REGENERATION § 142. Regeneration 1 is the act of divine grace 2 and power 3 by which man, born of the flesh,4 void of all power to think,5 to will,6 or to do,7 any good thing, and dead in sin,8 …
Year: 2016
1/1 – Family Altar
Jesus Christ the same yesterday,and to day, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Another year has begun to weave its eventful story for us on the restless loom of time. What will its flying shuttle bring us in its new and unforeseen …
143 – Conversion
CONVERSION § 143. Conversion 1 in a stricter sense of the term is the work of God 2 by which man is, through the Gospel, transferred 3 from a state of sin and wrath and spiritual death, in which by …
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144 – Conversion and Preparatory Operations
CONVERSION AND PREPARATORY OPERATIONS § 144. Regeneration or Conversion in the stricter sense, being essentially the procreation of true and saving faith,1 is an instantaneous act or process,2 but is in adults preceded by preparatory operations, whereby the sinner is …
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#100 – “Christians, Sing Out with Exultation”
“Christians, Sing Out with Exultation” by Benedict Pictet, c.1650-c. 1710 Translated by Henry L. Jenner, 1820-1898 1. Christians, sing out with exultation And praise your Benefactor’s name! Today the Author of salvation, The Father’s Well-beloved, came. Of undefiled virgin …
#99 – “Now are the Days Fulfilled”
“Now are the Days Fulfilled” by Unknown, 1746 Translated by Frederick W. Herzberger, 1859-1930 1. Now are the days fulfilled, God’s Son is manifested, Now His great majesty In human flesh is vested. Behold the mighty God, By whom …
#98 – “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten” by Aurelius C. Prudentius, 413, cento Translated by John. M. Neale, 1818-1866 and Henry W. Baker, 1821-1977 1. Of the Father’s love begotten Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, …
#97 – “Let Us All with Gladsome Voice”
“Let Us All with Gladsome Voice” by Unknown, 1632 Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 1. Let us all with gladsome voice Praise the God of heaven, Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, His own Son hath given. 2. To …
#96 – “Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly”
“Oh, Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly” by Christian Keimann, 1607-1662 Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 1. Oh, rejoice, ye Christians, loudly, For our joy hath now begun; Wondrous things our God hath done. Tell abroad His goodness proudly Who our race …
#95 – “Savior of the Nations, Come”
“Savior of the Nations, Come” by Martin Luther, 1483-1546 1. Savior of the nations, come, Virgin’s Son, make here Thy home! Marvel now, O heaven and earth, That the Lord chose such a birth. 2. Not by human flesh and …