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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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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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  “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 …

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  “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 …

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  “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, …

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  “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 …

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“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 …

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“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 …

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“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” by Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 1. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the …

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“O Lord, We Welcome Thee” by Caspar Ziegler, 1621-1690 1. O Lord, we welcome Thee, Our hearts for joy are leaping. Thou, Jesus, dearest Child, Thy precious promise keeping, Art come from heaven to earth To be our Brother dear; …

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