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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 3. JUSTIFIED, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Israel of god, awaken! Church of christ arise and shine
Last Line: "by his name thou shalt be called, christ, ""the lord our righteousness!"
Subject(s): Christianity


ISRAEL of God, awaken! Church of Christ, arise and shine!
Mourning garb and soiled raiment henceforth be no longer thine!
For the Lord thy God hath clothed thee with a new and glorious dress,
With the garments of salvation, with the robe of right-eousness.

By the grace of God the Father, thou art freely justified,
Through the great redemption purchased by the blood of Him who died;
By His life, for thee fulfilling God's command exceeding broad,
By His glorious resurrection, seal and signet of thy God.

Therefore, justified forever by the faith which He hath given,
Peace, and joy, and hope abounding, smooth thy trial path to heaven:
Unto Him betrothed forever, who thy life shall crown and bless,
By His name thou shalt be called, Christ, "The Lord our Righteousness!"





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