God Loved the World So that He Gave

Verse 1

God loved the world so that he gave his only Son the lost to save that all who would in him believe should everlasting life receive.

Verse 2

Christ is the solid rock of faith, who was made flesh and suffered death. All who confide in him alone are built on this chief cornerstone.

Verse 3

God would not have the sinner die; his Son with saving grace is nigh. His Spirit in the Word declares that we in Christ are heaven's heirs.

Verse 4

Be of good cheer, for God's own Son forgives the sins that you have done. You're justified by Jesus' blood; baptized, you are a child of God.

Verse 5

If you are sick, if death is near, this truth your troubled heart can cheer: Christ Jesus saves my soul from death; this is the anchor of my faith!

Verse 6

Glory to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One! To you, O blessèd Trinity, be praise now and eternally!