[Faith-Talk] Sharing a Hymn

[Linda Mentink]

That works for me! Thanks!


On Nov 30, 2025 4:20 PM, Judy Jones via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi, Linda,
>
> I figured out a way I could get you the melodies.
>
> I have TCA Media Downloader on my PC and can privately send you the attachments if you like.
>
> Judy
>
> “Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk
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> Cc: Linda Mentink <lmentink7360 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Faith-Talk] Sharing a Hymn
>
> Good afternoon All,
>
> The below hymn was shared by a friend on a list we're on together. Very thought-provoking! Enjoy and be blessed!—Linda
>
> What Think Ye of Christ?
>
> 1. What think ye of Christ? is the test
> To try both your state and your scheme;
> You cannot be right in the rest,
> Unless you think rightly of Him;
> As Jesus appears in your view,
> As He is beloved or not,
> So God is dispos-ed to you,
> And mercy, or wrath are your lot.
> 2. Some take Him a creature to be,
> A man, or an angel at most:
> Sure these have not feelings like me,
> Nor know themselves wretched, and lost;
> So guilty, so helpless, am I,
> I durst not confide in His blood;
> Nor on His protection rely,
> Unless I were sure He is God.
> 3. Some call Him a Savior in word,
> But mix their own works with their plan;
> And hope He His help will afford,
> When they have done all that they can;
> If sayings prove rather too light,
> (A little they own they may fail)
> They purpose to make up full weight,
> By casting His name in the scale.
> 4. Some style Him the pearl of great price,
> And say He's the fountain of joys,
> Yet feed upon folly and vice,
> And cleave to the world and its toys;
> Like Judas, the Savior they kiss,
> And while they salute Him, betray;
> Ah! what will professions like this
> Avail in His terrible day.
> 5. If asked what of Jesus I think,
> Although my best thoughts are but poor;
> I say He's my meat and my drink,
> My life, and my strength, and my store,
> My shepherd, my husband, my friend,
> My savior from sin, and from thrall,
> My hope from beginning to end,
> My portion, my Lord, and my all.
> John Newton (1725-1807)
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