September 6, 2019 (Friday)
We enter the Kingdom of God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that we have that faith by the grace of God (Ephesians 2). Being saved by faith through God’s matchless grace is our first step with Jesus. Then follows a lifetime of walking with Him, finally ending by being crowned with His glory. Grace and Glory–what a combination that demonstrates the love of God.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Happy is the person who trusts in You,
Lord of Hosts! (Psalm 84:11-12 (HCSB)
Harry Emerson Fosdick
1930
1 God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
crown your ancient church’s story,
bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn the Christ, assail his ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
3 Cure your children’s warring madness;
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom’s goal,
lest we miss your kingdom’s goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you whom we adore.