Eternally His

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It was in church 
That I first discovered the meaning
Beneath hope and faith, love and grace

It was in church
That I was first introduced
To believing in the light who never fades

It was in church
That I first knew conviction that prepares
The heart to repent and be saved by the Redeemer

It was in church
That I was first a part of the body of Christ,
Where there is prayer and praise and promise
Peace that never leaves the spirit without a chance
To know the meaning of His abiding Presence

It was in church
That I first knew that God would never forsake me
Because of His everlasting life, I’d be with Him forever

It was in church
That I found the way to hear from heaven
And, it was in church that I found the reason
For a joy that sincerely believes Him

It was in church
That I first realized I was needy
And it was in church that I learned the best
Gift is the gift of spiritual freedom
From doubt, darkness, despair – all the things
That the devil prepares to test God’s children…

Thank God He protects and provides
All the hope we will ever need, all the faith to believe
The love that assures hearts He is everything and more…
He is the promise of a heavenly home, the hope
That forever will bring with it His everlasting love

It was in church… 
Where I learned and discovered
The meaning of a love that is everlasting
The hope of a prayer, the assurance that He’s there…
In the pew, at the alter – everywhere – It is HIS HOUSE!

It is in church that He prepares us –
To face a world that wants to silence us
It is in church that He reminds us –
We are His children, His light for the world
It is in church that He fights for us –
The ones He loves with the love of the SON,
Who shines, reflecting the miracle of peace that prevents us…
From listening to the world or the darkness, the sin that seeks 
To destroy our faith, darken our light, dim our smiles…

It is in church that I found the simple hymn… Amazing GRACE
I once was lost… but NOW – I have HIM… Amazing GRACE
Forever, I will praise – because I’m eternally HIS!

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