Religion
Philippians 1:29: Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, &c
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 13 (1872)
Glory ascribe and endless praise
To God, the giver of all grace,
Who hath on us a power bestow'd,
To plunge in that all-cleansing blood;
With heart-felt faith to trust in Him
Whose death did every soul redeem.
Thanks upon thanks to God we owe,
Who did a second gift bestow,
The grace in Jesus' steps to tread,
And meekly suffer with our Head;
While gladly we our will resign,
And prove our patient faith Divine.
My double privilege I take,
The trust and pain for Tesu's sake;
By faith I know my pardon sure,
By patience to the end endure;
Happy to live for Jesus, I,
But happier still for Him to die.
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Wesley, Charles. “Philippians 1:29: Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, &c.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/6914/.
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Wesley, Charles. “Philippians 1:29: Unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, &c.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/6914/.
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