PROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION § 153. The development and growth of the new man consists in the progressive enlightenment of the understanding 1 toward a more extensive and intensive knowledge of divine truth,2 a continued renewal of the will toward its original …
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154 – Good Works
GOOD WORKS § 154. The restitution of the image of God in the regenerate is necessarily 1 productive of good works 2 in accordance with the will of God 3 expressed in His commandments,4 the rule of Christian life, and …
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155 – Imputed and Inherent Righteousness Compared
IMPUTED AND INHERENT RIGHTEOUSNESS COMPARED § 155. While Christ’s vicarious obedience constitutes the righteousness imputed to us 1 and accepted by our faith,2 and is a necessary cause of our salvation,3 our own obedience constitutes a righteousness inherent in us,4 and …
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156 – Sanctification Imperfect in this Life
SANCTIFICATION IMPERFECT IN THIS LIFE § 156. While Christ’s obedience imputed to us constitutes a perfect 1 righteousness in the sight of God, our own obedience, or the righteousness inherent in us, must, on account of the residue of sinful flesh …
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#50 – “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”
“Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing” by John Fawcett, 1740-1817 1. Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. Oh, refresh us, Oh, refresh us, …
#49 – “Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast”
“Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast” by John Cawood, 1775-1852 1. Almighty God, Thy Word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of heaven descend And righteous fruits abound. 2. Let not the foe of Christ …
#48 – “How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word”
“How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word” by Johan N. Brun, 1745-1816 Translated by Oluf H. Smeby, 1851-1929 1. How blest are they who hear God’s Word And keep and heed what they have heard! They wisdom daily gather; …
#47 – “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise”
“Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise” by John Ellerton, 1826-1893 1. Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise. Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly …
#46 – “On What has Now been Sown”
“On What has Now been Sown” by John Newton, 1725-1807 1. On what has now been sown Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; The power is Thine alone To make it spring and grow. Do Thou in grace the harvest raise, And …
#45 – “Now, the Hour of Worship O’er”
“Now, the Hour of Worship O’er” by Hartman Schenck, 1634-1681 Translated by Oscar Kaiser, 1865- , st. 3 1. Now, the hour of worship o’er, Teaching, hearing, praying, singing, Let us gladly God adore, For His Word our praises bringing; …