Saturday, September 16, 2017

Springs of our Speech


"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God… The singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee" (Psalm 87:3,7).  "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged... Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it" (Proverbs 16:6,22).  "My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be My people" (Ezekiel 37:27).  "And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ" (Revelation 12:10).

Eternal springs in heaven flow
With joy that stirs the heart to sing
In heaven and in earth below
To Jesus Christ, our glorious King. 

How sweetly are we thereby urged
To sing and diligently teach
Of Christ, by whom our sins were purged,
As grace and truth adorns our speech. 

The joyful springs of heaven's favor
Inspire us to celebrate
The good news of our Lord and Savior,
The Gospel we communicate. 

O Lord, the springs above abound
With joy that fills our speech with grace,
For all who know the joyful sound
Have found in You their Hiding Place.  


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