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We may not all be wealthy by the world’s standards, but we are all immensely rich because we are heirs of everlasting life in heaven.

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:8-11

ESV Text: Revelation 2:8-11


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 1:3 and ends at about 1:56

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     8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. 11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 97:
Let us all with Gladsome Voice

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1. Let us all with gladsome voice 
Praise the God of heaven, 
Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, 
His own Son hath given. 

2. To this vale of tears He comes, 
Here to serve in sadness, 
That with Him in heaven’s fair homes 
We may reign in gladness. 

3. We are rich, for He was poor; 
Is not this a wonder? 
Therefore praise God evermore 
Here on earth and yonder. 

4. O Lord Christ, our Savior dear, 
Be Thou ever near us. 
Grant us now a glad new year. 
Amen, Jesus, hear us! 


Hymn: LSB 806 Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
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