To Be His Children

Behold, what manner of love The Father now bestows; For us to be His children— Our cup with love o’erflows. Because the world despises The Son of God the Lord, We, as His children, also Are targets of their sword. But that’s a badge of honor: That we should worthy be To suffer for the kingdom; Mere sinners—you and me. God says that those who suffer Shall also with Him reign; Our sins have been forgiven: We’ll sing a glad refrain. We’ll join the angel chorus— Anticipation...