The word of God which never shall cease
Petrus Herbert • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14
Verse 1
The word of God, which ne’er shall cease, proclaims free pardon, grace, and peace, salvation shows in Christ alone, the perfect will of God makes known.
Verse 2
This holy Word exposes sin, convinces us that we’re unclean, points out the wretched, ruined state of human-kind, both small and great.
Verse 3
It then reveals God’s boundless grace, which justifies our sinful race, and gives eternal life to all who will accept the gospel call.
Verse 4
It gently heals the broken heart and heav'nly riches does impart, reveals redemption’s wondrous call through Christ’s atoning death for all.
Verse 5
O God, in whom our trust we place, we thank you for your word of grace; help us its precepts to obey till we shall live in endless day.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 19:7-14
Reference 2
- isaiah 40:1-8
Reference 3
- 2-timothy 3:15-17
Reference 4
- 1-peter 1:22-25