The Privileges of the Sons of God
Joseph Humphreys (1743) • English
Primary Scripture: Ruth 1:16
Verse 1
Blessed are the sons of God, they are bought with Christ's own blood; they are ransomed from the grave, life eternal they shall have:
Chorus
With them numbered may we be, here and in eternity.
Verse 2
They are justified by grace, they enjoy the Savior's peace; all their sins are washed away, they shall stand in God's great day:
Chorus
With them numbered may we be, here and in eternity.
Verse 3
They are lights upon the earth, children of a heav'nly birth; one with God, with Jesus one, glory is in them begun:
Chorus
With them numbered may we be, here and in eternity.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- ruth 1:16
Reference 2
- psalms 112:6
Reference 3
- isaiah 26:3
Reference 4
- matthew 5:14
Reference 5
- john 1:12
Reference 6
- john 14:27
Reference 7
- romans 5:1
Reference 8
- romans 8:1
Reference 9
- romans 8:14-15
Reference 10
- romans 8:39