The 5 ‘Solas’ of the Reformation

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

“By grace alone”; “By faith alone”; “In Christ alone”; “Scripture alone”; “To God alone be glory, praise”

“By grace alone”: We could not come
to Him unless He chose to bless
and draw us in to cleave to Him –
for we were ‘dead’, ignoring God.

“By faith alone”: for mercy come
and life receive, repent, believe.
We cannot earn pardon for sin –
accept God’s favour in Christ, the Saviour.

“In Christ alone” the work was done
to free us from our guilt and sin.
He paid the price that would suffice
upon the cross he died for us.

“Scripture alone” – no adding on
to what God said – His words, His Word.
He has revealed what was concealed:
His Word complete our needs will meet.

“To God alone the Sovereign One
be glory”, praise in all, always.
The holy Lord, fulfils His Word –
creation and salvation planned.

Tune: LM eg Church Triumphant by James Elliott, tune of ‘I know that my Redeemer lives’

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