Monday, August 28, 2017

Riches for Rebels


"Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.  Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation" (Psalm 68:18,19).  "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy" (Proverbs 28:13).  "I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye" (Ezekiel 18:32).  "For this they willingly are ignorant of… The Lord is… not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:5,9).

The Lord has purchased our redemption,
Though we were rebels, all undone! 
He tasted death, without exemption,
For every man; yes, every one! 

Blest be the God of our salvation,
Who daily loads us with His gifts
And takes away the condemnation
Of humble rebels whom He lifts!

The Lord has said He has no pleasure
When rebels perish in their sin.
He died to give salvation's treasure
To all who turn to let Him in.
  
How great Your riches are, O Lord,
For rebels turning to repent,  
But those who willfully ignored
Your grace shall evermore lament! 


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