Vol 02 - "Nearer"

"Nearer"

", Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed." Romans 13:11.

Tune, "I hear Thy welcome voice.” Not nearer being saved; For all who have believed Are saved; th’ Eternal word is pledged;

We cannot be deceived.

Romans 10:9; John 5:24. Not nearer having peace, For peace we have with God;

Sweet peace and pardon through the price Of sin-atoning blood.

Romans 5:1. Not nearer being meet For our divine abode;

E’en now, " as He is, so are we," The righteousness of God.

1 John 4:17. Not nearer as to rank, Our title is secure;

Now are we sons and heirs of God, Our heritage is sure.

1 John 3:1-3. But we are nearer now (Oh blissful, wondrous day I) The full redemption promised long, When death shall die away.

Ephesians 1:14. The body, though redeemed, Must wait till Jesus come;

He’ll call from earth, and from the grave, His ransomed people home,

Romans 8:23.

High time ’tis to awake, With hope of bliss so dear;

High time, with earth’s dark night spent, And heaven’s bright morn so near.

Romans 13:1; Romans 13:12.