THANKS be unto God our Father,
For His gift unspeakable,
Christ, His Son, His well-beloved,
Gift of love ineffable.
Thank Him for a full redemption
Through the Saviour’s precious blood,
Blood that makes the vilest sinner
Meet to stand before our God.
Thank Him for the Holy Spirit,
Sent our hearts to dwell within,
Bringing joy and peace and gladness,
Vict’ry over self and sin.
And give thanks for daily mercies,
Countless as the sea-side sand;
Health and strength and food and raiment,
Gifts from His own loving hand.
Thank Him for the gospel message,
To lost sinners to proclaim,
Telling of “so great salvation,”
God’s free gift through Jesus’ name.
Telling of a home in heaven
Purchased by the Saviour’s blood,
Where nor sin nor death shall enter,
And where we shall see our God.
Hallelujah! Christ is coming,
Coming soon to claim His own,
To behold His face in glory,
And to share with Him His throne.
Oh! what joy for us His ransomed,
How it makes our hearts rejoice,
Knowing that at any moment
We may hear the Bridegroom’s voice.
M. S. S.
PROCRASTINATION is the thief of souls as well as of time, and the plunder can never be recovered. Rowland Hill well called it “The Recruiting Officer of Hell.” Its twin-brother is Indecision, which is the bane of many, and the danger of all. Thorough-going decision for Christ is the great necessity of the day. Full surrender to Him floods the soul with peace and joy, and gives power with God and man.
W. T. P. W.