John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
There has never been a greater, nobler or more costly display of love than that selfless moment when Jesus died for us on the cross.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
No one else would give his life for those whom he knew would dishonor him and neglect him.
Thank God His love for us runs far deeper than we can comprehend!
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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What a friend we have in Jesus,— All our sins and griefs to bear! — What a privilege to carry — Everything to God in prayer! — Oh, what peace we often forfeit, — Oh, what needless pain we bear, — All because we do not carry — Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations? — Is there trouble anywhere? — We should never be discouraged — Take it to the Lord in prayer. — Can we find a friend so faithful, — Who will all our sorrows share? — Jesus knows our every weakness; — Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden, — Cumbered with a load of care? — Precious Savior, still our refuge — Take it to the Lord in prayer. — Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? — Take it to the Lord in prayer! — His arms He’ll take and shield thee, — Thou wilt find a solace there.
Joseph M. Scriven 1855
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