“It is impossible that any ill should happen to the man who is beloved of the Lord. Ill to him is no ill, but only good in a mysterious form. Losses enrich him, sickness is his medicine, reproach is his honour, death is his gain.”

Charles Spurgeon

Written by Steve Pruitt

Your Spirit found me when I was lost,
Softened my heart, caused me to believe.
What my hardened heart could not receive,
Your grace freely gave

Your steadfast love has overwhelmed me,
Kindness of which I did not deserve.
Love of which I could never have earned,
Your grace freely gave.

Freely you gave, and now I am free.
The blood of your cross, paid the ransom for me.
I have fervent hope, since you rose from the grave.
Jesus I live, because you freely gave.

The Father’s wrath is satisfied, my debt is fully paid,
The Spirit is my guarantee, because you freely gave.

“Many evangelicals today believe that the church exists either to meet the spiritual needs of Christians or to reach out to the world. Both of these are by-products of true worship: biblical worship does bless believers and evangelize the lost. But the true and primary reason to come to church is to fulfill our priestly role of offering worship to the true and living God, who is worthy of all our praise.”

Richard D. PHillips