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BibleGateway: Ephesians 2:1-10

ESV Text: Ephesians 2:1-10


KJV Text:

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     1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins: 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

     4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 384 (LSB 559):
Oh, How Great is Thy Compassion

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1. Oh, how great is Thy compassion, 
Faithful Father, God of grace, 
That with all our fallen race 
And in our deep degradation 
Thou wast merciful that we 
Might be saved eternally! 

2. Thy great love for this hath striven 
That we may from sin be free 
And forever live with Thee; 
Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given 
And extends an earnest call 
To His Supper unto all. 

3. And for this our soul’s salvation 
Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord, 
In Thy Sacraments and Word. 
He imparts true consolation, 
Granteth us the gift of faith 
That we fear nor hell nor death. 

4. Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me,- 
Truth doth evermore abide,- 
Then in Thee I will confide. 
Since Thy Word cannot decive me, 
My salvation is to me 
Well assured eternally. 

5. I will praise Thy great compassion, 
Faithful Father, God of grace, 
That with all our fallen race 
And in our deep degradation 
Thou wast merciful that we 
Might bring endless praise to Thee.