Author:		Joseph Scriven, 1819-1886
Musician:		Sharalynn E. Hicks, b. 1976

Rich the portion, bright the glory,
That awaits the church ere long:
Tell the everlasting story;
Sing the everlasting song.

None but sinners vile and helpless
E'er can know the depth of grace.
In Thy suff'ring, Lord to raise us
To our high, our holy place.

Why, our God, it should have pleased Thee
To inscribe our names above?
Leaves our wond'ring hearts to bless Thee
For Thy sov'reignty of love.

Ere the wonders of creation
It had pleased Thee to unfold,
In Thy purpose of salvation
All Thy children were enrolled.

Love has forced us to adore Thee,
Compassed by Thy boundless grace;
Soon we'll sing our song before Thee,
See our Saviour face to face.