WORKS AND DEEDS - Well Done (Folk cut)

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WORKS AND DEEDS – Well Done by Bro H

Before our hands had lifted, God spoke, and worlds were made; His deeds began the story— His mercy led the way. The life He works within us Must live in what men see. [Verse 1 — The Works of God] The works of God are righteous— Creation, judgment, grace; He led our fathers out of bonds And brought them to their place. He raised our Lord from death itself; No deed of ours could pay. No labour bought forgiveness; Christ opened up the way. Yet mercy never called us To sit with folded hands; The people He has cleansed and called Must rise at His commands. [Chorus] Living faith will walk; living faith will serve; Living faith will keep the Master’s Word. Mercy is no wage that human hands have won; We are His workmanship in Christ the Son. Faith without its works is dead, alone; By its fruit the living tree is known. When the Lord returns to reckon with His own: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant—well done.” [Verse 2 — Labour and Good Works] There’s honest daily labour, The work that earns the bread; The hand that tends the household, The stranger clothed and fed. There are good works born of faith— Upright, useful, true; The light that shines before all men In everything we do. But every gift called charity Is not thereby approved from above; Truth and Christ must rule the deed, And order govern love. [Verse 3 — Ritual Works and Works of the Law] The priest once served the altar; The blood was offered there. The washings and the ordinances Could purify the flesh. They served as types and shadows Until the time of Christ; But sacrifices year by year Could never cleanse within. Christ made one full and final offering; His blood purged the conscience clean. No works of the Law can justify Or add to what He did. [Chorus] Living faith will walk; living faith will serve; Living faith will keep the Master’s Word. Mercy is no wage that human hands have won; We are His workmanship in Christ the Son. Faith without its works is dead, alone; By its fruit the living tree is known. When the Lord returns to reckon with His own: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant—well done.” [Verse 4 — Flesh, Darkness, Evil, and Dead Works] There are works born of the flesh— Strife, envy, lust, and pride; There are works performed in darkness That the polished walls may hide. There are evil works—idolatry, Fraud, oppression, blood; There are dead works dressed as worship, With no life or truth within. No custom, vote, or pulpit Can make rebellion right; What bears the fruit of darkness Must be reproved by light. [Verse 5 — The Works Faith Performs] Provide first for your household; Deal honestly; speak truth. Open wide your hand with wisdom To the brother who is weak. Teach the children, guard the truth, Let lawful mercy flow; Carry those who cannot walk Where Christ and truth are known. A meal without the Gospel, A gift that strengthens sin, Is not made Christian by a church Or praise received from men. [Verse 6 — Paul and James Teach One Truth] Abraham believed the promise, Then offered Isaac there; Rahab hid the messengers Then sent them forth with care. James wrote to twelve tribes scattered wide, “Without the works, faith dies”; Paul removed the boast of flesh— One truth before our eyes. The talents are entrusted; The Lord will come again. The slothful bury what He gave; The faithful bring increase. [Bridge — growing intensity] The books will all be opened; The hidden brought to light. The works of every servant Will testify aright. He searches hearts and reins of men; No mere profession stands. Our deeds do not purchase His grace— They show whom we have served. [Final Chorus — full harmony] Living faith will walk; living faith will serve; Living faith will hold and keep His Word. Mercy is no wage that human hands have won; We are His workmanship in Christ the Son. Faith without its works is dead, alone; By its fruit the living tree is known. When the Lord returns to reckon with His own: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant—well done.” [Outro — gentle resolve] God works in us to will and do; We serve till work is done. Then, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”— The final word: “Well done.”