Introductory pages - New Creation Teaching Ministry

3. Blest inhabitants of Zion,
Washed in the Redeemerʼs blood,
Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
Makes them kings and priests to God.
ʼTis His love His people raises
Over self to reign as kings;
And as priests, His solemn praises
Each for a thank-offering brings.
4. Saviour, since of Zionʼs city
I, through grace, a member am,
Let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in Thy name:
Fading is the worldlingʼs pleasure,
All his boasted pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure
None but Zionʼs children know.
163 August Diedrich Rische, 1819–1906
1. God is all-loving, He has redeemed me,
God is all-loving, and He loves me.
And so I sing again, God is all-loving,
God is all-loving, and He loves me.
2. I lay in bondage to sinʼs dominion,
And as I lay I could not get free.
3. I lay within the death-grip of Satan,
Sin pays its servants wages of death.
4. But He sent Jesus to be my Saviour,
But He sent Jesus who set me free.
5. By pledge of pardon He loosed my
burden,
His Holy Spirit lifted my load.
6. Your love is patient with my
shortcomings,
Your love upholds me in all my need.
7. Your joy refreshes my fainting spirit,
Your peace envelops my troubled heart.
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8. Now I inherit eternal riches,
Through You inherit eternal rest.
9. O Love Eternal, Iʼll ever praise You,
For evermore Your love Iʼll proclaim.
German Words August Diedrich Rische, 1819–1906
164 Rod James
1. Having this service we donʼt lose heart,
Since through Godʼs mercy we take
part;
Set forth the truth plain to every soul,
Commend the conscience: ʻBe made
whole!ʼ
2. Preach not ourselves, nor human pride,
Jesus as Lord be glorified.
Us as your servants for Jesusʼ sake,
That more and more in Him partake.
3. He who said ʻLight shine out of the
dark!ʼ
Made His own light shine in my heart;
There is His love—in Jesusʼ face—
Glorious love! Eternal Grace.
4. Treasure we have in jars of clay,
That His great power He might display;
Carry we always the death of our Lord,
Struck down but in His love restored.
5. So we believe and therefore tell,
Heʼll raise us from all death and hell.
Outwardly though we waste away,
Our hearts are quickened day by day.
6. Fix we our eyes on things unseen,
Not looking back to what has been;
Momentʼry troubles on us fall,
Eternal joy outweighs them all.
© 1989 Rod James. Used by permission.