“Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring” by Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 1. Jesus came, the heavens adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man’s redemption, Lowly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. 2. …
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#55 – “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come”
“Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come” by Johann Gottfried Olearius Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923 1. Come, Thou precious Ransom, come, Only Hope for sinful mortals! Come, O Savior of the world! Open are to Thee all portals. Come, Thy beauty …
#54 – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” by William Williams, 1717-1791 Translated by William Williams, 1717-1791 and Peter Williams, 1722-1796 1. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak but Thou art mighty; Hold me …
#53 – “Abide, O Dearest Jesus”
“Abide, O Dearest Jesus” by Josua Stegmann, 1628 Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923 1. Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with Thy grace That Satan may not harm us Nor we to sin give place. 2. Abide, O dear …
#52 – “Almighty Father, Bless the Word”
“Almighty Father, Bless the Word” by an unknown author 1. Almighty Father, bless the Word Which through Thy grace we now have heard, Oh, may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit! 2. We praise Thee …
#51 – “Now May He Who from the Dead”
“Now May He Who from the Dead” by John Newton, 1725-1807 1. Now may He who from the dead Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our King and Head, All our souls in safety keep! 2. May He …
145 – Conversion Purely the Work of God
CONVERSION PURELY THE WORK OF GOD § 145. Inasmuch as regeneration or conversion is essentially the bestowal of faith,1 it is wholly and exclusively a work of God,2 wherein the person being regenerated or converted can in no wise or …
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146 – Act of Faith
ACT OF FAITH § 146. The act of saving faith is the acceptance 1 of the benefits of Christ offered through the means of grace 2 by knowledge of, assent to, and reliance on, the teachings and promises of the …
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147 – State of Faith
STATE OF FAITH § 147. The state of saving faith 1 is the continued possession 2 of the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice through an enduring confidence in Christ the Savior and the promises of the Gospel.3 1. The state of saving faith… …
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148 – Justification
JUSTIFICATION § 148. The chief benefit of Christ’s vicarious obedience is the perfect righteousness obtained by Christ for all mankind,1 the acquisition of which God accepted as a reconciliation of the world to Himself,2 imputing to mankind the merit of …
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