Saints, At Your Heav'nly Father's Word
Isaac Watts • English
Primary Scripture: Genesis 12:6-18
Verse 1
Saints, at your heav'nly Father's word Give up your comforts to the Lord; He shall restore what you resign, Or grant you blessings more divine.
Verse 2
So Abram with obedient hand Led forth his son at God's command; The wood, the fire, the kiufe, he took, His arm prepared the dreadful stroke.
Verse 3
"Abram, forbear!" the angel cried, Thy faith is known, thy love is tried Thy son shall live, and in thy seed Shall the whole earth be blest indeed."
Verse 4
Just in the last distressing hour Tie Lord displays deliv'ring power; The mount of dauger is the place Where we shall see surprising grace.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- genesis 12:6-18
Reference 2
- genesis 22:6-18
Reference 3
- psalms 60:1-5
Reference 4
- psalms 60:10-12