Security In Christ

737 Saints' Trial and Safety 1 FIRM and unmoved are they That rest their souls on God;

Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode.

2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and His almighty love Embrace His saints around.

3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke:

Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke.

4 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saint; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint.

5 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell, We must expect our portion there, Where bolder sinners dwell.

Isaac Watts, 1719

738 Accepted and safe

1 A DEBTOR to mercy alone, Of covenant mercy I sing; Nor fear, with Thy righteousness on, My person and offering to bring: The terrors of law, and of God, With me can have nothing to do; My Saviour's obedience and blood Hide all my transgressions from view.

2 The work which His goodness began, The arm of His strength will complete; His promise is yea and amen, And never was forfeited yet:

Things future nor things that are now, Not all things below nor above, Can make Him His purpose forego, Or sever my soul from His love.

3 My name from the palms of His hands, Eternity will not erase;

Impress'd on His heart it remains In marks of indelible grace:

Yes, I to the end shall endure, As sure as the earnest is given;

More happy, but not more secure, The glorified spirits in heaven.

Augustus M. Toplady, 1771