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When was the right time for Christ to die? While we were weak and powerless. Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!

BibleGateway: Romans 5:6-11

ESV Text: Romans 5:6-11


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 0:32 and ends at about 1:29

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     6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 296:
Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth

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1. Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth, 
To Thy Word I now give heed; 
Life and spirit Thy Word beareth, 
All Thy Word is true indeed. 
Death’s dread power in me is rife; 
Jesus, may Thy Word of Life 
Fill my soul with love’s strong fervor 
That I cling to Thee forever. 

2. Oh, what blessing to be near Thee 
And to hearken to Thy voice! 
May I ever love and fear Thee 
That Thy Word may be my choice! 
Oft were hardened sinners, Lord, 
Struck with terror by Thy Word; 
But to him who for sin grieveth 
Comfort sweet and hope it giveth. 

3. Lord, Thy words are waters living 
Where I quench my thirsty need; 
Lord, Thy words are bread life-giving, 
On Thy words my Soul doth feed. 
Lord, Thy words shall be my light 
Through death’s vale and dreary night; 
Yea, they are my sword prevailing 
And my cup of joy unfailing. 

4. Precious Jesus, I beseech Thee, 
May Thy words take root in me; 
May this gift from heaven enrich me 
So that I bear fruit for Thee! 
Take them never from my heart 
Till I see Thee as Thou art, 
When in heavenly bliss and glory 
I shall greet Thee and adore Thee.