While many say, “I hope I’m saved,”
By grace I say “I know.”
“How do you know?” you ask. “Because
The Bible tells me so.”
I read in John, Epistle one,
Last chapter, verse thirteen,
The precious words, O! mark them well,
And think on what they mean.
To all who on Christ’s name believe
(These words are plain and true),
“These things” (these holy, heavenly things)
I’ve written unto you.
That ye may know (blest be His name,
Not hope but know) ye have
Eternal Life, through Christ our Lord,
Who died our souls to save.”
ML 05/25/1941