Christian Worship (1993) ‎#288

288. The Gospel Shows the Father's Grace

1 The gospel shows the Father's grace,
Who sent his Son to save our race,
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died
That we might thus be justified.

2 It sets the Lamb before our eyes,
Who made the atoning sacrifice
And calls the souls with guilt oppressed
To come and find eternal rest.

3 It brings the Savior's righteousness
To robe our souls in royal dress;
From all our guilt it brings release
And gives the troubled conscience peace.

4 It is the pow'r of God to save
From sin and Satan and the grave;
It works the faith which firmly clings
To all the treasures which it brings.

5 It bears to all the tidings glad
And bids their hearts no more be sad;
The weary, burdened souls it cheers
And banishes their guilty fears.

6 May we in faith its message learn
Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
May we in faith its truth confess
And praise the Lord, our righteousness.

Text Information

• First Line: The gospel shows the Father's grace
• Title: The Gospel Shows the Father's Grace
• Author: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Setting: © 1993 Elfred Bloedel. Used by permission.
• Notes: Alternate settings: 71, 230