Come Thou Redeemer Of The Earth is J. M. Neale’s translation of words from St. Ambrose. There are more verses than the ones featured here, and I suspect some inclusions or variations may focus more or less on Mary, the mother of Jesus. This word set seems to strike a helpful balance. The lyrics: 1. …

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Ray Ortlund writes about encouragement, observing that it is not supplemental to Gospel knowledge and experience but that it is an essential expression of Gospel knowledge and understanding. Encouragement is the experiencing the Gospel lived out. From Ortlund’s article at Desiring God. Encouragement is what the gospel feels like as it moves from one believer …

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