WE HAVE REDEMPTION THROUGH HIS BLOOD.

 
MAY 13.
 
We have redemption through his blood.
Ephesians 1:7

 

OUR state by nature was so fearful,
  that no one but Jesus could redeem us;
  for an infinite ransom was required: and
  it was not only necessary that a ransom price
   should be paid to satisfy divine justice,
  but omnipotent power must be exerted
  to rescue us from the dominion of Satan and sin.
 
The blood of Jesus is the price of our redemption, 

  and the Spirit of Jesus is the agent by whom our 

  deliverance is practically effected.
 
We are redeemed unto God,
  and from all iniquity;
  so that we shall, by and by,
  be entirely devoted to God,
  and be freed from all sin.
 
The redemption that is in Christ Jesus is effectual,
  and all his redeemed ones shall celebrate
  the wonders of his redeeming love for ever.
 
This many of them are doing now, as we read,
  “And they sung a new song, saying,
   Thou art worthy to take the book,
    and to open the seals thereof:
   for thou wast slain, and 

   hast redeemed us to God by thy blood,
   out of every kindred, and tongue,
    and people, and nation; and
    hast made us unto our God kings and priest,
      and we shall reign on the earth.”
 

Behold him for transgressors given !

Behold th’ incarnate King of heaven !

For us, his foes, expire !

Amaz’d O earth ! the tidings hear:

He bore, that we might never bear

His Father’s righteous ire.

 
James Smith 1849