62*. I Am Not Told to Labor

7,6.
by A. Midlane
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I am not told to labor
 
To put away my sin;
 
So foolish, weak and helpless,
 
I never could begin.
 
But blessèd truth — I know it!
 
Though ruined by the fall,
 
Christ for my soul hath suffered,
 
Yes, Christ has done it all!
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.” (Titus 3:5)
“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.” (Titus 3:3)
“Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.” (Psalm 6:2)
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And if I now would seek Him — 
 
In love He sought for me,
 
When far from Him I wandered
 
In sin and misery;
 
He oped my ears and gave me
 
To listen to His call;
 
He sought me and He found me,
 
Yes, Christ has done it all!
“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:4-6)
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And now I cannot please Him
 
In aught I say or do,
 
Unless He daily help me
 
His glory to pursue;
 
Still helpless and still feeble,
 
On His strong arm I fall,
 
My strength in pressing onward — 
 
Yes, Christ has done it all!
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
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And when in heavenly glory
 
My ransomed soul shall be,
 
From sin and all pollution
 
Forever, ever free,
 
I’ll cast my crown before Him,
 
And loud His grace extol — 
 
"Thou hast Thyself redeemed me;
 
Yes, Thou hast done it all."
“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:10-11)
“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.” (Revelation 5:9)
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