A Sunday Hymn: Now Why This Fear?

Over the weekend, I attended the 2013 Indiana Shepherd's Conference. It was a joy to fellowship with Indiana pastors and pastor-theologians like George Robinson, Greg Gilbert, Eric Bancroft, and Timothy Beougher.

The topic was evangelism and the conversation was motivating without being condemning. (All that to say, you should listen to the audio when it comes available in a few days).

Still, perhaps one of the greatest highlights of the time was hearing the gospel preached in song. In particular, the words of this old Augustus Toplady song caught my attention. It is called "Now Why This Fear?" and it is wonderful meditation on the good news of Christ's death in my place. Listen to it and let it tune your heart for worship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ7WmA7XTxI

As we approach Sunday, may we let the words of this hymn lead us to praise and thanksgiving.

Now why this fear and unbelief? Has not the Father put to grief His spotless Son for us? And will the righteous Judge of men Condemn me for that debt of sin Now canceled at the cross?

Complete atonement You have made

And by Your death have fully paid

The debt Your people owed

No wrath remains for us to face

We’re sheltered by Your saving grace

And sprinkled with Your blood

Be still my soul and know this peace

The merits of your great high priest

Have bought your liberty

Rely then on His precious blood

Don’t fear your banishment from God

Since Jesus sets you free

Have a gospel-rich Lord's Day!

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