Music in the sinner's ears

"Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ’Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’Tis life, and health, and peace. He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me."

...vs. 3 and 4 of "O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING," by Charles Wesley. Originally a poem written in the late 1730's, this hymn has been widely sung among believers across both hemispheres; it also happens to be one of my favorites. One might ask, "How can a revamped poem from the 18th century be so enjoyable?" Basically, it is because its words rephrase biblical truths and convey much hope to a sinner like me. To be reminded of the power of Jesus Christ who has canceled our debts against Him, set us free from our bondage to sin, made us totally clean before God, all by the shedding of His perfect blood is certainly good news to my ears and my heart.

If you are tempted to feel sad, to fear, to be depressed, discouraged, or disappointed, look to these truths and to the work our Savior has done. Pray that God would allow you to see more closely the things that He has done in your life, and what He will yet do. In this, He will charm your fears, your sorrows will cease, you shall have great joy, and peace will be added to your portion. Thus far, God has not yet failed in this, and His word tells me that He never will.