orchidee

Given Graces

Fits tune: New Britain

(\'Amazing Grace\')

Colossians 3 v.12 - 17

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1. Put on today, as God\'s elect

His people, not some sect

But those whom He has chosen sure

To be His evermore

 

2. So put on, holy and beloved

His people, His encov\'ed (encovenanted)

Depths of mercies and kindness too

And humble mind anew

 

3. Also meekness, longsuffering

Each other forbearing

And if any complaint, quarrel

\'Gainst any has at all

 

4. Then be forgiving, e\'en as Christ

Forgave you, unenticed

Be to seek vengeance and repay

But live as sons of day

 

5. Above all these things do put on

Charity, love, the bond

Of perfectness, whole, and mature

The hallmark of Christ sure

 

6. And let the peace of God rule in

Your hearts, guard you from sin

For called to His peace, His body

One in His grace so be

 

7. Be thankful too, and let the word

Dwell in you, it you heard

Reside in you richly, not poor

And with His wisdom pure

 

8. Teach and admonish now each one

Each one a daughter, son

Of God the Father, so too sing

And Him psalms, hymns, do bring

 

9. Bring spiritual songs, and do sing

To your God the great King

Sing with grace to Him, hearts set free

He heals redemptively

 

10. And whate\'er in word or deed done

Do all in name of [the] Son

To God the Father ever give

Thanks through Christ, and well live