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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