Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith - Hebrews 12: 1-3
Surrounded are we by a great cloud
witnesses are they of this daily walk
side by side with Jesus we travel
for this saviour is our great rock
So be sure to leave off every weight
cut off every sin that clings to you
take on the ultimate race of life
be endurable always right on cue
Set your eyes upon Jesus the Christ
who founded the perfection of our belief
presenting this great gift of faith
be empowered by God never be brief
This Christ saw the joy before Him
went to the cross no matter the shame
to pay the sacrificial price for all our sins
now seated at God's right hand as His aim
Now consider this Jesus who endured hostility
for sinners were His enemies without end
but don't get fainthearted or weary
stay faithful to Jesus, heavenly sent
(Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.)
Hebrews 12: 1-3 (ESV)
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2023
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