Saturday, April 28, 2012

Be Diligent…

Would you like to possess more faith? Do you find believing so pleasant, that you would like to believe more? Then take heed that you are diligent in the use of every means of grace—diligent in your private communion with God—diligent in your daily watchfulness over time, temper, and tongue—diligent in your private Bible reading—diligent in your own private prayers. It is vain to expect spiritual prosperity, when we are careless about these things. Let those who will, call it excessively precise and legal to be particular about these things. I only reply, that there never was an eminent saint who neglected them.
~ J.C. Ryle

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Sunday Hymns - How Deep the Fathers Love for Us


How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure



How great the pain of searing loss

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the Chosen One

Bring many sons to glory



Behold the Man upon the cross

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed to hear my mocking voice

Call out among the scoffers



It was my sin that kept Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished



I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection



Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom