O, Glorify God for His mercy!

Michael E. Wood

December 13, 2013

While rummaging through various note sheets, I found these little tidbits which had never been posted.

For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,  and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” And again it is said,” Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.”  And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.”  Romans 15:9-12

O, Glorify God for His mercy!

Sing praise and His honor proclaim,

Rejoicing with all of His people

As He rules by His infinite Name!

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That which we do with Your glory in view

Is the means that You give to now magnify You!

Though appearance counts nothing as seen now by men,

It’s the smile of Your face that is worth more than when

The plaudits and honors are vainly poured forth

To distract us from setting our course on true north,

Where Your greatness and glory, O Christ, will come due

When we see, in Your likeness, we are made all anew!