Exceeding great and precious promises.
2 Peter 1:4
Words: Silas L. Cox, in the Song Crown, by Austin Taylor et al. (Austin, Texas: Firm Foundation Publishing, 1912), number 21.
Music: Manisa Silas L. Cox, 1912 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Cox’ full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Step out on the promise of Jesus today,
He’s tenderly calling for you;
Go work in His vineyard, great wages He’ll pay,
O trust the great Friend who is true.
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Step out on the promise of God, my brother,
Step out where the blood can heal;
O carry your burden of sin no further,
But unto the Savior yield.
Step out on the promise of Jesus, my friend,
The world can not give you release;
Step out from sin’s darkness into the great light,
And Jesus will give you sweet peace.
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Step out on the promise of Jesus, just now,
He says He will pardon today;
Come humbly believing, repent, Him confess,
And every commandment obey.
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