I
If you wish to see God's love and experience God's love, you must go deep into reality, and see everything God does is salvation and love, is to refine the things within that cannot satisfy God's will, to make you cast off what's unclean. If you wish to behold God's love, you must practice truth in real life, be willing to endure pain and forsake what you love to satisfy God. And despite the tears in your eyes, you can still satisfy God's heart. This way by God you'll be blessed. The Holy Spirit will work after you endure hardship such as this.
II
If by using enlightenment and the guidance of God's words, and by seeking and prayers, you find the chance for the Spirit's work and find what to practice, you truly cooperate with God, you aren't muddled and confused, then you'll have a path in life and satisfy God. If you wish to behold God's love, you must practice truth in real life, be willing to endure pain and forsake what you love to satisfy God. And despite the tears in your eyes, you can still satisfy God's heart. This way by God you'll be blessed. The Holy Spirit will work after you endure hardship such as this.
III
When you have satisfied God, His guidance will be inside. You'll be very blessed by God, feeling enjoyment from within. You'll feel very honored that you've satisfied God's will. Your conscience will be comforted, and your heart will be peaceful and clear. You'll feel so pleasant inside when you see your brothers and sisters. That's what it means to enjoy God's love. And this is truly enjoying God. If you wish to behold God's love, you must practice truth in real life, be willing to endure pain and forsake what you love to satisfy God. And despite the tears in your eyes, you can still satisfy God's heart. This way by God you'll be blessed. The Holy Spirit will work after you endure hardship such as this.
IV
The loveliness of God can be seen through real life and all of God's words. You can see how lovable He is by experiencing His words. Only if you've tasted God's love, then God you'll truly love.
from "Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light" in The Word Appears in the Flesh
God created mankind; whether man has been corrupted or if they follow Him, God treats mankind as cherished ones, or as man might say, His dearest kin. Mankind is no plaything for Him.
He is the Creator and man His creation. It seems that rank is different, but all God does for man goes far beyond their relationship. God loves mankind and cares for it, and shows man due concern. Tirelessly He gives to mankind, never feels it's extra work, nor feels He needs the credit there. He feels not that saving mankind, supplying them and giving them all is a great tribute to them. It's just that in His own way, His essence, what He has and is, He supplies mankind in quiet and silence. No matter how much man gets from Him, God asks not for credit. It's determined by His essence; it's true to His disposition.
from "God's Work, God's Disposition, and God Himself I" in The Word Appears in the Flesh
Verse 1 For man's sake the Creator rushes about. Every bit and minute of His life, He gives in silence. He knows no pity for Himself, but cherishes mankind He created and gives them all He has.
Chorus The Creator alone has pity on man, holds for them tenderness and unbreakable affection. Only He can bestow mercy on man and cherish the entirety of His creation.
Verse 2 He grants His mercy and tolerance freely, so man can live before Him and take His provision of life, and one day, they'll submit and see that He is the One who nourishes man's life and supplies all creation.
Chorus The Creator alone has pity on man, holds for them tenderness and unbreakable affection. Only He can bestow mercy on man and cherish the entirety of His creation.
Bridge His heart is pulled this way and that by man's actions. He is angered and grieved by man's evil and corruption. For man's faith and repentance, He is joyful and forgiving. All His thoughts revolve around human beings. What He is and has is expressed for mankind, and all His emotions with man intertwined.
Chorus The Creator alone has pity on man, holds for them tenderness and unbreakable affection. Only He can bestow mercy on man and cherish the entirety of His creation, of His creation.
from The Word Appears in the Flesh
1 Pity can mean to love very dearly. Pity can mean to love and protect. Pity can mean to be unwilling to hurt. Pity can mean to feel tenderness. Only the Creator has pity on mankind, the Creator holds for them endless affection. Only the Creator can bestow mercy on mankind and cherish all of His creation.
2 Pity can show tender love and affection. Pity can mean to be unwilling to give up. Pity is God's mercy and tolerance toward man. This word lays bare God's attitude and heart. Only the Creator has pity on mankind, the Creator holds for them endless affection. Only the Creator can bestow mercy on mankind and cherish all of His creation.
3 The people of Nineveh were just as corrupt and as violent as the people of Sodom, but their repentance caused God to change His heart. So He decided not to destroy them. The people of Nineveh embraced God's commands with honest submission and repentance for their sins, as well as their true and heartfelt deeds. So God bestowed His pity on them.
4 No person can duplicate God's reward, nor God's pity for mankind. No one can possess God's mercy or tolerance, nor God's sincere feelings towards humanity. Only the Creator has pity on mankind, the Creator holds for them endless affection. Only the Creator can bestow mercy on mankind and cherish all of His creation.
from The Word Appears in the Flesh
I
God's been in this world for many years, but who knows Him? No wonder God chastises people. Seems God uses them as objects of His authority. Seems they're bullets in His gun, and once He's fired it, they'll all escape one by one. But this is not what is real, it's their imagination. God loves people like His treasure, since they're the "capital" of His management. He will not eliminate them. He won't change His will towards them. He won't change His will towards them.
II
God has always respected humans. He hasn't once exploited or traded them like slaves. For He and man can't part. Thus a life and death bond is formed. Between man and God, God loves, cherishes humans. Though this isn't mutual, God still spends efforts on them, as to God they still look up. God loves people like His treasure, since they're the "capital" of His management. He will not eliminate them. He won't change His will towards them. He won't change His will towards them. He won't change His will towards them. He won't change His will towards them.
III
Can they truly trust God's oath? How can they satisfy God? This is the task for all man, the "homework" God left for all. It is God's hope that they will all work hard to complete it.
from "The Thirty-fifth Utterance" of God's Utterances to the Entire Universe in The Word Appears in the Flesh
I
I'm corrupt, unworthy to live before God. His words show I'm without the reality of the truth. I see I fall short and cannot meet God's requirements. There's no pursuit of the truth, and my heart is grieving. I am anxious, I secretly cry many tears. Why can't I satisfy You, God? Your love breaks my heart and makes my tears fall like rain. Because You're beside me, I'm no more disheartened. You know my heart, I can't leave You now. My heart can love You so I'm happy, and the need to praise You overcomes me. Your love is so real, so great and so beautiful, the joy, the joy beyond compare. My heart belongs to You completely. I'll exalt You, bear witness to You forever. I am ready to love You all my life.
II
Through judgment, chastisement, I know myself. Need God's salvation, I resolve to seek the truth. Corrupted by Satan, with its disposition, I'm self-right and arrogant, yet still think I am good. Through Your judgment, I see that You're holy and lovely. In remorse, I fall down, deeply thinking of You. At last I can love You after years of believing. My heart is so happy and filled with peace. No matter the test, I'm never leaving You.
III
Though in trial, I experience Your love. There's enjoyment in refinement, this is truly Your grace. You purified and saved, I cast off Satan's corruption. I see Your love expressed in Your judgment and chastisement. My heart can love You so I'm happy, and the need to praise You overcomes me. Your love is so real, so great and so beautiful, the joy, the joy beyond compare. My heart belongs to You completely. I'll exalt You, bear witness to You forever. I am ready to love You all my life.
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs
Verse 1 Almighty God, holy, righteous, Your love is like snowflakes drifting. Pure, white, fresh and fragrant, it floats and melts on me. Your voice awakens. Your words tap on my heart. We hunger and thirst to enjoy Your words. The truth brings us peace and light.
Chorus New people, new songs, new dances, new life. Our lives are filled with joy and sweetness. God's will is done on earth, Christ's kingdom comes. God's love is everywhere, all around the world, warming the hearts of millions. The world is filled with voices praising God.
Verse 2 We live within Your words, face-to-face with You, God. Your beauty makes our hearts feel more connected to You. Almighty God, You're the truth, way, and life. Your words are so precious, and our hearts love them.
Verse 3 Chastisement cleanses our corruption. Knowing the truth, we care for Your will. Trials, refinement make our love for You more pure. We know Your righteousness, we see how lovely You are. When we practice Your words, joy fills our hearts.
Chorus New people, new songs, new dances, new life. Our lives are filled with joy and sweetness. God's will is done on earth, Christ's kingdom comes. God's love is everywhere, all around the world, warming the hearts of millions. The world is filled with voices praising God.
Bridge I can never stop loving You, I'll always bear witness to You. I'll be with You day and night, never apart. In trials and troubles, we feel Your love more deeply. Your words stay with us, never apart. We pass through the darkest hour before the dawn. We welcome the coming of the Sun of righteousness.
Chorus New people, new songs, new dances, new life. Our lives are filled with joy and sweetness. God's will is done on earth, Christ's kingdom comes. God's love is everywhere, all around the world, warming the hearts of millions. The world is filled with voices praising God.
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs
Verse 1
Who keeps uttering His voice, speaking to mankind? Who is always watching, staying by man’s side? It’s our beloved, Almighty God! He’s heard the helpless cries from the depths of our hearts. He can’t bear to see our struggles under Satan. He’s come to express truth in the last days to save man.
Bridge 1
He’s calling us home, yearns for our change of heart. He brings life’s living water, His words nourish our hearts. He soothes our inner wounds, guides us to the right path. We fall before Him and pour out our hearts. Our tears of thanks spill out, covering our clothes. We cry out in thanks to Almighty God.
Chorus 1
Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! We think of You day and night. Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! Thank You for Your salvation, so we can live before You in joy. Our beloved!
Verse 2
Who has expressed words of life for us to enjoy? Who has brought the treasures of Canaan to us? It’s our beloved, Almighty God. He has brought us into the land of milk and honey. Our life grows as we read, read God’s words each day. We worship with pure heart, live before Him with joy.
Bridge 2
Listen to God’s words, so gentle and kind. We deeply feel His loveliness, can’t bear to be apart. God’s words of judgment and revelation, like a sword, expose our satanic nature. It may be painful, but corruption is cleansed. We become new through judgment and chastisement.
Chorus 2
Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! We love Your righteousness. Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! Our hearts are so full of reverence, and we are so in love with You. Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! Your love is beautiful. Oh, our beloved! Our beloved! Your essence is holy and perfect. May we love You to eternity. Our beloved!
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs