The New Christian Hymnal ‎#127

127. How Vast the Benefits Divine

1 How vast the benefits divine,
Which we in Christ possess!
We're saved from guilt and ev'ry sin,
And called to holiness.

2 'Tis not for works which we have done,
Or shall hereafter do;
But He, of His electing love,
Salvation doth bestow.

3 The glory, Lord, from first to last,
Is due to Thee alone;
Aught to ourselves we dare not take,
Or rob Thee of Thy crown.

4 Our glorious Surety undertook
Redemption's wondrous plan;
And grace was given us in Him,
Before the world began.

5 Safe in the arms of sov'reign love
We ever shall remain;
Nor shall the rage of earth or hell
Make Thy dear councils vain.

6 Not one of all the chosen race
But shall to heav'n attain,
Partake on earth the purposed grace,
And then with Jesus reign.

Text Information

• First Line: How vast the benefits divine
• Title: How Vast the Benefits Divine
• Author: Rev. A. M. Toplady (1774)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Salvation: God's Choosing

Tune Information

• Name: AVON
• Composer: Hugh Wilson
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 51651 23213 53213
• Key: A♭ Major