My Kinsman Redeemer

Thoughts after reading Zechariah 3.

 

When Satan lifts his accusing finger

I thank God tor my Kinsman Redeemer

He hath exchanged my filthy rags for white

Behold, the Judge of the earth will do right.

And what Satan sees and loudly points out—

To try to cast in my heart fear and doubt,

Was once most sadly accurate and true

But old things are gone: God makes all things new!

A new Master to love and serve have I,

The Lord Jesus; Ruler of heaven and sky.

At the moment of my salvation

Oh what heavenly joy and elation!

Of all the Gospel news this is the best,

That as far as the east is from the west

He hath removed my transgressions from me

And From the powers of darkness I’m free!

Nevertheless, while on earth I persist

I must be sure the devil to resist.

Lest I yield sacred ground to his vile plot

And start down a path God would have me not.

As a shadow at noon, he flees away

When I bring the Two-edged sword to the fray!

The shield of faith quenches each fiery dart

That seeks to plant seeds of doubt in my heart.

What God hath said will also come to be

I will live with Him for eternity.

 

10/24/2025