Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#379

379. How Vast the Benefits Divine

1 How vast the benefits divine,
Which we in Christ possess!
We are redeemed from sin and shame,
And called to holiness.
'Tis not for works which we have done,
These all to Him we owe;
But He, of His electing love,
Salvation doth bestow.

2 To Thee, O Lord, alone is due
All glory and renown;
Aught to ourselves we dare not take,
Or rob Thee of Thy crown.
Thou wast Thyself our Surety
In God's redemption plan;
In Thee His grace was give us,
Long ere the world began.

3 Safe in the arms of sovereign love
We ever shall remain;
Nor shall the rage of earth or hell
Make Thy sure counsel vain.
Not one of all the chosen race
But shall to heaven attain;
Here they will share abounding grace,
And there with Jesus reign.

Text Information

• First Line: How vast the benefits divine
• Title: How Vast the Benefits Divine
• Author: Rev. Augustus M. Toplady (1774)
• Alterer: Dewey Westra (1931)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Divine Election; Grace of God; Hell; Holiness of Christians; Christ as Mediator; Perseverance Of The Saints; Redemption; Sovereignty of God

Tune Information

• Name: SERAPH
• Composer: Gottfried Wilhelm Fink
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain