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  PRAISE FOR THE INCARNATION
  by John Newton
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation and
calls the listener to praise and worship God for this miracle of love.

Topics: "Incarnation Of Christ", "Praise And Worship"
Scripture References: Psalm 98:4, Luke 2:14, Luke 19:40, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 5:20

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John Newton preaches about the overwhelming love and sacrifice of Jesus
Christ, emphasizing the gratitude and praise that should flow from
believers for His birth, death on the cross, and the shame He endured.
Newton reflects on the angelic proclamation of glory to God at Christ's
birth, urging his listeners to find their voices to sing louder praises
to the Lord. He marvels at the incarnation of the Lord to fulfill the
law, taking our place in suffering, and challenges his audience to not
stay silent but to offer praise, even if it feels inadequate. Newton
concludes by expressing his deep affection for Jesus, using various
endearing titles to convey the intimate relationship believers have with
their Savior.

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CONTENT
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Sweeter sounds than music knows

Charm me in Immanuel's name;

All her hopes my spirit owes

To his birth, and cross, and shame.

When he came, the angels sung,

"Glory be to God on high;"

Lord, unloose my stamm'ring tongue,

Who should louder sing than I?

Did the Lord a man become,

That he might the law fulfil,

Bleed and suffer in my room,

And canst thou, my tongue, be still?

No, I must my praises bring,

Though they worthless are and weak;

For should I refuse to sing,

Sure the very stones would speak.

O my Saviour, Shield, and Sun,

Shepherd, Brother, Husband, Friend,

Ev'ry precious name in one,

I will love thee without end.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-newton/praise-for-the-incarnation/
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