I Am Confident of This
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This hymn from hymn-writer Albert Midlane describes the doctrine of "the Perseverance of the Saints," the precious truth that true believers will remain in the faith and persevere to the end. We know this from passages like Philippians 1:6 - "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." We will persevere because the same God who caused us to be born again will cause us to remain. This does not mean that we can sit back and just assume that we are safe because we trust in Jesus now. Rather, the biblical exhortation is to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil 2:12) and to "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith." (2 Cor 13:5). Even though we are commanded to strive for holiness, we are so thankful that our faith doesn't depend on our own efforts, but on God's grace. May these truths be on our hearts as we sing this song.Lyrics | (Show Original Wordings) |
That work He will complete,
For 'round the objects of His love,
All pow'r and mercy meet.
Though man may change his fleeting mind
And fail in his intent;
God is above the pow'r of change -
He never can repent.
Chorus:
I am confident, confident of this -
Since He began this work of grace in me
He will finish it until the day of Christ
When sin will die for all eternity!
I am confident, confident of this.
Each object of His love is sure
To reach the heavn'ly goal;
For neither sin nor Satan can
Destroy the blood-washed soul.
Though Satan, flesh, and unbelief
Believers may assail,
Soon they will conquer, in His pow'r
For Jesus will prevail.
The precious blood that Jesus gave
Cannot be shed in vain;
The soul on Christ believing must
With Christ forever reign.
When waves of doubt and trials come,
Believers will stand fast
For buoyed by the Savior's arms
They'll make it home at last.
Original words by Albert Midlane (1825-1909) & David Ward. Adapted by David L. Ward.
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You don't know me but you will after this weekend at Uncle Ralph's 80th. I'm Russell and Ruth Johnson's daughter. I've been checking out your songs, and think I might sing this one on August 6th, maybe try to teach it to the congregation. I'm not the worship leader but am signed up for special music that day. I'll talk with you more this weekend!
Karen Marsh