O
the riches in the Gospel!
Purposes
no man conceived!
Grace
unfailing; love astounding,
Given
those who have believed!
Pardon
full for helpless sinners.
Justified-
though guilty be!
Jesus
cursed for our transgressions;
We
made righteous by decree!
Peace
with God, oh timeless marvel!
Christ’s
blood our security!
Holiness
at one with Favor;
Heaven
opened wondrously!
Purpose
in the Master’s kingdom;
We,
His worksmanship by grace,
Cleansed
to serve; alive in conscience;
Spirit-filled
to run the race.
Pleasure
in His highest priv’ledge:
Sons
of God by name are we!
Heirs
with Christ through God’s adoption;
Called in love eternally!
O
the riches in the Gospel!
Purposes
no man conceived!
Grace
unfailing; love astounding,
Ever theirs who have believed!
-- K. Hartnett, November 2005
Pardon, peace, purpose, pleasure - oh what riches we have in Christ!
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