"God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

       ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED

There are four words that bring to me
                        an awesome sense of peace!
Just one small phrase that tells it all --
                        the song of my release!

I do not know the reason why
                        God chose this wretched soul,
But I can thank my Father that
                         Christ's blood has made me whole! ---
                         ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED! ! !

In me there is no good thing --
                         no righteousness;  no merit;
But Christ, the Son of Righteousness,
                          condescends to share it!

He -- righteousness imparts to me --
                           that my sin may be hidden;
And I am called a son of God!
                            I,  who was sin-ridden! ---
                            ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED ! ! !



Only by His grace are we able to become "accepted in the beloved."     Ephesians chapter 1, verse 6 tells it.