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Naught have I gotten but what I received; Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed; Boasting excluded, pride I abase; I'm only a sinner saved by grace! |
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Once I was foolish, and sin ruled my heart, Causing my footsteps from God to depart; Jesus hath found me, happy my case; I now am a sinner saved by grace! |
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Tears unavailing, no merit had I; Mercy had saved me, or else I must die; Sin had alarmed me, fearing God's face; But now I'm a sinner saved by grace! |
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Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows, Loving his Savior to tell what he knows; Once more to tell it, would I embrace— I'm only a sinner saved by grace! |
In the midst of the saints we should not be able to boast of anything. There is nothing special about elders and deacons. They are only brothers. The chorus of hymn #251 in Chinese says, "I am a sinner saved by grace!" We have no position to assume among the brothers and sisters. We are not a special class of people among them; we are sinners saved by grace. Although the elders and co-workers do not flaunt a difference among the saints, their attitude indicates that they are different from the brothers and that they are a little higher than the brothers. May the Lord have mercy on us. We need to remove such a situation from among us. If people who come to the church can tell who among us are the "bosses" and who are the "subordinates," it is to our shame. We must remove the concept of rank.
Piano Hymns
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Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Only a sinner saved by grace. While we were yet sinners Christ died for us and saved us by His wonderful grace! Praise God!
Pine Bush, NY, U.S.A.
These classic hymns stir the soul, revitalize the inner man, inspire godliness and impart strength for the journey. We need to be singing hymns in our churches like this every week! They will produce changed lives.