Scripture Verse

The exceeding riches of His grace. Ephesians 2:7

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Ed­mund S. Lo­renz, 1885 (🔊 pdf nwc). Some hym­nals give the au­thor as E. D. Mund, one of Lo­renz’ pseu­do­nyms.

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Edmund S. Lorenz (1854–1942)

Lyrics

Riches of earth I may not see,
God may prevent;
Riches of grace are offered me,
I am content.
Wealth of the world must fade and fail,
Earthly delights grow tasteless, stale,
I have the wealth that must avail—
Riches of grace.

Refrain

Riches of grace for­ev­er endure;
Riches of grace my safety assure;
Riches of grace are fadeless and pure;
Riches of grace, riches of grace.

I may not win fair honor’s crown,
God may prevent;
Heavenly honors are my own,
I am content;
Children of God and heirs of grace,
Walking in light before His face,
Resting in peace in His embrace—
Riches of grace.

Refrain

Earth will not bring me hours of peace,
Sin will prevent;
I have a peace that cannot cease,
God hath it sent.
Sweetly the hours of life glide by,
Harmless its trials past me fly,
Strong in His grace I all defy—
Riches of grace.

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