The LORD said... Behold, I have put My words in thy mouth" (Jeremiah 1:9).  "As we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts" (1 Thessalonians 2:4). 

Our Lord descended to this place
To die for those whom He would win. 
How wondrous is His saving grace
That ransoms sinners from their sin! 

He has ascended to His throne
And given us His Gospel's Word,
Entrusting us to make it known
With promises that are assured. 

How great the words are that He gave
To those of us whom He has sent
To preach the Gospel that will save
The lost who truly will repent! 

We thank You, Lord, that we're allowed
To preach the Gospel given here
To show that You resist the proud,
Yet save the humble who draw near.

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