21998. A TIME OF PREPARATION
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Verse 1
In days of Pharoah's reign supreme The faithful followed God's commands; They were prepared to be redeemed From Pharoah's unrelenting hand.
Verse 2
In days of darkness came a beam; John called his faithful countrymen. They were prepared to be redeemed From Satan's wicked pow'r of sin.
Verse 3
Now ev'ry week we can partake, Preparing to remember Christ; The cup we drink, the bread we break Remind us of His sacrifice.
Verse 4
And when someday this life is o'er, 'Twill be a day of joyfulness; We'll be prepared for heaven's shore; A gift of God's own faithfulness.
Chorus
As faithful children of the King We must prepare to run the race, Obeying Him in everything, Continuing to trust His grace.
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