Getting to Grips with Grace, PDF format
by Dennis Walter Cochran
vv.4,5 added by Peter Meney
(This parody of the beautiful hymn by John Newton shows, in a few simple words, the foolishness of the false “gospel” of Arminianism – of man’s supposed “free will” to supposedly “choose” Christ whenever he feels like it. It shows that such a “gospel” is a “gospel” of salvation by one’s own efforts, for it claims that man is not totally depraved, his will is still intact, and ultimately this means that one is “due” salvation as a debt, rather than given it by God as a free gift to His elect.)
| THE TRUE GOSPEL OF GRACE | THE FALSE “GOSPEL” OF FREE WILL |
|---|---|
| Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, | Arminian “grace!” how strange the sound, |
| That saved a wretch like me! | Salvation hinged on me. |
| I once was lost, but now am found; | I once was lost then turned around, |
| Was blind, but now I see. | Was blind then chose to see. |
| ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, | What “grace” is it that calls for choice, |
| And grace my fears relieved; | Made from some good within? |
| How precious did that grace appear | That part that wills to heed God’s voice, |
| The hour I first believed! | Proved stronger than my sin. |
| Through many dangers, toils and snares, | Through many ardent gospel pleas, |
| I have already come. | I sat with heart of stone. |
| ’Twas grace that brought me safe thus far, | But then some hidden good in me, |
| And grace will lead me home. | Propelled me toward my home. |
| The Lord has promised good to me, | The offer grasped, good for me! |
| His Word my hope secures. | My hope my will secures. |
| He will my shield and portion be | I’ve placed my trust on choosing well |
| As long as life endures. | As long as th’ appeal endures. |
| Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, | When I have done all I can do, |
| And mortal life shall cease, | And gained my soul’s release, |
| I shall possess within the veil | I’ll step right up for what I’m due, |
| A life of joy and peace. | A well earned rest and peace. |
| When I’ve been there a thousand years, | When I’ve been there a thousand years, |
| Bright shining as the sun, | Because of what I’ve done, |
| I’ve no less days to sing God’s praise | I’ve no less days to sing my praise, |
| Than when I first begun. | Than when I first begun. |
(Taken from New Focus, April/May 2003. Go Publications, The Cairn, Hill Top, Eggleston, Co. Durham DL12 0AU, UK. Used by permission)
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