2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Imagined the Jewel of Heaven coming down to this earth:
— to be born in Bethlehem
— to live in Nazareth
—. to die on a cross outside of Jerusalem
—. to be put into the darkness of a tomb!
He was rich but He became poor so you and I could have salvation through grace by faith, Eph. 2:8,9.
Amazing Grace
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Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound, — That saved a wretch like me. — I once was lost but now am found; — Was blind, but now, I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear, — And Grace my fears relieved. — How precious did that Grace appear — The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares — I have already come. — T'was Grace that brought me safe thus far, — And Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me; — His word my hope secures. — He will my shield and portion be — As long as life endures.
When we've been there ten thousand years — Bright shining as the sun. — We've no less days to sing God's praise — Than when we'd first begun.
John Newton 1772
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