The Unchanging Word

Charles W. Naylor • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23

Verse 1

When the earth shall cease to be, And the heavens pass away, The unchanging word of God we’ll see Just as it is today.

Chorus

On the word of God I calmly rest, With a sweet assurance in my breast; For I know it is His holy will, Each promise to fulfill.

Verse 2

Since the morn when time began, Hath His word ceased to prevail? Is the God of heaven weak as man? Or can His promise fail?

Chorus

On the word of God I calmly rest, With a sweet assurance in my breast; For I know it is His holy will, Each promise to fulfill.

Verse 3

Hath a mortal yet been found Who hath trusted Him in vain? Search the whole broad space of earth around, And search it once again.

Chorus

On the word of God I calmly rest, With a sweet assurance in my breast; For I know it is His holy will, Each promise to fulfill.

Verse 4

Trusting Him I’m not afraid, For He careth still for me; And for me the promise sure was made And sealed on Calvary.

Chorus

On the word of God I calmly rest, With a sweet assurance in my breast; For I know it is His holy will, Each promise to fulfill.

Verse 5

Oh, what peace and calm content! Oh, what love and joy divine, While I trust Thy changeless word, are blent Within this heart of mine.

Chorus

On the word of God I calmly rest, With a sweet assurance in my breast; For I know it is His holy will, Each promise to fulfill.

Scripture References

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