Preface

The content of Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs is divided into two parts: hymns of God’s words, and hymns of church life.

The hymns of Almighty God’s words are entirely drawn from selected passages of The Word Appears in the Flesh and Records of Talks of Christ of the Last Days. The rendering of these essential utterances into song is of great benefit to the spiritual devotion of God’s chosen ones, helping them draw closer to God, and their contemplation of God’s words and understanding of the truth; these hymns are, what’s more, conducive to people experiencing God’s words and entering the reality of His words.

The hymns of church life are testimonial hymns written by God’s chosen ones based on their experiences of God’s judgment and chastisement. These hymns bear witness to the effect that God’s work of judgment achieves in people. They testify that all the truth expressed by Almighty God is fully capable of conquering, cleansing, and perfecting human beings. They entirely prove that God has made a group of overcomers in China, has been victorious over Satan, and has fully obtained glory. These hymns bring people faith and strength, and encourage them to reflect upon themselves, to see their deficiencies, to solve their difficulties and points of confusion—confirming that only those who understand the truth can free themselves from the influence of Satan, that the truth can set people free. Good songs are a companion in life, there to help whenever needed. They are a source of great edification.

August 8, 2020

Please note: As of this hymn book’s publication date, only some of the lyrics have been put to music. Those that haven’t appear with a text translation.

Hymns of God’s Words

2 Kingdom Anthem
(II) God Is Come, God Is King

Verse 1

In this beautiful moment, at this exhilarating time,

above and below the heavens,

all are singing, singing praises.

At this, who is not excited?

At this, who does not rejoice?

Facing this, who does not shed tears?

Heaven, no more the heaven of old,

is the heaven of the kingdom.

Earth, no more the former earth, is a place of sanctity.

After a mighty rain,

the foul old world is completely changed.

Verse 2

Mountains and waters are changing.

Man is changing too. All creation is changing.

Oh, silent mountains, rise up and dance for God!

Oh, stagnant waters, flow on!

Oh, dreaming mankind, get up and give chase!

God is come, God is King.

All see God’s face with their own eyes,

hear God’s voice with their own ears,

and live for themselves the life of the kingdom.

How wonderful, how sweet it is! Unforgettable!

Bridge

In the burning wrath of God, the great red dragon writhes.

In God’s majestic judgment, the devil’s true face is shown.

Under God’s stern words, man deeply feels his shame,

knows not where to hide.

Thinks back on how he sneered and gibed at God,

flaunting himself all the time,

disobeying God at every moment.

Look now again today,

who does not shed tears? Who fails to blame himself?

Throughout the whole universe, all are filled with tears,

filled with sounds of joy, filled with laughing words.

Boundless ecstasy.

Verse 3

A light rain falls, pattering; flurries of heavy snow.

Clouds go racing in the sky above.

The oceans of the earth toss and heave.

Man is overcome with sorrow and joy.

Some laugh in delight,

and some shed tears, some shout happily.

Everyone seems to have forgotten.

Is it a drizzly spring day?

Or a blossoming summer’s day?

Or a day of rich harvest in the fall?

Or a cold and icy winter day? No one can tell.

Verse 4

The sons of God dance for joy.

The people of God jump for joy.

The angels are at their work.

They are shepherding.

Men on the earth are working busily,

and all earth’s creatures multiply.

Heaven, no more the heaven of old,

is the heaven of the kingdom.

Earth, no more the former earth, is a place of sanctity.

After a mighty rain,

the foul old world is completely changed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Kingdom Anthem

3 Kingdom Anthem
(III) All People, Shout for Joy

Verse 1

In God’s light, the people see light again.

In God’s word, they find things to enjoy.

God has come from the East, and when His glory shines,

every nation lights up, nothing remains in the dark.

Kingdom life with God is unbridled delight.

Waters dance and celebrate the blessed lives of men.

Mountains freely share God’s abundance with man.

They’re loyal in the kingdom, working hard.

Verse 2

In the kingdom, there’s no rebellion there, no more resistance.

God and man, are close, deeply sharing life’s joys.

Earth and heaven depend on each other,

and God starts the heavenly life,

with Satan absent, the people at rest.

Through the universe, God’s chosen live in His glory.

Their life is not that of man with man, but with God.

They are blessed beyond compare.

Verse 3

All men endured Satan’s corruption,

tasted life’s sweetness and bitterness.

Now living in God’s light, how can one not rejoice?

How can one let such a beautiful moment pass?

People, sing songs, dance, and play drums for God!

Offer up sincere hearts to God!

God shines joy over the universe,

and shows the people His glorious face.

Bridge

God shall thunder, transcend the whole universe.

God reigns among His people, exalted.

He drifts through blue heavens, and people move with Him.

God walks with His people, and they gather ’round.

People’s hearts are joyful; their songs go forth,

shake the universe, and crack the skies.

No more fog or mud in the universe,

there’s no more gathering of foul water here.

Verse 4

Holy people of the universe,

under God’s inspection, show their true face.

They are not impure people, but saints pure as jade.

They are all God’s beloved, they are all God’s delights.

All things live again; saints are now serving God,

back in heaven in His warm embrace.

There’s no more weeping, no more anxiousness.

They offer themselves to Him.

Verse 5

The holy ones, returning to God’s home,

are now living in their homeland.

Here they will endlessly love Him, without changing.

No more sorrow and tears, and where is the flesh?

Earth no more, the heavens forever.

God appears to all men and all praise Him.

This life, this beauty, will never change.

This is life in the kingdom, the kingdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Rejoice, All Ye People!

4 Praise Has Come to Zion

Chorus

Praise has come to Zion,

now has appeared God’s dwelling place.

The glorious holy name spreads,

all peoples sing its praises.

Almighty God! Christ of the last days,

Head of the universe,

He’s the Sun shining on Mount Zion,

which towers over the universe.

God! We call to You in joy,

and we dance and sing.

You are truly our Redeemer,

the universe’s great King!

Verse 1

You’ve made a group who overcome,

fulfilled God’s management plan.

All peoples shall flow to this mountain,

all peoples shall kneel at the throne!

As the one and only true God,

You’re owed honor and glory and praise.

God’s people are watered and fed,

for the spring of life flows from the throne.

With each and every day the life changes,

new insights into God, new revelations.

Verse 2

Through experiences we gain

complete certainty about God.

His words appear to those who are right,

we’re indeed so blessed by God.

We commune with God, meet Him each day,

give Him power over everything.

Pondering His word, our hearts rest quiet in Him,

we receive His light.

Each day, in our actions, words, thoughts, and ideas,

we live within God’s word, see all things clearly.

Chorus

Praise has come to Zion,

now has appeared God’s dwelling place.

The glorious holy name spreads,

all peoples sing its praises.

Almighty God! Christ of the last days,

Head of the universe,

He’s the Sun shining on Mount Zion,

which towers over the universe.

God! We call to You in joy,

and we dance and sing.

You are truly our Redeemer,

the universe’s great King!

Verse 3

God’s word guides the thread through the needle;

and things we’ve hidden inside

emerge, one after another,

out of the blue, come to light.

Don’t delay in communing with God,

who lays bare our thoughts and ideas.

Each moment we’re under the judgment of Christ.

In each part of us Satan lies.

In order to recover God’s sovereignty,

today His temple must be made clean.

Chorus

Praise has come to Zion,

now has appeared God’s dwelling place.

The glorious holy name spreads,

all peoples sing its praises.

Almighty God! Christ of the last days,

Head of the universe,

He’s the Sun shining on Mount Zion,

which towers over the universe.

God! We call to You in joy,

and we dance and sing.

You are truly our Redeemer,

the universe’s great King!

Outro

For God to completely possess us,

we must struggle between life and death.

Our old selves must be crucified so that we

can be ruled by the life of Christ resurrected.

The Holy Spirit fights to reclaim us!

If we can work with God, deny ourselves,

He’ll cleanse us from within at all times,

reclaim all that Satan has held,

so we may be completed by God.

Do not waste time—live each moment within God’s word.

Be built up with saints, brought into His kingdom,

and enter into glory together with God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 1

5 The Son of Man Has Appeared With Glory

Verse 1

The appearance of God has already arisen,

arisen in the churches.

It’s the Spirit that speaks, He’s a raging fire,

majestic, He is judging.

It is true that He is the Son of man,

clad in a garment down to the foot,

girt about the breasts with a golden girdle.

His white head and hairs are white like wool.

Bridge 1

His eyes burn like a flame, feet like brass in a furnace.

His voice sounds like many waters.

Seven stars in hand, a two-edged sword in mouth,

His face shines like the sun in its strength.

Chorus

The almighty God has been manifesting

in a spiritual body,

without any flesh, with no drops of blood

connecting head to toe.

He has transcended the universe world,

seated on the glorious throne,

and ruling over each and every thing

from His high seat in the third heaven.

Verse 2

The Son of man has been witnessed,

and God is revealed to all.

As the sun shines in its full strength,

His glory has issued forth.

God’s glorious countenance shines brilliantly,

it dazzles everyone’s eyes.

No eye dares to treat it with defiance.

Whoever resists will surely die.

Bridge 2

No matter if one resists in thought or in words,

or it is seen in one’s actions,

there’s no mercy at all, and you’re going to see

nothing but judgment is what you gain.

Chorus

The almighty God has been manifesting

in a spiritual body,

without any flesh, with no drops of blood

connecting head to toe.

He has transcended the universe world,

seated on the glorious throne,

and ruling over each and every thing

from His high seat in the third heaven.

Verse 3

All things in the universe are in God’s hands.

God ordains it, so thus it shall be.

Satan’s beneath God’s feet, in the bottomless pit!

God has overcome all evil ones.

When God’s voice issues forth,

all world will come to nothing, heaven and earth will pass.

All things will be renewed, this can’t be changed.

God has overcome the world.

Bridge 3

And now He sits here and He’s talking to you.

All should listen, those who have ears.

Now that God’s sitting here, talking to you,

those who live should accept God’s words.

Chorus

The almighty God has been manifesting

in a spiritual body,

without any flesh, with no drops of blood

connecting head to toe.

He has transcended the universe world,

seated on the glorious throne,

and ruling over each and every thing

from His high seat in the third heaven,

from His high seat in the third heaven, heaven.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 15

6 Almighty God Appears as the Sun of Righteousness

Intro

Oh! Almighty God! Amen!

In You all is released and open,

all is bright, unconcealed and not hidden.

You are Almighty God incarnate.

Verse 1

You reign as King, openly revealed,

a mystery no more, eternally unsealed.

As the Sun of righteousness God has appeared.

The time of the morning star is over

and nothing remains concealed.

God’s work is like lightning,

flashing oh so quickly, finished in a flash.

Chorus

Almighty God appears as the Sun of righteousness.

You will share in glory and good blessings with Him

forever and ever, forever and ever, forever and ever.

These words are true,

and they’ve already started being fulfilled on you, on you.

Verse 2

All God’s promised, He’ll fulfill for you.

His word is true, shall not return void.

These good blessings are yours, no other can claim.

They are the fruits of your service

working in one accord with God.

Dismiss religious notions, believe God’s words,

don’t let doubt take motion.

Chorus

Almighty God appears as the Sun of righteousness.

You will share in glory and good blessings with Him

forever and ever, forever and ever, forever and ever.

These words are true,

and they’ve already started being fulfilled

on you, on you, on you, on you, on you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 51

7 The Holy Spiritual Body of Almighty God Has Appeared

Chorus

Almighty God! In glory He appears.

The holy spirit body, the complete God Himself!

The world is changed, and so too is the flesh.

Transfigured on the mount, He is the person of God.

Verse 1

His clothing pure and white, a crown upon His head,

the world under His feet, and a gold sash around His chest.

His eyes like flames of fire, a sharp sword in His mouth.

And in His right hand seven stars are held.

The kingdom’s path is bright, His glory comes and shines.

The mountains shout for joy, and the water’s laugh replies.

The sun, the moon, and stars follow chosen paths.

They welcome the true God who ends His 6,000-year plan.

Triumphant He returns.

Chorus

Almighty God! In glory He appears.

The holy spirit body, the complete God Himself!

The world is changed, and so too is the flesh.

Transfigured on the mount, He is the person of God.

Verse 2

The Almighty is on His throne, His chosen dance and praise.

His flag of victory on Mount Zion is raised.

All nations cheer and shout, to God all people sing.

Mount Zion laughs with joy, and God’s glory is appearing.

And even in my dreams, I never thought I’d see,

but I see His face before me now, lay bare my heart to Him.

He gives us food and drink, shines light on life, thoughts and deeds.

And no heart dares oppose, or judgment He will swiftly bring.

And every step He leads.

Chorus

Almighty God! In glory He appears.

The holy spirit body, the complete God Himself!

The world is changed, and so too is the flesh.

Transfigured on the mount, He is the person of God.

Verse 3

Living, walking, eating, gaining glory, blessings with Him,

together in the kingdom—oh, how sweet, hard to express it.

Face to face conversing, enlightened each and every day.

All mysteries now we see. The holy life’s carefree.

So, run and do not stop; there’s wondrous life ahead.

Don’t settle for a taste, but enter into God instead.

An all-inclusive God, giving all we lack.

We enjoy His words, our life transcendent.

Chorus

Almighty God! In glory He appears.

The holy spirit body, the complete God Himself!

The world is changed, and so too is the flesh.

Transfigured on the mount, He is….

Almighty God,

(God gives us all we lack. He encompasses all.)

the complete God Himself!

(Cooperate proactively, enjoy the words He speaks.)

The world is changed, and so too is the flesh.

(Everything will change. Nothing can disturb us.)

Transfigured on the mount, He is the person of God.

(It is true our life will be transcendent.)

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 15

9 Almighty God Has Been Seated on the Glorious Throne

Intro

The triumphant King sits on His throne, redemption done.

He leads His people to appear in glory.

He holds the universe in His own hands.

With wisdom and might, He’s built Zion, made it firm.

Verse 1

With His majesty, He judges the evil world,

all peoples, the earth, seas, all living things in them,

judges those who are drunk with promiscuity.

He’ll be angry with them and show His majesty.

Verse 2

With instant judgment, His wrath will consume their crimes.

Calamity will befall them anytime.

There will be nowhere to hide or to escape.

They will weep, gnash their teeth and meet their destruction.

The triumphant beloved sons of God

will surely stay in Zion, never to leave.

All will listen to His voice and heed His deeds,

and their voices of praise for Him will never cease.

Verse 3

The one true God has already appeared!

We shall be certain of Him and follow closely.

The end of the world’s unfolding before us.

Renounce your love for the secular world and wealth.

Be free from attachment to your spouse and children.

Renounce your views and prejudices you’ve kept.

Wake up, time’s short! Look to God, let Him take control!

Don’t be cast aside like Lot’s wife, so sad!

Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 3

10 God’s Kingdom Has Appeared on Earth

Verse 1

Almighty true God, King on the throne,

ruling the whole universe,

facing all nations and all peoples.

The whole world shines with God’s glory.

All things in the universe shall see,

all living things everywhere shall see.

The mountains, lands, rivers and lakes,

oceans and all living beings,

in the light of the true God’s presence,

have opened their curtains, revived,

as though waking to life from a dream,

or like sprouts breaking through soil to light.

Chorus 1

Oh, the one true God appears before the world.

Who dares, who dares to resist Him?

Everyone shakes with fear, all feeling convinced,

on their knees, on their knees before Him!

See them beg His forgiveness, pleading endlessly.

Every mouth, every mouth in worship!

Verse 2

Continents and oceans, mountains, rivers,

all things praise Him endlessly.

Spring breezes bring fine rain.

Stream currents, like people, mixing grief with joy,

they’re shedding tears of indebtedness,

they’re weeping, full of blame and remorse.

Rivers, lakes, surf, swells, all are singing

and praising God’s holy name.

All old things defiled by Satan,

each and every one will renew.

All things once corrupted will change.

They will enter a new circumstance.

Chorus 1

Oh, the one true God appears before the world.

Who dares, who dares to resist Him?

Everyone shakes with fear, all feeling convinced,

on their knees, on their knees before Him!

See them beg His forgiveness, pleading endlessly.

Every mouth, every mouth in worship!

Verse 3

Then the trumpet sounds a holy blast.

Lend an ear and listen.

A sweet sound comes out from the throne,

announcing to every nation

that the time has already come,

the final end has come at last.

God’s management plan is finished

and His kingdom has come on earth.

Every kingdom in the world

has become the kingdom of God.

Seven trumpets sound from the throne,

what great wonders will now take place!

Chorus 2

God joys to see His people, who hear His voice.

They gather from all nations and lands.

All people keep the true God in their mouths,

praise and jump, praise and jump endlessly!

Witnessing to the world of the one true God,

thundering, thundering like waters.

All will crowd into God’s kingdom!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 36

11 We Have Been Caught Up Before the Throne

Verse 1

We have been caught up before the throne of God,

due to the grace and the mercy of God.

The saints brought forth their love for God

and never wavered from their spiritual path.

They are firm in belief that the one true God has become flesh,

He’s the Head of the universe and commands all things.

Confirmed by the Spirit, infallible proof.

No, it can never change!

Chorus 1

Almighty God! Today, You have opened our eyes.

The blind can see, the lame can walk, the lepers can be healed.

You’ve opened a heavenly window for us

to see the secrets of the spiritual world.

Your words permeate us;

You’ve saved us from our corrupt humanity from Satan.

It’s Your great work and mercy. We are witnesses for You!

Verse 2

You’ve been humble and hidden in silence for a long while.

You underwent resurrection and the suffering on the cross.

You’ve known the joys and sorrows of a human life,

great adversity and persecution.

You’ve tasted the pain of the human world,

forsaken by the age; God incarnate is God Himself!

Chorus 2

You’ve saved us from the dunghill for the sake of God’s will,

held us up with Your right hand, Your grace is given freely.

You’ve made abundant efforts to work Your life into us,

and Your blood, sweat and tears are in the saints.

We’re the subjects of Your endless efforts.

We are the price that You pay.

Oh, Almighty God! Because of Your love and mercy,

righteousness and majesty, holiness and humility,

all will bow before You and all will worship You for all eternity!

Verse 3

You’ve made complete all churches, the Philadelphia church.

Your six-thousand-year plan is realized.

The saints humbly obey in front of You,

connected in spirit, and with each other in love,

connected to the source, the fountain of life.

The living water runs endlessly,

washing away and purging the filth that plagues the church,

once again cleansing Your temple.

Chorus 3

We let God reign in our spirits,

walking with Him, gaining transcendence,

overcoming the world, our spirits fly free.

It’s the outcome of Almighty God being King.

So, cooperate with God, serve in coordination,

and become one to satisfy God’s will.

Hasten to become a holy spiritual body,

trample on Satan and end its destiny!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 2

13 God’s Glory Shines From the East

Verse 1

Only when God entered the new heaven, earth,

did He reveal the other part of His glory.

He showed it first in the land of Canaan,

then a glimmer of light shone forth in the dark earth.

Let all come to the light, draw strength from its power,

so God’s glory grows, shows anew to all nations.

Let people know God came to earth long ago,

brought glory from Israel to the eastern nation.

Pre-chorus

For His glory shines bright out in the East,

it was brought to this day from the Age of Grace.

But Israel’s where He departed from,

and from there He arrived in the East and stayed.

Chorus

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

God came to the East, not to the West.

And He brought the land, the land of Canaan

to the people of the eastern nation.

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

Verse 2

When the light in the East slowly turns white,

then the darkness on earth will become light.

Man will learn God left Israel long ago,

and He’s rising anew in the East this time.

God had once descended into Israel,

He later departed from that land.

But because His work leads all the universe,

in Israel He can’t be born again.

Chorus

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

God came to the East, not to the West.

And He brought the land, the land of Canaan

to the people of the eastern nation.

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

Bridge

He wishes to take all people to Canaan,

so He speaks from Canaan to control the universe.

There’s no light on earth apart from Canaan.

Unless they get there, men face cold and hunger.

Chorus

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

God came to the East, not to the West.

And He brought the land, the land of Canaan

to the people of the eastern nation.

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Seven Thunders Peal—Prophesying That the Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Spread Throughout the Universe

14 God Has Appeared in the East of the World With Glory

Verse 1

God is doing work throughout the universe.

Thunderous noises in the East do not relent,

shaking all denominations and all sects.

It’s God’s voice that brought all to the present.

It’s His voice that will have all conquered.

They fall in this stream, and submit to Him.

God has long ago reclaimed glory from the earth,

and from the East He has reissued it.

Who doesn’t long to see the glory of God?

Who doesn’t await His return with eagerness?

Who doesn’t thirst for Him to reappear?

Who doesn’t miss His loveliness?

Who would not come toward the light?

Who wouldn’t see the wealth of Canaan?

Who doesn’t long for the Redeemer’s return?

Who doesn’t admire the One with omnipotence?

Verse 2

God’s voice must spread through all the land.

To His chosen people, He has more words to speak.

Like a mighty thunder shaking mountains and rivers,

He speaks to all the universe and all mankind.

Hence God’s words become man’s treasure,

His words are dearly loved by all.

Lightning flashes straight from East to West.

God’s words make people loathe to give them up,

God’s words are unfathomable yet bring joy.

All men rejoice and celebrate God coming,

as if a baby had been born.

God’s voice attracts people before Him.

God formally enters among men henceforth,

all men come to worship Him because of this.

Due to the glory and the words that God gives forth,

all come before God and see lightning from the East.

Verse 3

God has come down on the “Mount of Olives” in the East.

He’s long been on this earth, no more Son of Jews.

And He’s the Lightning, the Lightning of the East.

He left men and now reappears, full of His glory.

God is He who was worshiped before the ages,

the baby forsaken by the Israelites from that phase.

He’s the all-glorious Almighty God of the present age!

All He wants to achieve is nothing but this:

People all come before the throne of God,

to see His face and deeds, to hear His voice.

It’s the end and the climax of His plan,

and the purpose of the management of God.

So all nations worship and acknowledge Him.

All people trust and are subject unto Him!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Seven Thunders Peal—Prophesying That the Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Spread Throughout the Universe

17 The Significance of the Appearance of God

Intro

God’s appearance signifies

His arrival on earth to do His work.

With His own identity, disposition, method.

He comes to initiate and end an age.

Verse 1

His appearance isn’t a ceremony,

or a sign, picture, miracle or grand vision,

much less a religious process,

but it’s a real fact to touch and behold.

Verse 2

It’s not just for following a process

or for a short-term undertaking,

but instead is for a stage of work

in His management plan.

Chorus

This work starts a new age, and ends the old one.

It’s an improved form of work for man’s salvation.

It brings man into a whole new age.

This is the significance of God’s appearance.

Verse 3

God’s appearance is always meaningful

and connected to His management plan.

It’s different from His appearance

when He guides, and leads and enlightens man.

Chorus

This work starts a new age, and ends the old one.

It’s an improved form of work for man’s salvation.

It brings man into a whole new age.

This is the significance of God’s appearance.

Bridge

God carries out a stage of His great work

each time He reveals Himself.

It differs from His works in other ages.

It’s undreamed of, a new experience for man.

Chorus

This work starts a new age, and ends the old one.

It’s an improved form of work for man’s salvation.

It brings man into a whole new age.

This is the significance of God’s appearance.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 1: The Appearance of God Has Ushered in a New Age

18 When the Salute to the Kingdom Rings Out

Verse 1

The Age of Kingdom’s unlike past times.

It’s not concerned with what man does.

For God descends, does His work Himself,

work man can’t conceive, accomplish.

When the building of the kingdom begins,

God’s incarnate flesh starts His ministry.

The King takes on sovereign power.

The kingdom’s descended to the world.

Verse 2

All lie in God’s love, compassion,

but also His judgment, trial.

He’s merciful, loving to man,

even when they have been corrupted.

God has once meted out chastisement,

even when all submit to Him.

But aren’t all in the very midst

of suffering, refinement God’s sent?

Chorus 1

When the kingdom’s salute rings out,

the seven thunders peal as well.

It convulses heaven and earth, shaking the empyrean;

man’s heartstrings vibrate.

An anthem to the kingdom rises

in the great red dragon’s nation,

proving God’s destroyed its nation

and established His kingdom on earth.

Verse 3

God is now sending His angels out

to all of the world’s nations

to shepherd His sons and people.

It helps the next step of His work.

God does battle at the red dragon’s lair.

When people know God, see His deeds,

see them from God in the flesh, the flesh,

this lair will become ash, vanish.

Chorus 2

God now descends on the red dragon’s place,

He turns His face toward all.

The firmament, the firmament shakes.

Is any place free from God’s judgment,

or free from disasters He rains down?

God sows seeds of disaster wherever He goes.

It’s an act of salvation, of love for man.

Outro

God wishes to make even more people

come to know and see Him,

thus revere this God who was beyond their sight

all those years, but who’s so real today.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 10

19 The King of the Kingdom Is Victorious

Verse 1

Lightning shines from the East as God starts to speak,

the whole empyrean is now lit

and all the stars start to transform.

All men are as if they’re sorted out.

Under the glow of the lightning from the East,

man’s revealed in their true colors.

Eyes dazzled, stymied in confusion,

they can’t hide their ugly features.

Chorus

God has made a new beginning

in the great red dragon’s home,

and also started new work

in the universe He owns.

Soon earth’s kingdoms won’t exist,

they will become God’s kingdom,

’cause God has got victory

and has returned in triumph.

Verse 2

All men are astounded and waiting and watching.

Now, with the advent of God’s light,

all rejoice the day they were born

and curse this day at the same time.

Conflicting emotions, hard to articulate.

Tears of self-rebuke form rivers.

They’re gone without trace in a flash,

they’re swept past by the sweeping torrent.

Chorus

God has made a new beginning

in the great red dragon’s home,

and also started new work

in the universe He owns.

Soon earth’s kingdoms won’t exist,

they will become God’s kingdom,

’cause God has got victory

and has returned in triumph.

Bridge

Once again, God’s day is now fast approaching,

again rousing the human race,

giving mankind a point from which

they make a new beginning again.

God’s heart surges, and with the rhythm of His heart,

waves beat in time on rocky reefs,

mountains leap, waters dance with joy.

It’s hard to express what God feels.

Verse 3

God wants everything that’s evil and unclean

burnt to ashes under His gaze,

that the sons of rebellion disappear,

and that they don’t appear again.

Chorus

God has made a new beginning

in the great red dragon’s home,

and also started new work

in the universe He owns.

Soon earth’s kingdoms won’t exist,

they will become God’s kingdom,

’cause God has got victory

and has returned in triumph,

God has got victory

and has returned in triumph.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 12

23 God Reigns in the Kingdom

Chorus

God reigns in the kingdom,

God reigns in the universe.

He is the King of the kingdom,

He is the Head of the universe.

Verse 1

From this time onward, God will assemble

all of those who are not chosen.

From this time onward, God will begin

to work among the Gentiles.

From this time onward, He will announce

His administrative decrees

to the whole universe, so that He may do

the next step of His work successfully.

Verse 2

From this time onward, God will use chastisement

to spread His work among the Gentiles.

From this time onward, He will use force,

He will use force against all Gentiles.

From this time onward, He’ll do this while He works,

while He works among the chosen ones.

When God’s people wield power,

all on earth will have been conquered,

God will rest, and appear to the conquered ones.

Chorus

God reigns in the kingdom,

God reigns in the universe.

He is the King of the kingdom,

He is the Head of the universe.

Bridge

God appears in the holy kingdom

and hides Himself from the land of filth.

All those who’re conquered and obey God

are able to see His face.

It is with their very own eyes they see,

and His voice they hear with their ears.

This is the blessing predestined by God

for those who were born in the last days.

Chorus

God reigns in the kingdom,

God reigns in the universe.

He is the King of the kingdom,

He is the Head of the universe.

Verse 3

When God opens the scroll, that will be the day

when all the people will be chastised.

When God opens the scroll, people all over the world

will be subjected to His trials.

When God opens the scroll, God’s work will reach its climax.

All people will live in a land without light;

amid the threat of their environment,

all the people will live their lives.

Chorus

God reigns in the kingdom,

God reigns in the universe.

He is the King of the kingdom,

He is the Head of the universe.

Outro

Because God’s day draws near, right before man’s eyes,

who could not be fearful?

And who could not be delighted in this?

It’s finally come to an end, the filthy city of Babylon.

Man has met with a brand-new world.

All are renewed, the heavens and earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 29

25 Seven Thunders Come Forth From the Throne

Chorus

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Verse 1

The sound so forceful, none can escape,

none can hide from it.

Lightning flashes, thunder roars,

heaven and earth are transformed,

people on the verge of death,

then violent rain sweeps the world.

Thunder peals, lightning gleams,

men tremble with fear.

Verse 2

The sharp double-edged sword strikes down

the sons of rebellion.

Then, waves of wailing, some awaken

in terror from their slumbers.

They search their souls, rush to the throne,

cease their tricks and crimes.

It’s not too late for them,

for them to be awakened.

Chorus

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Verse 3

God watches from His throne,

looking deep into hearts of man,

saving those who truly desire Him,

taking pity on them.

He’ll save into eternity those who love Him

above all else in their hearts,

those who understand His will

and follow to the end.

Pre-chorus

The judgment of the great white throne

is revealed to the masses,

announcing to all people

that judgment has commenced.

Chorus

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Bridge

Surely all those whose words are not from their heart,

who feel doubtful and uncertain, who idle away their time,

who understand God’s wishes

but cannot put them in practice, they will be judged.

As the seven thunders echo,

booming from the throne to ends of the universe,

a large group will be saved and submit before God’s throne.

Following this light of life, man looks for means to survive.

They’re not able to help themselves

but come to God and worship.

Their mouths call out the name of the almighty, true God.

Let those at the ends of the earth

see He is righteous, see God is faithful,

He’s love and compassion, He is majesty, raging fire,

then, merciless, merciless judgment.

Chorus

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Seven thunders come forth from the throne,

resounding through the skies.

The universe is shaken,

heaven and earth are overturned.

Outro

All men are convinced,

none will judge or resist God again.

Let it be known throughout the universe,

so every person knows

Almighty God is the one true God.

All nations and peoples submit

before God for eternity, before God for eternity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 35

26 The Seven Trumpets of God Sound Again

Verse 1

The seven trumpets sound, awaking the sleeping.

Get up quickly! It’s not too late!

Look to your life. See what time it is.

What do you seek? What’s there to think?

Verse 2

Have you not seen the difference between

gaining God’s life and what you cling to?

Stop playing willfully! Do not miss this chance.

Such a good time will not come again!

Pre-chorus 1

See through Satan’s tricks, triumph, triumph over it!

Follow God, be strong, move forward, till the end.

Chorus

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Verse 3

When trumpets sound again, it will be judgment’s call.

Rebels, nations, peoples will all bow down.

God’s countenance will show before all nations, all peoples.

Utterly convinced, all shout out His name.

Verse 4

The sons of God will share God’s glory and kingship,

judging all nations, punishing the evil,

saving and showing mercy to people of God,

bringing stability to the kingdom.

Pre-chorus 2

Through the seven trumpets, many, many will be saved,

returning to God to worship and praise,

returning to God to worship and praise!

Chorus

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Verse 5

When seven trumpets sound yet one more time,

it’s triumph over Satan, it’s the end of an age.

It’s the salute at the start of the kingdom’s life on earth!

It shakes heaven and earth, resounding around the throne.

Pre-chorus 3

It’s the sign of the victory of God’s management plan.

It’s the judgment, the judgment of Satan,

sentencing the old world to death.

Bridge

It means the gate of grace’s closing,

the kingdom’s life will start on earth, perfect and just.

God saves those who love Him.

Once they return, those on earth will face famine.

God’s seven plagues and bowls

will take effect, will take effect.

Chorus

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but the word of God will remain!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 36

27 When Lightning Flashes From the East

Verse 1

When all people are taking heed,

when all things are renewed and revived,

when man obeys God without qualms,

willing to shoulder God’s burden,

this is when eastern lightning comes forth,

lighting up all from East to the West,

frightening all of earth with this light.

At this time, God starts His new life.

Pre-chorus 1

Now God begins the new work on earth,

stating to man of the universe:

Chorus 1

When lightning comes forth from the East,

it’s the moment God starts to speak.

The moment when lightning comes forth,

the empyrean is lit, all stars change,

all stars change, yeah, they change.

Verse 2

From when God’s witnessed to when He starts work

to when divinity rules the whole earth,

this is the shaft of eastern lightning,

which shines out to the whole universe.

When earthly kingdoms belong to Christ

is when the universe is brightened.

Now’s the time eastern lightning shines:

God in flesh works, He speaks divinely.

Pre-chorus 2

When God begins to speak on earth

is when eastern lightning comes forth.

Chorus 2

When living water flows from the throne,

when the voice from the throne begins,

is precisely when the words of the seven Spirits begin.

Verse 3

Now eastern lightning starts to shine;

because of the difference in time,

the degree of brightness varies,

limiting the scope of radiance.

But as His work and His plan shift—

as His work on His sons, people varies—

the light does its inherent role,

the universe glows with no dregs.

Bridge

This is the fruit of God’s 6,000-year plan,

the very thing enjoyed by God.

When God’s light brightens all the earth,

all things in heaven, earth change.

Chorus 3

And the stars in the sky will change,

the sun and moon will be renewed,

and man on earth will then be renewed—

this is God’s work in heaven and earth.

And the stars in the sky will change,

the sun and moon will be renewed,

and man on earth will then be renewed—

this is God’s work in heaven and earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 12

28 God’s Sheep Hear His Voice

Verse 1

The days will come to an end;

the world will come to nothing,

all things will be born anew.

Remember this!

Pre-chorus 1

There can be no ambiguity!

Heaven and earth shall pass away,

but God’s words shall ever remain!

So He exhorts you once again:

Don’t run in vain! Wake up and repent,

salvation will be at hand!

God’s appeared among you already.

And yes, God’s voice has arisen.

Chorus

The Spirit speaks to the churches.

If you have ears, you should listen!

All those living should accept!

Simply eat and drink His words,

and don’t harbor doubts about them.

Those who obey and heed His words

will receive great blessings.

Verse 2

Yes, God’s voice has arisen;

it’s both fresh and new each day.

You see God and God sees you;

He speaks to you constantly.

Pre-chorus 2

Yet you reject Him, you don’t know Him.

God’s sheep can hear His voice,

and yet you hesitate!

Satan blinds your eyes,

and your heart, your heart is callous.

And you’re unable to see

God’s glorious countenance.

How pitiful! Wait no longer!

God’s sheep hear His voice.

Bridge

The seven Spirits before God’s throne

are sent to all corners of earth.

God will send His Messenger

to speak to all the churches.

God is righteous and faithful;

He’s the God that examines

the deepest parts of man’s heart.

Chorus

The Spirit speaks to the churches.

If you have ears, you should listen!

All those living should accept!

Simply eat and drink His words,

and don’t harbor doubts about them.

Those who obey and heed His words

will receive great blessings.

Verse 3

Those who seek God’s face sincerely

will have new light and insights.

His words will come to you,

they’ll open your spiritual eyes.

Pre-chorus 3

You will see the spirit world’s mysteries

and that the kingdom is among man.

Simply enter into the refuge,

and all grace will be upon you.

Neither famine, plague nor beast

will touch you or harm you.

You will go with God, walk with Him,

and enter into glory together.

Chorus

The Spirit speaks to the churches.

If you have ears, you should listen!

All those living should accept!

Simply eat and drink His words,

and don’t harbor doubts about them.

Those who obey and heed His words

will receive great blessings, great blessings.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 15

29 Almighty God Opens the Scroll

Verse 1

In His hands, God holds the seven stars.

He bears the seven Spirits, He has seven eyes,

unlocks the seven seals and opens up the scroll.

He wields the seven plagues and holds the seven bowls.

The myriad of creatures He has fashioned

and all the things He’s brought to completion

render praise and glory unto Him

and raise His throne on high.

Pre-chorus 1

Almighty God, glorious and true!

You are everything! All is complete with You.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

You have accomplished everything.

All is complete with You.

Chorus

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Verse 2

He rolls out seven thunders;

long since He’s sounded seven trumpets.

Bountiful, all-living, from everlasting to everlasting.

All sing the deepest praises to You.

Oh Almighty God, You have judged Your enemies.

You show Your wrath, You show Your majesty.

You’ve shown Your glory, nothing can compare,

and Your glory will endure forever more.

Pre-chorus 2

Almighty God, glorious and true!

All people should awaken and sing with jubilation,

give all their praise with all their might to You,

the glorious true God.

You are almighty, all true.

Chorus

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Bridge

Almighty God, all-powerful,

all-achieving, utterly the true God!

Almighty God, all-powerful,

all-achieving, utterly the true God!

Almighty God, all-powerful,

all-achieving, utterly the true God!

Almighty God, all-powerful,

all-achieving, utterly the true God!

Chorus

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

All is bright, all is set free, all is strong, all is at liberty.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Almighty God, glorious and true!

Nothing is hidden; all secrets are open to You.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 34

30 All Mysteries Have Been Unveiled

Chorus

Almighty God of righteousness—the Almighty!

In You, nothing is hidden.

Each mystery, eternity to eternity,

that no man has revealed, in You is manifest and clear.

Verse 1

No need to seek and grope,

for Your person is manifest,

You’re the mystery revealed,

You’re the practical God Himself,

face to face with us,

to see Your person is to see

all mysteries of the spiritual realm.

No one could imagine!

You’re among us today,

within us, too close to describe.

The mystery, infinite!

Chorus

Almighty God of righteousness—the Almighty!

In You, nothing is hidden.

Each mystery, eternity to eternity,

that no man has revealed, in You is manifest and clear.

Verse 2

Almighty God has finished

His management plan.

He is the victorious King of the universe.

All matters and things are in His hands.

All people kneel in worship,

calling out the true God’s name, the Almighty!

By the words from His mouth,

all things are done.

Chorus

Almighty God of righteousness—the Almighty!

In You, nothing is hidden.

Each mystery, eternity to eternity,

that no man has revealed, in You is manifest and clear.

Almighty God of righteousness—the Almighty!

In You, nothing is hidden.

Each mystery, eternity to eternity,

that no man has revealed, in You is manifest and clear,

whoa, that no man has revealed, in You is manifest and clear.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 47

31 God’s Judgment on All Nations and Peoples

Chorus

God’s kingdom’s fully realized, has come down into the world.

This signifies all the more God’s judgment has come in full.

Verse 1

One after another, disasters will befall.

All nations will be plagued with famine, floods and droughts.

Disasters don’t just come in one or two places,

not done in a few days; they’ll spread to every place.

Disasters will grow fierce, insect plagues will arise,

cannibalism will strike—this is God’s judgment of all.

Chorus

God’s kingdom’s fully realized, has come down into the world.

This signifies all the more God’s judgment has come in full.

God’s kingdom’s fully realized, has come down into the world.

This signifies all the more God’s judgment has come in full.

Verse 2

God’s name must disseminate to every single place,

that all may come to know Him and His holy name.

God’s name will spread far and wide in the disasters’ wake.

Be careful or you’ll lose out; are you not afraid?

God’s name extends to all religions and walks of life.

This is God’s work being done in an orderly style.

Bridge

It all happens by God’s plan, by His wise arrangement.

God wishes nothing more than for you to move forward

with Him step by step, closely follow His footsteps.

Chorus

God’s kingdom’s fully realized, has come down into the world.

This signifies all the more God’s judgment has come in full.

God’s kingdom’s fully realized, has come down into the world.

This signifies all the more God’s judgment has come in full,

God’s judgment has come in full.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 65

32 God Descends With Judgment

While coming down to the nation of the great red dragon,

God turns to face the universe and it starts shaking.

Is there any place that doesn’t face His judgment?

Or live in the scourge that He unleashes?

Everywhere He goes He scatters seeds of disaster,

but through it gives salvation and shows His love.

God wishes to make more people know Him,

see Him and then revere Him.

They’ve not seen Him for so long, but now He’s so real.

While coming down to the nation of the great red dragon,

God turns to face the universe and it starts shaking.

Is there any place that doesn’t face His judgment?

Or live in the scourge that He unleashes?

Everywhere He goes He scatters seeds of disaster,

but through it gives salvation and shows His love.

God wishes to make more people know Him,

see Him and then revere Him.

They’ve not seen Him for so long, but now He’s so real.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 10

33 God’s Judgment Is Fully Revealed

Verse 1

A loud voice speaks, shakes the universe,

deafening people, hard to run away.

Some are killed, some destroyed, and some are judged.

None have seen a spectacle this way.

Listen, there’s weeping with the thunder.

This sound comes from Hades, comes from hell.

It’s the weeping of those judged by God,

the sound of the sons of rebellion.

Pre-chorus 1

Those who don’t listen to what God says

and those who don’t practice God’s words

are those who are severely judged

and receive His wrath’s curse.

Chorus

God’s voice is judgment, it is wrath,

unsparing, showing mercy to no one,

for He is the righteous God Himself,

wrathful, burning, cleansing, destroying.

Nothing’s hidden, emotional in Him;

all is open, righteous, impartial.

God’s judgment is fully revealed.

Verse 2

Since His firstborn sons are now on the throne,

ruling all nations, peoples with Him,

the unjust, unrighteous things and people

are beginning to be judged by Him.

God will examine them one by one,

He will miss nothing and reveal all.

His judgment’s fully revealed, open,

and nothing has been retained at all.

Pre-chorus 2

He’ll throw out what’s not as per His will

to perish, burn in the endless pit.

This is His righteousness, uprightness.

None can change this; all’s at His command.

Chorus

God’s voice is judgment, it is wrath,

unsparing, showing mercy to no one,

for He is the righteous God Himself,

wrathful, burning, cleansing, destroying.

Nothing’s hidden, emotional in Him;

all is open, righteous, impartial.

God’s judgment is fully revealed.

God’s voice is judgment, it is wrath,

unsparing, showing mercy to no one,

for He is the righteous God Himself,

wrathful, burning, cleansing, destroying.

Nothing’s hidden, emotional in Him;

all is open, righteous, impartial.

God’s judgment is fully revealed.

God’s judgment is fully revealed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 103

34 God’s Righteous Judgment Approaches the Whole Universe

Verse 1

To the universe comes righteous judgment.

All men grow faint-hearted and fearful,

because the world in which all mankind dwell

is a world where righteousness is unknown.

Pre-chorus 1

And when the Sun of righteousness appears,

the East will be lit up, then the whole universe.

If man can carry out God’s righteousness,

then there would be nothing to fear at all.

Chorus

The time has finally arrived.

God’s work He will start to perform,

He will reign as King among men.

God is on the point of return,

and He is about to depart.

For this all have hoped and they wished.

God will let all see His day’s arrival,

let them welcome this day with bliss.

Verse 2

God’s people long for the coming of His day.

They wait for God to bring retribution,

yeah, and to set the destination of man

in His role as the Sun of righteousness.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s kingdom is now coming into shape

above the universe, His throne holds sway

among the hearts of trillions of people.

With angels’ help, God’s great work will soon be attained.

Chorus

The time has finally arrived.

God’s work He will start to perform,

He will reign as King among men.

God is on the point of return,

and He is about to depart.

For this all have hoped and they wished.

God will let all see His day’s arrival,

let them welcome this day with bliss.

Verse 3

All of God’s sons and God’s people await,

longing for Him to reunite with them.

With bated breath they wait for His return,

never to be separated again.

Pre-chorus 3

How could the innumerous populace

of God’s kingdom not race towards each other

in celebration because He is with them?

Could this gathering come at no cost, at no cost?

Chorus

The time has finally arrived.

God’s work He will start to perform,

He will reign as King among men.

God is on the point of return,

and He is about to depart.

For this all have hoped and they wished.

God will let all see His day’s arrival,

let them welcome this day with bliss.

Bridge

God is noble in all the eyes of men.

He is proclaimed in the words of them all.

When God finally makes His return,

enemy forces He’ll conquer in full.

Chorus

The time has finally arrived.

God’s work He will start to perform,

He will reign as King among men.

God is on the point of return,

He is about to depart.

For this all have hoped and they wished.

God will let all see His day’s arrival,

let them welcome this day with bliss,

let them welcome this day, this day with bliss.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 27

36 God Has Wrought New Work Throughout the Universe

Verse 1

God will fill the empyrean realm

with many signs of His work,

so that under His supreme power

falls everything on this earth.

His plan to unify all the world

will be achieved,

and no longer in the world will people roam,

but soon they’ll find the right place to go.

Chorus

As above so below, God has wrought His new work;

all the people are dazed,

shocked by His sudden appearance.

As above so below, their horizons growing,

wide like never before.

This is surely what today is like.

Verse 2

God thinks of man in every way,

so all people will come to live soon

in a land of peace and happiness,

where they no longer will feel gloom.

His plan will be fulfilled upon the earth.

It’s there that man exists,

and God will build His nation across the world,

for there, in part, His glory is revealed.

Chorus

As above so below, God has wrought His new work;

all the people are dazed,

shocked by His sudden appearance.

As above so below, their horizons growing,

wide like never before.

This is surely what today is like.

Bridge

He’ll set heavenly cities to rights,

He’ll make everything new everywhere,

and unite all above and below,

all things on earth and heaven.

This is His (this is God’s ultimate plan

to accomplish in the final age).

Let no one interfere with this part of His work!

Verse 3

God will cause man in the universe

to submit before His throne.

He will judge and classify,

sort them into families of their own.

This way all will cease disobeying Him,

and then they’ll be

perfectly arranged in His order,

where none will move randomly.

Chorus

As above so below, God has wrought His new work;

all the people are dazed,

shocked by His sudden appearance.

As above so below, their horizons growing,

wide like never before.

This is surely what today is like.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 43

38 When God Himself Comes Unto the World

Verse 1

When My people, through My working,

are glorified together with Me,

at that time the great red dragon’s lair will be unearthed;

all the mud will be swept clean away

and the polluted water, accumulated over countless years,

will be dried up in My fires, to exist no more.

Thereupon the great red dragon,

thereupon the great red dragon, thereupon the great red dragon

will perish in the lake of fire and brimstone.

Pre-chorus

Today, when the kingdom is in the world of men,

it is the time that I have come in person.

If this were not so, who could fearlessly go for Me in battle?

Chorus

So that the kingdom may take shape,

so that My heart may be contented,

so that My day may come and things of creation are revived,

so that man may be rescued out of the sea of suffering,

and so that tomorrow may be wondrous and sure to arrive,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that the enjoyment of the future may come to pass,

all of humanity is striving with every bit of their might,

sacrificing everything for Me, with nothing to be spared.

Verse 2

Are you truly willing to remain under My watchful care

so as not to be snatched away by the great red dragon?

Do you really hate its deceitful stratagems?

Who can bear staunch witness for Me?

For the sake of My Spirit, for the sake of My name,

for the sake of My whole plan, for the sake of My whole plan,

who is able to offer up all the strength in the body of man?

Pre-chorus

Today, when the kingdom is in the world of men,

it is the time that I have come in person.

If this were not so, who could fearlessly go for Me in battle?

Chorus

So that the kingdom may take shape,

so that My heart may be contented,

so that My day may come and things of creation are revived,

so that man may be rescued out of the sea of suffering,

and so that tomorrow may be wondrous and sure to arrive,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that tomorrow may come and blossom,

so that the enjoyment of the future may come to pass,

all of humanity is striving with every bit of their might,

sacrificing everything for Me, with nothing to be spared.

Outro

This is the sign that victory belongs to Me,

this is the sign that victory belongs to Me,

this is the sign that victory belongs to Me,

the mark of the completion of My plan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 15

39 God Has Brought Man Into a New Age

Verse 1

God spreads His work among the gentile nations.

His glory flashes through the universe.

His will embodied in scattered men,

all steered by His hand, doing tasks assigned.

Pre-chorus 1

Now He has entered into a new era,

bringing all men into another world.

Chorus

This is a new age after all,

and God has brought new work

to take more new people into the new age

and cast aside those He’ll eliminate.

This is a new age after all.

Verse 2

When God returned to His “homeland,”

He then began another part of His plan,

that man could know Him more deeply.

God regards the universe completely,

Pre-chorus 2

He sees the right time for His work to be done.

He hurries here and there, doing His new work on man.

Chorus

This is a new age after all,

and God has brought new work

to take more new people into the new age

and cast aside those He’ll eliminate.

This is a new age after all.

Bridge

In the nation of the great red dragon,

God has done work that cannot be fathomed,

causing men to waver in the wind.

As it blows, many quietly drift away.

This is the “threshing floor” that God will clear.

This is His plan, what He longs for.

Chorus

This is a new age after all,

and God has brought new work

to take more new people into the new age

and cast aside those He’ll eliminate.

This is a new age after all.

This is the new age, this is the new age,

this is the new age after all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Seven Thunders Peal—Prophesying That the Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Spread Throughout the Universe

40 The World Is Falling! Babylon Is in Paralysis!

Verse 1

All celebrate the arrival of God’s day,

and the angels walk among mankind.

When Satan stirs trouble, the angels help God’s people

with their heavenly service.

Verse 2

Angels aren’t duped by the devil

because of man’s weakness; instead, they gain

greater experience of man’s life through the fog

when forces of darkness attack.

Pre-chorus 1

All submit beneath God’s name,

none rise to openly defy Him.

Thanks to the angels’ work, man accepts God’s name,

all join the stream of His work.

Chorus

The world is falling! Babylon’s in paralysis!

How could the religious world not be destroyed?

The world is falling! Babylon’s in paralysis!

How could the religious world not be destroyed

by God’s authority on earth?

Verse 3

Who dares to disobey, oppose God?

The scribes, the religious officials?

Or the rulers and authorities, authorities on earth?

Or could it be the angels?

Pre-chorus 2

Who does not celebrate that God’s body is perfect?

And who does not sing God’s praises endlessly?

Who is not always happy?

Chorus

The world is falling! Babylon’s in paralysis!

How could the religious world not be destroyed?

The world is falling! Babylon’s in paralysis!

How could the religious world not be destroyed

by God’s authority on earth?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 22

41 The World Is Collapsing, the Kingdom Is Taking Shape

Verse 1

You wait for God’s words to you

to lighten up, but think again!

God’s words depend on who He is dealing with.

To those He loves, His tone is gentle, always consoling.

But towards you, it’s harsh and judgmental

plus chastisement and rage.

Chorus

Day by day the world is crumbling.

Day by day man passes away.

Day by day God’s kingdom forms.

The people of God grow day by day.

Day by day God’s rage is growing,

His chastisements more severe.

God’s words become harsher day by day, day by day.

Verse 2

The situation is more tense

in every country in this world,

crumbling, falling into chaos day after day.

Leaders of each country try

to win power in the end,

unaware God’s chastisement is coming upon them.

Pre-chorus

They seek to seize God’s power,

but they are only dreaming!

Chorus

Day by day the world is crumbling.

Day by day man passes away.

Day by day God’s kingdom forms.

The people of God grow day by day.

Day by day God’s rage is growing,

His chastisements more severe.

God’s words become harsher day by day, day by day.

Verse 3

Only God deserves to rule all things,

and all depends on Him.

He’ll kill at once those who scrutinize Him,

for His work has come this far.

Every day, new revelations, and every day, new light.

All is becoming increasingly complete.

Bridge

The last day of Satan is finally approaching

closer and more clear than ever before.

Chorus

Day by day the world is crumbling.

Day by day man passes away.

Day by day God’s kingdom forms.

The people of God grow day by day.

Day by day God’s rage is growing,

His chastisements more severe.

God’s words become harsher day by day, day by day.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 82

42 Time Lost Will Never Come Again

Verse 1

Awaken, brothers! Awaken, sisters! God’s day will not delay.

Time is life, to seize time saves life. The time is not far away!

If you take exams but do not pass, you can try again and cram.

But you must know that God’s day will not be delayed.

Chorus

Believe in God, your Savior! He is your Almighty!

Keep watch! Time lost will not return.

There is no cure for regret.

How shall God say this to you?

Is His word not worthy

of your consideration and your pondering?

Verse 2

Remember, God urges you on, speaking these good words.

The end unfolds before your eyes, disasters drawing near.

Is your life important or what you eat and wear?

Now, the time has come for you to ponder on these things.

Chorus

Believe in God, your Savior! He is your Almighty!

Keep watch! Time lost will not return.

There is no cure for regret.

How shall God say this to you?

Is His word not worthy

of your consideration and your pondering?

Bridge

How pitiful, poor, blind and cruel

is the way of mankind!

Turning away from God’s word,

does He speak to you in vain?

Why then are you still remiss?

Have you never thought before?

For whom then do you think God says these things?

Chorus

Believe in God, your Savior! He is your Almighty!

Keep watch! Time lost will not return.

There is no cure for regret.

How shall God say this to you?

Is His word not worthy

of your consideration and your pondering,

and your pondering?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 30

44 God’s Deeds Fill the Vast Expanse of the Universe

Verse 1

God looks down upon all things from on high,

and dominates all things from on high.

At the same time, God has sent His salvation over the earth.

God is watching, from His secret place all the time,

man’s every move, everything they say and do.

God knows man like the palm of His hand.

The secret place is God’s abode,

the firmament is the bed He lies on.

Satan’s force cannot reach unto God,

for He is full of majesty, righteousness, and judgment.

Verse 2

God has trodden all things with His feet,

He stretches out His gaze over the universe.

And God has walked among men,

has tasted the sweetness and bitterness,

all flavors of the human world;

but men, they never truly recognized God,

nor did they notice God as He walked abroad.

Because God was silent,

and performed no supernatural deeds,

thus, no one ever truly saw Him.

Things are not now as they once were:

God is going to do things that, throughout the ages,

the world has never seen,

God is going to speak words that, throughout the ages,

men have never heard,

because He asks that all humanity

come to know God in the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 5

45 God Is in Heaven and Also on Earth

Verse 1

When on earth, God is a practical God

in the hearts of man.

In heaven He’s the Master,

ruling over everything.

Verse 2

He’s climbed the mountains

and waded through the rivers.

He has drifted in and out

through the place where people live.

Chorus

God is up in heaven,

and on earth He resides.

He’s among all creation,

amidst the myriads of mankind.

Man can touch God every day,

man can see Him every day.

Verse 3

Who dares to oppose practical God

and break out from His reign?

Who dares to assert that He’s in heaven,

beyond the shadow of doubt?

Verse 4

Who dares assert that God

for certain exists on earth?

In all humanity, none can say

or describe where God dwells.

Chorus

God is up in heaven,

and on earth He resides.

He’s among all creation,

amidst the myriads of mankind.

Man can touch God every day,

man can see Him every day.

Bridge

Could it be when in heaven,

He’s a supernatural God?

Could it be when God’s on earth,

He is practical God Himself?

Ruling all creation

or tasting human suffering,

can these determine

He’s practical God Himself?

Chorus

God is up in heaven (God is in heaven),

and on earth He resides (and on earth He resides).

He’s among all creation (all creation),

amidst the myriads of mankind.

Man can touch God every day

(man can touch Him every day),

man can see Him every day (every day).

God is in heaven, and on earth He resides.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 15

46 Only Almighty God Can Save Man

Intro

How great, wondrous are Almighty God’s deeds!

Seven trumpets sound, seven thunders ring out,

seven bowls are poured out by Almighty God.

This’ll be openly shown, there can be no doubt.

Verse 1

Those who now totally offer themselves up

will surely be given great blessing by God;

those wanting to save their lives, will lose their lives.

All things are in the hands of Almighty God.

You should not halt your steps anymore now.

Heaven and earth undergo enormous change.

There’s nowhere to hide, man will bitterly wail;

there is not any other choice that they face.

Chorus

God loves us each day, just Almighty God can save us.

Whether we face misfortune or get blessings,

this is entirely due to Almighty God.

We humans have no say in this decision.

Verse 2

Follow the work the Holy Spirit does now,

and each person should be clear within themselves,

not needing to be reminded by others

about the steps to which His work has progressed.

You should often come before Almighty God,

and ask Him for everything and anything.

And He will surely enlighten you within,

at crucial times He will protect you greatly.

Chorus

God loves us each day, just Almighty God can save us.

Whether we face misfortune or get blessings,

this is entirely due to Almighty God.

We humans have no say in this decision.

Verse 3

Have no fear! He possesses your whole being.

With His protection, care, what is there to fear?

Now the achievement of God’s will is at hand.

Open your spiritual eyes: Heaven’ll alter.

Why fear? With a gentle move of God’s own hand,

heaven, earth can be instantly ruined by God.

And so what is the use of man’s worrying?

Are not all things always in the hands of God?

Chorus

God loves us each day, just Almighty God can save us.

Whether we face misfortune or get blessings,

this is entirely due to Almighty God.

We humans have no say in this decision.

Bridge

Heaven and earth can be changed at His command.

We can be made complete at His command.

Do not be anxious, just move ahead calmly,

pay heed and be watchful on the other hand.

Be watchful quickly, ’cause God’s will has been done,

His project completed, His plan succeeded.

All of His sons have now arrived at His throne,

they judge all nations, people with Almighty God.

Chorus

God loves us each day, just Almighty God can save us.

Whether we face misfortune or get blessings,

this is entirely due to Almighty God.

We humans have no say in this decision.

Outro

Those persecuting the church, hurting God’s sons

will be severely punished, that’s for certain!

Those who give their true heart to God, uphold all,

God’ll love them forever, without changing.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 42

47 Only Almighty God Is the Eternal Resurrected Life

Intro

Mountains and rivers change, streams flow their course,

man’s life is less enduring than the earth and sky.

Only Almighty God lives forever,

He’s the eternal resurrected life.

Verse 1

All is in His hands, Satan under His feet.

Because of God’s predestined selection,

He has now saved us from the grip of Satan.

So, yes, God is truly our Redeemer.

Christ’s resurrected life is wrought in us,

so we are destined to connect with God’s life.

Face to face, we eat and drink and enjoy Him.

This is God’s thorough, selfless commitment.

Verse 2

Winter passes to spring, through wind and frost.

Life’s many pains, persecutions and hardships

rejections, slander, government’s charges,

don’t diminish God’s resolve or His faith.

Setting aside His life, for His will’s sake,

God works hard to feed and water His people.

Though we are ignorant and hard, just obey Him

and His words and work will change our old nature.

Bridge 1

God labors tirelessly, forgoes food and sleep.

How many days and nights He has spent,

through how many scorching heats and freezing colds,

He watches wholeheartedly in Zion.

Verse 3

He gladly forgoes the world, home, and work,

with no worldly enjoyments touching Him.

His words touch us and show what’s deep in our hearts.

So, how can we not be fully convinced?

His words are realized any time in us.

Our deeds, public or private, He sees and knows,

and they will always appear before Him,

despite our own plans and our arrangements.

Verse 4

Sitting before Him, our spirits enjoy,

comfy, calm, empty, indebted to God.

It’s an unimaginable hard wonder.

Almighty God is the only true God.

The Holy Spirit amply confirms it.

We’re blessed! Only Almighty God can save us!

If it’s not for God’s grace and His mercy,

we will go to perdition, follow Satan.

Bridge 2

God has opened our spiritual eyes

to see the spiritual world’s mysteries.

The vistas of the kingdom are endless.

Be watchful, waiting, the day is close at hand.

Verse 5

War fires swirl, gun smoke drifts, climate changes,

weather warms, a plague will spread and people will die,

and there is a slim hope of survival.

Oh, Almighty God! You’re our strong tower.

You are our refuge, we hide under Your wings.

There calamity can now not reach us.

This is Your divine protection and care.

We sing praises, which resound in Zion.

Outro

Almighty God, who’s the practical God,

has prepared the glorious destination.

So be watchful, do be very watchful!

For the time is now not very far, not very far off.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 5

48 All the Universe Is Brand New

Verse 1

Within His kingdom, God’s words issue forth,

and He walks everywhere on the earth.

And He has triumphed over all the earthly places,

over all the unclean and filthy land.

Not only heaven but the earth is changing,

and soon the earth will be renewed.

Chorus

All the universe is brand new in God’s glory.

What an amazing sight for all to see.

A life in heaven far beyond what man can imagine,

free from Satan’s grasp for all eternity.

Verse 2

High above the cosmos, the myriad of stars

take up their place in the sky at God’s command,

beaming their light through the regions of the heavens

to reach the world in the hours of darkness.

No one dares to harbor thoughts of disobedience

or disagree with God’s authority.

Chorus

All the universe is brand new in God’s glory.

What an amazing sight for all to see.

A life in heaven far beyond what man can imagine,

free from Satan’s grasp for all eternity.

Bridge

By God’s holy decree, the universe has perfect order.

Nothing dares to disturb; a unity that has never been broken.

By God’s holy decree, the universe has perfect order.

Nothing dares to disturb; a unity that has never been broken.

Chorus

All the universe is brand new in God’s glory.

What an amazing sight for all to see.

A life in heaven far beyond what man can imagine,

free from Satan’s grasp for all eternity.

All the universe is brand new in God’s glory.

What an amazing sight for all to see.

A life in heaven far beyond what man can imagine,

free from Satan’s grasp for all eternity.

All the universe is brand new in God’s glory.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 15

49 The Whole Earth Rejoices and Praises God

Verse 1

The one true God who administers

all things—Almighty God, Christ of last days!

This is the witness of the Holy Spirit.

He’s working to bear testimony everywhere.

So no one will have any doubt.

The triumphant King, Almighty God,

has prevailed over the world.

He’s overcome sin and accomplished redemption.

Praise the triumphant King of the universe.

Chorus

The whole earth shall rejoice!

Almighty God, worthy of praise!

Glory and power be to You,

the great King of the universe!

Verse 2

The one true God who administers

all things—Almighty God, Christ of last days!

This is the witness of the Holy Spirit.

He’s working to bear testimony everywhere.

He saves us, even though we are corrupt.

He makes us complete to carry out His will.

He reigns over the earth and takes it back from Satan

and chases Satan into the bottomless pit.

Chorus

The whole earth shall rejoice!

Almighty God, worthy of praise!

Glory and power be to You,

the great King of the universe!

Bridge

He is judging the world.

No one can escape from His hands.

He reigns as King forever.

Chorus

The whole earth shall rejoice!

Almighty God, worthy of praise!

Glory and power be to You,

the great King of the universe!

The whole earth shall rejoice!

Almighty God, worthy of praise!

Glory and power be to You,

the great King of the universe!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 27

50 The Name of Almighty God Is Witnessed in All Nations of the World

Verse 1

Since Almighty God, the King of the kingdom,

has been witnessed,

the scope of God’s management plan

has unfolded throughout the universe.

God’s appearance has been witnessed

not just in China, but in all lands.

They call out His holy name,

seek fellowship with God by any means,

grasping the will of God,

serving together in the church.

The Holy Spirit works in this wondrous way.

Chorus

Almighty God, the King of the kingdom,

He has been witnessed.

Truly, the name of Almighty God

has been witnessed in all nations and lands.

Verse 2

The languages of nations are different from each other,

but there is just one Spirit, a conduit among churches,

who is one with God, no doubt, without a difference.

The Holy Spirit calls and His voice awakens them.

God’s mercy is the voice.

And they all call out the holy name of Almighty God.

They also praise and sing.

There’s no deviation in the work of the Spirit.

All walk firm down the right path.

They simply do not back out.

There’re wonders upon wonders,

hard for man to imagine, impossible to fathom.

Chorus

Almighty God, the King of the kingdom,

He has been witnessed.

Truly, the name of Almighty God

has been witnessed in all nations and lands.

Bridge

Almighty God is the King of life in the universe!

He sits upon the glorious throne and judges all the world.

He dominates and rules all; all people bend their knees,

praying to Him, drawing close to be with Him.

Regardless of how long you have believed in God,

no matter how high your status, how great your seniority,

if you contradict God in your heart,

then you must be judged by Him.

Falling before Him, you’ll make your painful pleas.

This is indeed reaping the fruits of your actions.

This wailing is the sound of torment

in the lake of fire and brimstone.

It is the cry of being chastened by God’s iron rod.

This is the judgment before the seat of Christ.

Chorus

Almighty God, the King of the kingdom,

He has been witnessed.

Truly, the name of Almighty God

has been witnessed in all nations and lands.

Truly, the name of Almighty God

has been witnessed in all nations and lands.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 8

51 Humanity and God Share in the Bliss of Union

Verse 1

God has begun His work across the universe;

people there awaken and move all around His work.

When God “travels” within them, they break from Satan’s bonds;

from bonds of great affliction, they’re free forever now.

Verse 2

When God’s day arrives, the people all are happy,

the sorrows in their hearts are now forever gone.

Clouds of sadness vanish, fresh air freely floats.

Together, God and man’s timeless joy abounds.

Chorus

When all people praise God, He is exalted in all things.

The sky turns a bright blue,

flowers bloom, the grass more green.

All things on the earth become so beautiful.

Verse 3

Man’s actions give God something to savor,

this way God does not feel aggrieved any longer.

With God’s day coming, life on earth regains root of existence.

Verse 4

All things on earth come alive again,

taking God as the source of their existence.

For He causes things to shine forth with life,

and so, too, does God cause them to silently disappear.

Chorus

When all people praise God, He is exalted in all things.

The sky turns a bright blue,

flowers bloom, the grass more green.

All things on the earth become so beautiful.

Verse 5

All things await commands spoken by God’s mouth,

and all are pleased with what He says and does.

He is the Most High, yet He also lives with man.

Their deeds manifest God’s creation of the earth and heaven above.

Chorus

When all people praise God, He is exalted in all things.

The sky turns a bright blue,

flowers bloom, the grass more green.

All things on the earth become so beautiful.

Bridge

By His voice, man runs around.

The people in His kingdom

are filled with joy; their lives grow.

God does work among the chosen,

His work can’t be tainted with notions of mankind,

for God is doing His own work.

Verse 6

When God does His work, everything is renewed and changed.

When God’s work is finished, man is restored,

no more distressed by what God asks.

The land is blessed with joy!

Chorus

When all people praise God, He is exalted in all things.

The sky turns a bright blue,

flowers bloom, the grass more green.

All things on the earth become so beautiful.

Outro

When the land is filled with joy,

God will take this time to bless all humankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 33

52 Praise God Who Has Returned Victorious

Verse 1

Through 6,000 years of His work,

God has shown many of His deeds,

deeds to vanquish Satan

and save all of humanity.

God lets everything in heaven,

all things on the earth, in the sea,

He lets all creatures get to see

His acts and matchless power.

Pre-chorus 1

Through Satan’s defeat, mankind sees God’s deeds.

So they praise Him and exalt His wisdom.

Chorus

Let everything on earth, everything in heaven,

all things deep in the sea bring Him glory, bring Him glory!

Let everything give praise, praise His mighty power.

All things praise all of His deeds,

shout His holy name, shout His holy name!

Verse 2

Such praise is proof of Satan’s defeat,

proof that God has conquered His enemy.

Such praise proves He’s saved each one,

saved His created mankind.

Pre-chorus 2

All creation brings praise, He’s defeated His foe.

He comes in victory, He’s the great King who wins!

Chorus

Let everything on earth, everything in heaven,

all things deep in the sea bring Him glory, bring Him glory!

Let everything give praise, praise His mighty power.

All things praise all of His deeds,

shout His holy name, shout His holy name!

Pre-chorus 1

Through Satan’s defeat, mankind sees God’s deeds.

So they praise Him and exalt His wisdom.

Chorus

Let everything on earth, everything in heaven,

all things deep in the sea bring Him glory, bring Him glory!

Let everything give praise, praise His mighty power.

All things praise all of His deeds,

shout His holy name, shout His holy name!

Let everything on earth, everything in heaven,

all things deep in the sea bring Him glory, bring Him glory!

Let everything give praise, praise His mighty power.

All things praise all of His deeds,

shout His holy name, shout His holy name!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know How the Whole of Humanity Has Developed to the Present Day

53 God Will Conquer the People of All Nations

Verse 1

At the time of creation, God had determined

that His work on earth would come to an end

in the final age, and at that very time

His doings shall be manifest in the firmament.

He will make the people on earth acknowledge His doings,

and before the “judgment seat,”

His deeds shall be proven, so they’re accepted by all people,

the people across the earth who shall yield.

Chorus

God will conquer the people of all nations,

God will tame each ferocious beast.

Like all people on earth, the great red dragon

will submit before God in its defeat.

All His enemies on earth shall be conquered,

all His foes in the heavens meet defeat.

This is His plan, this is His plan

and the wondrousness of all His deeds.

Verse 2

And at this time, He will embark on an enterprise

never before carried out in ages past.

From today onward, He will make plain His deeds

step by step by step, step by step by step,

so that His wisdom and unfathomability

shall be acknowledged and proven in every sphere of society.

Chorus

God will conquer the people of all nations,

God will tame each ferocious beast.

Like all people on earth, the great red dragon

will submit before God in its defeat.

All His enemies on earth shall be conquered,

all His foes in the heavens meet defeat.

This is His plan, this is His plan

and the wondrousness of all His deeds.

Bridge

God’s deeds shall be recognized by every walk of life.

This will be the moment when He gains all glory on earth.

This will be the moment when He appears to mankind.

This will be the moment when He is no longer hidden.

God’s deeds have not reached climax.

His work progresses onward.

There will come the moment when it reaches its zenith.

That will be the moment when God shall complete His work.

That will be the moment when it shall finish.

Chorus

God will conquer the people of all nations,

God will tame each ferocious beast.

Like all people on earth, the great red dragon

will submit before God in its defeat.

God will conquer the people of all nations,

God will tame each ferocious beast.

Like all people on earth, the great red dragon

will submit before God in its defeat.

All His enemies on earth shall be conquered,

all His foes in the heavens meet defeat.

This is His plan, this is His plan

and the wondrousness of all His deeds.

This is His plan, this is His plan

and the wondrousness of all His deeds.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 42

54 Christ of the Last Days Has Brought the Age of Kingdom

Verse 1

When Jesus came to the world of man,

He ended the Age of Law,

and He brought the Age of Grace.

In the last days God became flesh once more,

He ended the Age of Grace

and He brought the Age of Kingdom.

Pre-chorus 1

Those who accept

the second incarnation of God

will be led to the Kingdom Age

and accept God’s guidance.

Chorus

After man was forgiven his sins,

God returned to flesh to lead him.

He will lead man into the new age.

He’s begun the work of judgment

to bring man to a higher realm.

Those who submit enjoy higher truth,

will receive much greater blessings,

truly living in the light.

They will gain the truth, way and life.

Verse 2

Jesus did much work among man.

Redemption of all mankind

was the only work He completed.

He became man’s offering for sin,

yet He did not rid man of all

his corrupt disposition, all man’s corruption.

Pre-chorus 2

Saving man from Satan meant

Jesus had to take on man’s sins,

but God’s greater work required

to rid man of Satan’s corruption.

Chorus

After man was forgiven his sins,

God returned to flesh to lead him.

He will lead man into the new age.

He’s begun the work of judgment

to bring man to a higher realm.

Those who submit enjoy higher truth,

will receive much greater blessings,

truly living in the light.

They will gain the truth, way and life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

55 God Judges and Cleanses Man With Words in the Last Days

Verse 1

The last days’ work is to speak words.

Great changes come to man from words,

and the changes are much greater

in people who accept them,

greater than those who accepted signs

and wonders of the Age of Grace.

In that age, demons were cast out

with laying on of hands and prayer,

Refrain 1

while man’s corruption still remained,

man’s corruption still remained,

while man’s corruption still remained.

Verse 2

Man was healed, forgiven of sin,

but work still had to be done

to enable man to be purged of

his corrupt disposition.

Man was saved because of his faith,

but his sinful nature still remained.

It was through the incarnate God

the sins of man were forgiven.

Refrain 2

But man still had sin within him,

man still had sin within him,

man still had sin within him.

Verse 3

After that stage of work was done,

the work of judgment still remained.

The word is used to make man pure

and give man a path in this stage.

Through sin offering, man has been

forgiven for all of his sins,

for the work of crucifixion

has already come to an end.

Refrain 3

God has prevailed over Satan,

has prevailed over Satan,

has prevailed over Satan.

Bridge

But the corrupt disposition

still remained within man.

Man could still sin and resist God,

and so God still has not gained man.

That’s why God in this stage

uses words to unmask

the corruptions of man,

so he’ll take the right path.

Verse 4

There is more meaning in this stage

and it is more fruitful,

for now the word supplies man’s life,

it allows man to be renewed;

it’s an intensive stage of work.

God’s becoming flesh in last days

completes incarnation’s meaning

and God’s plan for man to be saved.

Refrain 4

The word makes man pure in last days.

The word makes man pure in last days.

The word makes man pure in last days.

The word makes man pure in last days.

The word makes man pure in last days.

The word makes man pure in last days.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

56 The Work of Judgment Is to Cleanse Man’s Corruption

Verse 1

Before man was redeemed,

much of Satan’s poison was planted within him.

Thousands of years passed, and man’s been so defiled

that he has a nature that makes him resist God.

Thus, when he’s redeemed, it’s only a redemption

where man has been bought back at a price so high,

but also where the poison

that infects his nature has not been removed.

Man is so defiled and he must change

before becoming worthy to serve God.

Chorus

By the work of judgment and chastisement,

man will fully come to know

the filthy essence and corruption

that exists within himself,

man can change himself completely and become clean.

This way man can become worthy to come before

the throne of God, the throne of God.

Verse 2

Through the work today

of judgment and chastisement and also of refinement,

man can be transformed, able to purge all his corruption,

and thus will be made pure.

The current stage of work

is more than just salvation but purification.

It’s also work of conquest,

the second stage of work of man’s salvation,

where God gains man through judgment.

Through the use of the word to refine, judge and disclose,

the impurities, the notions, the motives

and the ambitions within man’s heart

all have been revealed.

Chorus

By the work of judgment and chastisement,

man will fully come to know

the filthy essence and corruption

that exists within himself,

man can change himself completely and become clean.

This way man can become worthy to come before

the throne of God, the throne of God.

Verse 3

That man’s been redeemed and his sins forgiven

can only be considered as God ignoring them,

but man lives in the flesh, still trapped in sin,

so his sinning cannot stop.

Time and time again, man will keep revealing

his corrupt, satanic disposition.

The majority of mankind sins during the daytime,

just to confess at night.

Bridge

Even though the sin offering always works for man,

it can never save man from all sins.

So just half the salvation is completed,

for man is still corrupt.

Chorus

By the work of judgment and chastisement,

man will fully come to know

the filthy essence and corruption

that exists within himself,

man can change himself completely and become clean.

This way man can become worthy to come before

the throne of God, the throne of God.

Outro

It’s hard for man to realize his sins;

he cannot see his nature’s deep roots.

He must rely on judgment by the word

so he can achieve this result.

Only this way can man be changed

from this point onward.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

59 The Work of Judgment and Chastisement Goes Deeper Than That of Redemption

Intro

Now the age has changed,

the work of God progressed.

Man’s rebellion and unclean things

will be purged through judgment.

Verse 1

During the work of redemption,

God must show grace for man to enjoy,

so man might be redeemed from sin

and forgiven his sins through grace.

Chorus

God now exposes unrighteousness

by means of chastisement, judgment,

by using His words to smite,

to expose and discipline man,

so that mankind may be saved.

This goes deeper than redemption.

Verse 2

The grace in the Age of Grace

was enough for man’s enjoyment.

Now that man has felt this grace,

he’s no longer to enjoy it.

This work is now past its time.

Now God saves man through the word’s judgment.

Man is judged, chastised and refined,

then his disposition is changed.

Pre-chorus

Is this not because of the words God has spoken?

Chorus

God now exposes unrighteousness

by means of chastisement, judgment,

by using His words to smite,

to expose and discipline man,

so that mankind may be saved.

This goes deeper than redemption.

Bridge

Each stage of work is done in line

with mankind’s progress and the age.

All this work is meaningful,

it’s done for the final salvation.

It’s so man may have a good destination

and be classified to kind in the end.

Chorus

God now exposes unrighteousness

by means of chastisement, judgment,

by using His words to smite,

to expose and discipline man,

so that mankind may be saved.

This goes deeper than redemption.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

60 God’s Righteous End-Time Judgment Classifies Mankind

Verse 1

In His final work of ending the age,

God’s disposition is to chastise,

to reveal all that’s unrighteous

and publicly judge all people,

perfect those who love Him truly.

This disposition can end the age.

Verse 2

The last days are here, all creation

will be classed by their nature and kind.

This is the moment when God shows

all mankind’s fate and destination.

Without judgment, man’s disobedience

and unrighteousness can’t be exposed.

Chorus

Only through chastisement and judgment

will creation’s fate be seen,

and man’s true colors revealed.

Evil goes with evil, good with good.

Evil will be punished, good will be rewarded.

People will be classed by kind,

they’ll be subject to God’s sway.

Verse 3

Man’s corruption has reached its summit,

their disobedience is severe.

Only God’s righteous disposition,

one of chastisement and judgment,

can fully change and complete mankind,

expose evil, punish the unrighteous.

Verse 4

Such a disposition entails

the significance of the age.

God reveals His disposition

for the sake of each new age’s work.

He doesn’t do it at random

or without significance.

Chorus

Only through chastisement and judgment

will creation’s fate be seen,

and man’s true colors revealed.

Evil goes with evil, good with good.

Evil will be punished, good will be rewarded.

People will be classed by kind,

they’ll be subject to God’s sway.

Verse 5

If in the last days when man’s fate is shown,

God still pours out compassion and love,

not judging, but tolerant, forgiving,

no matter how grave man’s sins might be,

then when would His management plan end,

and man meet their proper fate?

Chorus

Only through chastisement and judgment

will creation’s fate be seen,

and man’s true colors revealed.

Evil goes with evil, good with good.

Evil will be punished, good will be rewarded.

People will be classed by kind,

they’ll be subject to God’s sway.

Outro

Only righteous judgment can class man by kind

and bring them into a brand-new realm,

so God’s righteous disposition

will bring this whole age to an end.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

61 The Meaning of God’s Work of Judgment in the Last Days

Verse 1

Know that in the last days

Christ uses a number of truths to teach man,

He uses truths to expose the essence of man

and dissect their words and their deeds.

Verse 2

Christ’s words comprise various truths

about man’s duty, how to be loyal to God,

obey God, live out normal humanity,

God’s wisdom, disposition, and more.

Verse 3

These words are all directed

at man’s essence and corruption.

Those words that show how man rejects God,

they speak of man as Satan’s embodiment and God’s foe.

Chorus

The work of judgment

brings about man’s understanding

of the true face of God

and the truth about their own rebelliousness.

It allows man to learn God’s will,

purpose of His work,

mysteries they don’t understand,

know their corrupt substance and its roots,

and discover man’s ugliness.

Verse 4

God makes man’s nature clear

not with a few words but over much time,

by exposing, dealing and pruning

as He undertakes His work, all work of judgment.

Verse 5

Plain words can’t replace these ways;

only truth man does not have can do this.

These methods are judgment,

help man gain true knowledge of God,

and can subdue, convince man to submit to God.

Chorus

The work of judgment

brings about man’s understanding

of the true face of God

and the truth about their own rebelliousness.

It allows man to learn God’s will,

purpose of His work,

mysteries they don’t understand,

know their corrupt substance and its roots,

and discover man’s ugliness.

Outro

The work of judgment brings these effects,

for it opens the truth, way and life of God

to all who have faith in Him.

This is the work of judgment done by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth

62 God Shall Judge and Purify All Who Come Before His Throne

Verse 1

The last days’ work separates all

according to their kind

and concludes God’s management plan,

for the time is close and God’s day has come.

Pre-chorus

God brings all who enter His kingdom—

those loyal to Him until the very end—

to the age of God Himself.

Chorus

All who’ve followed God’s footsteps till now

are those who’ve come to God’s throne.

Those who accept God’s last phase of work

are the ones God purifies, the ones God judges.

Verse 2

Before the age of God, His work

is not to watch man’s deeds.

It’s not to inquire into man’s life,

but to judge man’s disobedience.

Bridge

God shall purify all who come before His throne.

Chorus

All who’ve followed God’s footsteps till now

are those who’ve come to God’s throne.

Those who accept God’s last phase of work

are the ones God purifies, the ones God judges.

All who’ve followed God’s footsteps till now

are those who’ve come to God’s throne.

Those who accept God’s last phase of work

are the ones God purifies, the ones God judges.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth

63 Judgment Is God’s Primary Way to Perfect Man

Chorus

How does God perfect man?

It’s through His righteous disposition!

Righteousness and majesty,

wrath, curses and judgment,

God’s disposition mainly includes these.

And with judgment He perfects man.

Verse 1

Some people don’t understand and then they ask why,

why it is that God can only make man perfect,

make man perfect through judgment and through curse?

If man is cursed by God, then wouldn’t he die?

Verse 2

They ask, “If God judges man, isn’t he condemned?”

How can man still be made perfect then?

These are questions spoken by

those who simply do not know the work of God.

Chorus

How does God perfect man?

It’s through His righteous disposition!

Righteousness and majesty,

wrath, curses and judgment,

God’s disposition mainly includes these.

And with judgment He perfects man.

Verse 3

What God curses is the disobedience of man,

and what He judges are all of man’s sins.

Though He speaks harshly, with great vehemence,

with these stern words, He reveals man’s inner essence.

Pre-chorus

Such judgment makes man see the essence of his flesh,

and so he submits in obedience to God.

Chorus

How does God perfect man?

It’s through His righteous disposition!

Righteousness and majesty,

wrath, curses and judgment,

God’s disposition mainly includes these.

And with judgment He perfects man.

Bridge

Man’s flesh is sinful, it is of Satan,

disobedient, for God to chastise.

And so, to allow man to know himself,

the words of God’s judgment must befall him.

Every kind of refinement must be used.

And only then can God’s work reap its fruit.

Judgment is God’s primary way

of making man perfect.

Chorus

How does God perfect man?

It’s through His righteous disposition!

Righteousness and majesty,

wrath, curses and judgment,

God’s disposition mainly includes these.

And with judgment He perfects man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

67 The Final Stage of Conquest Is Meant to Save People

Intro

The final stage of conquering is to

save people, reveal their endings,

disclose their degeneration through judgment,

thus help them repent and rise up,

pursue life and the right path of human life.

Verse 1

The final stage of conquering

is to wake the hearts of numb people,

show their rebelliousness

through judgment, through judgment.

If they still can’t repent, cast off corruptions,

and pursue the right path of human life,

they will become ones who can’t be saved

but will be swallowed by Satan.

Chorus

The significance of conquering

is to save people and show their endings—

good or bad, saved or cursed,

all is revealed by the conquering work.

Verse 2

The last days are when all things

are classified by kind through conquering.

It is the last days’ work

to conquer man, to judge their sins.

It classifies the people in the entire universe.

The people of all nations will be

subject to the conquering work,

coming before the judgment seat.

Chorus

The significance of conquering

is to save people and show their endings—

good or bad, saved or cursed,

all is revealed by the conquering work.

Bridge

All created beings will be classified by kind.

All will be judged before the judgment seat.

No person, no thing can escape this judgment.

No person, no thing can skirt this classifying by kind.

All will be sorted because the end is near for all things.

All the heavens, all the earth will arrive at their conclusion.

Chorus

The significance of conquering

is to save people and show their endings—

good or bad, saved or cursed,

all is revealed, all is revealed,

all is revealed by the conquering work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

68 The Main Goal of God’s Work of Conquest

Verse 1

You’ve all fallen under darkness,

and you have all been deeply harmed.

For you to know human nature,

live truth is what God’s work aims for.

If you can escape the darkness,

divorce yourself from things unclean,

if you can become holy,

you possess truth, that’s what this means.

Chorus

The main goal of conquering

is so humanity’s cleansed,

so man can possess the truth,

for too little they understand.

To do conquering work on these ones

is of the deepest significance.

Verse 2

It’s not that your nature is changed,

but that you can practice the truth.

You’re able to forsake the flesh.

This is what those who’ve been cleansed do.

Only those who have and live truth

can completely be gained by God.

Those who live out Peter’s image

are perfected, others conquered.

Chorus

The main goal of conquering

is so humanity’s cleansed,

so man can possess the truth,

for too little they understand.

To do conquering work on these ones

is of the deepest significance.

Verse 3

The work done to all the conquered

consists of issuing curses,

chastising and the show of wrath.

They get righteousness and curses.

To work on these people is to

reveal their corruption within,

so that they recognize it,

and so they are fully convinced.

Bridge

Once man becomes obedient,

then the conquering work will end.

Even if most don’t seek the truth,

the conquest work will have ended.

Chorus

The main goal of conquering

is so humanity’s cleansed,

so man can possess the truth,

for too little they understand.

To do conquering work on these ones

is of the deepest significance.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only the Perfected Can Live a Meaningful Life

69 The Substance of the Work of Conquest

Verse 1

Man’s biggest problem

is that they think of nothing but their own fate,

idolizing their prospects,

pursuing God because of them.

They don’t worship God

because of how they love Him.

And so selfishness and greed,

all things that obstruct their worship must go.

Then the effect of man’s conquest will be achieved.

Chorus

The work of conquest achieves its effect

by taking away the fate and prospects of man,

judging and chastising man’s rebellious disposition,

not making deals, giving man grace and blessings,

but taking their freedoms and prospects away

to reveal their loyalties; that’s the work of conquest.

Verse 2

In the first conquests of man,

it’s crucial to purge wild ambitions,

fatal weaknesses of man,

and through this, reveal man’s love of God,

change their views of life, of God,

and the meaning of existence.

In this way, man’s love for God is cleansed,

man’s heart is truly conquered.

Chorus

Oh, the work of conquest achieves its effect

by taking away the fate and prospects of man,

judging and chastising man’s rebellious disposition,

not making deals, giving man grace and blessings,

but taking their freedoms and prospects away

to reveal their loyalties; that’s the work of conquest.

Bridge

But in God’s attitude towards all His creatures,

He does not conquer for the sake of it.

Instead, God conquers to gain man, for His glory,

to recover the original likeness of man.

Chorus

Oh, the work of conquest achieves its effect

by taking away the fate and prospects of man,

judging and chastising man’s rebellious disposition,

not making deals, giving man grace and blessings,

but taking their freedoms and prospects away

to reveal their loyalties; that’s the work of conquest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

71 What the Work of Conquest Will Achieve

Verse 1

When Adam and Eve were made in the beginning,

Jehovah’s glory and testimony were with them.

But man lost the glory and testimony after being corrupted.

Everyone disobeys God, not revering Him.

Why did man lose the testimony?

Because no one has faith or God in their heart.

Conquering mankind means restoring man’s faith.

Chorus

Conquering work is to stop man from rebelling

and help him gain a new understanding of God,

obeying and resolving to be for God.

Verse 2

People want too many worldly things,

hoping too much for the future,

and holding extravagant demands,

thinking and planning only for the flesh.

Not interested in believing in God,

their hearts have been captured by Satan.

Their reverence for God is gone;

they are devoting their heart to Satan.

But man was created by God.

He’s lost the testimony and glory.

By conquering man God seizes back

the glory of man’s reverence.

Chorus

Conquering work is to stop man from rebelling

and help him gain a new understanding of God,

obeying and resolving to be for God.

Bridge

Man’s changes in temperament or flesh

don’t show if he’s conquered,

but mental changes in his thoughts and sense

show he’s been conquered.

When you obey with new thinking,

without your notions of God’s work and words,

when you can think normally,

and exert yourself with all your heart for God,

this kind of person is someone fully conquered.

Chorus

Conquering work is to stop man from rebelling

and help him gain a new understanding of God,

obeying and resolving to be for God,

obeying and resolving to be for God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest

72 The Work of Conquest Is of the Deepest Significance

Verse 1

The work of conquest that’s done on all of you

is of the deepest significance.

The purpose of this work is to perfect a group

of people into overcomers.

Pre-chorus 1

And they will be the first group of people made complete.

It means they are the first fruits.

Chorus

Look at the purpose of all the work God has done.

It’s to lead people to the right path of human life,

so they may have the normal life of mankind,

because man does not know how to lead life.

Yes, your life without such leading would be empty.

It could only be worthless and meaningless.

You wouldn’t know how to be a normal person.

This is the deepest meaning of conquering man.

Verse 2

The work of conquest is also done to let

created beings enjoy God’s love.

The purpose of this work is for them to receive

His greatest, fullest salvation.

Pre-chorus 2

What God lets man enjoy is not just mercy and love,

but chastisement and judgment.

Chorus

Look at the purpose of all the work God has done.

It’s to lead people to the right path of human life,

so they may have the normal life of mankind,

because man does not know how to lead life.

Yes, your life without such leading would be empty.

It could only be worthless and meaningless.

You wouldn’t know how to be a normal person.

This is the deepest meaning of conquering man.

Verse 3

From creation till now, what God’s done in His work

is all love, with no hatred for man.

Even the judgment is love, a truer and more real love

that leads them to the path of human life.

Pre-chorus 3

The conquest work is also to bear witness before Satan,

and for spreading the gospel work.

Chorus

Look at the purpose of all the work God has done.

It’s to lead people to the right path of human life,

so they may have the normal life of mankind,

because man does not know how to lead life.

Yes, your life without such leading would be empty.

It could only be worthless and meaningless.

You wouldn’t know how to be a normal person.

This is the deepest meaning of conquering man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (4)

73 Judgment and Chastisement Reveal God’s Salvation

Verse 1

God judges, condemns, and chastises you now,

so you might know yourself and your worth,

so you might change your disposition,

and you can see that all God’s actions are done righteously,

and according to His disposition and work’s requirements.

Pre-chorus

You’ll know He is the righteous God

who loves, judges, and chastises man,

working according to His plan for mankind’s salvation.

Chorus

God has not come to kill or to lay mankind to waste.

God has come to judge and curse, to chastise and to save.

Verse 2

If you only know that you are of low rank,

corrupt and disobedient,

but don’t know that God wants to make plain

His salvation through the judgment

and the chastisement He does in you now,

then you can’t experience or move on (or you can’t move on).

Chorus

God has not come to kill or to lay mankind to waste.

God has come to judge and curse, to chastise and to save.

Bridge

Until the end of His 6,000-year plan,

till He reveals the outcome for each type of man,

God’s work on earth will be for salvation,

to bring those who love Him to completion

and into submission under His dominion.

Chorus

God has not come to kill or to lay mankind to waste.

God has come to judge and curse, to chastise and to save.

God has not come to kill or to lay mankind to waste.

God has come to judge and curse, to chastise and to save.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Put Aside the Blessings of Status and Understand God’s Will to Bring Salvation to Man

74 God’s Judgment and Chastisement Are to Save Man

Chorus

Righteous judgment purifies men,

heartless refinement cleanses them;

God’s harsh words and chastening

purity and salvation bring.

Verse 1

God has come to work on earth

so as to save corrupt mankind;

He would never have come to do

His work in person otherwise.

In the past, the way He saved men

showed His utmost love and mercy;

He gave all of Himself to Satan

in exchange for the whole of humanity.

Verse 2

The present is unlike the past:

Salvation you gain at this time

happens during the last days,

at the time when all are classified,

each according to their kind;

you aren’t saved by compassion or love,

but by judgment and chastisement,

so man’s salvation may be more thorough.

Pre-chorus 1

So, all that you get is judgment, chastisement,

but know that, in this merciless smiting,

He does not wish to punish you.

Regardless how harsh God’s words might be,

no matter how heartless they may seem,

He does not wish to hurt or kill you.

However angry God might be,

the words He speaks are words of teaching,

Chorus

Righteous judgment purifies men,

heartless refinement cleanses them;

God’s harsh words and chastening

purity and salvation bring.

Verse 3

When you face chastisement and judgment,

what else do you have to say?

From its start until its conclusion,

haven’t you always enjoyed salvation?

You’ve seen God incarnate and recognized

that He is wise and almighty.

You’ve felt His discipline and smiting.

You’ve also received His grace supreme.

Pre-chorus 2

Aren’t your blessings greater than anyone’s?

Your graces are richer than Solomon’s!

If God didn’t come to save you, would you still live?

If His only goal was your punishment,

then why become flesh, launch this enterprise?

Could not mortals with one word be punished?

Would He need to destroy you having condemned you?

Don’t you believe Him? Do His words not convince you?

Chorus

Righteous judgment purifies men,

heartless refinement cleanses them;

God’s harsh words and chastening

purity and salvation bring.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Put Aside the Blessings of Status and Understand God’s Will to Bring Salvation to Man

75 The Judgment of God’s Word Is to Save Man

Verse 1

Though God has said many words to you

of chastisement, of judgment,

they’ve not been done unto you,

yes, not been done unto you in deed.

Verse 2

God came to do His work and speak words.

Though His words may be stern,

they are spoken in judgment

of your corruption, rebelliousness.

Verse 3

The purpose of God doing this way

is not to cause man harm,

but save man from Satan’s domain.

God’s words are stern to help get results.

Pre-chorus 1

Only through this way of working

can mankind know themselves,

can they break away

from their rebellious disposition.

Chorus

Though God’s words may be stern,

they’re uttered for man’s salvation,

as He is only speaking words,

not punishing man’s flesh.

These words help man live in the light,

know the light exists and is precious,

know they’re beneficial to man,

and know that God is salvation.

Verse 4

The work of words has great meaning:

Man can know and thus practice the truth,

achieve dispositional changes,

know themselves and God’s work.

Verse 5

Only this working through speaking

can promote the relationship

that is between God and man.

And only words can explain the truth.

Verse 6

It’s the best way to conquer man.

Apart from speaking words,

nothing can help man better know

all the truth and all the work of God.

Pre-chorus 2

God speaks in His work’s final stage

to reveal unknown truths, mysteries,

make man gain the true way, the life,

and thus satisfy the will of God.

Chorus

Though God’s words may be stern,

they’re uttered for man’s salvation,

as He is only speaking words,

not punishing man’s flesh.

These words help man live in the light,

know the light exists and is precious,

know they’re beneficial to man,

and know that God is salvation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Put Aside the Blessings of Status and Understand God’s Will to Bring Salvation to Man

76 God Becomes Flesh in the Last Days to Judge All Mankind

Intro

God in the flesh works personally

on a group of people,

with prospect of spreading His work

to entire mankind.

The work of judgment is also the same.

Verse 1

God judges not a certain person,

but a group of people,

who represents the entire mankind.

He judges how mankind’s unrighteous

and opposed to Him—

that’s the conquest work of the last days.

Verse 2

The work and word of God in the flesh,

as witnessed by mankind,

are judgment before the great white throne

that would be done during the last days,

which was conceived by man.

God incarnate is doing this work.

Pre-chorus

The incarnate God of today

judges the whole of mankind

during the very last days.

Chorus

This flesh and His work,

His word, and His disposition

are the entirety of Him.

Though the scope of His work has a limit,

not involving the whole universe,

in essence He judges all of mankind,

not just the chosen people in China,

or a small number of people.

Verse 3

Once God’s work in the flesh is over,

He’ll expand it at once

to the entire universe,

the same way that gospel of Jesus

spread throughout the world

after His rising and ascension.

Pre-chorus

The incarnate God of today

judges the whole of mankind

during the very last days.

Chorus

This flesh and His work,

His word, and His disposition

are the entirety of Him.

Though the scope of His work has a limit,

not involving the whole universe,

in essence He judges all of mankind,

not just the chosen people in China,

or a small number of people.

Bridge

Whether it’s the Spirit’s work

or the work of the flesh,

it’s done in a limited scope,

but represents work of the whole universe.

Chorus

This flesh and His work,

His word, and His disposition

are the entirety of Him.

Though the scope of His work has a limit,

not involving the whole universe,

in essence He judges all of mankind,

not just the chosen people in China,

or a small number of people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

77 God’s Judgment Reveals His Righteousness and Holiness

Verse 1

The words that God’s saying today

are to judge people’s sins and unrighteousness,

and to curse people’s rebelliousness,

and chastise their deceit and their crookedness.

If the things that they say and they do

aren’t in line with His will, He will judge them all.

He’ll condemn their defiance as sin.

This is work that reveals all His holiness.

Verse 2

God is speaking in accord

with the principles of judgment.

By cursing man’s rebellion, revealing their ugliness,

and by judging their unrighteousness,

He shows His righteous disposition.

His holiness means that He’s righteous.

God speaks and does work of judging and conquest

in light of your corrupt dispositions.

Pre-chorus 1

Only this work that is practical

puts God’s holiness into sharp relief.

Chorus

Because of these judgments,

you’ve been able to see it:

God is righteous and holy.

He’s holy and righteous—

that’s why He has judged you

and brought His wrath upon you.

Verse 3

He can reveal His righteousness

when seeing how mankind rebels,

and He can reveal His holiness

when seeing all of mankind’s filthiness.

That’s enough to show that He’s holy God,

who doesn’t have the slightest bit of taint,

that He’s God Himself who is holy,

but who also lives in a land of filth.

Verse 4

If He were a regular man

who sullies himself along with others;

if He weren’t righteous or didn’t have

any single element of holiness,

He would not be qualified

to judge filthy people’s unrighteousness,

nor would He be qualified

to be the judge of entire mankind.

Pre-chorus 2

How could someone who’s so filthy

judge a person as filthy as they are themselves?

Chorus

Because of these judgments,

you’ve been able to see it:

God is righteous and holy.

He’s holy and righteous—

that’s why He has judged you

and brought His wrath upon you.

Outro

The only One who has the right

to judge man is the holy God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How the Effects of the Second Step of the Work of Conquest Are Achieved

78 Beholding the Image of the Son of Man in His Judgment and Chastisement

Verse 1

God’s true face can’t be fully expressed

using any human language.

God is too great to be summed up like that,

so He uses a different way.

By expressing His disposition,

God reveals His true face to man.

Those who know the Son’s disposition

have seen the Son of man’s true face.

Chorus

Within the stream of chastisements and judgments,

the Son of man gets to show His disposition,

allowing all who accept His chastisement and judgment

to see His true face via the things that He says.

It’s the truth of the Son of man’s face as seen by John.

But for some it’s a truth that will never be seen,

staying invisible to those who can’t accept

the work of God in the Age of Kingdom.

Verse 2

When man has gone through each step of God’s work

within the Age of Kingdom,

they’ll know the truth behind John’s words

on the Son of man among the lampstands:

“His head and His hairs were white like wool,

and His eyes were as a flame of fire,

His feet fine brass burned in a furnace,

His voice the sound of many waters.

Pre-chorus

And He had in His right hand seven stars,

and out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword,

and His countenance was as the sun shining in its strength.”

Bridge

You’ll then know beyond all doubt

that this ordinary flesh

that has come to say so much

is the second incarnate God.

And furthermore, you will sense

how blessed and fortunate you are.

So are you not willing to accept this blessing?

Chorus

Within the stream of chastisements and judgments,

the Son of man gets to show His disposition,

allowing all who accept His chastisement and judgment

to see His true face via the things that He says.

It’s the truth of the Son of man’s face as seen by John.

But for some it’s a truth that will never be seen,

staying invisible to those who can’t accept

the work of God in the Age of Kingdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

79 The Work of Judgment Must Be Done by God Himself

Verse 1

Judgment is the use of truth to conquer mankind,

so there can be no question that God would appear

in the incarnate image to work among man.

This means that in the last days Christ will use truth

to teach people across the world

and make all truths be known to them.

This is God’s work of judgment.

Verse 2

Many are uneasy with God’s second incarnation.

It’s hard for them to believe God will become flesh

to do the work of judgment, but God must tell you

the work of God goes far beyond what man can expect,

and is hard for man to accept.

For people are just maggots on the earth,

while God is supreme.

Pre-chorus 1

God is the One who fills the universe.

Man’s mind is just a foul water pit,

breeding nothing but maggots,

while each stage of work

led by God’s thinking distills His wisdom.

Chorus

The work of judgment is God’s alone;

it must be done only by God Himself.

Man cannot do it in God’s place.

Verse 3

Man wants to contend with God, it’s clear who will lose.

God exhorts you, don’t think you’re worth more than gold.

If some accept God’s judgment, why are you unable?

How much higher do you think you stand above others?

If others bow before the truth,

why can’t you do it also?

God’s work cannot be stopped.

Pre-chorus 2

He won’t repeat the work of His judgment

because of some “contribution” of yours,

and you will be buried in regret

for missing out on a chance this precious.

Chorus

The work of judgment is God’s alone;

it must be done only by God Himself.

Man cannot do it in God’s place.

Bridge

If you do not believe God’s word, then just wait

till heaven’s great white throne judges you!

Know that all the Israelites denied Jesus,

yet the fact that He redeemed man

still extended throughout the universe

and to the ends of the earth.

Didn’t God make this reality long ago?

If you still wait for Jesus to take you to heaven,

then you are a stubborn piece of deadwood.

You are a false believer Jesus won’t acknowledge,

disloyal to the truth, seeking only to be blessed.

He’ll show you no mercy,

casting you into the lake of fire to burn

for thousands of years.

Chorus

The work of judgment is God’s alone;

it must be done only by God Himself.

Man cannot do it in God’s place, oh, in God’s place.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth

80 The Consequences of Evading Judgment

Verse 1

Do you understand what is judgment and truth?

If so, then God exhorts you to submit to judgment.

Otherwise you’ll lose the chance to be commended by God,

or to be brought by Him into His kingdom.

Chorus

God shall not spare a traitor who

claimed loyalty to Him but then betrayed.

Those like this will be punished

in their spirit, soul and body.

Is this not the revelation of God’s righteousness,

God’s purpose to judge and reveal man?

Verse 2

Those who only accept judgment but can never be purified,

those who flee during judgment work are forever rejected by God.

Their sins are more and worse than the Pharisees’,

for they have betrayed God and are rebels against Him.

Bridge

Such men who are not worthy even to serve,

shall receive worse punishment lasting forever.

Chorus

God shall not spare a traitor who

claimed loyalty to Him but then betrayed.

Those like this will be punished

in their spirit, soul and body.

Is this not the revelation of God’s righteousness,

God’s purpose to judge and reveal man?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth

82 Humanity’s Only Path to Enter Into Rest

Verse 1

Those who stand firm during God’s final cleansing

by chastisement and judgment will enter into the final rest.

Those who have broken free from Satan’s influence

will be obtained by God and enter the final rest.

Chorus

The essence of judgment and chastisement

is to cleanse man for his final rest.

Without this work,

people won’t be able to follow their own kind.

It’s the only way to enter rest.

Verse 2

Only this cleansing removes unrighteousness.

This chastisement and judgment

brings light to man’s disobedience,

thereby separating the saved from the damned,

and those who will remain from those who will not.

Chorus

The essence of judgment and chastisement

is to cleanse man for his final rest.

Without this work,

people won’t be able to follow their own kind.

It’s the only way to enter rest.

Verse 3

In the end God will punish evil and reward good

to fully cleanse mankind and take them to eternal rest.

This is the last and crucial stage to complete God’s work.

If the wicked do remain, then mankind can’t enter rest.

Bridge

Once He’s done, the whole of humanity will be holy,

and God can then live peacefully in rest.

Chorus

The essence of judgment and chastisement

is to cleanse man for his final rest.

Without this work,

people won’t be able to follow their own kind.

It’s the only way to enter rest.

It’s the only way to enter rest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

83 The Inside Story of God’s Work in the Last Days

Verse 1

Today’s work is to transform those who are corrupt and numb,

to purify the people whom Satan did its work on.

It’s not to make Adam or Eve, and much less to make the light

or to create animals or plants of different kinds.

Verse 2

His work now is to make pure all that Satan’s made corrupt,

so that they may be regained and become the glory of God.

Such work is not as simple as man imagines it to be.

It’s not like cursing Satan to the bottomless pit.

Chorus

You should see the will of God, and you should see that God’s work

is not as simple as making all things in heaven and earth.

Rather, it’s to transform man, make good of what’s negative,

to take into possession what doesn’t belong to Him.

This is the inside story.

Bridge

This you should all understand and not regard as too plain.

The work of God is unlike work of ordinary ways.

Man can’t conceive its marvel; its wisdom can’t be attained.

Verse 3

God doesn’t make or destroy all during this stage of His work.

He’s changing His creation, cleansing all defiled by Satan.

So God shall commence His work that is of great magnitude.

And this is the whole meaning, the significance of God’s work.

Chorus

You should see the will of God, and you should see that God’s work

is not as simple as making all things in heaven and earth.

Rather, it’s to transform man, make good of what’s negative,

to take into possession what doesn’t belong to Him.

This is the inside story.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Is the Work of God As Simple As Man Imagines?

85 Judgment by the Word Better Represents God’s Authority

Verse 1

In the work God does in the last days,

the word’s mightier than signs, wonders;

its authority surpasses theirs.

It shows man’s corrupt dispositions.

You can’t recognize them on your own,

but when the word lays them bare before you,

you’ll discover them, not deny them,

and it will utterly convince you.

Pre-chorus 1

Isn’t this the word’s authority?

This is the result that is achieved

by the work of the word done today.

Yes, this is what God’s word can achieve.

Chorus

This shows God’s authority, power

isn’t just working signs, healing the sick,

and it’s not just casting out demons.

Rather, the judgment of the word is

more able to show God’s almighty

and represent His authority.

Verse 2

By this work of judgment, chastisement,

man will be able to fully see

his own filthy and corrupt substance,

and he’ll change completely and be clean.

It’s the one way man can be worthy

to return before the throne of God.

It’s through the word’s judgment and chastisement

that man’s able to be gained by God.

Pre-chorus 2

It is through the judgment of the word,

through its refinement and disclosing,

all of man’s notions, motives, and hopes,

what’s impure in his heart are revealed.

Chorus

This shows God’s authority, power

isn’t just working signs, healing the sick,

and it’s not just casting out demons.

Rather, the judgment of the word is

more able to show God’s almighty

and represent His authority.

Bridge

All the fruits you get are through the word,

greater than those through signs and wonders.

You see His glory, authority

not merely by His crucifixion,

healing the sick, casting out demons,

but more so by His words’ judgment.

Chorus

This shows God’s authority, power

isn’t just working signs, healing the sick,

and it’s not just casting out demons.

Rather, the judgment of the word is

more able to show God’s almighty

and represent His authority.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

89 God’s Work Is Achieved Through Words

Verse 1

After you experience some time,

if you know God’s work and His each step,

and know what His word achieves

and why so much is unfulfilled;

if you have a clear vision,

a thorough knowledge of all these,

you can boldly take the path ahead,

without worry or unease.

Chorus

How is much of God’s work achieved?

It’s through the word He speaks.

Through the word He refines all mankind

and changes all their conceptions.

Verse 2

All the suffering and refinement,

all the enlightenment experienced,

all the dealings going on within

are achieved by the words He speaks.

Man follows God because of what?

Because of the words He speaks.

His words are full of mysteries,

they touch the strings of man’s heart.

Pre-chorus

The words of God reveal

the inner secrets of man,

allow them to see into

both the future and the past.

Chorus

How is much of God’s work achieved?

It’s through the word He speaks.

Through the word He refines all mankind

and changes all their conceptions,

and changes all their conceptions.

Verse 3

Because of the word of God,

man endures pain and suffering.

Through His word,

man is made perfect and begins his following.

What man should do is accept God’s words.

To be perfected or refined,

the words of God are still the key.

This is God’s work and the vision man should know.

Chorus

How is much of God’s work achieved?

It’s through the word He speaks.

Through the word He refines all mankind

and changes all their conceptions,

and changes all their conceptions,

oh, and changes all their conceptions.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Testimony to God

90 God’s Word Is Authority and Judgment

Verse 1

Most people ignore God’s words, think they’re words, not facts.

They’re blind; don’t they know God’s the faithful God Himself?

God’s words and the facts occur simultaneously.

Isn’t this true about the faithful God Himself?

Verse 2

God Himself’s judgment, majesty; none can change this.

It’s one side of His administrative decrees.

It is one way for Him to judge all people,

yes, one way for Him to judge all He oversees.

Chorus

When God created all things or destroys the world,

when He chooses to make the firstborn sons complete,

they’re all things accomplished by one word from His mouth.

For His word itself is judgment, authority.

Verse 3

In His eyes all people, affairs and everything

are all under His judgment and all in His hands.

No one and nothing dares be wild and willful.

All must be done according to His words’ commands.

Chorus

When God created all things or destroys the world,

when He chooses to make the firstborn sons complete,

they’re all things accomplished by one word from His mouth.

For His word itself is judgment, authority.

Bridge

He uses words for all things, doesn’t move one finger.

This is what makes His almightiness evident.

He uses words for all things, doesn’t move one finger.

This is what makes His almightiness evident.

Chorus

When God created all things or destroys the world,

when He chooses to make the firstborn sons complete,

they’re all things accomplished by one word from His mouth.

For His word itself is judgment, authority.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 103

91 The Last Days’ Work Is Mainly to Give Man Life

Intro

The results of God’s work in the last days

are achieved through the word, through the word.

Verse 1

The word helps man understand mysteries

and God’s work throughout history.

It brings man enlightenment of the Holy Spirit,

and knowledge of mysteries sealed for centuries.

It explains the work of prophets and apostles

and the rules when they carried it out.

The word makes man know God’s disposition,

as well as his own rebelliousness and substance.

Verse 2

Through these steps of work and all words spoken,

man comes to know the work of the Spirit,

and know the work of God’s incarnate flesh,

moreover the entirety of His disposition.

Your knowledge of God’s 6,000-year work

was also attained through the word.

Know your old notions and put them aside—

was not it too attained through the word?

Verse 3

In the previous stage Jesus displayed miracles,

but it’s not so in this last stage.

Wasn’t it through the word that you finally understood

why you don’t see any signs now?

The words spoken in this stage surpass

work done by apostles and the prophets of the past.

Even for prophecies made by the prophets,

such results could not have come to pass.

Verse 4

The prophets only prophesied

what would happen in the future,

but not of the work God was to do at the time.

They didn’t speak to lead man,

bestow truth, reveal mysteries,

and much less did they speak,

and much less did they speak to bestow life.

Words spoken in this stage contain prophecy and truth,

but mainly serve to bestow life upon man.

Unlike the prophecies of the prophets,

the words at present are a stage of work

for man’s life, to change his disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

92 In the Last Days, God Accomplishes All Through His Words

Verse 1

The last stage will make clear to you

the law of Jehovah and redemption of Jesus.

Its aim is for you to understand

God’s six-thousand-year plan,

the purpose of all the work and the words of Jesus,

and even your blind belief in and worship of the Bible.

Pre-chorus 1

You will come to understand

the work Jesus did back then

and the work God does today.

You will see all of the truth,

you’ll see the life and the way.

Chorus

The stage of work happening now

is for finishing and clearing up,

for bringing all work to an end.

If any words remain unsaid,

this work cannot reach its end,

for in this stage all work is brought

unto an end through using words.

Bridge

Jesus left without finishing God’s work,

because that was not His stage of work.

His work was done when He was crucified.

His stage had many words that were unsaid

or that were not fully expressed,

but He cared not about the unsaid words,

for His ministry was not of words.

So He departed from the earth

after He was nailed to the cross.

Verse 2

In the end, the stage happening now

will see God’s work finished.

All men will understand God’s management plan.

Man’s notions and intentions, his views about the Gentiles,

his misunderstandings of Jehovah’s and Jesus’ work,

and other deviations will all be corrected.

Pre-chorus 2

Man will understand

all the right paths of life,

all the work done by God,

all the entire truth.

Then this stage will reach its end.

Chorus

The stage of work happening now

is for finishing and clearing up,

for bringing all work to an end.

If any words remain unsaid,

this work cannot reach its end,

for in this stage all work is brought

unto an end through using words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (2)

93 In the Age of Kingdom, the Word Accomplishes Everything

Verse 1

God become flesh speaks from different perspectives,

enabling man to truly see God Himself,

who is the Word appearing in the flesh,

and to see the wisdom and wonder of God.

He does this to better achieve the goals

of conquering, perfecting, eliminating man.

This is the true meaning of using the word

to perform all the work in the Age of Word.

Chorus

In the Age of Kingdom, God uses the word

to bring in a new age, change how He works,

and do the work for the entire age.

This is God’s principle in the Age of Word.

Verse 2

Through the word, man knows God’s work, His disposition,

knows what they should enter, and also their essence.

God’s work in the Age of Word’s done through the word.

Man’s revealed, eliminated, and tried through the word.

Seeing and hearing the word, man knows it exists,

thus believes God exists, He’s almighty and wise.

Man knows that God has a heart of love for them,

and also knows that God desires to save them.

Chorus

In the Age of Kingdom, God uses the word

to bring in a new age, change how He works,

and do the work for the entire age.

This is God’s principle in the Age of Word.

Bridge

“Word” is a simple term, but the word God in flesh speaks

can truly shake the entire universe.

It transforms man’s heart, old nature and notions,

and also changes how the old world appears.

Only now does God work, speak, and save man this way.

And the word guides them, shepherds and provides for them.

They live in its world, with its curses and blessings.

Many of them live in its judgment and chastisement.

Verse 3

His words and His work are for man’s salvation.

They are used to achieve the will of God.

They also change the original appearance

of the world of the old creation of God.

With the word, God created the world,

He leads and conquers, saves men throughout the universe.

Finally, He’ll use it to end the old world.

That’s when His management plan is complete,

when His plan is wholly complete.

Chorus

In the Age of Kingdom, God uses the word

to bring in a new age, change how He works.

In the Age of Kingdom, God uses the word

to bring in a new age, change how He works,

and do the work for the entire age.

This is God’s principle (in the Age of Kingdom),

this is God’s principle, this is God’s principle

in the Age of Word, in the Age of Word.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Age of Kingdom Is the Age of Word

94 In the Age of Kingdom God Perfects Man by Words

Verse 1

In this age, God’ll realize this among you:

that all practice His truth,

that all live out His word

and love Him with their hearts.

God’s word is the base of their life.

They all have hearts that fear God.

Through practicing God’s words,

they’ll rule and reign with God.

Chorus

Only God’s word provides man with life.

Only His word can bring man light,

pointing out the way of practice.

This is more true in the Age of Kingdom.

Verse 2

God’s words, they govern man.

God’s word is food and might.

Feel good when you eat it.

Eat not and you’ll find no way to go.

In the Bible, it says:

Man shall not live by just bread,

but by the words from God’s mouth.

Now God will realize this in you.

Chorus

Only God’s word provides man with life.

Only His word can bring man light,

pointing out the way of practice.

This is more true in the Age of Kingdom.

Bridge

Before, man went for days

without reading God’s words;

they worked and lived their lives.

But things have changed today,

for God governs all by word.

People are judged and perfected,

able to enter His kingdom,

all because of His word.

Chorus

Only God’s word provides man with life.

Only His word can bring man light,

pointing out the way of practice.

This is more true in the Age of Kingdom.

Outro

Daily drink God’s word.

Daily eat God’s word.

Don’t leave the truth in it.

And you will be made perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Age of Kingdom Is the Age of Word

95 The Actual Meaning of the Word Appearing in the Flesh

Spoken

During the Age of Kingdom,

God incarnate speaks words

to conquer all those who believe in Him.

This is “the Word appearing in the flesh”;

God has come during the last days

to do this work, which is to say,

He has come to accomplish the actual significance

of the Word appearing in the flesh.

Verse 1

In the last days, God will realize

the Word appearing in the flesh.

It’s the final chapter of His plan.

So, He has to come down to earth

and manifest all of His words

in the flesh in which He is clothed.

Pre-chorus

All done today, tomorrow,

those saved or not, man’s final outcome,

all that will be accomplished by God,

all these have been made clear through His words,

so the significance of the Word

appearing in the flesh will be fulfilled.

Chorus

“In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God.

In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was God,

and the Word became flesh,

the Word became flesh.”

This is what God will fulfill in the last days.

Verse 2

Decrees and constitutions given,

who’ll be destroyed or enter rest,

how He classifies His people and sons,

where He’ll place those destined or not,

what will happen to Israel and Egypt,

these are the words that must be fulfilled.

Chorus

“In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God.

In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was God,

and the Word became flesh,

the Word became flesh.”

This is what God will fulfill in the last days.

Outro

God speeds up the pace of His work.

He shows to man with His word

what’s to be done in each age,

the ministry of God incarnate in the last days.

This is all to accomplish the meaning

of the Word appearing in the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God

96 People Know God Better Through the Work of Words

Intro

God of the last days mainly uses the word to perfect man,

not signs and wonders to oppress or convince him,

since these can’t make plain God’s power.

Verse 1

If God showed only signs and wonders,

it would be impossible to make plain the reality of God,

and thus impossible to perfect man.

Pre-chorus 1

God doesn’t perfect man by signs and wonders,

but waters and shepherds man using words,

to achieve man’s obedience, knowledge of God.

This is the aim of His work and His words.

Chorus

God doesn’t use signs and wonders to perfect man.

He uses words and many types of work instead,

such as refinement, dealing, pruning or provision of words.

God speaks from different perspectives to make man perfect,

and to give man a greater knowledge of the work,

wisdom and wonder of God.

Verse 2

God’s work done today is real work,

with no signs or wonders now,

for they’d throw His real work into disorder,

and He could not do any more work.

Pre-chorus 2

Could it show whether man’s belief in God is true

if He said He’d use the word to perfect man

but also showed man signs and wonders?

Therefore, God doesn’t do such things.

Chorus

God doesn’t use signs and wonders to perfect man.

He uses words and many types of work instead,

such as refinement, dealing, pruning or provision of words.

God speaks from different perspectives to make man perfect,

and to give man a greater knowledge of the work,

wisdom and wonder of God.

Verse 3

There’s too much of religion in man.

God has come during the last days

to expel man’s religious notions, unreal things

and make man know God’s reality.

Pre-chorus 3

He’s come to remove the image of a God

that’s vague, fanciful and doesn’t exist.

So now the only thing precious for you

is having knowledge of reality.

Bridge

To search for truth in one’s belief in God

and to pursue life rather than signs and wonders,

this should be the goal of all who believe in God.

Chorus

God doesn’t use signs and wonders to perfect man.

He uses words and many types of work instead,

such as refinement, dealing, pruning or provision of words.

God speaks from different perspectives to make man perfect,

and to give man a greater knowledge of the work,

wisdom and wonder of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God

98 None Can Depart From God’s Word

Intro

The facts are that God’ll use the Way, all His words,

to rule the whole universe, conquer humans.

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit gives people a feeling.

People are steadfast in their hearts and at peace

after reading the words of God they’re given,

while those who do not get His words feel empty.

Such is God’s words’ power, and people must read them.

After reading them, they are nourished, have strength.

Not reading leaves them limp; reading makes them well.

This is God and His word reigning on earth.

Chorus

So here’s what the future direction will be:

Those who gain God’s words will have a path on earth.

No matter what profession they’re working in,

those without will find it hard to move forward,

those without will be forced to seek the true way.

This is what is meant when you hear it being said:

With the truth you’ll walk the entire world;

without the truth you will get nowhere, nowhere.

Verse 2

Some want to leave or are weary of God’s work.

Regardless, they cannot depart from God’s words.

Though they’re weak, they must depend on them to live.

Though rebellious, they still don’t dare leave God’s words.

God works in a way that when His words show their might,

He rules and wields power; none can leave His words.

God’s words will spread to countless homes, known by all.

Only then will His work spread throughout the world.

Chorus

So here’s what the future direction will be:

Those who gain God’s words will have a path on earth.

No matter what profession they’re working in,

those without will find it hard to move forward,

those without will be forced to seek the true way.

This is what is meant when you hear it being said:

With the truth you’ll walk the entire world;

without the truth you will get nowhere, nowhere.

Bridge

On God’s glory day, His words show power, clout.

His words from start till now will come true, be done.

In this way, glory will be to God on earth,

and this means that His words on earth will govern.

Chorus

So here’s what the future direction will be:

Those who gain God’s words will have a path on earth.

No matter what profession they’re working in,

those without will find it hard to move forward,

those without will be forced to seek the true way.

This is what is meant when you hear it being said:

With the truth you’ll walk the entire world;

without the truth you will get nowhere, nowhere, nowhere.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Millennial Kingdom Has Arrived

99 All Is Achieved Through God’s Word

Chorus

All will be accomplished by the words of God;

no man may partake,

nor can man perform the work that He will carry out,

for all is achieved through God’s word.

Verse 1

God will clear the air of every land,

wipe demons from the earth.

His chastisement has begun

in the place of the great red dragon.

Thus it can be seen God’s chastisement’s on the universe.

None escape the punishment of God,

not red dragon nor unclean spirits,

for He watches all the lands.

Chorus

All will be accomplished by the words of God;

no man may partake,

nor can man perform the work that He will carry out,

for all is achieved through God’s word.

Verse 2

When God’s work is over on the earth,

when judgment comes to an end,

He will begin to formally

chastise the great red dragon.

God’s people then will see the punishment He brings.

And all will put forth praises to God,

forever praising Him

because of His righteousness.

Chorus

All will be accomplished by the words of God;

no man may partake,

nor can man perform the work that He will carry out,

for all is achieved through God’s word.

Bridge

You will formally do your duty

and praise God throughout the lands for eternity.

And you will formally do your duty

and praise God in the lands for eternity.

Chorus

All will be accomplished by the words of God;

no man may partake,

nor can man perform the work that He will carry out,

for all is achieved through God’s word, through God’s word.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 28

101 The Purpose of God’s Management Work

Verse 1

God has a 6,000-year management plan,

split into three phases, each called an age.

Age of Law first, then Age of Grace,

and the Age of Kingdom is the final phase.

While God’s work differs in each,

it all accords to what mankind needs,

or to be more precise, it accords to the tricks

used by Satan while battling Him.

Chorus

The purpose of God’s work is Satan’s defeat,

to reveal God’s wisdom and almightiness,

and to expose all of Satan’s tricks,

thereby saving man from its domain,

thereby saving man from its domain.

Verse 2

It’s to reveal God’s wisdom and almightiness,

and expose Satan’s hideous depravity,

teach created beings to tell good from evil,

and know the Ruler of all things is God Himself,

see clearly that Satan is man’s enemy,

that it’s the evil one, a reprobate,

so man can tell good from evil, truth from lies,

holiness from filth, and great from base.

Chorus

The purpose of God’s work is Satan’s defeat,

to reveal God’s wisdom and almightiness,

and to expose all of Satan’s tricks,

thereby saving man from its domain,

thereby saving man from its domain.

Bridge

Make ignorant mankind bear witness to Him:

It is not God who brought upon man corruption,

and only God Himself, Master of creation,

can bestow things to enjoy and bring man salvation.

This is so they can come to know

that God is the Ruler of all things,

that Satan is merely a creation of His,

which later chose to turn on Him.

Verse 3

God’s 6,000-year plan is split in three phases,

so that the following can be achieved:

to allow His creations to be His witnesses,

to know His will, and see that the truth is He.

Chorus

The purpose of God’s work is Satan’s defeat,

to reveal God’s wisdom and almightiness,

and to expose all of Satan’s tricks,

thereby saving man from its domain,

thereby saving man from its domain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The True Story Behind the Work of the Age of Redemption

102 God’s Three Stages of Work Have Utterly Saved Man

Verse 1

The 6,000 years of God’s work are divided in three stages:

the Age of Law, the Age of Grace, and the Age of Kingdom.

All to save corrupt man and battle Satan,

both divided into three stages of work.

Pre-chorus 1

This battle with Satan is for mankind’s salvation,

which can’t succeed in one stage, so the battle is in phases.

The war is waged upon Satan according to the needs of man

and the extent of Satan’s corruption.

Chorus

The work of man’s salvation is divided in three stages,

and so is the battle with Satan.

But the result of the battle comes through giving grace to man,

becoming man’s sin offering, conquering and perfecting man.

Verse 2

God doesn’t battle Satan with weapons,

but works man’s life and saves him,

changing man’s disposition, so man can bear witness for Him.

And this is how Satan will be defeated and shamed.

When it is bound, man will be saved.

Verse 3

The substance of man’s salvation is battle waged with Satan,

the war with Satan shown in salvation of man.

The stage of the last days when man will be conquered

is the last stage of battle, saving man fully from Satan.

Pre-chorus 2

If man’s freed from Satan’s grasp, Satan will be shamed.

Man will be taken back, Satan will be finished.

Man will be spoils and Satan will be punished.

The work of saving man will be fully accomplished.

Chorus

The work of man’s salvation is divided in three stages,

and so is the battle with Satan.

But the result of the battle comes through giving grace to man,

becoming man’s sin offering, conquering and perfecting man,

conquering and perfecting man, conquering and perfecting man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

104 Those Gained by God Will Enjoy Eternal Blessings

Verse 1

God won’t destroy all mankind;

He won’t end the whole wide world.

He’ll keep the one third who are conquered and love Him.

He’ll make them fruitful on earth,

like the Israelites before.

He’ll give provisions and all the riches on earth.

Chorus

They’ll live forever with God,

they won’t be stained anymore.

An assembly of all those who’ve been gained by God

will stay after Satan’s loss.

Verse 2

Free from Satan’s damage,

this portion of earth’s mankind

will get what He’s promised them before.

The conquered man will remain;

they’ll enjoy blessings on earth.

They are evidence of God’s triumph over Satan.

Chorus

They’ll live forever with God,

they won’t be stained anymore.

An assembly of all those who’ve been gained by God

will stay after Satan’s loss.

Bridge

They hail from every country, every denomination,

different tribes with different tongues,

with different customs and colors of skin.

They are the fruit, they are the fruit of God’s salvation.

They are the fruit, they are the fruit of God’s salvation.

Outro

These spoils of war are rescued

by God from Satan’s clenches.

They are the only fruit from

God’s six-thousand-year management plan.

They spread throughout the globe.

A reunited people, a community of man,

beyond the reach of Satan’s evil power.

They are the fruit, they are the fruit of God’s salvation.

They are the fruit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. No One Who Is of the Flesh Can Escape the Day of Wrath

105 The Three Stages of Work Tell All About God’s Management of Man

Verse 1

The work of managing mankind is

divided into three stages;

this means the work of man’s salvation is

also in three stages.

These three stages don’t include the work

of creating the world;

they’re the three stages of work of the Ages of Law,

of Kingdom and of Grace.

Verse 2

The work of creating the world was the work

of mankind’s creation,

not the work of saving man,

completely unrelated,

for when God created the world,

man hadn’t been corrupted by Satan.

So there was no requirement to carry out

the work of man’s salvation.

Chorus

The three stages of work are the inside story

of God’s management of man;

it’s the advent of the gospel for people of the entire universe,

it’s the greatest mystery to be found in the history of man,

it’s the foundation of the gospel being spread on earth.

Verse 3

God’s management of man began

from the work He did to save man.

The work of creation was not the beginning

of His management.

Only when mankind acquired

a corrupt disposition

did the work of management of mankind

come into existence.

Bridge

And so the work of management of man includes three parts.

It’s not four stages, it’s not four ages.

This is the only way to correctly refer to God’s management.

When the final age draws to a close,

the work of managing mankind will have come to its final end.

This means the work of saving mankind will be completely over,

and this phase for mankind will have been concluded.

Verse 4

As God’s creatures, you should clearly recognize

that it is by God’s hand, mankind’s created.

You should also recognize how man’s corrupted,

and how he is saved.

If you only focus on the simple truths about your own life,

missing this greatest mystery,

isn’t your life like a shoddy thing,

good for nothing but being seen?

Chorus

The three stages of work are the inside story

of God’s management of man;

it’s the advent of the gospel for people of the entire universe,

it’s the greatest mystery to be found in the history of man,

it’s the foundation of the gospel being spread on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

106 No Man Can Do God’s Work in His Stead

Verse 1

God’s management plan is done by God Himself.

And God first created the world Himself,

none other could have made man.

The second stage was to redeem them all,

only God Himself could complete the plan.

In the third stage, all work God will end.

Chorus

Only God can do His work,

no man can take His place.

Only God can do His work

from the beginning till today.

Though every stage is carried out

in a different place and age,

all the work has been done by one God.

The greatest vision man should take.

Only God can do His work,

only God can do His work,

only God can do His work.

Verse 2

God’s management plan is done by God Himself.

He redeemed man, then conquers and perfects man.

And for Him to defeat Satan,

gain mankind, and give a normal life,

He works among man and leads them;

all His management work He must do Himself.

Chorus

Only God can do His work,

no man can take His place.

Only God can do His work

from the beginning till today.

Though every stage is carried out

in a different place and age,

all the work has been done by one God.

The greatest vision man should take.

Only God can do His work, only God.

Bridge

Jehovah made man, classed them by kind.

He’ll do work in the last days.

All will be classed by kind,

no man could take His place.

Three steps of work are the fact

how God leads the human race.

When the stages come to pass,

all will be under His sway.

Chorus

Only God can do His work,

no man can take His place.

Only God can do His work

from the beginning till today.

Though every stage is carried out

in a different place and age,

all the work has been done by one God.

The greatest vision man should take,

the greatest vision man should take.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

107 The Three Stages of Work Are Done by One God

Verse 1

All of God’s disposition has been revealed

not only in the Age of Grace, Law, or last days,

but throughout the six-thousand-year management plan.

The last days’ work is judgment, wrath and chastisement.

Chorus

The work commenced in the Age of Law.

Redemption was in the Age of Grace.

And the work done in the last days

brings everything to a close.

Understand that the three stages of work,

in different ages and locations,

are clearly the work of one God, one Spirit.

And all who separate them oppose Him.

Verse 2

The work chosen to be done in the last days

can’t replace the work of the Age of Law or Grace.

But the three connect into one entity.

They are done by God, but in separate ages.

Chorus

The work commenced in the Age of Law.

Redemption was in the Age of Grace.

And the work done in the last days

brings everything to a close.

Understand that the three stages of work,

in different ages and locations,

are clearly the work of one God, one Spirit.

And all who separate them oppose Him.

Verse 3

From the work of Jehovah to Jesus to now,

three stages cover in a continuous thread

the entire gamut of God’s management plan,

are all the work that’s done by one Spirit.

Bridge

Since the world’s creation,

God’s always been managing man.

He’s the Beginning, End, First and Last,

the One with whom an age begins and ends.

Chorus

The work commenced in the Age of Law.

Redemption was in the Age of Grace.

And the work done in the last days

brings everything to a close.

Understand that the three stages of work,

in different ages and locations,

are clearly the work of one God, one Spirit.

And all who separate them oppose Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

108 The Three Stages of Work Fully Express God’s Salvation

Intro

The three stages of work are at the heart of God’s plan.

They express what God is and His disposition.

Verse 1

Those who don’t know the three stages of God’s work

cannot know how He expresses His disposition,

and they won’t know the wisdom of God’s work,

blind to how He saves man and His will for them.

Chorus

Only the three stages of God’s work

can fully show His disposition,

express His will to save all mankind

and the whole process of salvation.

Verse 2

The three stages fully express that work.

Those who don’t know the three stages of work

don’t see the many ways and principles

of the work of the Holy Spirit.

Pre-chorus

Those who only stay with doctrine from one stage

are those who would constrain God to doctrine.

Their belief is vague and uncertain.

They will never receive God’s salvation.

Chorus

Only the three stages of God’s work

can fully show His disposition,

express His will to save all mankind

and the whole process of salvation.

This proves God has gained mankind,

He’s defeated Satan.

This is proof of God’s victory,

showing His entire disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

109 God’s Three Stages of Work for Saving Mankind

Verse 1

The three stages of God’s work

are a record of all His work,

of how God gives man salvation,

and they are not imaginary.

To fully know God’s disposition,

you must know each and every stage.

That’s the minimum to achieve

if knowing God is what you seek.

Verse 2

Man can’t create knowledge of God,

can’t bring it to being with thoughts,

nor does the Holy Spirit

gift one special person with it.

Rather it’s a knowledge obtained

when experience of God’s work is gained,

a knowledge you only learn from

going through God’s work in person.

Pre-chorus 1

Such knowledge cannot be won on a whim,

nor is it something that one can be taught.

It’s linked to your own experience of Him,

your own experience of Him.

Chorus

The three stages of work

are all God’s work saving man.

Man must know God’s work and disposition

in the work of salvation;

without this fact, your knowledge

of God consists of nothing,

nothing but hollow words,

and empty talks,

nothing but hollow words,

and empty talks.

Verse 3

God saving man is the core work,

yet in it are many ways to work

and ways God’s disposition’s expressed.

It’s hard for man to see and comprehend.

Changes to God’s work, its location,

and to its recipients,

and separation of the ages—

these are all part of the three stages.

Pre-chorus 2

Changes to the Spirit’s working methods,

to God’s disposition, image, name and status,

are all part of the three stages of work,

the three stages of work.

Chorus

The three stages of work

are all God’s work saving man.

Man must know God’s work and disposition

in the work of salvation;

without this fact, your knowledge

of God consists of nothing,

nothing but hollow words,

and empty talks,

nothing but hollow words,

and empty talks.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

110 The Inside Story of God’s Three Stages of Work

Intro

In the three stages of God’s work,

the first stage was done by the Spirit

and not by the flesh,

and the final work of all three stages

is by the incarnate God, not the Spirit.

Verse 1

The middle stage of the work of redemption

was also done by God in the flesh.

What’s most important in the management work

is man’s salvation from Satan’s influence.

The key work is the full conquest of corrupt man,

thus restoring man’s reverence of God in his heart,

allowing him to achieve a normal life.

This work is key, core to management work.

Chorus

There is meaning and a basis

to each and every stage of God’s work.

They are not groundless imaginings,

nor are they carried out randomly.

There is a certain wisdom in them.

It’s the truth behind all of God’s work.

Verse 2

Two stages of His work are done by God in flesh,

as they’re so crucial to His management work.

Without these stages all work would’ve stopped.

The work of saving man would be empty talk.

Whether or not this work is important

is based on man’s needs and depravity,

and on how disobedient Satan has been,

and Satan’s disturbance of the work.

Bridge

The right one who is up to the task

is selected by the nature of one’s working

and by the importance of the work.

Chorus

There is meaning and a basis

to each and every stage of God’s work.

They are not groundless imaginings,

nor are they carried out randomly.

There is a certain wisdom in them.

It’s the truth behind all of God’s work.

Verse 3

Whether it’s the Spirit’s or God incarnate’s work,

each one does contain the plans of His work.

He never, ever works groundlessly.

He never, ever does meaningless work.

When the Spirit works directly, it’s with His goals.

When He’s man, it’s even more with His purpose.

Why else would He change His identity freely?

Why else be one who’s lowly, persecuted?

Chorus

There is meaning and a basis

to each and every stage of God’s work.

They are not groundless imaginings,

nor are they carried out randomly.

There is a certain wisdom in them.

It’s the truth behind all of God’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

111 God Is the Ruler of the 6,000-Year Management Plan

Verse 1

God does His work by Himself,

He sets His work in motion,

He brings it to pass, concludes it at last,

for He’s in control of it all.

God does His work by Himself.

He’s planned all that must be done.

He manages it, every single bit,

and brings it to fruition.

Pre-chorus

Oh, in the Bible, God Himself once said:

Chorus

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too.

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too.

Verse 2

God manages all by Himself.

His plan reigns six thousand years.

No man can work like God can,

for He’s in control of it all.

Pre-chorus

Oh, in the Bible, God Himself once said:

Chorus

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too.

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too.

Bridge

God created the world,

He will lead it to the light.

He’ll bring this age to an end

and fulfill His plan outright.

God created the world,

He will lead it to the light.

He’ll bring this age to an end

and fulfill His plan outright.

Pre-chorus

Oh, in the Bible, God Himself once said:

Chorus

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too.

He is the Beginning, He is the End.

He is the Sower, the Reaper too. He is!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (1)

112 God Is the Beginning and the End

Verse 1

God becomes flesh, so He may open a new age,

and this means the old has ended.

And each time He comes and works among man,

it means a new battle begins.

If there’s no new work, the old won’t end.

And if the old doesn’t end,

this is proof the battle with Satan still rages on.

Chorus

God is the Beginning and the End.

It’s He who sets His work in motion,

and it must also be Himself

who comes to end the former age.

That is proof He defeats Satan,

that is proof He conquers the world.

He is the Sower and the Reaper,

God is the Beginning and the End.

Verse 2

If God comes and does new work among man,

only then can man break free from Satan’s domain

and gain a new life and new beginning.

Or man will live in the old age forever,

under Satan’s influence.

Every age God leads sets a part of man free.

Pre-chorus

And with God’s work man enters a new age.

And when God wins, His followers will too.

Chorus

God is the Beginning and the End.

It’s He who sets His work in motion,

and it must also be Himself

who comes to end the former age.

That is proof He defeats Satan,

that is proof He conquers the world.

He is the Sower and the Reaper,

God is the Beginning and the End.

Pre-chorus

With God’s work man enters a new age.

And when God wins, His followers will too.

Chorus

God is the Beginning and the End.

It’s He who sets His work in motion,

and it must also be Himself

who comes to end the former age.

That is proof He defeats Satan,

that is proof He conquers the world.

He is the Sower and the Reaper,

God is the Beginning and the End.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (1)

113 The Significance of God’s Managing Mankind

Verse 1

The management of God is to gain people

who worship and submit to Him.

This mankind, corrupted by Satan,

no longer sees it as a father.

They know its ugly face, reject it,

and accept God’s judgment, chastisement.

Chorus

They know what’s ugly, how it differs from holy.

They recognize God’s greatness and Satan’s evil.

They will no longer work for, worship or enshrine Satan,

’cause they’re a group of people

that have truly been gained by God.

This is the significance of God managing mankind.

Verse 2

While God does His management work,

mankind is the main focus of

Satan’s corruption, God’s salvation,

and also is what they fight over.

While God does His management work,

He gradually recovers man

from the hands of evil Satan.

Thus man comes ever closer to God.

Chorus

They know what’s ugly, how it differs from holy.

They recognize God’s greatness and Satan’s evil.

They will no longer work for, worship or enshrine Satan,

’cause they’re a group of people

that have truly been gained by God.

This is the significance of God managing mankind.

This is the significance of God managing mankind.

This is the significance of God managing mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

115 God’s Management Forges Ever Onward

Verse 1

After the work of Jehovah,

Jesus became flesh to work among man.

His work wasn’t in isolation,

it was built upon Jehovah’s work.

It was work for a new age

after God ended the Age of Law.

And when the work of Jesus ended,

to the next age God went on.

Chorus

God’s management always progresses forth.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

When the old work is done, God’s new work will be born.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

Verse 2

After Jesus’ finished work,

God’s incarnated a second time.

But this does not occur on its own,

it follows Age of Law, Age of Grace.

Each new stage of God’s work will bring

a new beginning and a new age.

His disposition and His name,

where and how He works will also change.

Chorus

God’s management always progresses forth.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

When the old work is done, God’s new work will be born.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

God’s management always progresses forth.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

When the old work is done, God’s new work will be born.

When the old age passes, a new age will come forth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

116 God Has Always Been Working to Guide Man

Chorus

Ever since God’s management existed,

in His work He’s been fully committed.

Without fail, He guides mankind

with His being, possessions and life.

Verse 1

Despite veiling His person from man,

God has always been by his side,

expressing His disposition,

with His essence as mankind’s guide.

Verse 2

He works on every single person

through His might, authority and wisdom,

bringing into being the Ages

of Law, Grace and today’s Age of Kingdom.

Chorus

Ever since God’s management existed,

in His work He’s been fully committed.

Without fail, He guides mankind

with His being, possessions and life.

Verse 3

Although God’s person is kept from man,

although He is always concealed,

God’s disposition, being, possessions

and will towards man are all revealed.

Verse 4

So while humans can’t see or touch God,

His disposition and His essence

are seen and experienced by mankind,

and are wholly God’s own expressions.

Chorus

Ever since God’s management existed,

in His work He’s been fully committed.

Without fail, He guides mankind

with His being, possessions and life.

Bridge

No matter what kind of approach

God chooses for His work,

He treats man through His true identity,

does the work needed, says the right words.

No matter if God speaks from the third heav’n,

in the flesh, or as a normal man,

He speaks to man with all His heart and mind,

without any deception.

Chorus

Ever since God’s management existed,

in His work He’s been fully committed.

Without fail, He guides mankind

with His being, possessions and life.

Outro

When God does His work,

He expresses His word, His disposition,

expresses what He has and what He is, without reservation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

117 God’s Work of the Last Days Is More Profound

Chorus

The work of today has pushed past

the work of the Age of Grace.

The work of six thousand years,

the management plan continues.

Though the Age of Grace is over,

there has been progress in God’s work, in God’s work.

Verse 1

Why is it said again and again

today’s work builds on the previous ages?

It follows the work of the Age of Grace

and is higher than that of the Age of Law.

Like a chain closely tied to the next,

all three stages are connected.

Verse 2

If this stage didn’t build on the work of Jesus,

another crucifixion would take place.

The redemption of the Age of Grace

would have to be done all over again.

So it’s not that the work is finished,

but the level has been raised higher.

Chorus

The work of today has pushed past

the work of the Age of Grace.

The work of six thousand years,

the management plan continues.

Though the Age of Grace is over,

there has been progress in God’s work, in God’s work.

Bridge

This stage of work is built on Jesus’ work

and the foundation of the Age of Law.

The work of God is built stage by stage,

this stage is not a new beginning.

Only the three together may be deemed

the six-thousand-year management plan.

Chorus

The work of today has pushed past

the work of the Age of Grace.

The work of six thousand years,

the management plan continues.

Though the Age of Grace is over,

there has been progress in God’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Two Incarnations Complete the Significance of the Incarnation

118 Only by Knowing the Three Stages of Work Can You See the Whole of God’s Disposition

1 The six-thousand-year management plan is divided into three stages of work. No one stage alone can represent the work of the three ages, but only one part of a whole. Each age represents one part of God’s disposition. Only when all three stages have been integrated into one whole can they reveal the entirety of God’s disposition. Only when man has come to know all three stages can he understand it fully. None of the three stages can be omitted. You will only see the disposition of God in its entirety after coming to know these three stages of work.

2 The fact that God completed His work in the Age of Law does not prove that He is only the God under the law, and the fact that He completed His work of redemption does not mean that God will forever redeem mankind. These are all conclusions drawn by man. The Age of Grace having come to an end, you cannot then say that God belongs only to the cross and that the cross alone represents the salvation of God. To do so would be to define God. In the present stage, God is mainly doing the work of the word, but you cannot say then that God has never been merciful to man and that all He has brought is chastisement and judgment.

3 The work in the last days lays bare the work of Jehovah and Jesus and all mysteries not understood by man, so as to reveal the destination and the end of mankind and end all the work of salvation among mankind. This stage of work in the last days brings everything to a close. All mysteries not understood by man need to be unraveled to allow man to plumb them to their depths and have a completely clear understanding in his heart. Only then can the human race be classed according to kind. Only after the six-thousand-year management plan is completed will man come to understand the disposition of God in its entirety, for His management will then have come to an end.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

120 The Significance of God’s End-Time Work in the Great Red Dragon’s Nation

Chorus

In the last days, God is incarnate

in the land of the great red dragon,

He has accomplished the work of God

as the God of all of creation.

He’s finished all His management work,

He ends the main part of His work

in the place called the Gentile nation,

the nation of the great red dragon.

Verse 1

The work God did in the last two ages

was done to different human conceptions.

But they’re eliminated in this stage,

so that God could fully conquer humans.

Using the conquest work on Moab’s people,

God will conquer all of humanity.

It’s the main significance, prized aspect

of this stage of work for humanity.

Verse 2

The last two stages were done in Israel.

If this stage were done with the Israelites,

all would think only they are God’s chosen ones,

and His plan’s desired effect would not come to light.

While His work was being done in Israel,

no new work on the Gentiles was carried out,

and none of God’s era-launching work

in Gentile nations was ever carried out.

Chorus

In the last days, God is incarnate

in the land of the great red dragon,

He has accomplished the work of God

as the God of all of creation.

He’s finished all His management work,

He ends the main part of His work

in the place called the Gentile nation,

the nation of the great red dragon.

Bridge

This stage of God’s era-launching work

is first carried out in the Gentile nation,

amongst the descendants of Moab,

helping an entire era get started.

Verse 3

God’s crushed knowledge within human notions

and didn’t let any of it exist.

When conquering He’s crushed human notions,

the old, earlier human ways of knowledge.

He lets people see with God there’re no rules,

there is nothing that is old about God,

all His work is liberated and free,

and that He’s right in anything He does.

Verse 4

He works, selects the recipients and place

for His work based on its meaning and purpose.

He does not adhere to any past rules,

He does not follow the old formulas.

He plans His work based on significance

so as to attain His work’s true effect

and His work’s anticipated purpose,

yes, His work’s anticipated purpose.

Chorus

In the last days, God is incarnate

in the land of the great red dragon,

He has accomplished the work of God

as the God of all of creation.

He’s finished all His management work,

He ends the main part of His work

in the place called the Gentile nation,

the nation of the great red dragon,

the nation of the great red dragon.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Lord of All Creation

121 The Purpose of God’s Work in the Last Days

Verse 1

No matter how lofty man’s life is,

when hearts awaken all will know

the harm of the great red dragon,

God’s ministry will be finished.

When God’s work is complete,

man will be on the right path of belief.

God’s work in flesh will be finished;

man will truly begin their duties.

Pre-chorus

These are the steps of God’s work.

Chorus

God’s work of the last days

is meant to change man’s spirit,

change souls so their hearts

with trauma will be reformed,

thus rescuing their souls

so deeply harmed by evil;

it’s to awaken their spirits, thaw their hearts.

This is God’s greatest will.

Verse 2

God’s work is the complete salvation

of man, though redeemed,

still living under darkness.

It’s to save them from the demons’ lair.

It’s to free man of sins, make them loved by God,

striking down the great red dragon,

establishing God’s kingdom,

bringing rest to God’s heart sooner.

It’s to remove those moldy germs,

allow you to leave this life of beasts,

to no longer be a slave,

or be trampled by the red dragon.

Chorus

God’s work of the last days

is meant to change man’s spirit,

change souls so their hearts

with trauma will be reformed,

thus rescuing their souls

so deeply harmed by evil;

it’s to awaken their spirits, thaw their hearts.

This is God’s greatest will.

Bridge

You’ll no longer be of this failed nation,

enslaved by the heinous dragon.

God will tear its nest to pieces.

You’ll belong to, stand by Him, unchained.

Chorus

God’s work of the last days

is meant to change man’s spirit,

change souls so their hearts

with trauma will be reformed,

thus rescuing their souls

so deeply harmed by evil;

it’s to awaken their spirits, thaw their hearts.

This is God’s greatest will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (8)

122 The Great Red Dragon Collapses as God’s People Grow

Verse 1

When the people have all been made complete,

and all nations are Christ’s kingdom,

the seven thunders will peal.

Today’s a stride towards that stage.

The charge has been unleashed.

This is God’s plan, it will soon be realized.

To carry out God’s plan successfully,

heaven’s angels have descended on earth.

God in flesh is also on the battlefield,

waging war against the enemy.

Pre-chorus

What God’s said is what He’s done.

Thus, nations are just castles in the sand,

trembling as the high tide nears.

The last day’s imminent.

The great red dragon will topple under God’s word.

Chorus

Wherever God’s incarnation appears,

the enemy’s destroyed.

China’s annihilation will be the first.

It will be laid waste by the hand of God.

Proof of the great red dragon’s collapse

is seen in the maturation of the people.

It’s a sign of the enemy’s demise.

This is what it means to do battle, to do battle.

Verse 2

When all humanity comes to know God

from within the flesh,

when they are able to see His deeds

from within the flesh,

then the great dragon’s lair will turn to ashes

and vanish without a trace, forever.

Pre-chorus

What God’s said is what He’s done.

Thus, nations are just castles in the sand,

trembling as the high tide nears.

The last day’s imminent.

The great red dragon will topple under God’s word.

Chorus

Wherever God’s incarnation appears,

the enemy’s destroyed.

China’s annihilation will be the first.

It will be laid waste by the hand of God.

Proof of the great red dragon’s collapse

is seen in the maturation of the people.

It’s a sign of the enemy’s demise.

This is what it means to do battle, to do battle, wow,

to do battle, wow, to do battle, wow, to do battle.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 10

123 God Has Completed a Group of Overcomers in China

Verse 1

In many places God has prophesied

a group of overcomers in the land of Sinim;

there in the East, overcomers are gained.

So God’s second incarnation’s in the land of Sinim.

There, where the great red dragon lies coiled,

the incarnate God will gain those

descended from the great red dragon,

so it is completely defeated and shamed.

Chorus

A group of overcomers are gained from the East,

coming out of the great tribulation.

They truly obey after chastisement, judgment,

pruning and dealing, and all kinds of refinement.

Verse 2

God wants to awaken those who suffer,

to have them walk out of the fog

and reject the great red dragon,

waking them from their dream.

God wants to have them know

the essence of the great red dragon,

give over their heart to God,

rise from the torment of the dark forces,

standing tall in the East of the world,

becoming proof of God’s victory.

Only then will God gain all of the glory!

Chorus

A group of overcomers are gained from the East,

coming out of the great tribulation.

They truly obey after chastisement, judgment,

pruning and dealing, and all kinds of refinement.

Bridge

The belief of such people is not abstract,

it’s real, though they’ve not seen the wonders

or miracles, no high doctrines on their tongue,

they do not have profound insights.

Instead they have reality,

God’s words, and knowledge of the reality of God.

Is such a group not more capable

of making plain the power of God?

Chorus

A group of overcomers are gained from the East,

coming out of the great tribulation.

They truly obey after chastisement, judgment,

pruning and dealing, and all kinds of refinement.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God

124 The Meaning of God’s Work in the Land of the Great Red Dragon

1 China is the most backward of all countries; it is the land where the great red dragon lies coiled, it has the most people who worship idols and engage in sorcery, the most temples, and it is a place in which filthy demons reside. You were born of it, you have been educated by it and steeped in its influence; you have been corrupted and tortured by it, but after being awoken you forsake it and are completely gained by God. This is the glory of God, and this is why this stage of work has great significance. God has done work of such great scale, has spoken so many words, and He will ultimately completely gain you—this is one part of the work of God’s management, and you are the “victory spoils” of God’s battle with Satan.

2 The more you understand the truth and the better your life of the church is, the more the great red dragon is brought to its knees. These are all matters of the spiritual world—they are the battles of the spiritual world, and when God is victorious, Satan shall be shamed and fall down. This stage of God’s work has tremendous significance. God does work on such a grand scale and completely saves this group of people so you can escape from the influence of Satan, live in the holy land, live in God’s light, and have the light’s leadership and guidance. Then there is meaning to your life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (2)

125 God Has Gained Complete Glory

Verse 1

Jesus lived for thirty-three and one-half years,

He came to do the work of crucifixion,

through which God gained one part of His glory.

As flesh, God could be humble, hidden, and bear pain.

Though He was God Himself, He still endured

every disgrace, abuse, and insult,

and the great pain of being nailed to the cross

to complete the work of redemption.

Verse 2

When this stage was finished and fulfilled,

though people saw God had gained great glory,

it was just part of His glory He’d gained from Jesus.

Though Jesus could bear every kind of hardship,

be humble and hidden and crucified for God,

God gained just part of His glory in Israel.

There’s one more part: practical work on earth

to make perfect a group of human beings.

Bridge

When the day comes where people are made perfect by God,

and can surrender before Him, and completely obey God,

and leave their prospects and fate in the hands of God,

the second part of God’s glory will have been gained,

which means when practical God’s work is complete,

His work in mainland China will be finished.

When the predestined ones who were chosen by God

are perfected by Him, God will gain glory.

Verse 3

God said He’s brought the next part of His glory

to the East though the naked eye can’t see it.

He’s brought His work to the East; this is His glory.

Today His work is still not completed,

but God chose to work therefore it shall be done.

God chose to complete this work in China,

He has resolved to make you complete with no way out—

He has conquered your hearts already.

Outro

You have to go on if you want to or not,

and when you are gained by God, God obtains glory.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Brief Talk About “The Millennial Kingdom Has Arrived”

126 Christ of the Last Days Reveals the Mystery of God’s Management Plan

Verse 1

As for the visions of the work

in God’s six-thousand-year plan,

no one can gain insight of them,

they’re mysteries to man.

No matter how much knowledge

of the Bible man may show,

it remains nothing more than words,

for its essence man doesn’t know.

Chorus

This six-thousand-year work

is more mysterious than all prophecies.

It’s remained the greatest mystery

since the dawn of creation.

Not one of the prophets

throughout all the world’s ages

could fathom this mystery,

revealed only in the last days.

Verse 2

In reading the Bible,

man may understand some truths,

explain some words, or analyze chapters,

but the meaning won’t come through.

For all man sees are dead words,

not Jesus’ or Jehovah’s work.

Man can’t unravel

the mystery of all Their work.

Bridge

The six-thousand-year plan

is the greatest mystery,

so puzzling to man,

hidden so profoundly.

No one can grasp God’s will

unless He Himself explains

and reveals it all to man.

Or riddles they’ll remain.

Pre-chorus

Never mind those of religion;

if you hadn’t been told of it,

then you wouldn’t know it either.

Chorus

This six-thousand-year work

is more mysterious than all prophecies.

It’s remained the greatest mystery

since the dawn of creation.

Not one of the prophets

throughout all the world’s ages

could fathom this mystery,

revealed only in the last days.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

127 God Has Revealed His Entire Disposition in the Last Days

Verse 1

The Spirit of God has done such great work

ever since the world was created.

He has done different works

in different nations, and across different ages.

The people of each age see His different dispositions

naturally revealed for all people to see

and shown through works that are different.

Chorus

He is God, filled with mercy, filled with lovingkindness.

He’s man’s sin offering and shepherd.

Yet He gives judgment, curse, and chastisement.

A curse on man.

Verse 2

He could lead man on earth for 2,000 years or more

and redeem corrupt man from sin.

He can conquer all men, who Him do not know.

He is able to make them subject, so that all submit.

In the end, He will burn away the filth

and unrighteousness in men around the world.

Pre-chorus 1

So men will see clearly He is holy and wondrous,

He is filled with wisdom.

Chorus

He is God, filled with mercy, filled with lovingkindness.

He’s man’s sin offering and shepherd.

Yet He gives judgment, curse, and chastisement.

A curse on man.

Bridge

To the evil of mankind, He is a burning fire,

He is judgment, to judge man’s sins,

and can dole out punishment.

To those to be perfected, He is tribulation and trial,

dealing and pruning, also comfort, sustenance,

and provider of the word.

Pre-chorus 2

To those eliminated,

He is punishment as well as retribution.

Chorus

He is God, filled with mercy, filled with lovingkindness.

He’s man’s sin offering and shepherd.

Yet He gives judgment, curse, and chastisement.

A curse on man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Two Incarnations Complete the Significance of the Incarnation

129 God’s Work Does Not Repeat

Verse 1

God incarnate’s words in the last days

speak to man’s true nature,

the behavior of man and

what man should enter into today.

His words are real and normal,

only speaking of today,

what should be entered into,

put into practice and known.

If someone comes and casts out demons,

healing sick and performing miracles,

if this person claims they’re Jesus returned,

it’s a fake, an imitation by evil spirits.

Pre-chorus

Remember: God’s work does not repeat.

Jesus’ work is complete,

and God will never again

go through that stage of work.

Chorus

Only if God does new work in the last days,

part of His management plan,

can man gain a deeper knowledge of God.

And only then will His plan be complete.

Verse 2

If God now showed signs and wonders

in the same way Jesus did,

then God would be repeating His work,

and Jesus’ work would have no value.

So God carries out one stage

of work in every age.

Once complete, Satan will copy it.

Then God will change His method.

Pre-chorus

God’s work does not repeat.

Jesus’ work is complete,

and God will never again

go through that stage of work.

Chorus

Only if God does new work in the last days,

part of His management plan,

can man gain a deeper knowledge of God.

And only then will His plan be complete.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing God’s Work Today

130 A Different Age, Different Divine Work

Intro

In the last days, it’s mainly the fact

that “the Word becomes flesh”

that’s accomplished by God.

Verse 1

Through His actual work on earth,

God causes man to know Him,

causes man to engage with Him,

and makes man see His actual deeds.

He makes man clearly see

that He sometimes does or doesn’t

display signs and perform wonders.

This is dependent on the age.

This shows that God’s capable

of displaying signs and wonders,

but He changes His working

based on His work and on the age.

Chorus

’Cause it’s a different age

and a different stage of God’s work,

the deeds that God makes plain are different.

Man’s belief in God

is not in signs, wonders or miracles,

but in His real work

during the new age, during the new age.

Verse 2

In the current stage of work,

He doesn’t show signs or wonders

He did in the age of Jesus,

because His work in that age was different.

God doesn’t do that work now.

And some think that He can’t do it

or isn’t God since He doesn’t.

Isn’t that just a fallacy?

God is capable of

displaying signs and wonders,

but He’s working in a different age

and so He doesn’t do such work.

Chorus

’Cause it’s a different age

and a different stage of God’s work,

the deeds that God makes plain are different.

Man’s belief in God

is not in signs, wonders or miracles,

but in His real work

during the new age, during the new age.

Bridge

Oh, man comes to know God

through the manner in which God works.

This knowledge produces in man

the belief in God, in His work and deeds.

Chorus

’Cause it’s a different age

and a different stage of God’s work,

the deeds that God makes plain are different.

Man’s belief in God

is not in signs, wonders or miracles,

but in His real work during the new age,

during the new age, during the new age.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing God’s Work Today

132 What God’s Work and Words Bring to Man Is All Life

Verse 1

God holds not to the old, nor takes the usual path;

there’s no prohibition in His work and words.

In God, all is free, liberated, with no constraints.

And He brings man freedom and liberation.

He’s the living God, who truly exists.

No puppet, no idol, He is different than this.

He’s living and vibrant, His words and work

bring life and light, all freedom to mankind.

Chorus 1

Because He holds the truth, the life, and the way,

in His words and work He is not constrained.

Because He holds the truth, the life, and the way,

in His words and work He is not constrained.

Verse 2

No matter what people say or how they perceive His new work,

He will still carry out His work, unreserved.

He doesn’t worry over man’s notions or finger-pointing.

Their strong opposition does not hold Him back.

No human reason, imagining, knowledge, or morality

can be used as a measure or define what God does.

None of creation can discredit, disturb,

none can interfere with His work.

Bridge

Nothing and no one prohibits what He does,

and it won’t be constrained by any thing or anyone.

No hostile forces will disrupt anything.

In His new work, He’s an ever-victorious King.

Any hostile forces and all man’s heresies,

they are all trampled under His footstool.

No matter which new stage of His work He is doing,

it must be developed and expanded among man,

carried out without hindrance in the whole universe

until He has completed His great work.

Chorus 2

This is God’s almightiness, His wisdom and power.

There are no prohibitions with almighty God.

In His work He has principles, but no prohibitions,

because God Himself is the truth, the way, and the life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

133 God Does New Work in Every Age

1 God reveals to man His inherent and particular disposition—what He is—according to the passing of the ages; the work of a single age cannot express the entire disposition of God. And so, the words “God is always new and never old” refer to His work, and the words “God is immutable” refer to what God inherently has and is. God is not as simple as man imagines, and His work cannot linger in any one age. Jehovah, for example, cannot always stand for the name of God; God can also do His work under the name of Jesus. This is a sign that God’s work is always progressing in a forward direction.

2 God’s wisdom, God’s wondrousness, God’s righteousness, and God’s majesty shall never change. His essence and what He has and is shall never change. As for His work, however, it is always progressing in a forward direction, always going deeper, for He is always new and never old. In every age God assumes a new name, in every age He does new work, and in every age He allows His creations to see His new will and new disposition. If, in a new age, people fail to see the expression of God’s new disposition, would they not nail Him to the cross forever? And by doing so, would they not define God?

3 History is always moving forward, and the work of God is always moving forward. For His six-thousand-year management plan to reach its end, it must keep progressing in a forward direction. Each day He must do new work, each year He must do new work; He must launch new paths, launch new eras, begin new and greater work, and along with these, bring new names and new work. From moment to moment, the Spirit of God is doing new work, never clinging to old ways or rules. Nor has His work ever stopped, but is coming to pass with each passing moment.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

134 God’s Essence Is Immutable

Chorus

God’s disposition and substance are immutable.

Changes in His name and work

don’t mean His substance has changed.

Verse 1

If you say God’s work can’t change, then how would He be able

to finish His six-thousand-year management plan?

You know God is immutable, but did you also know

God is always new and He is never, never old?

Verse 2

If He can’t change, then how did He lead man to today?

And how has He done the work of two ages?

His work always moves forward, His inherent disposition

is gradually revealed to all mankind.

Chorus

Oh, God’s disposition and substance are immutable.

Changes in His name and work

don’t mean His substance has changed.

In other words, God will always be God,

and this, this will never, never change.

Verse 3

God’s disposition was hidden from man in the beginning.

Man simply had no knowledge of Him.

So God uses His work to reveal it to man.

But this does not mean it changes every age.

Verse 4

It’s not that it changes for God’s will is changing.

Rather, it’s revealed step by step, so man may know Him.

But this is not proof that God’s disposition

is not inherent or has changed by ages.

Chorus

Oh, God’s disposition and substance are immutable.

Changes in His name and work

don’t mean His substance has changed.

In other words, God will always be God,

and this, this will never, never change.

Bridge

Oh, God reveals to man what He is by the ages,

as one age can’t express His entire disposition.

“God is always new, never old” refers to His work.

“God is immutable” refers to what He has and is,

what He has and is.

Verse 5

You can’t make 6,000-year work hinge upon one point,

or curb it with dead words—such is man’s stupidity.

God is not as simple as man imagines,

and His work cannot linger in any, any one age, in any one age.

Chorus

God’s disposition and substance are immutable.

Changes in His name and work

don’t mean His substance has changed.

In other words, God will always be God,

and this, this will never, never change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

135 God’s Work Is Always New and Never Old

Verse 1

Jesus once stated the work of Jehovah

had fallen behind in the Age of Grace.

The work of Jesus has fallen behind

much as God says today.

If there had only been the Age of Law,

and there had never been the Age of Grace,

Jesus could not have been crucified,

and He could not have redeemed the human race.

Chorus

God won’t ever repeat the same work,

His work is always changing.

God speaks new words, does new work each day.

His work is wondrous in every way.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

Verse 2

If there had only been the Age of Law,

could man have ever developed to this day?

History does not cease; it advances forward.

Is it not the natural law of God’s work?

Is this not a depiction of His management

of man within the universe?

And the will of God does continuously change;

history progresses, as does God’s work.

Bridge

He won’t sustain the same work for 6,000 years;

for He is never old, He is always new.

One time nailed to the cross,

could He maintain this work forever and ever?

Two times nailed to the cross?

This is only the perception of an absurd man.

Chorus

God won’t ever repeat the same work,

His work is always changing.

God speaks new words, does new work each day.

His work is wondrous in every way.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

Verse 3

“God is changeless and God will always be God”;

this saying is true indeed.

The essence of God does not change,

and Satan He could never be.

But this does not prove His work is like His essence,

constant and invariable.

How can you explain He’s always new and never old

if you say God is immutable?

Chorus

God won’t ever repeat the same work,

His work is always changing.

God speaks new words, does new work each day.

His work is wondrous in every way.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

God’s work is always new,

God’s work is never old.

Outro

The work of God continuously spreads,

and the work of God is always changing.

The will of God is made known to man,

the will of God always manifesting.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Can Man Who Has Delimited God in His Notions Receive the Revelations of God?

136 God’s Work Does Not Remain Unchanged

Chorus

God has always wanted for His work

to be new and alive, not old and dead.

What He asks man to keep varies with age and phase.

It’s not the same forever, unchangeable.

He is a God who causes man to live and be new,

not a devil causing man to be old and die.

Verse 1

You have notions about God, can’t let go;

this is because you are so close-minded,

not ’cause God’s work lacks sense, is far from man’s wish,

or that God is remiss in His duties.

Verse 2

You are too lacking in obedience

and haven’t the slightest human likeness.

That’s why you cannot discard your notions.

God isn’t making things hard for you.

Pre-chorus

You caused this, it bears no relation to God.

All suffering is created by man.

Chorus

God has always wanted for His work

to be new and alive, not old and dead.

What He asks man to keep varies with age and phase.

It’s not the same forever, unchangeable.

He is a God who causes man to live and be new,

not a devil causing man to be old and die.

Verse 3

God’s thoughts are always and ever good.

He does not want you to produce notions.

He wants you to be changed and made new with ages.

Yet you don’t know what’s good for you.

Verse 4

You’re always scrutinizing, analyzing.

God isn’t making things hard for you,

but you have no reverence for God,

your disobedience is too great.

Bridge

A small created being, daring to take

some trifling thing given by God,

then turning around to attack God,

is this not man’s disobedience?

Man’s not fit to express their views before God,

even less to parade their worthless language,

to say nothing of those moldy notions.

Aren’t they even more worthless, oh, worthless?

Chorus

God has always wanted for His work

to be new and alive, not old and dead.

What He asks man to keep varies with age and phase.

It’s not the same forever, unchangeable.

He is a God who causes man to live and be new,

not a devil causing man to be old and die.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know the Work of God Today May Serve God

137 All God’s Work Is Most Practical

Verse 1

In God’s work, He expresses what He is;

He does not rack His brains to formulate it.

The work He does is the most actual work.

It’s based on how things change, how each era develops.

Verse 2

For God, doing work is like treating an illness with medicine.

He observes and continues His work according to its outcomes.

God shows ample wisdom and power

according to the work of each stage,

letting all from that age brought back by Him

see His entire disposition.

Chorus 1

God provides for man’s needs according to His work in each age,

based on how corrupted they are by Satan.

He has done new work since creation, with no work ever repeated.

Satan schemes and corrupts man,

while God performs His wise work again and again.

Bridge

He has never failed or stopped working since creation.

After Satan corrupted man, God has kept working among them

to defeat His foe that corrupts man,

and this war will rage on until the world ends.

Verse 3

God brings great salvation to man in doing all this work,

letting them see His wisdom, authority and omnipotence.

In the end He’ll let them see His righteous disposition—

rewarding the good, punishing the wicked.

Based on Satan’s plots He uses His wisdom.

He’s never failed in His war with Satan.

Chorus 2

So God makes everything in heaven bow to His authority;

He has all things upon earth rest below His footstool,

and He makes those fall within His chastisement

who wickedly invade and harass humans.

Fruits from all God’s work are due to His wisdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know How the Whole of Humanity Has Developed to the Present Day

138 Man Must Testify to God in Each Stage of His Work

Verse 1

The more man can cooperate with God,

the more man does give glory unto Him.

Man’s cooperation is the witness he must bear,

and this testimony is the practice of man.

Chorus

God’s entire management is made up of three stages.

Each stage, man is given requirements.

As ages pass and they progress, God’s demands become higher.

Step by step, God’s work reaches its climax,

till man sees the appearance of the Word in the flesh.

Thus, requirements of man are further increased,

as are demands of man to bear witness for Him.

Verse 2

In the past, man must fulfill the laws;

man had to be humble and be patient as well.

Now he is required to obey all God’s designs;

man must have a crowning love of God.

Verse 3

In the end, man must still love God

while he endures his tribulation.

These are the requirements God makes of man,

revealed gradually through His management.

Chorus

God’s entire management is made up of three stages.

Each stage, man is given requirements.

As ages pass and they progress, God’s demands become higher.

Step by step, God’s work reaches its climax,

till man sees the appearance of the Word in the flesh.

Thus, requirements of man are further increased,

as are demands of man to bear witness for Him.

Bridge

Each stage of God’s work goes deeper than the last,

the requirements of man growing ever more profound.

Thus, God’s whole management slowly takes shape.

Due to these ever higher demands,

man’s disposition grows ever closer

to the standards God requires.

Only then can man begin to be freed from Satan’s sway.

When God’s work becomes complete,

all of mankind will be saved from Satan’s influence.

Chorus

God’s entire management is made up of three stages.

Each stage, man is given requirements.

As ages pass and they progress, God’s demands become higher.

Step by step, God’s work reaches its climax,

till man sees the appearance of the Word in the flesh.

Thus, requirements of man are further increased,

as are demands of man to bear witness for Him, witness for Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

139 The Difference Between God’s Work and Man’s Work

Verse 1

The work God does Himself

involves all mankind’s work

and represents the work of the entire era.

This means that God’s own work

represents every dynamic

and every trend of work of the Holy Spirit.

Verse 2

The apostles’ work

comes after God’s own work

and follows after it,

and does not lead the era,

nor does it represent any of the trends

of the Spirit’s work in the entire era.

Pre-chorus

They only do the work man ought to do.

This has nothing to do with God’s management.

Chorus

The work God does Himself

is a project of the management work.

The work that humans do

is just the duty of those who are used,

and is not a part of the management work,

it is not a part of the management work.

Verse 3

Despite the fact both

are the Holy Spirit’s work,

due to differences in identities

and what each represents,

the work of God Himself

and the work of man are simply worlds apart.

Bridge

The extent of the Holy Spirit’s work

varies on objects with different identities.

These are the scope and the principles

of the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

The work God does Himself

is a project of the management work.

The work that humans do

is just the duty of those who are used,

and is not a part of the management work,

it is not a part of the management work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Work

140 God Takes Different Names to Represent Different Ages

Intro

In every age, God does a new work

and is called by a new name;

how could He do the same work in different ages?

Could one name denote God in His entirety?

Be it the age of Jehovah or of Jesus,

each age is represented by a name.

Verse 1

At the end of the Age of Grace,

the final age and Jesus have come.

How could He still be called Jesus,

taking the form of Jesus again?

Have you forgotten that Jesus was

only mankind’s Redeemer?

How could He conquer and perfect man

in the last days, in the last days?

Pre-chorus 1

God’s name, work, images are used

to divide and shift the ages.

God’s name and work represent His age

and His work in every age.

Chorus

No name can fully stand for God.

Each name can only represent

God’s disposition for that age,

as long as it denotes His work.

So, God can choose whatever name

befits His disposition to represent that age.

Verse 2

In each age, the work that God does,

the name by which He is called,

the image that He assumes,

and all the work He does till now,

they don’t follow a single rule,

and aren’t subject to limits.

He is Jehovah and Jesus,

He’s Messiah and Almighty God.

Pre-chorus 2

His work changes gradually o’er time

with matching changes in His name.

All His names denote Him, but none fully.

His work shows His disposition.

Chorus

No name can fully stand for God.

Each name can only represent

God’s disposition for that age,

as long as it denotes His work.

So, God can choose whatever name

befits His disposition to represent that age.

His name, His name, His name.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

141 God’s Disposition Is Seen in Each Stage of His Work

Verse 1

During the Age of Law,

the work of guiding man

was done under Jehovah’s name;

here the first stage of work began.

The work at this stage was building

the temple and the altar,

with the law to guide Israel’s people

and in their midst to perform work.

His work extended from Israel,

so those who came later learned

that Jehovah was God Himself,

who made all creatures, heaven and earth.

Pre-chorus 1

He spread His work through Israel’s people,

then He extended it outward,

outward and further beyond them.

In the Age of Law this was God’s work.

Chorus

God’s true disposition is displayed

in the work He does in every age,

and both His name and the work He performs

change and are new when each new age is born.

Verse 2

During the Age of Grace,

the name of God was Jesus.

God was the God of salvation,

full of love and compassion.

For this stage God was with man,

His love and His compassion,

and His salvation accompanied

each and every person.

Only by accepting

Jesus’s presence and His name

could man gain peace, joy, His blessings,

His salvation and many graces.

Pre-chorus 2

Through Jesus’s crucifixion,

all of those who followed Him,

they received their salvation,

were forgiven all their sins.

Chorus

God’s true disposition is displayed

in the work He does in every age,

and both His name and the work He performs

change and are new when each new age is born.

Bridge

During the final days, His name is the Almighty—

Almighty God, who uses His power

to guide man, conquer, gain him.

And finally in the end, He brings the age to its close.

In every age at every stage, God’s disposition is shown.

Chorus

God’s true disposition is displayed

in the work He does in every age,

and both His name and the work He performs

change and are new when each new age is born.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

142 Do You Dare Assert God’s Name Can Never Change?

Verse 1

Some say the name of God doesn’t change.

Why, then, did Jehovah become Jesus?

It was prophesied the Messiah would come,

so why did a man named Jesus come?

Why was God’s name changed before?

Can God not do new work today?

Chorus

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom will never change.

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom

will never change, will never change.

Verse 2

Past work can be altered

and work of Jesus continued from Jehovah.

Can’t other work follow Jesus’ work

and the name of Jesus be changed?

If Jehovah’s name can be changed to Jesus,

can’t Jesus’ name be changed too?

None of this is odd;

it’s just that people are so simple-minded.

Chorus

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom will never change.

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom will never change.

Bridge

If you believe God can only be called Jesus,

your knowledge is too narrow.

Dare you say that Jesus will forever be

the unchanging name of God,

that Jesus’ name ending the Age of Law

will also end the final age?

Who can say the grace of Jesus

can bring the age to an end?

Chorus

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom will never change.

God will always be God.

Though His work and name might change,

His disposition and wisdom will never change,

will never change, will never change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Can Man Who Has Delimited God in His Notions Receive the Revelations of God?

143 Can God’s Name Be Determined by Created Beings?

Verse 1

God has many names,

but none can fully describe God’s disposition.

For it’s too rich to be known by man.

Man can’t fully capture it with human language.

Man has limited words

to express what they know of God’s disposition.

One word or name can’t fully represent God.

So do you think His name cannot be changed?

Chorus 1

God is so great, God is so holy.

Yet will you not permit Him

to change His name in each new age?

Will you not permit Him to change His name?

Verse 2

In every age as God does His work,

He uses a name that befits the age

to encapsulate the work He intends.

That name represents His disposition in that age.

God uses mankind’s language

to express His own disposition.

One day, He will not be called Jehovah,

Jesus or Messiah, He’ll just be the Creator.

Chorus 2

At that time His names on earth

shall come to an end.

For His work on earth will be done,

and His names shall be no more.

Yes, His names shall be no more.

Verse 3

When all things come

under the Creator’s dominion,

He has no need of a fitting yet incomplete name.

Are you still seeking after God’s name?

Are you daring to say

that God is only called Jehovah?

That God can only be called Jesus?

Can you bear the sin of blasphemy against God?

Chorus 3

You should know that

God had no name in the beginning.

He took one or two, or more names because

He had work to do,

yes, He had work to do with man.

Outro

Whatever name He is called by,

did He not freely choose it Himself?

Would He need you, one of His creatures,

to decide it?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Vision of God’s Work (3)

144 The Significance of God’s Name

Intro

In each stage of God’s work, there’s a basis for His name.

It holds special meaning, each name stands for one age.

Verse 1

God’s names through the ages—Jehovah, Jesus and Messiah—

all represent God’s Spirit, but not His entirety.

All the names He is called on earth cannot articulate

all His disposition, all that He has, all that He is.

Chorus

He was called Jesus, Jehovah, Messiah,

but when the last days come, His name will change again.

The whole age will come to an end under His name,

the powerful Almighty God.

Verse 2

God was once known as Jehovah,

He was once known as Messiah and Jesus.

But today He is not who they knew in times past,

He is the God who has returned in the last days.

He will bring the age to a close; He rises up at earth’s ends,

filled with God’s disposition, with authority and glory.

Chorus

He was called Jesus, Jehovah, Messiah,

but when the last days come, His name will change again.

The whole age will come to an end under His name,

the powerful Almighty God.

Verse 3

Nations will be blessed or crushed all because of His words.

Thus all people shall see the Savior has returned.

He is the Almighty God that conquers all mankind.

All shall see He once served as man’s sin offering.

Bridge

In the last days, He is the sun’s flame burning all,

in the last days, the Sun of righteousness revealing all.

In the last days, such is God’s work.

Chorus

He was called Jesus, Jehovah, Messiah,

but when the last days come, His name will change again.

The whole age will come to an end under His name,

the powerful Almighty God.

He was called Jesus, Jehovah, Messiah,

but when the last days come, His name will change again.

The whole age will come to an end under His name,

the powerful Almighty God, the powerful Almighty God,

the powerful Almighty God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Savior Has Already Returned Upon a “White Cloud”

145 God’s Wisdom Comes Forth Based on Satan’s Plots

Verse 1

No matter how corrupt humanity grew,

or how the snake tempted them, too,

Jehovah still had His wisdom;

therefore, He has done new work since He created the world.

None of His steps have ever been repeated.

None of His steps have ever been repeated.

Chorus

God has battled Satan and has never been defeated.

The wise God has never been beaten.

For all of Satan’s plots He can see through,

and His wisdom comes forth based on its ruse.

Verse 2

Satan has continuously carried out plots.

Humanity continuously corrupts and rots

by the work of Satan, but Jehovah God

has also continuously worked as wise God.

He has never failed, and He has never ceased His work.

From creation through now, He has never ceased His work.

Chorus

God has battled Satan and has never been defeated.

The wise God has never been beaten.

For all of Satan’s plots He can see through,

and His wisdom comes forth based on its ruse.

Verse 3

In doing all this work, He has not only,

in spite of their corruption, allowed humanity

to receive His salvation, to see His wisdom

and authority and power, but He will also let them

in the end see His righteous disposition:

to punish the wicked and reward the good.

His righteous disposition!

Chorus

God has battled Satan and has never been defeated.

The wise God has never been beaten.

For all of Satan’s plots He can see through,

and His wisdom comes forth based on its ruse.

Bridge

He makes all things in heaven submit to His authority,

everything on earth rest below His feet.

The evil ones harassing man

will fall within His chastisement.

Heaven and earth then will see His almightiness,

His wisdom, and even more realness!

Chorus

God has battled Satan and has never been defeated.

The wise God has never been beaten.

For all of Satan’s plots He can see through,

and His wisdom comes forth based on its ruse.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know How the Whole of Humanity Has Developed to the Present Day

146 God’s Name Will Be Magnified Among the Gentile Nations

Verse 1

The function of God’s judgment

is to enable man to obey,

the reason for chastisement

is so man is effectively changed.

What God does is for His management,

but all that He does benefits man.

Verse 2

God wishes to make all nations

as obedient as Israel,

to make them into real men,

to gain foothold outside Israel.

This is the work of His management,

His work among Gentile nations.

Chorus

In this final era, God’s name will be

magnified among Gentile nations.

His deeds will be seen by the Gentiles,

they will call Him the Almighty on account of His deeds.

His words shall come to be, they soon shall come to be.

Verse 3

Still people don’t understand,

they don’t care about God’s management,

and they care only about

their own futures and destinations.

Despite His words, His work is ignored,

all are fixed on their destinations.

Verse 4

If things go on in this way,

then how can the work of God expand?

How will His gospel spread out?

You should know that when His work expands,

He will scatter you and He will smite,

like Jehovah smote Israel’s tribes.

Bridge

All this is to spread His gospel through earth

and to Gentile nations spread His work,

so by adults and children alike, His name can be magnified,

His holy name exalted by all nations and all tribes.

Chorus

In this final era, God’s name will be

magnified among Gentile nations.

His deeds will be seen by the Gentiles,

they will call Him the Almighty on account of His deeds.

His words shall come to be, they soon shall come to be.

Outro

God will make people know He is God of the Israelites,

He is God of all Gentiles, even the ones He’s cursed.

He’ll let people discern He is God of creation.

This is His greatest work, His purpose in the last days,

the only work to be fulfilled in the last days.

They soon shall come to be.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Work of Spreading the Gospel Is Also the Work of Saving Man

147 All Creatures Will Return Under the Dominion of the Creator

Intro

From the start until now,

only God could’ve done the three stages of work,

and no man could do such work in His place.

Verse 1

When God’s work nears its end, He’ll class all by kind.

The Creator made man and must fully return

man to His dominion;

this is how God ends the three stages of work.

Chorus

When this work is done, all faiths will be one,

all creatures will return to the Creator’s dominion,

and they will all worship the one true God.

The evil religions will all come to nothing,

never to return, to return, to return.

Verse 2

The last stage of work, and two previous ones

in Judea and Israel, are God’s management plan

in the whole universe.

No one can deny this fact of God’s work.

Pre-chorus

Though they’ve not seen

or been through much of this work,

the facts are the facts, which no man can deny.

Chorus

When this work is done, all faiths will be one,

all creatures will return to the Creator’s dominion,

and they will all worship the one true God.

The evil religions will all come to nothing, never to return.

Verse 3

If you only know just one stage of work,

and don’t understand the other two stages,

nor God’s work in the past,

you can’t speak the truth of God’s management plan.

Bridge

Then your knowledge of God is one-sided.

You believe but you don’t understand Him,

so you are not fit to bear witness to God.

Your knowledge of these things could be deep or shallow,

but you must be convinced in the end,

and all people will see all of God’s work

and submit to His dominion.

Chorus

When this work is done, all faiths will be one,

all creatures will return to the Creator’s dominion,

and they will all worship the one true God.

The evil religions will all come to nothing, nothing,

never to return.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

148 The Incarnate God Is Both Human and Divine

Verse 1

The incarnation is God’s appearance in the flesh.

He works among mankind in a man’s body.

So God incarnate must be flesh

with normal humanity.

Incarnating means God lives and works in flesh.

In His very essence He becomes human.

Verse 2

There cannot be flesh without humanity.

And no one is human without it.

When God takes a body,

His humanity is intrinsic to Him.

Never say that when God becomes flesh,

He’s wholly divine and not at all human.

Pre-chorus

This is blasphemy, defies the truth of incarnation.

Chorus

Since God becomes flesh,

His essence is a combination

of humanity and divinity.

This combination is called God Himself,

God Himself on earth.

Verse 3

God’s work is done by the divinity

hidden in His humanity.

His flesh is the performer of His divine work

as both a man and God.

God becomes a man, inside a body

with essence of both, thus above all plain humans.

Bridge

Among those with a shell that’s human like His,

among all with humanity,

He and only He is the incarnate God Himself.

All others are just human.

Chorus

Since God becomes flesh,

His essence is a combination

of humanity and divinity.

This combination is called God Himself,

God Himself on earth.

Tag

All created humans have only humanity,

while only God incarnate

has bodily humanity

and also has divinity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of the Flesh Inhabited by God

150 The Substance of Christ Is God

Verse 1

Those who call themselves Christ

yet can’t do the work of God,

these ones are truly frauds.

Christ isn’t just God’s manifestation on earth,

but flesh donned by God

as He fulfills His work among man.

This flesh can’t be replaced by just anyone,

but is one who can bear God’s work on earth,

express God’s disposition and represent God,

providing man with life.

Chorus

God become flesh is Christ,

so to call Christ that speaks truth God

is not too much at all,

for He has the substance of God.

He possesses God’s disposition

and wisdom in His work,

completely unattainable by man.

Verse 2

Sooner or later, the fake Christs will fall.

They claim to be Christ yet don’t have His essence.

And so God says the authenticity of Christ

can’t be defined by man, but only God Himself.

In this way, if you wish to seek the way of life,

you must know it’s by God coming to earth

that He bestows the way of life unto man.

You must know it happens in the last days.

Bridge

This is not the past. This is happening today, today!

This is not the past. It is happening today, today!

Chorus

God become flesh is Christ,

so to call Christ that speaks truth God

is not too much at all,

for He has the substance of God.

He possesses God’s disposition

and wisdom in His work,

completely unattainable by man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

151 The Work of the Flesh and the Spirit Is of the Same Essence

Verse 1

Christ is the One who’s the incarnate God.

He’s the flesh that is donned by God’s Spirit.

This flesh is not like man of flesh,

He’s not of flesh and blood, He’s Spirit incarnate.

He is both human and completely divine.

His normal humanity sustains His human life;

His divinity carries out God’s own work.

Verse 2

They both submit to the will of the Father.

Christ is divine, and His essence is the Spirit.

So His essence is that of God Himself;

this essence will not interrupt His own work.

Nothing He does could ever destroy it,

and He wouldn’t say anything against His own will.

This is what every man must understand.

Chorus

Be it the Spirit or the flesh,

it’s one will both work to fulfill,

it’s one work that both do.

Although the Spirit and the flesh

may have two different qualities,

Their essence is the same:

the essence of God Himself.

Both of Them have the identity of God.

Verse 3

The Holy Spirit’s work is saving man,

it’s for the sake of God’s own management.

The work of Christ is to save man as well,

and it is for the sake of God’s own will.

Since God becomes flesh, His essence is within it,

so His flesh is sufficient to undertake His work,

to take on for Him the work He wants to do.

Verse 4

That’s why the work of God’s Spirit is replaced

by the work of Christ during incarnation.

The core work during incarnation is Christ’s work.

It cannot be mixed with work from other ages.

God’s Spirit can do the work of salvation;

when God becomes man, He can still do such work.

No matter what, God always does His own work.

Chorus

Be it the Spirit or the flesh,

it’s one will both work to fulfill,

it’s one work that both do.

Although the Spirit and the flesh

may have two different qualities,

Their essence is the same:

the essence of God Himself.

Both of Them have the identity of God.

Bridge

God neither interrupts nor interferes.

In His work there’s no conflict, for they are alike:

the essence of the work done by the Spirit

and the essence of the work done by the flesh.

Chorus

Be it the Spirit or the flesh,

it’s one will both work to fulfill,

it’s one work that both do.

Although the Spirit and the flesh

may have two different qualities,

Their essence is the same:

the essence of God Himself.

Both of Them have the identity of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

152 Christ in Essence Obeys the Heavenly Father’s Will

Intro

The essence of Christ is the Spirit,

this essence is the divinity.

Verse 1

Christ’s essence is that of God Himself,

which will not interrupt His own work.

He couldn’t possibly do anything

to destroy any of His own work.

Pre-chorus 1

He couldn’t ever say any words

that would go against His will.

So the incarnate God won’t do work

that halts His own management.

Chorus 1

There’s no rebelliousness in God;

the essence of God is only good.

He expresses all beauty, goodness, love.

Even in flesh, He obeys the Father.

Even at the expense of His own life,

He’d always be wholeheartedly willing.

Verse 2

There’s no self-righteousness in God;

He has no deceit or arrogance.

However hard the work, weak the flesh,

He won’t interrupt the work of God.

Pre-chorus 2

He will not forsake the Father’s will

by having any defiance.

He’d rather suffer pains of the flesh

than disobey God the Father’s will.

Chorus 2

Man may make his own choices,

but Christ would never choose to do the same.

Though He has the identity of God,

He still seeks out the will of the Father,

does what God entrusts to Him in the flesh.

It’s something unattainable by man.

Bridge

All men apart from Christ

may do things that oppose God.

No one can directly take on

the work entrusted by God;

not one can take God’s management

as their own duty to perform.

Chorus 3

Submitting to God the Father’s will,

this is but the essence of Christ.

Being disobedient to God, however,

is a characteristic of Satan.

So, these two things are conflicting.

One with Satan’s traits can’t be called Christ.

Outro

Man can never do the work of God,

because man doesn’t have God’s essence.

Man works for his own interests, future,

while Christ works to do His Father’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

154 Christ’s Work and Expression Determine His Substance

Verse 1

Christ’s substance is determined by His work and expressions.

With a heart that is true, He completes what’s entrusted,

worships God in heaven and seeks His Father’s will.

This is all determined by His substance,

and so too are His natural revelations.

So called because His expressions aren’t imitations,

or from years of man’s cultivation or education.

They are not learned or self-adorned, but inherent, ah.

They are not learned or self-adorned, but inherent, ah.

Verse 2

Man may deny His work, His expressions and humanity,

they may even deny His life of normal humanity,

but not His true heart when worshiping God in heaven.

No one can deny that He’s here to fulfill

the will of the heavenly Father.

And no one can deny the sincerity

with which He seeks God the Father.

His image may not be pleasing to the senses,

His discourse may not possess an air of sensation,

His work may not be as earth- or heaven-shattering,

as what is believed in man’s imagination.

But He’s indeed Christ, who fulfills His Father’s will,

with a true heart, and total submission

and deathly obedience, ah.

It’s because His substance is that of the Christ.

A truth that’s hard to believe but is indeed in existence.

A truth that’s hard, hard to believe but is indeed in existence.

A truth that’s hard, it’s hard to believe

but is indeed in existence, ah.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

155 God’s Flesh and the Spirit Are Identical in Essence

Chorus

The flesh God’s Spirit wears is His own.

Just as His Spirit is supreme,

almighty, holy and righteous,

so is the flesh of God Himself.

Verse 1

This flesh can do just what is righteous, benefits man,

what’s holy, glorious and mighty,

not what violates truth, justice, morality,

or what betrays God’s Spirit.

Pre-chorus 1

God’s Spirit is holy, so His flesh can’t be corrupted.

His flesh’s essence is different from that of man.

Chorus

The flesh God’s Spirit wears is His own.

Just as His Spirit is supreme,

almighty, holy and righteous,

so is the flesh of God Himself.

Verse 2

Satan can corrupt man, but never God’s own flesh.

So though man and Christ share the same space,

only man is dominated, used, and trapped by Satan,

while Christ is free from its corruption.

Pre-chorus 2

For Satan can’t ascend to the place of the Most High,

and will never be able to draw near to God.

Chorus

The flesh God’s Spirit wears is His own.

Just as His Spirit is supreme,

almighty, holy and righteous,

so is the flesh of God Himself,

so is the flesh of God Himself.

Pre-chorus 2

For Satan can’t ascend to the place of the Most High,

and will never be able to draw near to God.

Chorus

The flesh God’s Spirit wears is His own.

Just as His Spirit is supreme,

almighty, holy and righteous,

so is the flesh of God Himself,

so is the flesh of God Himself,

so is the flesh of God Himself.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

156 Christ Expresses What the Spirit Is

Verse 1

God incarnate knows man’s essence,

reveals all things all people do,

most of all, man’s corrupt disposition

and rebellious conduct too.

He does not live with worldly ones,

but knows their nature, corruption.

Chorus 1

This is what He is.

Though He does not deal with the world,

yet He knows every rule to engage with it.

For He understands mankind,

fully understands their nature.

Verse 2

He knows about the Spirit’s working

of today and the past as well,

that human eyes just cannot see,

that human ears just cannot hear.

This shows wonders man can’t comprehend,

wisdom that is not philosophy.

Chorus 2

This is what He is,

both revealed and hidden from man.

His expression is not that of an extraordinary man,

but the inherent being

and attributes of the Spirit.

Verse 3

He does not travel round the world,

yet knows all things about it.

He meets with those with no knowledge or insight,

yet His words are above great men.

He lives among the dumb and numb people,

who don’t know human ways, how to live.

Bridge

But He can ask them to live out true human life,

while revealing how low, how base they are!

Chorus 3

This is what He is,

higher than those of flesh and blood.

Exposing, judging man is not from His experience.

Knowing, hating man’s disobedience,

He reveals their unrighteousness.

Outro

The work that He does serves to reveal

His disposition and being to man.

No flesh can do such work, but Christ, oh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Work

157 The Incarnate Son of Man Is God Himself

Verse 1

When God’s divinity was realized

in flesh and blood,

His presence was no longer hazy.

Man could see and draw near to God.

They could try and comprehend God’s will,

understand His divinity

through the words, work and actions

of the Son of man.

Chorus

Through humanity, the Son of man expressed

God’s will and His divinity.

And through showing God’s will and disposition,

He revealed to people

the God in the realm of the spirit,

who can’t be touched or seen.

They saw a God with flesh and image.

Verse 2

So the incarnate Son of man

made God’s identity,

status, disposition and more,

human and tangible.

Whether it is His humanity or divinity,

we cannot deny He represents

God’s status, identity.

Verse 3

God worked and spoke through the flesh

throughout this time.

With the identity of the Son of man,

He stood before mankind,

letting them encounter God’s words

and work among humanity,

know His divinity and greatness

in the midst of humility.

Bridge

Man gets a sense of God’s realness,

a taste of His reality.

Man gains a grasp on what they mean.

Chorus

Through humanity, the Son of man expressed

God’s will and His divinity.

And through showing God’s will and disposition,

He revealed to people

the God in the realm of the spirit,

who can’t be touched or seen.

They saw a God with flesh and image.

Outro

No matter the form He takes,

His perspective of speaking,

or image He shows to mankind,

God represents nothing but Himself,

neither any man, nor any of corrupt mankind.

God is God Himself; this cannot be denied.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

158 The Method and Principle of God’s Work in Humanity

Verse 1

When God was not in flesh, man did not understand

much of what He said, for it came from His divinity,

its perspective and context intangible to man.

It was from the spiritual realm,

which man couldn’t see or pass through.

Chorus

Once God became flesh, He spoke as a human,

showing His divine will and disposition

through things man saw or imagined,

ways and tongues they understood.

So they knew God and learned

His standards and intention.

This was the method and principle

of God’s work in humanity.

Verse 2

When God worked in humanity, He expressed many truths,

many methods of His work in a human way.

His disposition and will, what He has and is

were also expressed that people may know them.

They understood His essence, what He has and is,

which show His identity and place as God Himself.

Chorus

Once God became flesh, He spoke as a human,

showing His divine will and disposition

through things man saw or imagined,

ways and tongues they understood.

So they knew God and learned

His standards and intention.

This was the method and principle

of God’s work in humanity.

Bridge

The Son of man in flesh expressed God’s disposition

and His essence as clearly as could be.

His humanity was no hindrance for man to talk with God,

but the only way for man to connect to the Creator.

Chorus

Once God became flesh, He spoke as a human,

showing His divine will and disposition

through things man saw or imagined,

ways and tongues they understood.

So they knew God and learned

His standards and intention.

This was the method and principle

of God’s work in humanity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

159 Christ’s Humanity Is Directed by His Divinity

Intro

Christ’s humanity is governed by His divinity.

Though He is in the flesh, His humanity is unlike man’s.

Verse 1

His character is unique, governed by His divinity.

His divinity is not weak. The weakness is in His humanity.

And to a certain degree, it limits His divinity.

But such limits are all within a scope, time, and are not boundless.

Pre-chorus

When it’s time to do the work of His divinity,

it is done regardless of His humanity.

Chorus

The divinity of Christ directs His humanity.

All of His other actions, except for His normal life,

are entirely influenced, affected and directed

by His divinity, by His divinity.

Verse 2

Christ’s humanity won’t disrupt the work of His divinity.

It’s because His divinity does direct His humanity.

In His conduct before others, there’s immature humanity.

But this in no way affects the work of His divinity.

Pre-chorus

When it’s time to do the work of His divinity,

it is done regardless of His humanity.

Chorus

The divinity of Christ directs His humanity.

All of His other actions, except for His normal life,

are entirely influenced, affected and directed

by His divinity, by His divinity.

Bridge

When God says that Christ’s humanity is not corrupt,

He means that this humanity is led by His divinity,

with a higher sense than mankind.

His humanity is most suited to being led by His divinity.

It’s ablest to express work of divinity,

and ablest to submit to such work.

Chorus

The divinity of Christ directs His humanity.

All of His other actions, except for His normal life,

are entirely influenced, affected and directed

by His divinity, by His divinity.

The divinity of Christ directs His humanity.

All of His other actions, except for His normal life,

are entirely influenced, affected and directed

by His divinity, by His divinity,

by His divinity, by His divinity.

Outro

As God works in the flesh,

He never forgets the duty of a man of flesh.

He worships God in heaven with a true heart.

He has God’s own essence, identity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

160 How to Know the Practical God

Intro

What should you know about the practical God?

The true meaning is the Spirit, Person and Word.

Verse 1

Knowledge of the practical God

means knowing and living His words,

knowing rules and ways of the Spirit’s

work and His work in flesh,

knowing that all God’s actions in flesh

are governed by the Spirit,

and His words are the direct

expression of the Spirit.

Bridge 1

So to know the practical God,

you must know how God works

in humanity and divinity,

which concerns the Spirit’s expressions.

Verse 2

The Spirit’s expressions are twofold:

God works in humanity,

and He works in divinity.

But the Spirit’s always in command.

When human work’s required,

the Spirit directs this work.

And when divine work is required,

divinity appears to carry it out.

Bridge 2

Because God works in the flesh

and appears in the flesh,

He works both in humanity and divinity.

Verse 3

God’s appearance in the flesh

means all the Spirit’s work is done

through His normal humanity

and through His incarnate flesh.

In God incarnate you can see

His human and divine work.

This is the significance

of God appearing in flesh.

Bridge 3

The meaning of the practical God

is His human and divine work,

as directed by the Spirit,

are expressed through the flesh,

so that humankind

can see that God is vivid,

lifelike, real, and true.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know That the Practical God Is God Himself

161 The Root of Man’s Resistance and Disobedience to Christ

Verse 1

Christ is divine above all men,

the highest power among all things.

This authority is His divinity.

That is, the disposition

and being of God Himself

are what determine His identity.

Verse 2

So it matters not how normal

the humanity of Christ is,

none can deny He has God’s identity.

No matter which standpoint He speaks from,

how He chooses to heed God’s will,

it cannot be said He is not God Himself.

Chorus

The reason man resists and disobeys God

stems from Christ’s normal humanity,

and from the fact that the incarnate God

submits to God’s will and authority.

Verse 3

Foolish and ignorant men

often see Christ’s normality

as nothing but a defect, as a flaw.

No matter how He expresses

the being of His divinity,

man can’t acknowledge He is Christ at all.

Chorus

The reason man resists and disobeys God

stems from Christ’s normal humanity,

and from the fact that the incarnate God

submits to God’s will and authority.

Bridge

The more Christ obeys, shows humility,

the more lightly by foolish men He is seen.

Some even act with an attitude,

showing contempt or excluding Him,

yet they place “great men” of high images

upon the table to be worshiped.

Chorus

The reason man resists and disobeys God

stems from Christ’s normal humanity,

and from the fact that the incarnate God

submits to God’s will and authority.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

162 God Quietly Arrives Among Us

Verse 1

God is silent and has never appeared to us,

yet His work has never stopped.

He looks upon all lands and commands all things,

beholding all the words and deeds of man.

Chorus

His management is done, step by step, to His plan.

Silent, yet His footsteps move closer to man.

His judgment seat deployed into the universe,

followed by His throne descending among us.

Verse 2

What a majestic scene, stately and solemn.

Like a dove and lion, the Spirit arrives.

He is truly wise, righteous and majestic,

with authority, filled with love and compassion.

Chorus

His management is done, step by step, to His plan.

Silent, yet His footsteps move closer to man.

His judgment seat deployed into the universe,

followed by His throne descending among us.

Yeah, His management is done, step by step, to His plan.

Silent, yet His footsteps move closer to man.

His judgment seat deployed into the universe,

followed by His throne descending among us,

followed by His throne descending among us,

descending among us.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

163 Why Christ Has Come to Work on Earth

Verse 1

Though Christ works on God’s behalf,

it’s not to show His image in flesh.

He does not come to be seen,

He comes to lead man to the new age.

Verse 2

The function of Christ as flesh

is to do the work of God Himself.

It’s not to enable men

to discern the substance of His flesh.

Pre-chorus

No matter how Christ works,

His deeds are attained in the flesh,

done within the scope of normal humanity.

They’re not supernatural

or inestimable as man thinks.

He does not fully show God’s countenance to man.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to complete work,

not to merely let men see Him.

His work affirms His identity.

What He reveals confirms His substance.

His identity is not seized by His hand,

but determined by His work and substance.

Verse 3

Though Christ acts for God Himself,

He does not deny God in heaven.

He does not proclaim His own deeds.

No, He hides humbly in His own flesh.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to complete work,

not to merely let men see Him.

His work affirms His identity.

What He reveals confirms His substance.

His identity is not seized by His hand,

but determined by His work and substance.

Bridge

Those who falsely claim to be Christ

do not possess His qualities.

When compared with their arrogant, self-praising ways,

one sees more clearly what Christ is really like.

The falser they are the more they flaunt themselves,

and the more they perform signs to mislead mankind.

False Christs have none of God’s qualities,

and Christ is unspoiled by the traits they possess.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to complete work,

not to merely let men see Him.

His work affirms His identity.

What He reveals confirms His substance.

His identity is not seized by His hand,

but determined by His work and substance.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of Christ Is Obedience to the Will of the Heavenly Father

166 Two Thousand Years of Longing

Verse 1

That God has become flesh

shakes the religious world,

upsets the religious order,

and stirs up the souls of all

who long for God’s appearance.

Who does not marvel at this?

Who does not long to see God?

Chorus

God has spent years among man,

but man is simply unaware of this.

Today, God Himself has appeared

to renew His old love with man.

Verse 2

After He left from Judea,

God vanished without a trace.

People long to see Him again,

but never have they expected

to reunite with Him here and today.

How could this not bring back

memories of the past?

Two thousand years ago,

Chorus

Simon son of Jonah met Lord Jesus,

and ate with the Lord at the same table.

Years of following deepened his love for Him.

He loved Jesus to the bottom of his heart.

God has spent years among man,

but man is simply unaware of this.

Today, God Himself has appeared

to renew His old love with man,

to renew His old love with man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (10)

167 Christ Is the Practical God

Verse 1

God’s words carry life power, show us the way to walk,

help us to understand what the truth is.

We’re drawn in by His words, the way that He speaks to us,

interested in the feelings of this unremarkable person.

Working for us, God spits up blood and loses sleep,

weeping and sighing, groaning in sickness for us,

humiliated for our salvation.

Our numbness and rebellion draw tears from His heart.

Pre-chorus

The ordinary can’t have this way of being,

nor can it be reached by corrupt man.

God shows love, tolerance and patience

which no created being can possess.

Chorus

This ordinary, insignificant One rejected by us,

is He not the Lord Jesus ever in our thoughts,

whom we long for night and day?

It is He! Our God! The truth, the way and the life!

Verse 2

No one apart from Him can know our every thought,

can have such a grasp of our nature and substance,

can judge the rebellion, corruption of mankind,

work and speak among us on behalf of God in heaven.

No one but Him has the authority,

the wisdom, and the dignity of God.

God’s disposition, what God has and is,

are issued forth from Him.

Chorus

This ordinary, insignificant One rejected by us,

is He not the Lord Jesus ever in our thoughts,

whom we long for night and day?

It is He! Our God! The truth, the way and the life!

Bridge

None but Him can bring us light and show the way,

reveal the mysteries that God has not shown till today.

No one apart from Him can save us from bondage,

our corrupt disposition from Satan.

Verse 3

He represents God, utters the voice of God’s heart,

His exhortations and judgment of mankind.

He has brought a new age, a new heaven and earth.

He brings new work and hope for us,

ending lives we led in obscurity,

letting us behold the path of salvation.

He has conquered our being and gained our hearts.

Now our minds become conscious and our spirits revived.

Chorus

This ordinary, insignificant One rejected by us,

is He not the Lord Jesus ever in our thoughts,

whom we long for night and day?

It is He! Our God! The truth, the way and the life!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

168 Christ of the Last Days Is Man’s Gate Into the Kingdom

Verse 1

God now works not in a spiritual body,

but the body of His second incarnation.

He’s an ordinary flesh, looks the same as others,

yet He can provide truths you’ve never heard.

Verse 2

This trivial flesh holds all of God’s words of truth,

this flesh undertakes God’s work in the last days,

He also expresses God’s disposition

in its entirety for man to come to know.

Chorus

Didn’t you greatly desire to see God in heaven?

To understand Him and see man’s destination?

He’ll tell you the secrets that no man could tell you,

He’ll explain the truths that you don’t understand.

He is your gate into the kingdom,

He’s your guide into the new age.

Verse 3

Such an ordinary flesh holds boundless mysteries.

His deeds seem cryptic, but His work’s goal shows

that He’s not as simple flesh as man believes,

for He shows God’s will and care for man in the last days.

Chorus

Didn’t you greatly desire to see God in heaven?

To understand Him and see man’s destination?

He’ll tell you the secrets that no man could tell you,

He’ll explain the truths that you don’t understand.

He is your gate into the kingdom,

He’s your guide into the new age.

Bridge

You can’t hear His words shaking heaven and earth

or see His eyes like flames, feel His iron rod,

but you can hear the fury of God in His words,

and know that God shows compassion for mankind.

You will see His righteous disposition, His wisdom,

and realize God’s concern and care for all mankind.

Chorus

Didn’t you greatly desire to see God in heaven?

To understand Him and see man’s destination?

He’ll tell you the secrets that no man could tell you,

He’ll explain the truths that you don’t understand.

He is your gate into the kingdom,

He’s your guide into the new age.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Did You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men

169 Corrupt Mankind Needs the Salvation of God Incarnate

Verse 1

God became flesh ’cause the object of His work

is not the spirit of Satan,

nor anything not, not of flesh, but man.

Man’s flesh was corrupted by Satan

and so became the object of God’s work.

The place of God’s salvation is man, is man.

Bridge 1

Man is a mortal being, only flesh and blood,

and God alone can save him.

God must take on man’s flesh, and all that man is,

in order to do His work, to achieve the best result.

Chorus 1

God must take on flesh, because man is flesh,

who cannot overcome sin.

God must take on flesh, because man is flesh,

who cannot free himself from the bondage of the flesh.

Verse 2

Satan has corrupted the flesh of man,

who is deeply harmed and who’s blinded.

And the reason God comes, the reason He comes in flesh

is because man’s the object of His salvation,

and Satan disturbs God’s work

by using the flesh, the flesh of man, of man.

Bridge 2

God battles Satan by conquering man,

yet saves man at the same time.

In this way God Himself must become incarnate,

in order to do His work, in order to do His work.

Chorus 2

Satan has corrupted flesh,

it’s indwelt man’s flesh and God has to defeat him.

To battle with Satan and save man,

God must come to earth and become flesh.

It’s a real work.

Verse 3

When God works in flesh, He’s really fighting Satan.

His work in the realm of the spirit

becomes practical, it’s real on earth, in the flesh.

The one that God conquers is disobedient man,

while in mankind Satan’s defeated,

and ultimately the one who is saved is man, is man.

Bridge 3

It was necessary for God to become a man

and take on a creature’s shell,

to do battle with Satan and conquer mankind,

rebellious in his creature’s shell.

It was necessary for God to become a man

and take on a creature’s shell,

to save mankind who wears the same outer shell,

but who has been harmed by Satan,

who has been harmed by Satan.

Chorus 3

Man is God’s enemy, God must conquer him.

Man is God’s object of salvation;

God must take on flesh, and become a man.

In this way His work is made easier.

God can defeat Satan, God can conquer mankind,

God can save mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

170 Both God’s Incarnations Are Needed by Mankind

Verse 1

The last days’ work, unless done by incarnation,

would not get results or fully save sinners.

God would remain the Spirit one can’t touch or see,

if He did not become flesh and come to the world.

God’s Spirit’s incompatible with man made of flesh,

man and God have different worlds and different natures.

There’s no way to forge a relation between them.

Also, man cannot become a spirit either.

Pre-chorus 1

The Spirit of God must thus become a created being

in order to do His original work.

Chorus

God becomes flesh out of necessity.

If God’s Spirit could do His work directly,

He wouldn’t submit to the indignity

which He faces when being incarnated.

Verse 2

God can not only rise to the highest place,

but humble Himself to become man to do His work.

Man cannot ascend to the highest place,

neither can man descend to the lowest place.

No, he can’t do it. Man cannot become a spirit.

So God must become flesh to do His work.

In the first incarnation, only God in the flesh

could redeem mankind through His crucifixion.

Pre-chorus 2

But there was no way for the Spirit of God

to be crucified as a sin offering for man.

Chorus

God becomes flesh out of necessity.

If God’s Spirit could do His work directly,

He wouldn’t submit to the indignity

which He faces when being incarnated.

Bridge

God could become flesh to serve as man’s sin offering.

But man had fallen and couldn’t ascend to heaven,

they couldn’t go and take the sin offering.

So God had to run back and forth between earth and heaven.

And Jesus had to come and be amongst man

to personally do the work man couldn’t do.

Chorus

God becomes flesh out of necessity.

If God’s Spirit could do His work directly,

He wouldn’t submit to the indignity

which He faces when being incarnated.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

171 God Incarnate Is More Suited to the Work of Salvation

Verse 1

God does His judgment work in the last days

appearing as His incarnate self.

Since it’s man of corrupt flesh being judged,

not Satan’s spirit directly,

judgment isn’t done in the spiritual world,

but in the world of human beings.

If judgment were done by God’s Spirit directly,

it wouldn’t be all-embracing.

The work would be hard for man to accept,

for the Spirit can’t come face-to-face with man.

Effects wouldn’t come fast, much less could man see clearly

God’s unoffendable disposition.

Chorus

No one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Oh, no one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Verse 2

Satan can only be beaten if God in the flesh

judges the corruption of mankind.

Though having normal humanity like man,

He can directly judge man’s unrighteousness;

this marks His innate holiness

and also His extraordinariness.

Only God’s in the place where He can judge man,

for He has the truth and righteousness.

No one without them is fit to judge.

If this work were done by God’s Spirit,

it would not mean Satan’s defeat.

Pre-chorus

The Spirit’s more exalted than mortal man.

He is holy and triumphant over flesh.

If the Spirit did the work directly,

He couldn’t judge all man’s rebellion,

nor reveal all man’s evil.

Chorus

No one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Oh, no one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Bridge

The judgment is done through man’s notions of God,

and man has no notions of the Spirit,

so the Spirit can’t show man’s unrighteousness,

much less disclose it completely.

God incarnate is the foe of anyone

who doesn’t possess knowledge of Him.

Through judging man’s notions and defiance,

He shows mankind’s disobedience.

His work in the flesh has more striking effects

than those of the work of the Spirit.

So judgment’s not done by the Spirit directly,

but is the work of God incarnate.

Chorus

No one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Oh, no one is better than God in the flesh

for the work of judging the corruption of man’s flesh.

Outro

God in the flesh can be seen and touched by man.

God in the flesh can completely conquer man.

In his relationship with God in the flesh,

man goes from defiance to obedience,

from persecution to acceptance,

from notions to knowledge, rejection to love.

These are the effects of God incarnate’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

172 The Necessity of God Becoming Flesh to Do His Work

Verse 1

God saving corrupt man from Satan’s influence

cannot be directly done by God’s Spirit,

but by the flesh that is worn by God’s Spirit,

that is, the flesh God’s incarnated in.

This flesh is man with normal humanity,

and is also God with full divinity.

Pre-chorus 1

He differs from the Spirit,

but the One who saves man

is still incarnate God, is Spirit and flesh.

Chorus

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Verse 2

In the three stages of the work of God,

one stage is done directly by the Spirit,

the other two are by the incarnate God

and are not done directly by the Spirit.

The work of law that was done by the Spirit

didn’t involve having to do any changing

of the corrupt disposition of man,

or bear relation to man’s knowledge of God.

Pre-chorus 2

The work of God’s flesh in the Age of Grace, Kingdom

involves man’s corrupt disposition and knowledge of God,

and this is an important and crucial part

of the work done by God for man’s salvation.

Chorus

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Bridge

So corrupt man’s more in need of incarnate God,

to provide salvation and His direct work,

to shepherd, support, water, feed, judge, chastise him,

and give more grace and greater redemption.

Chorus

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Only God in the flesh can be man’s confidant,

shepherd and present help,

and this is the necessity of incarnation,

in past times and today.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

173 The Best Thing About the Work of God Incarnate

Chorus

The best thing about God’s work in the flesh

is He leaves His specific will for mankind,

and accurate words and exhortations

to those among man who follow Him,

so that in the future His followers

can more accurately and concretely pass on

His work in the flesh and His will to everyone

who accepts this way.

Verse 1

Only God’s work in the flesh achieves

God being with man and living with man,

and fulfills man’s desire to see God’s face,

witness God’s work and hear His own words.

When God works in His flesh amongst mankind,

those who follow Him no longer seek

or grope after vague, ambiguous things,

and they cease to guess at the vague God’s will,

at the vague God’s will.

Chorus

The best thing about God’s work in the flesh

is He leaves His specific will for mankind,

and accurate words and exhortations

to those among man who follow Him,

so that in the future His followers

can more accurately and concretely pass on

His work in the flesh and His will to everyone

who accepts this way, who accepts this way.

Verse 2

The Spirit is invisible to man,

His work can’t leave more facts of God’s work.

Man shall never behold God’s real face,

but shall ever believe in a vague God.

Man will never hear God’s personal words.

Their empty thoughts can’t replace God’s true face,

nor can man impersonate God’s work

or His inherent disposition, disposition.

Bridge

The invisible God in heaven

and His work can only be brought to earth

by God who is incarnate,

who personally works amongst man.

This way is best for God to appear to man.

This is the best way in which man sees God

and comes to know the true face of God,

impossible for a non-incarnate God.

Chorus

The best thing about God’s work in the flesh

is He leaves His specific will for mankind,

and accurate words and exhortations

to those among man who follow Him,

so that in the future His followers

can more accurately and concretely pass on

His work in the flesh and His will to everyone

who accepts this way, who accepts this way.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

174 Only God Incarnate Can Completely Save Man

Verse 1

God comes to save mankind not through Spirit or as Spirit,

whom none can see or touch, who can’t be approached by man.

If God saved man as Spirit and not a man of creation,

none could get His salvation, yes, no one could be saved.

Chorus

God becomes a created man, in the flesh He puts His word.

So He can impart His word into all who follow Him.

So man can hear and see and receive His word.

Through this man can be truly saved from his sin.

Verse 2

If God was not incarnate, no man of flesh could be saved,

and no one could receive God’s great salvation.

If God’s Spirit worked among man, they would all be smitten,

or taken captive by Satan, for they cannot touch God’s Spirit.

Chorus

God becomes a created man, in the flesh He puts His word.

So He can impart His word into all who follow Him.

So man can hear and see and receive His word.

Through this man can be truly saved from his sin.

Verse 3

Man receives salvation not from prayers to heaven,

but from God’s incarnation, for they are all of flesh.

They can’t see or approach the Spirit of God.

Only God incarnate is the One who they can associate with.

Pre-chorus

Through Him, they understand all truth and get full salvation.

Chorus

God becomes a created man, in the flesh He puts His word.

So He can impart His word into all who follow Him.

So man can hear and see and receive His word.

Through this man can be truly saved from his sin,

truly saved from his sin.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

175 Only God Incarnate Can Save Mankind

Verse 1

The only reason the incarnate God has come into the flesh

is because of the needs, the needs of corrupt man.

For those to be saved, the value of the Spirit

is greatly inferior to what He in the flesh has.

Only God incarnate can save mankind.

Verse 2

The work of the Spirit can cover the universe,

across all the mountains, oceans, rivers and the lakes.

The work of the flesh more effectively relates

to every person with whom He associates.

Only God incarnate can save mankind.

Verse 3

What’s more is that God’s flesh with tangible form

can be better understood and trusted by man.

He can further deepen man’s knowledge of God

and leave an impression of His deeds that is far more profound.

Chorus 1

Only God incarnate can save mankind,

only God incarnate can save mankind,

save man from their formerly corrupt and depraved disposition.

God in the flesh will bring man salvation.

Verse 4

The Spirit’s work is mysterious,

hard for man to fathom or see,

so they can only rely on hollow imaginings.

The work of the flesh however is normal,

possessed of rich wisdom and based on reality.

Verse 5

It is a fact that can be beheld by the physical eye of man,

and the wisdom of God can be experienced personally.

Man has no need to employ their bountiful imagination.

This is the accuracy and value of God’s work in the flesh.

Chorus 2

Only God incarnate can save mankind,

only God incarnate can save mankind.

What’s suited to man is real work and timely guidance.

God in the flesh will bring man salvation.

Verse 6

The Spirit can only provide a moving or broad meaning.

The Spirit cannot give words and clear instruction.

The Spirit can only do things invisible to man.

The Spirit’s work is too difficult for man to imagine.

Verse 7

The work of God in the flesh is greatly different.

It has clear will and guidance

and gives man clear goals to pursue.

It has accurate words, man can see and can touch it.

To man so corrupt, this work is of greatest value.

Chorus 3

Only God incarnate can save mankind,

only God incarnate can save mankind.

Just real work can save man

from their corrupt and depraved disposition.

God in the flesh will bring man salvation.

Only God incarnate can save mankind.

Just real work can save man

from their corrupt and depraved disposition.

God in the flesh will bring man salvation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

177 The Necessity of God’s Incarnation

Verse 1

Man’s flesh is corrupted by Satan

and greatly blinded and harmed.

The reason God works as a human

is to save man, who is of the flesh.

Satan also uses man’s flesh

to disturb the work of God.

The battle with Satan is really

the work of conquering man;

man is the object of salvation.

So God’s work in the flesh is key.

Bridge 1

Satan corrupted man’s flesh,

then man embodies it,

and man became the object for God to defeat.

So fighting Satan and saving man happens on earth;

God must become human to fight against Satan.

This work is most practical.

Verse 2

When God does His work incarnate,

He is battling with Satan.

He takes His spiritual work

and makes it all real on earth.

Man who is rebellious

is the one who is conquered;

and the one who is defeated

is Satan’s embodiment.

In the end it’s also man

who receives salvation.

Bridge 2

It’s all the more important

for God to become a human

wearing the outer shell of a creation

to really battle Satan, and to conquer man,

who disobeys Him and has the same outer shell,

and save man from Satan’s harm.

Outro

Man is God’s foe to be conquered,

His creation to be saved.

So He must become human

to make His work more simple.

He can defeat Satan and conquer humanity,

and moreover save mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

178 God Incarnate Does the Most Crucial Work of Saving Man

Verse 1

The work done by God incarnate

is the greatest of God’s work.

The work done by God incarnate,

most profound of all God’s work.

Of the three stages of God’s work,

the most crucial are these two,

these two stages of the work,

the work of God incarnate.

Chorus

The most crucial part of the work of God

is done in the flesh.

The salvation of every man by God

must be done in the flesh.

Though man feels God in flesh is unrelated,

yet in fact this flesh concerns

the fate and existence of all mankind,

as He does the most crucial work.

Verse 2

The corruption of man is a hindrance

to God incarnate’s work.

The environment is hostile,

man’s quality is so poor.

The work of the last days

is especially hard.

Yet the appropriate outcome will be reached

at the end of this work.

Chorus

The most crucial part of the work of God

is done in the flesh.

The salvation of every man by God

must be done in the flesh.

Though man feels God in flesh is unrelated,

yet in fact this flesh concerns

the fate and existence of all mankind,

as He does the most crucial work.

Verse 3

God’s work will achieve the greatest result.

Without any flaws, God’s work will achieve it.

This is the effect of the work, the work in the flesh,

more persuasive than the work of the Spirit.

Bridge

The three stages of work shall be concluded,

concluded by God in the flesh.

The three stages of work must be concluded

by God incarnate, no less.

Chorus

The most crucial part of the work of God

is done in the flesh.

The salvation of every man by God

must be done in the flesh.

Though man feels God in flesh is unrelated,

yet in fact this flesh concerns

the fate and existence of all mankind,

as He does the most crucial work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

179 Only When God Becomes Flesh Can Man Be His Intimate

Verse 1

Only when God humbles Himself to an extent,

meaning He becomes flesh to dwell among men,

that’s when they can become His confidant,

that’s when they can become His intimate.

Chorus

How can man qualify as God’s confidant

when God is of the Spirit, exalted and hard to fathom?

Only by becoming the same created flesh as man

can man understand His will and be gained by Him.

Verse 2

God speaks and works in the flesh,

sharing in man’s joys, sorrows and tribulations,

living in their world, protecting and guiding them,

thus cleansing them to gain His blessing and salvation.

Chorus

How can man qualify as God’s confidant

when God is of the Spirit, exalted and hard to fathom?

Only by becoming the same created flesh as man

can man understand His will and be gained by Him.

Bridge

Through this, man can truly understand God’s will

and become His confidant; only this is practical.

If God were invisible and intangible to man,

how could man be His confidant?

Isn’t this doctrine idle?

Chorus

How can man qualify as God’s confidant

when God is of the Spirit, exalted and hard to fathom?

Only by becoming the same created flesh as man

can man understand His will and be gained by Him.

Only when God becomes flesh can man be His confidant.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God and His Work Can Satisfy God

180 The Practical God Appears Among Mankind

Verse 1

Today, man’s knowledge of the practical God

and the significance of incarnation lacks.

When it comes to God’s flesh, through His work and words,

people see God’s Spirit is rich and expansive.

Chorus 1

The actual meaning of the Spirit coming to flesh

is that man may engage with God,

relying on Him and gaining the knowledge of God, of God.

Verse 2

Today you worship this person,

but actually you’re worshiping the Spirit of God.

This is the least that should be achieved

in people’s knowledge of God incarnate:

Chorus 2

knowing the substance of the Spirit through the flesh,

knowing His divine work and human work in the flesh,

accepting the Spirit’s words, seeing how the Spirit

directs the flesh and shows His power in the flesh.

Chorus 1

The actual meaning of the Spirit coming to flesh

is that man may engage with God,

relying on Him and gaining the knowledge of God, of God.

Bridge

God came from heaven to earth to express the words of God

through the flesh, to complete the work of the Spirit.

Man comes to know the Spirit through the flesh.

God’s appearance among man

dispels the vague God in their thoughts.

Verse 3

People turn to worship the practical God,

increasing their obedience to God.

And through His divine work, human work in flesh,

man gets shepherding, revelation, and his disposition changes.

Chorus 1

The actual meaning of the Spirit coming to flesh

is that man may engage with God,

relying on Him and gaining the knowledge of God, of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know That the Practical God Is God Himself

183 God’s Authority and Power Revealed in the Flesh

Verse 1

God has come to earth to make real the words

“the Word become flesh,”

and so issues the words through His flesh.

(It’s unlike the time of Moses in Old Testament—

words were spoken straight by God from the sky.)

Chorus

The supreme meaning of God’s incarnation

is that the work of the Spirit’s accomplished

through the flesh and the words.

This is the true meaning of

“the Word become flesh” and

“the Word’s appearance in the flesh.”

Verse 2

Next, all of His words will be fulfilled

during the Age of Millennial Kingdom.

The words will become facts that man all would see,

and they’ll behold them with no disparity.

Chorus

The supreme meaning of God’s incarnation

is that the work of the Spirit’s accomplished

through the flesh and the words.

This is the true meaning of

“the Word become flesh” and

“the Word’s appearance in the flesh.”

Verse 3

Only God can speak the Spirit’s will.

Only God in the flesh can speak on His behalf.

God’s words are made plain in God incarnate.

Everyone else is guided by them.

Bridge

No one is exempt, all lie within this scope.

Only from these utterances, people come to know.

To believe utterances

will come from heaven is daydreaming.

This is the authority shown

in God’s incarnate flesh, and it makes all believe.

Chorus

The supreme meaning of God’s incarnation

is that the work of the Spirit’s accomplished

through the flesh and the words.

This is the true meaning of

“the Word become flesh” and

“the Word’s appearance in the flesh.”

The supreme meaning of God’s incarnation

is that the work of the Spirit’s accomplished

through the flesh and the words.

This is the true meaning of

“the Word become flesh” and

“the Word’s appearance in the flesh.”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Millennial Kingdom Has Arrived

184 God Became Flesh to Defeat Satan and Save Man

Verse 1

During this incarnation of God on earth,

He does His work among man.

All of this work has one purpose:

to defeat the devil Satan.

He will defeat Satan through conquering man,

also through making you complete.

When you bear resounding testimony,

this, too, will be a mark of Satan’s defeat.

Refrain

God is incarnated just to defeat Satan

and save all mankind.

Verse 2

In order for Satan to be defeated,

man is first conquered, then made complete.

But in substance, while defeating Satan,

God saves man from the world of pain.

No matter if this work is carried out

in China or throughout the universe,

it’s all to defeat Satan and save mankind,

so that man can enter the place of rest.

Refrain

God is incarnated just to defeat Satan

and save all mankind.

Bridge

The incarnation of God in the ordinary flesh

is precisely for the sake of defeating Satan.

The work of this God of flesh

is to save all those who love God beneath heaven.

Verse 3

It’s for the sake of conquering all mankind,

and also for the sake of defeating Satan.

The core of all God’s work is inseparable

from defeating Satan for mankind’s salvation.

Refrain

God is incarnated just to defeat Satan

and save all mankind.

God is incarnated just to defeat Satan

and save all mankind, save all mankind.

He’s saving all mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

185 How God Sees Mankind

Verse 1

Once Jesus witnessed man’s life in sin,

His heart filled with a strong desire—

to let men be free from their struggling.

He must soon bear their sins on the cross.

These were Jesus’ thoughts once He’d lived with men

and felt their misery of living in sin.

Pre-chorus 1

That the incarnate God could have this will for all of man—

is this a disposition that an average mortal has?

Chorus

He will always see mankind

through eyes which are divine,

from the heights of His position as Creator.

He will always see mankind

through God’s essence and mind,

not through eyes of corrupt or average people.

Verse 2

Though on the surface God takes man’s form,

learns their knowledge, the language they speak,

though He uses man’s ways to express His thoughts,

He sees humans in ways man can’t see.

His view of things’ essence is not the same

as the view of the corrupt human race.

Pre-chorus 2

His perspective and the elevation at which He stands

is something unattainable for any corrupt man.

Chorus

He will always see mankind

through eyes which are divine,

from the heights of His position as Creator.

He will always see mankind

through God’s essence and mind,

not through eyes of corrupt or average people.

Bridge

Because God Himself is the truth

and His flesh also has God’s essence,

His thoughts as a man are truth,

and so are His expressions.

No matter how lowly His flesh is,

how people treat Him with contempt,

His attitude and thoughts towards man

can’t be copied or possessed.

Chorus

He will always see mankind

through eyes which are divine,

from the heights of His position as Creator.

He will always see mankind

through God’s essence and mind,

not through eyes of corrupt or average people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

186 Man Can Better Understand God Through God Incarnate

Verse 1

The images of the vague Gods

that sit in people’s hearts

can’t be exposed, cast off, expelled

exclusively by words.

In doing so, ultimately

it’d still be very hard

to dispel these deep-rooted things

from within people’s hearts.

Verse 2

Just the real God and His image

can replace these vague things

to allow people to know them.

That’s how the goal’s achieved.

Man sees God he sought in times past

is vague and is abstract.

It’s not Spirit’s direct guidance

that achieves this effect.

Pre-chorus 1

It’s not achieved by man’s teachings

but instead from God incarnate.

Chorus

Man can only know God

and see Him much more clearly

if God works among man

with His being and His image revealed.

This effect cannot be achieved by fleshly man.

God’s Spirit is also unable to accomplish this effect.

Verse 3

The notions of man are laid bare

when incarnate God works.

His normality and realness

counters the God obscure.

Without comparison to God in flesh,

man’s notions aren’t seen.

Without the contrast of real things,

vague things are not revealed.

Pre-chorus 2

Only God can do His own work,

no one can work on His behalf.

Chorus

Man can only know God

and see Him much more clearly

if God works among man

with His being and His image revealed.

This effect cannot be achieved by fleshly man.

God’s Spirit is also unable to accomplish this effect.

Bridge

No one is able to use words

to do this kind of work, to clarify this work.

Regardless how rich are man’s words,

he can’t make clear God’s realness

as well as His normalness.

Chorus

Man can only know God

and see Him much more clearly

if God works among man

with His being and His image revealed.

This effect cannot be achieved by fleshly man.

God’s Spirit is also unable to accomplish this effect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

187 The Incarnate God Is Very Important to Mankind

Intro

Incarnate God can do work man can’t do,

’cause His inward substance is unlike man’s.

The reason He can save man is because

His identity is different from man’s.

Verse 1

The incarnate God’s similar to man

but more important than any person.

For He can do the work that God’s Spirit can’t,

can more so bear witness for God and gain man.

So though He is a normal, ordinary flesh,

His contribution and meaning to man

make Him very precious to all mankind.

And His real value and worth are immense.

Chorus

This flesh is so important to mankind,

because He is both man and more so God,

He can do the work no man of flesh can,

save corrupt man who lives with Him here on earth.

Verse 2

This flesh can’t directly destroy Satan,

but His work can conquer man and beat Satan,

and make Satan fully submit to Him.

Through this flesh God beats Satan and saves man.

Not directly does He destroy Satan,

but becomes flesh to conquer corrupt man.

Thus He can better bear witness for Himself,

and is better able to save corrupt man.

Chorus

This flesh is so important to mankind,

because He is both man and more so God,

He can do the work no man of flesh can,

save corrupt man who lives with Him here on earth.

Bridge

God incarnate’s defeat of Satan

is more persuasive, testifies better

than the direct destruction of Satan

that the Spirit of God could deliver.

God in the flesh is better able

to help man truly know the Creator,

and can bear better witness to God Himself,

better testimony among creatures.

Chorus

This flesh is so important to mankind,

because He is both man and more so God,

He can do the work no man of flesh can,

save corrupt man who lives with Him here on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

188 God’s Only Wish on Earth

Intro

It is on invitation

that God comes in the flesh this time,

in light of man’s condition,

to supply man with what is needed.

Verse 1

He’s coming to cause each man,

whatever caliber or breeding,

to see the word of God and

to see in it God’s existence

and God’s manifestation,

to accept God’s perfection by words.

Chorus

God hopes man will change

their thoughts and conceptions,

so the true countenance of God

will be firmly set in the depths of man’s heart.

This is God’s only wish on earth.

Verse 2

Great might be man’s nature,

and poor man’s essence might be,

God pays no regard to it,

no matter what their past deeds were.

He hopes that man can renew

the image of God in their hearts.

Chorus

God hopes man will change

their thoughts and conceptions,

so the true countenance of God

will be firmly set in the depths of man’s heart.

This is God’s only wish on earth.

Verse 3

He hopes that man will come

to know the essence of mankind,

and they will change their outlook.

He hopes they will deeply long for Him,

and have an eternal attachment to Him.

This is all that God asks of man.

Chorus

God hopes man will change

their thoughts and conceptions,

so the true countenance of God

will be firmly set in the depths of man’s heart.

This is God’s only wish on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (7)

190 Do You Know God’s Work?

Verse 1

God’s work in the flesh is not spectacular,

nor is it shrouded in mystery.

It’s real and actual, like one and one is two;

it’s not hidden and there’s no duplicity.

All people see is authentic,

so is the truth and knowledge they attain.

When the work comes to its end,

their knowledge of Him will be renewed.

Chorus

And the conceptions of those

who truly seek Him will all be gone.

This isn’t just the effect of His work on Chinese people,

but reflects His work of conquering all of man,

reflects His work of conquering all of man.

Verse 2

For this flesh, His work, and everything of Him

benefit His conquering work

more than anything else can.

They benefit His work today and tomorrow.

This flesh shall conquer all of man

and shall gain all of man also.

There’s no better work for man

to behold, obey and understand God.

Chorus

And the conceptions of those

who truly seek Him will all be gone.

This isn’t just the effect of His work on Chinese people,

but reflects His work of conquering all of man,

reflects His work of conquering all of man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

191 God’s Two Incarnations Came From One Source

Intro

What Jesus did was only

one part of God’s work in flesh,

not the work of regaining man fully,

just the work of redemption.

Verse 1

Because of this, God’s become ordinary flesh

in the last days once again as a complete human being.

He performs the work as a person,

whose identity is that of God.

Human eyes see flesh that’s not transcendent,

who can speak the tongue of heaven,

no miracles or signs, much less exposes truths

of religion in great assembly halls.

Chorus

Though the two incarnate fleshes’ work differs,

Their essence and source of Their work are the same.

They do two different stages of work

and arise in Their own different age.

No matter what, God’s incarnate fleshes share

the same origin and same essence.

This is a truth that no one can deny,

and no one can say it doesn’t make sense.

Verse 2

During the three stages of His work,

God has been incarnated two times.

Both start a new age and work,

and They complement what each other does.

It’s impossible for man’s eyes and mind to tell

if both fleshes have the same source.

But They are the same in Their essence,

for Their work starts from the same Spirit source.

Chorus

Though the two incarnate fleshes’ work differs,

Their essence and source of Their work are the same.

They do two different stages of work

and arise in Their own different age.

No matter what, God’s incarnate fleshes share

the same origin and same essence.

This is a truth that no one can deny,

and no one can say it doesn’t make sense.

Bridge

Whether the two fleshes have the same source

can’t be judged by era, place of Their birth,

or by other factors, but by the divine work They express.

Chorus

Though the two incarnate fleshes’ work differs,

Their essence and source of Their work are the same.

They do two different stages of work

and arise in Their own different age.

No matter what, God’s incarnate fleshes share

the same origin and same essence.

This is a truth that no one can deny,

and no one can say it doesn’t make sense.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of the Flesh Inhabited by God

192 God’s Two Incarnations Can Both Represent Him

Verse 1

Back then, when Jesus came, He was male.

When God comes this time, He is female.

So, God made both species for His work,

and He makes no gender distinction.

God came in flesh twice to make His deeds known.

If He didn’t become flesh in this stage,

humankind would forever believe

that God is only male, not female.

Chorus

Every stage of God’s work has its practical meaning.

When God becomes flesh, either male or female

can represent God, can represent God.

Verse 2

At the time when Jehovah made man,

He made both male and female humans.

And so He comes as both man and woman

when He incarnates in the flesh.

The two times God becomes flesh are based on

His thinking when He first made humans.

He has incarnated twice in the form of

man and woman before they were corrupted.

Chorus

Every stage of God’s work has its practical meaning.

When God becomes flesh, either male or female

can represent God, can represent God.

Bridge

You did not understand in the past,

can you now go on blaspheming God’s work,

especially His incarnate flesh?

Hold your tongue if it’s unclear to you,

lest your foolishness be revealed

and your ugliness be exposed.

Chorus

Every stage of God’s work has its practical meaning.

When God becomes flesh, either male or female

can represent God, can represent God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Two Incarnations Complete the Significance of the Incarnation

193 What God Shows to All Is His Righteous Disposition

Verse 1

When God incarnate carries out His work,

He only manifests Himself to a fraction

of the people who follow Him at that time.

No, not all creatures behold God become flesh.

He became flesh for one stage of His work,

and not for the sake of showing man His image.

Pre-chorus 1

Only those who follow Him may see His image.

That is why the work that He does now

is carried out in secret.

Chorus

What God manifests to the multitude

is only His righteous disposition

and, of course, all His deeds.

It is not the image of His body

when He twice became flesh, incarnate.

For the image of God

can only be shown through His disposition,

and cannot be replaced by the image

of His incarnate flesh.

Verse 2

The work God does among man is designed

to let them understand His disposition.

It’s shown by the work of different ages,

achieved through the disposition He’s made known.

It’s accomplished through the work that He has done,

rather than the manifestation of Jesus.

Pre-chorus 2

Not through His incarnate image,

but through the incarnation’s work

is the image of God made known.

Chorus

What God manifests to the multitude

is only His righteous disposition

and, of course, all His deeds.

It is not the image of His body

when He twice became flesh, incarnate.

For the image of God

can only be shown through His disposition,

and cannot be replaced by the image

of His incarnate flesh.

For the image of God

can only be shown through His disposition,

and cannot be replaced by the image

of His incarnate flesh.

Bridge

Through His work, His image is shown,

His disposition is made known.

This is the meaning of the work

He wishes to do in the flesh.

Chorus

What God manifests to the multitude

is only His righteous disposition

and, of course, all His deeds.

It is not the image of His body

when He twice became flesh, incarnate.

For the image of God

can only be shown through His disposition,

and cannot be replaced by the image

of His incarnate flesh,

and cannot be replaced by the image

of His incarnate flesh, incarnate flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (2)

194 Is God’s Incarnation a Simple Thing?

Verse 1

For men God was the Spirit they couldn’t see or touch.

Because of God’s three stages of work on earth,

the creation, redemption and destruction,

He appears at different times to work amongst man.

Pre-chorus 1

His first arrival was the Age of Redemption;

He came into a Jewish family, of course.

God worked in person to use His incarnate flesh

as a sin offering in His redemption work.

Chorus 1

So God was first seen by Jews in the Age of Grace.

That was the first time God worked in the flesh.

So God was first seen by Jews in the Age of Grace.

That was the first time God worked in the flesh.

Verse 2

God’s work is to conquer, perfect in the Kingdom Age.

So He shepherds once more, working in the flesh.

In the first stage He was the intangible Spirit;

in the last two, He’s Spirit realized as flesh.

Pre-chorus 2

Thus God becomes human again in man’s eyes

and He has none of the look and feel of God.

Man has seen God as a male and a female,

which is most shocking and puzzling to them.

Chorus 2

Time and again God’s incredible work

shatters long-held beliefs, leaves everyone stunned.

Time and again God’s incredible work

shatters long-held beliefs.

Bridge

God is not just the Holy Spirit,

the sevenfold or all-encompassing Spirit,

He’s also a regular human.

He can become male or female.

Both incarnations are born to man,

yet They’re not truly the same.

One was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

the other born of man, though derived from the Spirit.

Outro

Both incarnate fleshes do God the Father’s work,

but one did redemption work, the other does conquest.

Both of Them represent God the Father,

but one is the Redeemer with love and mercy,

the other’s of righteousness, with wrath and judgment.

One is the Commander of the redemption work;

the other one is the righteous God who conquers.

Both incarnate fleshes do God the Father’s work,

both do God the Father’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Is Your Understanding of God?

195 Is God As Simple As You Say?

Verse 1

For all of these many years, what people have seen

is not only the Spirit, a human, a male,

but many things that don’t fit with their notions,

so humans aren’t able to fully grasp God.

They keep half-believing and half-doubting Him—

as if God does exist but is also a dream—

which is why, even to this very day,

people do not know what God truly is.

Chorus

Can you truly sum up God in one simple sentence?

Could God be as simple as you claim Him to be?

Verse 2

Do you dare say Jesus and God are the same,

or boldly say God and the Spirit are the same?

And are you comfortable saying

that God is just a human, a human clothed in flesh?

Do you truly have the courage to assert,

“The image of Jesus is the great image of God”?

And are you able to use your eloquence

to explain God’s disposition and image?

Chorus

Can you truly sum up God in one simple sentence?

Could God be as simple as you claim Him to be?

Bridge

Now do you truly know what God is?

Is God a human, a Spirit, really a male?

Can only Jesus do the work God wants to do?

If you choose any one of the above

to sum up the essence of God,

you’re an ignorant loyal believer.

Chorus

Can you truly sum up God in one simple sentence?

Could God be as simple as you claim Him to be?

Verse 3

If God worked in the flesh once and only once,

then would you delimit and define Him?

Can you understand Him with a single glance?

Can you sum Him up from what you’ve seen in life?

If God came to earth twice, incarnated twice

to perform work that’s very similar,

how would you then look upon Him?

Would you leave Him forever nailed to the cross?

Chorus

Can you truly sum up God in one simple sentence?

Could God be as simple as you claim Him to be?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Is Your Understanding of God?

196 The Two Incarnations Complete God’s Work in the Flesh

Intro

In His first incarnation, God did not finish the work;

He only did one step that was necessary

for Him to do in the flesh.

Verse 1

God’s returned to the flesh for the work of incarnation,

living out the normality and the flesh’s reality,

revealing God’s Word in ordinary flesh,

concluding the incarnate work.

Pre-chorus

The second incarnation is like the first in essence,

only more real and more normal.

Chorus

It’s in the work of conquest

that God’s work in the flesh will be finished in full.

The work of redemption was just

the beginning of the incarnate work;

the flesh that performs the work of conquest

will complete the work of incarnation.

Verse 2

It was Jesus’s flesh used as a sin offering

when He was sacrificed by being crucified.

Through normal human flesh, He defeated Satan,

thus saving man from the cross.

Verse 3

It’s through a full flesh in God’s new incarnation

He does the work of conquest, and He wins against Satan.

Only normal, real flesh can complete this work,

with powerful testimony.

Chorus

It’s in the work of conquest

that God’s work in the flesh will be finished in full.

The work of redemption was just

the beginning of the incarnate work;

the flesh that performs the work of conquest

will complete the work of incarnation.

Bridge

In the ministry of this God incarnate,

the Spirit’s work is realized in the flesh.

The duty of the flesh is to speak,

and thus conquer, reveal, and perfect man,

and eliminate him completely.

Chorus

It’s in the work of conquest

that God’s work in the flesh will be finished in full.

The work of redemption was just

the beginning of the incarnate work;

the flesh that performs the work of conquest

will complete the work of incarnation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence of the Flesh Inhabited by God

197 God’s Two Incarnations Are for Man’s Salvation

Chorus

God became flesh twice to better save mankind,

to see to Satan’s defeat.

Whether it be in spirit or His flesh incarnation,

it is only God that can do battle with Satan.

Verse 1

The angels can never do battle with Satan,

and, oh, so much less could it ever be man.

For the angels are powerless and man is corrupted;

man is even less able to intervene.

If God intends to work on the life of man,

if it’s on earth that He wishes to work on man,

then He must become flesh, He must put on the flesh

with His work and identity to save man by Himself.

Chorus

God became flesh twice to better save mankind,

to see to Satan’s defeat.

Whether it be in spirit or His flesh incarnation,

it is only God that can do battle with Satan.

Verse 2

The battle with Satan can only be fought by God;

it is simply impossible to be fought by man.

Man’s duty is to obey, man’s duty to follow.

For man is unable to do the work of opening a new epoch.

Man can only satisfy the Creator

under the leadership of God Himself,

through which Satan is sure to lose.

This is all that man can do.

Chorus

God became flesh twice to better save mankind,

to see to Satan’s defeat.

Whether it be in spirit or His flesh incarnation,

it is only God that can do battle with Satan.

Bridge

If the work was done by the Spirit of God,

if the work was done by the hand of man,

then this battle would never come

to its true effect or end.

Every time a new battle commences,

every time the work of the new age begins,

the work is done by God Himself,

through which He personally leads the entire age,

He opens a new path for the whole of mankind.

And the dawn of each new age is a new battle with Satan,

through which man enters a newer, more beautiful realm,

and a new age that is personally led by God Himself.

Chorus

God became flesh twice to better save mankind,

to see to Satan’s defeat.

Whether it be in spirit or His flesh incarnation,

it is only God that can do battle with Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

198 The Significance of God’s Two Incarnations

Verse 1

The first incarnation redeemed man from sin

by means of Jesus’ fleshly body.

He saved man from the cross, but in man there remained

the corrupt satanic disposition.

The second incarnation’s not as a sin offering,

but to fully save those who were redeemed.

Chorus 1

So those who’ve been forgiven are delivered

from their sins and they are made fully clean;

by attaining a changed disposition,

they may break free from Satan’s dark influence,

and they may return before God’s throne.

Man can be holy in this way only.

Verse 2

God can only live with men, know the world’s suffering

by becoming normal flesh Himself.

Only this way can He give them the way

which they need as created beings.

Through God’s incarnation man receives full salvation,

not straight from heaven in answer to prayers.

Chorus 2

Being flesh and blood, man can’t see God’s Spirit,

and, as flesh and blood, much less can man approach Him.

People can only come into contact

with God when He is flesh incarnate.

Only this way can man grasp all the ways

and all the truths and receive full salvation.

Bridge

Man’s sins will be purged, he’ll be purified

sufficiently by the second incarnation.

God’s work in the flesh will from then on cease,

He’ll complete the meaning of His incarnation.

His entire management will have come to an end.

He will not become flesh in a third incarnation.

Chorus 3

Through the incarnation of the last days,

His chosen people will be fully gained,

and in the last days the whole of mankind

will have been classed according to kind.

He will no longer do His salvation work,

or return to the flesh to carry out any work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Mystery of the Incarnation (4)

199 The Meaning of the Incarnation Is Completed by Incarnation in the Last Days

Verse 1

The stage of work which Jesus performed

only fulfilled the substance of

“the Word was with God.”

That is, the truth of God was with God,

God’s Spirit was with the flesh,

inseparable from Him.

The flesh of God was with the Spirit,

which is yet greater proof that

Jesus was first God in flesh.

Pre-chorus 1

The work of the last days precisely fulfills

the inner meaning of “the Word becomes flesh.”

And it also lends a deeper meaning

to “the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

And it allows you to firmly believe

the words “In the beginning was the Word.”

Chorus

This is the work of the second incarnation,

and this is the last time that God becomes flesh,

completing the meaning of the incarnation.

It thoroughly carries out and issues forth

all of God’s work in the flesh,

brings an end to the era of God’s being in the flesh.

Verse 2

At the time of the world’s creation,

God was possessed of words.

Yes, His words were with Him.

He was inseparable from them.

The final age makes clearer

their power and command.

It allows man to see all of His ways

and to hear all of His words.

It’s the final age’s work.

Pre-chorus 2

You must understand these things through and through.

It’s not a question of knowing the flesh,

but of how you come to understand,

come to understand the flesh and the Word.

This is that to which you must bear witness,

and also that which everyone must know.

Chorus

This is the work of the second incarnation,

and this is the last time that God becomes flesh,

completing the meaning of the incarnation.

It thoroughly carries out and issues forth

all of God’s work in the flesh,

brings an end to the era of God’s being in the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (4)

201 God in the Flesh Is a Living Fountain of Life

Verse 1

The work that is of greatest value to corrupt man

is that which provides precise words,

clear goals to pursue, and which can be seen and touched,

which can be seen and touched.

Verse 2

Just realistic work and guidance that is timely

are the things best suited to man’s taste.

Yes, only real work saves man from depravity

and his corrupt disposition.

Pre-chorus

Only the incarnate God can do this,

can save man from his formerly corrupt

and depraved disposition.

Chorus

He shall show man

the importance of His work in the flesh to man,

so man may understand

the importance, the import of this flesh

to the very meaning of man’s existence,

shall know His real value to the growth of man’s life.

And further man shall know

that this flesh will become a living fountain of life,

from which man cannot bear to part,

from which man cannot bear to part.

Verse 3

Most people have become enemies, God’s enemies,

because of this flesh; yet when He ends,

concludes all His work, they’ll stop being enemies,

they’ll be against Him no more.

Verse 4

On the contrary, they will become His witnesses,

all having been conquered by Him,

become compatible, they’re compatible with Him

and inseparable from Him.

Pre-chorus

Only the incarnate God can do this,

can save man from his formerly corrupt

and depraved disposition.

Chorus

He shall show man

the importance of His work in the flesh to man,

so man may understand

the importance, the import of this flesh

to the very meaning of man’s existence,

shall know His real value to the growth of man’s life.

And further man shall know

that this flesh will become a living fountain of life,

from which man cannot bear to part,

from which man cannot bear to part.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

202 God Incarnate Is of the Utmost Importance to You

Spoken

This time, God comes to do work

not in a spiritual body

but in a very ordinary one.

Not only is it the body

of God’s second incarnation,

but also the body in which God returns.

It is a very ordinary flesh.

In Him, you cannot see anything

that is different from others,

but you can receive from Him

the truths you have never heard before.

This insignificant flesh is the embodiment

of all the words of truth from God,

that which undertakes God’s work in the last days,

and an expression of the whole of God’s disposition

for man to come to know.

He is your gate into the kingdom,

and your guide into the new age.

Is not an ordinary man such as this

worthy of your trust and adoration?

Verse 1

God’s work in the last days is done

through this ordinary man.

He’ll bestow all unto you,

He’ll decide everything of you.

Can such a man be as you believe

so simple and not worth a mention?

Verse 2

Does His truth not convince you?

Are His deeds not convincing?

Is His path not worth following?

Why be so averse to Him?

What causes you to behave this way,

to shirk from Him and cast Him away?

Chorus

Because of the coming of God’s second incarnation,

God has forgiven you, He’s shown mercy to you.

And these are the words that God leaves you with:

This ordinary man who is God incarnate

is of vital value to you.

This great thing among people God has done.

Verse 3

It’s He who expresses truth.

It’s He who supplies the truth.

He gives you the path you walk.

Do you still not understand?

Can you still not detect the traces

of God’s work amongst all these truths?

Verse 4

Without the work of Jesus,

man couldn’t descend from the cross.

Without this day’s incarnation,

those who come down from the cross

could never be commended by God,

couldn’t enter the new age at all.

Chorus

Because of the coming of God’s second incarnation,

God has forgiven you, He’s shown mercy to you.

And these are the words that God leaves you with:

This ordinary man who is God incarnate

is of vital value to you.

This great thing among people God has done.

Bridge

Without this man’s arrival,

you would never have the chance,

never be eligible to see God’s true countenance.

For all of you are the ones that should

have long ago been destroyed for good.

Chorus

Because of the coming of God’s second incarnation,

God has forgiven you, He’s shown mercy to you.

And these are the words that God leaves you with:

This ordinary man who is God incarnate

is of vital value to you.

Because of the coming of God’s second incarnation,

God has forgiven you, He’s shown mercy to you.

And these are the words that God leaves you with:

This ordinary man who is God incarnate

is of vital value to you.

This great thing among people God has done.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Did You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men

203 All Who Do Not Accept God Incarnate Shall Be Destroyed

Verse 1

An invisible, intangible God

is loved and welcome by all.

If God is an unseen Spirit,

then it’s easy for man to believe.

People imagine God how they please

to make themselves happy,

then do what their own God wishes,

without any scruples.

Bridge 1

Even more, people believe no one

is more loyal to God than they are.

Verse 2

Man is carefree in his belief,

believing in God however he pleases.

It’s one of man’s “rights and freedoms,”

which no one can obstruct.

For people believe in their own God

and not in anyone else’s.

It’s their own property,

and everybody possesses it.

Bridge 2

People see this as treasure,

but to God nothing’s more worthless,

for it shows opposition to God above all else.

Verse 3

Because of the work of God incarnate,

He becomes tangible flesh to man;

He’s not a formless Spirit but rather

flesh that man can see and touch.

But most people believe in deities

that are fleshless and formless,

which are also of a free form.

Bridge 3

In that way the incarnate God

becomes the enemy of believers.

Those who can’t accept the incarnation

become God’s enemies.

Verse 4

Man’s notions don’t come from

his thinking or rebellions.

Most perish from believing

in a vague, imagined God.

Man’s life is not forfeited

by the incarnate God,

nor by the God of heaven,

but by the God in man’s mind.

Bridge 4

God has come into the flesh

for the needs of corrupt man.

He suffers and sacrifices

for the sake of mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Mankind Is More in Need of the Salvation of the Incarnate God

204 The God Who Undertakes God’s Work in the Last Days

Intro

The work of God in the last days

is to let man see God in heaven live with men on earth,

and to allow man to know Him, obey Him, love Him, revere Him.

That’s why to flesh again He has returned.

Verse 1

What men see today is a God like themselves,

with a nose and with eyes, ordinary like other men.

God will show you that if this man did not exist,

then heaven and earth would change beyond recognition.

Heaven would be dim and the earth would be in chaos.

Man would live in famine and he would live amid plagues.

Without God incarnate’s salvation,

man would have been in hell long long ago,

sinners all and corpses evermore.

Chorus

Every nation in the end shall

worship this ordinary man.

They’ll give thanks,

obey the One they’d thought so insignificant,

because it, it is the truth, the way, the life

He brought that has saved all of mankind.

Verse 2

You should know that if this flesh did not come to being,

all of mankind would face a great calamity,

a stricter punishment man could not escape,

one that God metes out to him in the last days.

If this ordinary flesh had not existed,

in seeking life or seeking death you’d find neither.

Without the existence of this flesh,

you could not gain the truth and come before God,

but instead He’d punish you for your grievous sins.

Chorus

Every nation in the end shall

worship this ordinary man.

They’ll give thanks,

obey the One they’d thought so insignificant,

because it, it is the truth, the way, the life

He brought that has saved all of mankind.

Verse 3

Had God not returned to the flesh,

no one would be blessed with the chance of salvation.

If it were not for the coming of this flesh,

God would have long ago brought an end

to the old age.

It is because of the incarnate God

that you have the chance to live on.

All of this good fortune that you have had

has been because of this ordinary man.

Chorus

Every nation in the end shall

worship this ordinary man.

They’ll give thanks,

obey the One they’d thought so insignificant,

because it, it is the truth, the way, the life

He brought that has saved all of mankind.

And He’s also eased the conflict

between man and God, brought them closer,

built connections between each of their thoughts,

and it is also He, it’s also He

who’s obtained even greater glory, glory for God.

Outro

Is He not worthy of your trust, adoration?

Is such an ordinary flesh

unfit to be called Christ, God’s expression?

Isn’t such a man who has spared mankind from disaster

deserving of your love and your wish to hold on to Him?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Did You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men

205 God Himself Is the Truth and the Life

Verse 1

God Himself is life and truth,

and His life and truth are intertwined.

Those who gain not His truth, gain not life.

Without receiving the guidance and support of His truth,

man is left with mere letters and doctrines,

man is left with death.

God’s life and truth are intertwined and ever-present.

If you know not the source of truth,

you receive not the nourishment of life.

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life

and carries enduring and everlasting truth.

This truth is the path that man must walk to gain life.

It is the only path to knowing God

and receiving His approval.

Verse 2

If you gain not the provision of life,

you surely possess not the truth.

You are merely putrid flesh,

just empty imagination and fruitless ideation.

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life

and carries enduring and everlasting truth.

This truth is the path that man must walk to gain life.

It is the only path to knowing God

and receiving His approval.

Bridge

The words in books are not life,

the records of history are not truth,

the old ways of the past

are not the records of the words God speaks today.

The truth is expressed only by

God on the earth and God among man.

He expresses God’s will and His way of working.

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life,

carries enduring and everlasting truth.

This truth is the path that man must walk to gain life.

It is the only path to knowing God

and receiving His approval.

Christ of the last days brings the way to eternal life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

206 Only God Has the Way of Life

Verse 1

The way of life can’t be had by all or grasped with ease.

For life is only from God, only He holds its essence.

Without Him there would be no way of life.

He’s the only source, the spring from which life flows.

Chorus

Since the world began (only God has the way of),

God’s hand has worked to bring man life

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of life).

And He’s paid a heavy price

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of).

For God Himself is eternal life

(only God has the way of eternal life).

God Himself is the path of resurrection.

Verse 2

God dwells in the heart of every man, and lives among them.

The living force and foundation of their breath,

the source of richness that feeds every life.

Through God, man is reborn and lives in their every role.

Verse 3

Through God’s power, through His life force that never fades,

man has continued age after age.

God’s power will flow forever and ever

in triumph and power over everything.

Verse 4

His life is eternal, His power extraordinary.

No creature, no foe can defeat His life force.

Beyond all time and space, His power shines in brilliance.

Heaven and earth may change,

but God’s life will endure, ever the same.

Though all things may pass away, His life eternal remains.

Chorus

Since the world began (only God has the way of),

God’s hand has worked to bring man life

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of life).

And He’s paid a heavy price

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of).

For God Himself is eternal life

(only God has the way of eternal life).

(God Himself is the path of resurrection.)

He is the path of resurrection.

Bridge

For God is the source, the reason that all things exist.

For God is the root, the foundation of their existence.

For God is the source, the reason that all things exist.

For God is the root, the foundation of their existence.

Chorus

(Only God has the way of, only God has the way of,

only God has the way of life.)

Since the world began (only God has the way of),

God’s hand has worked to bring man life

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of life).

And He’s paid a heavy price

(only God has the way of, only God has the way of).

For God Himself is eternal life

(only God has the way of eternal life).

(God Himself is the path of resurrection.)

He is the path of resurrection.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

207 Do You Know the Source of Eternal Life?

Verse 1

God is the source of the life of man;

heaven and earth live by His power.

Nothing alive can free itself

from God’s rule and authority.

Verse 2

It doesn’t matter who you are,

everyone must obey God,

submit to His dominion,

to His control and commandments.

Pre-chorus 1

Maybe you are eager to find

the life and the truth,

find the God whom you can trust

to receive the eternal life.

Chorus

If you want to get life eternal,

find its source and where God is.

God is life that does not change,

only He has the way of life.

Since God is the way of life,

God is the way to eternal life, yeah.

Verse 3

In the last days God’s work is new.

He’s sovereign in the universe.

He’s the mainstay in every heart,

and He lives and breathes among man.

Verse 4

Only then can He bring new life

and lead man into the way of life.

God comes to earth to live among man,

so man may gain life and exist.

Pre-chorus 2

God commands the universe

to serve His management work.

Not just in heaven or man’s heart,

God is living in this world.

Denial of this truth will bring you

neither the way of truth nor life.

Chorus

If you want to get life eternal,

find its source and where God is.

God is life that does not change,

only He has the way of life.

Since God is the way of life,

God is the way to eternal life, yeah.

If you want to get life eternal,

find its source and where God is.

God is life that does not change,

only He has the way of life.

Since God is the way of life,

God is the way to eternal life, yeah.

God commands the universe,

He is the only way to life.

God is the way to eternal life, yeah.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

208 Christ of the Last Days Brings the Way of Eternal Life

Verse 1

You will never gain Jesus’ approval

or qualify to enter heaven’s gate,

without seeking way of life from Christ,

for you’re a puppet, prisoner of history.

Chorus

What Christ of the last days brings is life

and an everlasting way of truth.

It’s the only path through which man will gain life,

come to know God and be approved by God.

Verse 2

Those who are controlled by regulations,

controlled by letters, shackled by history,

they will never be able to gain life

and never gain the perpetual way of life.

Verse 3

’Cause they’ve got just turbid water of thousands of years,

rather than the water of life from the throne.

Without this they are forever corpses,

and they’re Satan’s playthings and sons of hell.

Chorus

What Christ of the last days brings is life

and an everlasting way of truth.

It’s the only path through which man will gain life,

come to know God and be approved by God.

Bridge

The most absurd people on earth

are those who wish to gain life

without the truth spoken by Christ.

Those who don’t accept His way of life

are lost in a fantasy.

They’ll forever be despised by God.

Chorus

What Christ of the last days brings is life

and an everlasting way of truth.

It’s the only path through which man will gain life,

come to know God and be approved by God.

Outro

Christ is man’s gateway to the kingdom,

which none may bypass.

None may be perfected by God

except through Christ.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

210 How to Search for God’s Footprints

Verse 1

You ignored the words while seeking God’s footprints

that “He’s the truth, the way and life.”

Many get truth but don’t trust they’ve found God’s footprints,

don’t admit to His appearance.

They make a serious mistake.

God’s appearance can’t be reconciled

with man’s notions or desires.

God has His choices, aims, and plans when He works.

Chorus

Since we are searching for God’s footprints,

we must seek His will and words.

Where God’s new words are, there’s His voice;

where His footprints are, there are His deeds;

where God’s expressions are, His appearance will be found;

wherever He appears, there is truth, way and life.

Verse 2

God does not have to notify man

or discuss with man His work.

This is God’s disposition now to be recognized by all.

To see His appearance, follow His footprints,

first, transcend your own notions.

Do not demand what God should do,

or limit Him with your conceptions.

Bridge

You should seek how you can find His footprints,

accept His appearance, submit to His new work.

Since man is not the truth or possessed of it,

they should seek, accept, and obey.

Chorus

Since we are searching for God’s footprints,

we must seek His will and words.

Where God’s new words are, there’s His voice;

where His footprints are, there are His deeds;

where God’s expressions are, His appearance will be found;

wherever He appears, there is truth, way and life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 1: The Appearance of God Has Ushered in a New Age

211 How to Know the End-Time Christ’s Appearance and Work

Verse 1

God’s incarnation shall embody

God’s substance and expression.

And when He’s made flesh

He’ll bring forth the work He’s been given

to express what He is, bring truth to all men,

give them life and show them the way.

Any flesh that doesn’t embed His substance

surely is not God incarnate.

Verse 2

Confirm God’s flesh and the true way

by His disposition, words and works.

Focus on His substance

instead of His appearance.

It is ignorant and naive to focus

on God’s external appearance.

The outward doesn’t determine the inward,

and God’s work does not conform to man’s conceptions.

Bridge

Didn’t Jesus’ appearance differ

from what the people expected?

Didn’t His image and dress disguise His identity?

Wasn’t that why the Pharisees opposed Him?

They focused on how He looked

and paid no attention to what He said.

Verse 3

God hopes the brothers and sisters

seeking His appearance won’t repeat history.

Don’t follow the Pharisees

and nail God to the cross once more.

So carefully consider

how you will welcome His return.

Have a clear idea of how you’ll submit to truth.

It’s the duty of everyone who’s waiting for Jesus’ return.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

212 Only Those Who Accept the Truth Can Hear God’s Voice

Verse 1

Where there is the appearance of God,

there’s the expression of the truth and the voice of God.

Only those who accept the truth

can hear God’s voice and witness His appearance.

Put away views of “impossible”!

Thoughts of impossible are likely to happen.

God’s wisdom soars higher than the heavens.

His thoughts and His work are far beyond all man’s thoughts.

Bridge 1

The more impossible something is,

the more there is truth to seek.

The more beyond man’s conception,

the more it contains God’s will.

No matter where He appears,

God’s still God, God’s still God.

And His essence will never change

because of where He’s appeared.

Chorus

Put your notions aside,

quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth,

God will let you know His will and words.

Verse 2

God’s disposition remains the same,

wherever His steps are, He is mankind’s God.

Jesus is God of all Israelites,

God of Asia, Europe, and the whole universe.

Seek God’s will from His utterance,

discover His appearance, follow His footprints.

God is the truth, the way, the life.

His words and appearance exist at the same time.

Bridge 2

His disposition and footprints

are always made known to man.

Brothers, sisters, hope you can see

God’s appearance in these words.

Follow Him toward a new age,

into a new heaven and earth

that has been prepared for all of those

who wait for God’s appearance.

Chorus

Put your notions aside,

quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth,

God will let you know His will.

Put your notions aside,

quiet your heart, read these words.

If you yearn for the truth,

God will let you know His will and words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 1: The Appearance of God Has Ushered in a New Age

213 Have You Heard the Holy Spirit Speak?

Verse 1

God does the work of words in the last days,

and such words are that of the Holy Spirit,

which was often spoken of in the past,

for God is Spirit and can incarnate.

There are many absurd men who believe

that the words of the Holy Spirit ought

to come down from the heavens to man’s ears.

Those who think this way don’t know work of God.

Pre-chorus 1

In truth, God become flesh speaks the words of Holy Spirit.

Chorus

What the Spirit says to the churches,

let him hear—he that has an ear.

Have you heard the Holy Spirit’s words?

God’s words, they have come,

do you hear? Do you hear?

Verse 2

Those who deny God become flesh don’t know

God’s principles for work or His Spirit.

Those who think it’s the Holy Spirit’s age

but reject His new work live in vague belief.

They will never be able to receive

the real work of the Holy Spirit.

Those who wish for the Spirit’s words and work

but deny words and work of God incarnate,

Pre-chorus 2

they won’t step into the new age, will never be fully saved.

Chorus

What the Spirit says to the churches,

let him hear—he that has an ear.

Have you heard the Holy Spirit’s words?

God’s words, they have come,

do you hear? Do you hear?

Bridge

Holy Spirit won’t speak right to man,

Jehovah didn’t speak right to the people

even in the Age of Law,

even in the Age of Law.

He’s less likely to do this today.

He must become flesh to speak and work,

else He cannot reach His goal,

else He cannot reach His goal.

Chorus

What the Spirit says to the churches,

let him hear—he that has an ear.

Have you heard the Holy Spirit’s words?

God’s words, they have come,

do you hear? Do you hear?

Do you hear? Do you hear?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Can Man Who Has Delimited God in His Notions Receive the Revelations of God?

214 God Is God, Man Is Man

Verse 1

You may have opened the book of God’s words

for research or with intent to accept it,

but don’t just put it aside.

Read it all, then maybe these words

will change your mind,

depending on your motives

and degree of understanding.

Pre-chorus 1

But there’s one thing you should know:

God’s word isn’t man’s, man’s word isn’t God’s.

Man used by God isn’t God in the flesh,

God in the flesh isn’t man used by God.

In this there’s an essential difference.

Chorus

When all is said and done, God is God, man is man.

God has the essence of God, man has the essence of man.

God’s words aren’t enlightenment as told by the Holy Spirit;

apostles’ and prophets’ words are not God’s.

It’s man’s mistake to think they are.

Verse 2

If perhaps after reading these words,

you don’t accept them as God’s,

but as enlightenment man’s gained,

then you’re blinded by ignorance.

The words of God are not the same

as enlightenment man has gained.

The words of God incarnate can open up a new age,

they can open a new age.

Pre-chorus 2

They are able to guide all of mankind,

reveal mysteries, show man direction.

The enlightenment gained by man

is just a guide for practice and knowledge.

It can’t guide all men to a new age

or reveal the secrets of God.

Chorus

When all is said and done, God is God, man is man.

God has the essence of God, man has the essence of man.

God’s words aren’t enlightenment as told by the Holy Spirit;

apostles’ and prophets’ words are not God’s.

It’s man’s mistake to think they are.

Bridge

You should never mix up right and wrong,

nor high with low, nor deep with shallow,

never refute what you know is truth.

Investigate problems with the right views,

accept God’s new work and new words

from the view of His created being.

These are things those of faith must do,

or else God will eliminate you.

Chorus

When all is said and done, God is God, man is man.

God has the essence of God, man has the essence of man.

God’s words aren’t enlightenment as told by the Holy Spirit;

apostles’ and prophets’ words are not God’s.

It’s man’s mistake to think they are.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

215 The Day of God’s Glory

Verse 1

One day when the whole universe returns to God,

His core work will follow His word everywhere;

and people will phone, fly and sail, use lasers

so they can receive the words God utters.

Verse 2

All will adore and yearn for God, come close to Him.

All will worship Him and all this will be His deeds.

And God will not begin elsewhere, remember this!

His work in other places He will cease.

Bridge 1

God will make all men throughout the universe

seek out the true way, come and worship God on earth.

Verse 3

The whole of the religious community

will experience a severe famine.

Only the God of today is the wellspring

of living water; men will depend upon Him.

Bridge 2

The day of God’s glory will be when all rejoice;

all who come to you and gain God’s good news will be blessed.

Verse 4

In the future those who gain the words from God’s mouth

will have a path to walk on earth, will know the way.

Those without God’s words, whatever their vocation,

will struggle with each step, they must seek the true way.

Bridge 3

This is the meaning of “With the truth you’ll walk the world;

without the truth, you will get nowhere.”

Verse 5

God’s words will spread to countless homes, be known by all.

Only then will His work permeate the universe.

To make this come to pass, His words must be spread.

On God’s glory day, His words will show their power.

Bridge 4

All words will come to pass which He’s uttered to this day.

Glory will be to God on earth, where His words will reign.

Verse 6

Wicked men will be chastised by words from God’s mouth,

all who are righteous will be blessed by His words.

All will be set up and completed by words He speaks,

all will be achieved and accomplished by His words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Millennial Kingdom Has Arrived

216 Blessed Are Those Who Accept God’s New Work

Verse 1

All who obey the words now spoken

by the Holy Spirit are so blessed.

It doesn’t matter how they used to be,

or how the Holy Spirit worked in them.

Those who’ve gained His most recent work are most blessed,

those who are unable to are eliminated.

Chorus

Now this group of people,

who’ve accepted God’s newest work,

have been predestined before the ages

and are the most blessed of all.

You hear God’s voice directly,

you behold His appearance.

So in heaven, earth, and through the ages,

none have been more blessed than you.

Verse 2

Be a pure virgin, who can receive new things

and can seek the Holy Spirit’s work,

is able to cast aside old notions

and obey the work of God today.

God wants those who can accept the new light,

those who receive and know His latest work.

Chorus

Now this group of people,

who’ve accepted God’s newest work,

have been predestined before the ages

and are the most blessed of all.

You hear God’s voice directly,

you behold His appearance.

So in heaven, earth, and through the ages,

none have been more blessed than you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Know God’s Newest Work and Follow His Footsteps

217 Follow the Holy Spirit’s New Work to Gain God’s Praise

Verse 1

Following the Holy Spirit’s work

means one understands God’s will of today,

acts according to God’s demands,

follows the God of today,

obeys His present requirements

and enters by His newest utterances.

Verse 2

Such people follow the Spirit’s work.

They are in the Holy Spirit’s stream,

can see God and receive God’s praise.

They can know God’s disposition,

of man’s conception and disobedience,

and of man’s nature and substance.

Pre-chorus

Furthermore, their disposition will be

changed during their service to God.

Chorus

Only people such as this are those

who are able to gain God.

Only people such as this are those

who have genuinely found the one true way.

Verse 3

To possess the knowledge of

God’s latest work is not easy.

But if people can intentionally obey

and seek the work of God,

they will have the chance to see God

and gain the new guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Pre-chorus

Furthermore, their disposition will be

changed during their service to God.

Chorus

Only people such as this are those

who are able to gain God.

Only people such as this are those

who have genuinely found the one true way.

Outro

Those who intentionally oppose the work of God

can’t receive the Holy Spirit’s enlightenment

or the guidance of God.

Thus whether people can receive the latest work of God

depends on the grace of God and upon their pursuit,

and depends on their intentions.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Know God’s Newest Work and Follow His Footsteps

218 Obey the Work of the Spirit to Follow to the End

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit’s work changes day to day,

higher step by step with greater revelations.

This is how God works to perfect mankind.

If man cannot keep up, he may be left behind.

Without a heart willing to obey,

he cannot follow through to the end.

Chorus

Those who disobey by nature, oppose by will,

they will be left behind as God’s work rushes on.

Only those who obey, gladly humble themselves

can progress to the end, to the end of the road.

Verse 2

The former age has passed, and this is a new age.

When a new age comes, new work must then be done.

And in the final age when God perfects man,

God will work oh so fast, performing new work.

And so without a heart that obeys,

how difficult to follow in God’s steps!

Chorus

Those who disobey by nature, oppose by will,

they will be left behind as God’s work rushes on.

Only those who obey, gladly humble themselves

can progress to the end, to the end of the road.

Verse 3

God’s work is not unchanging nor bound by rules,

but it’s ever newer, it is always higher.

His work becomes more practical with each step,

more and more in line with actual needs of mankind.

Only when man’s gone through this kind of work,

can his disposition fin’lly change.

Chorus

Those who disobey by nature, oppose by will,

they will be left behind as God’s work rushes on.

Only those who obey, gladly humble themselves

can progress to the end, to the end of the road.

Bridge

Man’s knowledge of life grows, and so God elevates His work.

That’s how God perfects man and makes him fit for God’s use.

His work fights, sets right man’s notions,

leads them to a higher, realer state,

the highest realm of faith in God, so His will may be done.

Chorus

Those who disobey by nature, oppose by will,

they will be left behind as God’s work rushes on.

Only those who obey, gladly humble themselves

can progress to the end, to the end of the road.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Obey God With a True Heart Shall Surely Be Gained by God

219 Awaken Soon, You Who Are Smart

1 The current work of the Holy Spirit is indeed difficult for people to imagine, and all enters into reality; it really will not do to be thoughtless about it. If your heart and mind are in the wrong place, then you will have no way forward. From start to finish, you must be watchful at all times, and be sure to stay vigilant against negligence. Blessed are those who are constantly watchful and waiting and who are quiet before God! Blessed are those who are always looking up to God in their hearts, who take care to listen closely to His voice, who pay attention to His actions, and who put His words into practice! The time really can brook no further delay; all manner of plagues will run rampant, opening their ferocious mouths to devour you all like a flood. The time has come! There is no more room for pondering. The only way out that will bring you under God’s protection is to come back before Him.

2 Those who are smart should quickly wake up to the truth! Relinquish anything you are unwilling to part with. Such things really are harmful to your life, and they are of no benefit! God hopes you can rely on Him in your actions; otherwise, the only path forward is the path of death—where, then, will you go to seek the path of life? Withdraw your heart that loves to busy itself with external things! Withdraw your heart that disobeys other people! The current work of the Holy Spirit is not what you imagine. If you are unable to relinquish your notions, then you will suffer a great loss. If the work were in keeping with man’s notions, would your old nature and notions be able to come to light? Would you be able to know yourself? Maybe you still think that you are free of notions, but this time all your various ugly facets will clearly come to light.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 14

220 Believers Must Follow Closely God’s Footsteps

Intro

Since man believes in God,

they must closely follow His footsteps.

Verse 1

The work of the Holy Spirit weeds out

those who slavishly follow doctrines.

In each period of time, God starts new work,

bringing a new beginning amongst man.

If man just abides by truths of one age

that “Jehovah is God” and “Jesus is Christ,”

then man will not keep up nor will ever gain

the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

Since man believes in God,

they must closely follow His footsteps.

They should follow God step-by-step,

“follow the Lamb wherever He goes.”

Only these people seek the true way,

are the ones who know the Spirit’s work.

And only those who follow the Lamb

to the end gain the final blessing.

Verse 2

Those who don’t follow to the very end,

or keep up with the Holy Spirit’s work,

and who only cleave to the old work

have failed to achieve loyalty to God.

They have become those who oppose God

and who are rejected by the new age,

and they will all be punished in the end.

Could anyone be more pitiable?

Chorus

Since man believes in God,

they must closely follow His footsteps.

They should follow God step-by-step,

“follow the Lamb wherever He goes.”

Only these people seek the true way,

are the ones who know the Spirit’s work.

And only those who follow the Lamb

to the end gain the final blessing.

Bridge

As those who slavishly cling to the law

display more loyalty to the law,

the more they are rebels opposing God.

Verse 3

For now’s the Age of Kingdom, not of Law.

The work of today cannot be held up

against all the work that was done before;

past work cannot compare to today’s work.

God’s work has changed, and so has man’s practice;

it’s not to keep the law or bear the cross.

So people’s loyalty toward the law and the cross

will not gain God’s approval.

Chorus

Since man believes in God,

they must closely follow His footsteps.

They should follow God step-by-step,

“follow the Lamb wherever He goes.”

Only these people seek the true way,

are the ones who know the Spirit’s work.

And only those who follow the Lamb

to the end gain the final blessing.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

221 Do You Follow God’s Current Work?

Verse 1

If you can’t follow the light of today,

then there is distance between you and God,

that tie it may have even been severed,

you’re without a normal spiritual life.

Verse 2

A normal relationship with God’s built

upon acceptance of God’s words today.

Do you have a normal spiritual life

and a proper relationship with God?

Chorus

Do you follow Holy Spirit’s stream?

Have you emerged from a passive state?

Those who believe in the words of God,

who make God’s work as the foundation

and follow the Spirit’s light today,

they are in the Holy Spirit’s stream.

Verse 3

Do you follow the Holy Spirit’s work?

If you can follow His light of today,

grasp God’s will and enter into His words,

then you follow the stream of Holy Spirit.

Verse 4

If you don’t follow Holy Spirit’s stream,

then you undoubtedly don’t pursue truth.

The Holy Spirit will not work within

those who have no desire to improve.

Pre-chorus

Such people can’t summon their strength

and are always passive instead.

Chorus

Do you follow Holy Spirit’s stream?

Have you emerged from a passive state?

Those who believe in the words of God,

who make God’s work as the foundation

and follow the Spirit’s light today,

they are in the Holy Spirit’s stream.

Outro

If you trust God’s words are true and correct,

believe His words no matter what He says,

then you pursue entry into God’s work.

And this way you fulfill the will of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Know God’s Newest Work and Follow His Footsteps

223 Your Attitude Toward the Truth Is Vital

Verse 1

Your loyalty is just words,

your knowledge intellectual concepts,

your labors are for the sake

of gaining heaven’s blessings.

What must your faith be like?

Even today, you still turn a deaf ear

to every word of truth.

Chorus

Those who believe in God

because of the signs

are surely to suffer destruction.

Those who can’t accept

the word of Jesus in flesh again

are surely children of hell,

descendants of the archangel,

subject to eternal destruction.

Verse 2

You don’t know what God is,

you don’t know what Christ is,

how to revere Jehovah,

or enter the Spirit’s work.

You cannot tell apart

God’s work and man’s deception,

but just condemn God’s truths

that don’t match your own thought.

Where is your humility?

Your obedience and loyalty?

Your desire for truth? Your reverence of God?

Chorus

Those who believe in God

because of the signs

are surely to suffer destruction.

Those who can’t accept

the word of Jesus in flesh again

are surely children of hell,

descendants of the archangel,

subject to eternal destruction.

Those who believe in God

because of the signs

are surely to suffer destruction.

Those who can’t accept

the word of Jesus in flesh again

are surely children of hell,

descendants of the archangel,

subject to eternal destruction, oh, destruction.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. By the Time You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus, God Will Have Made Heaven and Earth Anew

224 Those Who Don’t Accept the Truth Aren’t Fit for Salvation

Verse 1

In hearing truth and word of life,

you may think only one word aligns

out of thousands of these words

with your thoughts and with the Bible, the Bible.

Seek in that 10,000th of words.

God advises humbleness,

to not be over-confident,

to not exalt yourself.

Chorus

Aren’t you unfit for God’s salvation

if you can’t accept truth clearly spoken?

Aren’t you one who lacks the fortune

to return before God at His throne,

to return before God at His throne?

Verse 2

Holding such meager reverence for God

will gain you greater light, greater light.

If you vet and ponder these words,

you’ll see if it’s truth, if it’s life, if it’s life.

Don’t blindly condemn God’s words

’cause of false Christs in the last days.

Do not blaspheme Holy Spirit

’cause you fear being led astray.

Chorus

Aren’t you unfit for God’s salvation

if you can’t accept truth clearly spoken?

Aren’t you one who lacks the fortune

to return before God at His throne,

to return before God at His throne?

Bridge

After much seeking and studying,

if you still think these words are not

the truth, the way, or God’s expressions,

you’ll be punished, your blessing’s lost, lost.

Chorus

Aren’t you unfit for God’s salvation

if you can’t accept truth clearly spoken?

Aren’t you one who lacks the fortune

to return before God at His throne,

to return before God at His throne?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. By the Time You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus, God Will Have Made Heaven and Earth Anew

225 The Root of the Pharisees’ Resistance to Jesus

Intro

Do you know the essence of the Pharisees?

And the root of why they opposed Jesus?

It is because, when it came to the Messiah,

their heads were filled with fantasies.

Verse 1

What’s more, the Pharisees only believed

that the Messiah would arrive,

yet the truth of life they did not pursue.

Even now they wait for the Messiah,

for they don’t know the way of life,

and have no knowledge of the way of truth.

Chorus 1

Do you think such ignorant people,

foolish, stubborn ones could win God’s blessing?

How could the Messiah be seen by people like this?

Verse 2

The reason that they opposed Jesus

was that they had no idea

of the Holy Spirit’s work, and its direction,

and the way of truth that Jesus spoke

was to them completely unknown,

of the Messiah they had no comprehension.

Chorus 2

Since they’d never seen or lived with the Messiah,

they wrongly clung only to His name,

opposing His essence in any possible way.

Bridge

These Pharisees did not obey the truth,

their essence was arrogant and unyielding.

Their belief in God was based on the principle:

It doesn’t matter how profound Your preaching,

or the level of Your authority;

if You’re not named “Messiah,” You are not Christ.

Verse 3

Is this not a ridiculous belief?

Could you make the mistakes of the Pharisees,

since you don’t understand Jesus in the slightest?

Can you recognize the way of truth?

Are you sure that you will not oppose Christ?

Can you follow the work of the Holy Spirit?

Chorus 3

If you don’t know whether you’ll oppose Christ,

then you are, according to what God says,

already living on the brink of death.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. By the Time You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus, God Will Have Made Heaven and Earth Anew

226 Does the Trinity Exist?

Intro

If you say that the Trinity exists,

then explain what “one God in three persons” is.

What’s the Holy Father? And what is the Son?

What’s the Holy Spirit? Is Jehovah the Holy Father?

Is Jesus the Son? Then who’s the Holy Spirit?

Isn’t the Father a Spirit? Isn’t the Son’s essence a Spirit?

Wasn’t Jesus’ work the Holy Spirit’s work?

Wasn’t Jehovah’s work done by the Spirit

just as Jesus’ work was done by the Spirit?

How many Spirits can God have?

Verse 1

By your explanation, the three persons

of Father, Son, Holy Spirit are one.

If this is true, there are three Spirits,

but “three Spirits” means there are three Gods.

That would mean there is no one true God.

How could this kind of God have God’s innate essence?

If you accept there’s only one God,

how can He have a son and be a father?

Pre-chorus

Are these not all simply your notions?

Chorus

There’s only one God, one person in God,

and there is only one Spirit of God,

just as it is written in the Bible:

“There’s only one Holy Spirit and God.”

Verse 2

Whether the Father and Son exist,

there is only one God after all.

The substance of the three you believe

is the substance of the Holy Spirit.

God is a Spirit who can become flesh,

live among man, also be above all things.

He’s everywhere, encompassing all.

He can fill the cosmos while dwelling in the flesh.

Chorus

There’s only one God, one person in God,

and there is only one Spirit of God,

just as it is written in the Bible:

“There’s only one Holy Spirit and God.”

Outro

Since all say God is the only one true God,

then there’s one, indivisible God!

God is only one Spirit, one person,

and that is the Spirit of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Does the Trinity Exist?

227 Is the Whole Bible Given by Inspiration of God?

Intro

Men today think the Bible and God are one.

They believe that all the words of the Bible

were the only words God spoke,

and that they were all said by God.

Verse 1

Those who believe in God even think that

though men wrote the Old and New Testament books,

they were given by God’s inspiration

and recorded the Holy Spirit’s words.

This is faulty human understanding.

It’s not in accordance with real facts.

In fact, apart from the books of prophecy,

most of the Old Testament is past record.

Pre-chorus 1

Some New Testament epistles

come from people’s experiences;

some come from the enlightenment

given by the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

It’s a great mistake and blasphemy

that human records and epistles

are seen as the Holy Spirit’s words

spoken to the churches.

Verse 2

The Pauline epistles came from a man’s work,

from the Holy Spirit’s enlightenment.

They were all written for the churches

to exhort and encourage brothers, sisters.

These were not words from the Holy Spirit.

Paul couldn’t speak for the Holy Spirit.

He saw not John’s visions, nor was he a prophet.

The epistles were for the churches of his age.

Pre-chorus 2

His edifying, positive words

that he said to men were all right,

but they couldn’t represent God

or what the Holy Spirit uttered.

Chorus

It’s a great mistake and blasphemy

that human records and epistles

are seen as the Holy Spirit’s words

spoken to the churches, spoken to the churches.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Bible (3)

228 All Who Use the Bible to Condemn God Are Pharisees

Intro

Pharisees used Moses’ law to condemn Jesus,

not seeking compatibility with Him.

Verse 1

In earnest, they followed the law to the letter,

then nailed innocent Jesus to the cross,

charged Him with not being the Messiah,

not following the laws of the Old Testament.

Pre-chorus

What was the essence of the Jewish Pharisees?

Chorus

They sought not to be compatible with the truth.

They obsessed over Scripture, not heeding God’s will or work.

They sought not the truth, but clung rigidly to words.

They didn’t believe in God, they just believed in the Bible.

Verse 2

To protect the Bible’s interests,

uphold its dignity and reputation,

they crucified Jesus, to defend Scripture,

to maintain its status in people’s hearts.

Their futures and sin offering forsaken,

they condemned Jesus to death,

who didn’t conform to Scripture.

Were they not lackeys to each word of the Bible?

Pre-chorus

What was the essence of the Jewish Pharisees?

Chorus

They sought not to be compatible with the truth.

They obsessed over Scripture, not heeding God’s will or work.

They sought not the truth, but clung rigidly to words.

They didn’t believe in God, they just believed in the Bible.

Outro

They were watchdogs of the Bible.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Seek the Way of Compatibility With Christ

229 The Bible Has Become an Obstacle to Man’s Acceptance of God’s New Work

Verse 1

In the Bible all want to find

prophecies of the work of the last days,

to discover what work God will do

and uncover signs of the last days.

Their Bible worship becomes more fervent,

and the closer it gets to the last days,

the more people believe in the prophecies,

especially about the last days.

Pre-chorus 1

With such blind faith and trust in the Bible,

they don’t seek the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

The Bible has become a great hurdle

to people accepting God’s new work,

and it makes it hard for God to spread

all of His new work, all of His new work!

Verse 2

Man thinks that only the Bible can bring

the Holy Spirit’s work and God’s footsteps,

that the Bible hides secrets of God’s work

and can explain all of God and His work.

They feel it can bring heaven’s work to earth

and both begin and end the ages.

With such notions, people have no desire

to search for the Holy Spirit’s work.

Pre-chorus 2

Though the Bible helped people in the past,

it’s become a hurdle to God’s new work.

Verse 3

With no Bible, people could look elsewhere,

searching for the footsteps of the true God,

but His footsteps are held by the Bible.

Spreading God’s new work is twice as hard.

Pre-chorus 3

It’s all because of the famous sayings

and prophecies in the Bible.

Chorus

The Bible has become a great hurdle

to people accepting God’s new work,

and it makes it hard for God to spread

all of His new work, all of His new work!

Bridge

People see the Bible as an idol,

it’s become a puzzle in their minds.

They can’t believe God can work exclusive of the Bible.

They can’t believe they could find God outside the Bible,

much less believe God could leave the Bible

during the final work and start again.

Pre-chorus 4

This is so unthinkable to people;

they can’t believe nor imagine it.

Chorus

The Bible has become a great hurdle

to people accepting God’s new work,

and it makes it hard for God to spread

all of His new work, all of His new work!

The Bible has become a great hurdle

to people accepting God’s new work,

and it makes it hard for God to spread

all of His new work, all of His new work!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Bible (1)

230 How Could the Bible Bring People Into the New Age?

Verse 1

Though the Bible compiles some books of the words of life,

and people can be assisted and nourished by these books,

they are still out of date, belonging to a past age.

No matter how good, they’re only for one period.

Verse 2

For God’s work keeps moving forward,

not stuck in the Age of Grace,

in Jesus’ time, when He was crucified.

These books are not suitable for the Age of Kingdom,

nor provide for the saints today, rendered obsolete.

Pre-chorus

The same for God’s creation or His work in Israel.

No matter how great, its time has passed.

Chorus

The New Testament’s words of life

have become history.

Like almanacs, how could they

bring man into the new age?

No matter how they provide people

with life or lead man to the cross,

are they not outdated and bereft of value?

Verse 3

God’s work is great, but its due time will come.

It can’t remain amidst creation or the crucifixion.

No matter how convincing the crucifixion was,

no matter how effective in defeating Satan,

work is work, ages are ages, and both must change,

for there was creation, and there will be the last days.

Chorus

The New Testament’s words of life

have become history.

Like almanacs, how could they

bring man into the new age?

No matter how they provide people

with life or lead man to the cross,

are they not outdated and bereft of value?

Bridge

So don’t blindly believe in these almanacs.

Old words will burden you

and can’t bring you into new work.

They prevent your new entry,

keeping you in old religious churches.

Wouldn’t your faith begin to regress?

Chorus

The New Testament’s words of life

have become history.

Like almanacs, how could they

bring man into the new age?

No matter how they provide people

with life or lead man to the cross,

are they not outdated and bereft of value?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Bible (4)

231 Treat the Bible Properly

Verse 1

The Bible trails the ages of history.

People treat it like God to such a point:

The Bible takes God’s place in the last days.

This is one thing God hates.

Pre-chorus 1

In His spare time, He had to clarify

the story and source of the Bible.

Or else it could take God’s place in men’s hearts,

they’d condemn and measure God with it.

Chorus

The truth God wants to tell you

is that no theory and no fact

can replace His work and words.

Nothing can take the place of God.

Verse 2

Men can never come before God

if they don’t cast off the net of the Bible.

They must cleanse their hearts of all that could replace Him.

This is the way that He is satisfied.

Pre-chorus 2

Although God only explains the Bible here,

don’t forget there are many other things

that mankind worships, adores in error;

what they don’t worship truly comes from God.

Chorus

The truth God wants to tell you

is that no theory and no fact

can replace His work and words.

Nothing can take the place of God.

Bridge

The Bible is an example God uses

as a reminder not to choose the wrong path,

and not to fall into extremes or confusion again

while believing in God and accepting His words.

Chorus

The truth God wants to tell you

is that no theory and no fact

can replace His work and words.

Nothing can take the place of God,

nothing can take the place of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Words of Christ As He Walked in the Churches, Introduction

232 God Has Done Greater and Newer Work Among the Gentiles in the Last Days

Verse 1

You must read the Old Testament,

if you wish to see the work of the Age of Law,

how Israelites followed God’s way.

You must read the New Testament,

if you wish to know God’s work in the Age of Grace.

Verse 2

You must accept the leadership of the God of today,

if you wish to know the work of the last days.

You must enter into the work of today,

for it’s new work, not found in the Bible.

Pre-chorus 1

Today God’s become flesh, chosen ones in China,

working through these people on from the Age of Grace.

Chorus

People don’t know that God has done

greater, newer work on earth,

beyond Israel and the tellings of the prophets.

Oh, how marvelous! God’s work outside of prophecies,

beyond man’s imaginations, imaginations.

Verse 3

God’s work today’s a path man’s never walked or seen,

God’s latest work on earth never done before.

Who could have written about this in the Bible,

recorded in advance with nothing missing?

Verse 4

Who could record this greater work

defying convention in the moldy old book?

Today’s work is not history.

Go beyond the Bible to walk today’s new path,

beyond the prophecies and history.

Pre-chorus 2

You will be able to walk the path correctly,

enter in the new realm and His new work!

Chorus

People don’t know that God has done

greater, newer work on earth,

beyond Israel and the tellings of the prophets.

Oh, how marvelous! God’s work outside of prophecies,

beyond man’s imaginations, imaginations.

People don’t know that God has done

greater, newer work on earth,

beyond Israel and the tellings of the prophets.

Oh, how marvelous! God’s work outside of prophecies,

beyond man’s imaginations,

beyond man’s imaginations, imaginations.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Bible (1)

233 If It Is the Work of the Holy Spirit, You Should Accept It

Verse 1

The Jews read the Old Testament,

and therefore they all knew

of Isaiah’s prophecy that a baby boy

would be born in a manger.

So since they knew about this,

why did they persecute Jesus?

It was because of their rebellious nature

and their ignorance of the Holy Spirit’s work.

Verse 2

The Pharisees thought the work

of Jesus was different from

what they knew about the prophesied baby,

and the people now reject God

because the work He does in flesh

does not fit with the Bible.

Is this not the same rebelliousness towards God?

Can you accept the Spirit’s work without question?

Chorus

If it’s the work of the Holy Spirit,

then it surely must be the right stream.

You should accept it with no misgivings;

you should not pick or choose what to accept.

Verse 3

If you gain more insight into God

and are more cautious towards Him,

does not all of this become wholly uncalled for?

You don’t need to check the Bible;

if it is the work of God,

then you have to accept it.

You believe in God so you should follow Him,

so you should avoid investigating Him.

Bridge

Do not seek more evidence

to prove that He’s your God.

You should be able to tell if He helps you.

Nothing’s more important.

And even if you find irrefutable proof in the Bible,

it can’t bring you fully before Him.

Your life would be bounded

by what the Bible says, and not before God;

the Bible can’t help you to know Him,

nor deepen your love for Him.

Verse 4

In each age God’s work is constrained

to the work of the current age;

He won’t do work in advance from the next stage.

Only in this way can the work

of each age be emphasized.

Jesus only spoke of the signs of the last days,

how to be patient and saved,

how to repent, confess and endure suffering.

Pre-chorus

Never did Jesus speak of how man in the last days

should achieve entry or fulfill God’s will.

So isn’t it absurd to search in the Bible

for God’s work in the last days?

What is there to see with the Bible in your hands?

No matter who explains the Bible,

who could have predicted today’s work?

Chorus

If it’s the work of the Holy Spirit,

then it surely must be the right stream.

You should accept it with no misgivings;

you should not pick or choose what to accept.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Can Man Who Has Delimited God in His Notions Receive the Revelations of God?

234 God’s Believers Should Seek His Present Will

Verse 1

Many believe the true way is

the same as understanding

and interpreting the Bible—

but are things really that simple?

No one knows the Bible’s reality.

It’s nothing but records of history,

a testament to God’s previous work,

so you can’t know the aims of God’s work.

Chorus

Since you believe and pursue life,

since you pursue the knowledge of God,

not chasing doctrines or dead letters

or knowledge of history,

you must seek God’s will of today

and look for the direction of the Holy Spirit’s work.

Verse 2

All who’s read the Bible

knows it documents two stages

of God’s work during the Age of Law

and the Age of Grace.

The Old Testament has the history

of Israel and Jehovah’s work

from creation till the end of

the Age of Law.

Pre-chorus 1

The New Testament records

the work Jesus did on earth,

as well as the work of Paul.

Aren’t these historical records?

Chorus

Since you believe and pursue life,

since you pursue the knowledge of God,

not chasing doctrines or dead letters

or knowledge of history,

you must seek God’s will of today

and look for the direction of the Holy Spirit’s work.

Verse 3

If you just understand the Bible,

but know nothing of God’s work today,

if you don’t seek the Spirit’s work,

then you don’t understand seeking God.

If you read the Bible to study

the history of Israel,

to research God’s creation of heaven and earth,

then you are no believer.

Pre-chorus 2

If you studied ancient cultures,

you could read the Bible,

but you’re one who believes in God,

and you should seek His will today.

Chorus

Since you believe and pursue life,

since you pursue the knowledge of God,

not chasing doctrines or dead letters

or knowledge of history,

you must seek God’s will of today

and look for the direction of the Holy Spirit’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Bible (4)

235 Man’s Thinking Is Too Conservative

Verse 1

God’s work always moves forward.

Though His purpose never changes,

the way He works changes all the time,

so those who follow Him are changing too.

The more work God performs,

the more thoroughly man knows Him.

Man’s disposition changes through God’s work too.

Verse 2

Since the work of God keeps changing,

those who are unaware of

the work the Holy Spirit does

and those absurd ones who don’t know the truth

begin to resist God.

His work defies man’s notions,

His work is always new and is never old.

Chorus

God does not repeat His old work,

instead always forging ahead.

Man keeps judging God’s current work

by the work He did in the past.

It’s become hard for God to do

each stage of work in the new age.

Man has too many problems.

He thinks too conservatively!

All put limits on God’s work,

though no one really knows it.

Verse 3

When man leaves God behind,

he loses life and truth;

God’s blessings are taken away.

Man refuses all these things God gives to him.

People think that God can only

be the God under the law

and the God nailed to the cross for mankind’s sake.

Verse 4

They think God can’t and shouldn’t

go beyond the Bible,

so they’re bound to the laws of old,

firmly shackled to the old, dead rules.

There are still more who believe

that whatever God’s new work,

it must be confirmed by prophecies.

Bridge

They believe that in each stage of new work,

all those who follow Him with a “true” heart

must be shown revelations,

or else the work can’t be the work of God.

Verse 5

It’s hard for man to know God.

This plus man’s absurd heart

and man’s self-importance

makes it harder to accept God’s new work.

Man does not look deeply into it,

nor does he humbly accept it;

instead, he only views it with contempt.

Pre-chorus

He awaits revelations and guidance from God.

Is this not the behavior of those who rebel?

How can such people gain God’s approval?

Chorus

God does not repeat His old work,

instead always forging ahead.

Man keeps judging God’s current work

by the work He did in the past.

It’s become hard for God to do

each stage of work in the new age.

Man has too many problems.

He thinks too conservatively!

All put limits on God’s work,

though no one really knows it.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Can Man Who Has Delimited God in His Notions Receive the Revelations of God?

236 Can Those Who Don’t Accept the Holy Spirit’s New Work See God’s Appearance?

Intro

Till His management work is finished,

God’s work has never ceased, He’s always been busy.

God has never halted, but mankind is different.

Verse 1

Having gained just a little of the Spirit’s work,

he treats it as if it will never change.

Having gained just a little knowledge,

he doesn’t follow God’s footsteps to the newer work.

Verse 2

Knowing a little of God’s work, man can’t help but believe

the way God’s been until now is how He’ll always be.

Having become certain about one stage of the work,

man can’t accept the new work no matter who proclaims it.

Pre-chorus

These people can’t accept new work.

They are too conservative.

They can’t accept new things.

They believe in God but reject Him.

Chorus

Only those who follow the footsteps of the Lamb

until the very end can gain the final blessing,

while those who lose their way before they reach the end

yet think they’ve gained everything

are incapable of witnessing the appearance of God.

Verse 3

They cut God’s new work short, without any good reason,

still they’re sure that God will take them up to heaven.

They abide by the Bible, but their words and deeds are foul,

for they are deceitful and do evil, they fight the Spirit’s work.

Bridge

They can’t keep up with the work of the Holy Spirit.

They cling just to the old work.

They’re not only disloyal, but become God’s opponents

and the ones who will be punished.

Are there any more pitiful than them?

Chorus

Only those who follow the footsteps of the Lamb

until the very end can gain the final blessing,

while those who lose their way before they reach the end

yet think they’ve gained everything

are incapable of witnessing the appearance of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

237 Give Up Religious Notions to Follow God’s Footsteps

Verse 1

In your belief in God, pursue knowing Him

from His words and work now without fallacies.

If you want to know God, before all things else,

you should know of His work; this is the basis.

Pre-chorus 1

All fallacies that lack a pure acceptance

of the words that God speaks

are just man’s notions.

They are deviant and inaccurate.

Chorus

No matter how God worked before,

you must value God’s work today.

Then you’re someone who drops notions;

God you’re able to obey.

You can obey God’s work and words,

follow footsteps of God.

And in this you’ll be

someone who sincerely obeys God.

Verse 2

Religious figures take words God speaks today

and check them with God’s words they learned in the old days.

If you serve God of today but cling to what’s old,

your service will hinder; your practice, just ritual, old.

Pre-chorus 2

With religious notions,

one can’t follow steps of Holy Spirit’s work,

they fall behind step by step,

for those things make them self-righteous, arrogant.

Chorus

No matter how God worked before,

you must value God’s work today.

Then you’re someone who drops notions;

God you’re able to obey.

You can obey God’s work and words,

follow footsteps of God.

And in this you’ll be

someone who sincerely obeys God.

Verse 3

God does not pine for what He spoke, did before.

If old, God forsakes it. Your notions can’t you drop?

If you cling to old words God spoke in the past,

does this prove that you know the work that God does?

Pre-chorus 3

Holy Spirit’s new light if you can’t accept,

if you cling to the past,

you don’t follow God’s steps.

If that’s what you choose, then God you oppose.

Bridge

If man can just let go of religious concepts,

then his mind won’t measure today’s work, words God says.

Even though God’s work now is unlike the past ways,

you can put down old views, obey God’s work today.

Chorus

No matter how God worked before,

you must value God’s work today.

Then you’re someone who drops notions;

God you’re able to obey.

You can obey God’s work and words,

follow footsteps of God.

And in this you’ll be

someone who sincerely obeys God.

And in this you’ll be, and in this you’ll be

someone who sincerely obeys God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know the Work of God Today May Serve God

238 How Could Man See “the Savior” Descend From Heaven?

Chorus

If man always calls God Jesus Christ,

but doesn’t know He’s begun a new age

and new work in the last days,

if man still awaits the arrival of Jesus the Savior,

then could they see the arrival

of Jesus the Savior from heaven?

Verse 1

God calls these people nonbelievers;

those who are like this don’t know Him,

their belief in God is false.

They do not wait for God’s arrival,

but the coming of the King of the Jews.

Verse 2

They do not long for God to destroy

this impure world that they’re living in,

but for the return of Jesus,

who they believe will redeem them

and save mankind from this corrupt land.

Pre-chorus

How can such people become the ones

who in the last days complete God’s work?

Chorus

If man always calls God Jesus Christ,

but doesn’t know He’s begun a new age

and new work in the last days,

if man still awaits the arrival of Jesus the Savior,

then could they see the arrival

of Jesus the Savior from heaven?

Verse 3

The wants of man can’t bring fulfillment

to God’s wish or His work’s completion.

They love only His past work,

without knowing He’s God Himself

who’s always new and is never old.

Verse 4

Man knows He’s Jehovah, He’s Jesus,

but man doesn’t know He’s the One of last days

who will bring man to an end.

Man knows only what he sees and thinks,

man’s yearning is from his own notions.

Bridge

It is not in line with God’s work, but goes against it.

If God worked by man’s ideas, when would the end be?

When would mankind enter rest?

How could God enter the seventh day, into the Sabbath?

God works according to His plan and to His purpose,

not by what mankind desires.

Chorus

If man always calls God Jesus Christ,

but doesn’t know He’s begun a new age

and new work in the last days,

if man still awaits the arrival of Jesus the Savior,

then could they see the arrival

of Jesus the Savior from heaven?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Savior Has Already Returned Upon a “White Cloud”

239 God Has Come Down Amidst a Group of Overcomers

Verse 1

For several thousand years, man has yearned

to see the Savior come in person,

see Jesus descend on a white cloud

among those who’ve yearned and pined for Him.

Man has yearned for the Savior to return

and be reunited with mankind soon.

Man hopes He’ll do redemption work again,

just like He did when among the Jews.

Verse 2

Man hopes He’ll still be compassionate,

and hopes He’ll be loving towards man,

forgive, bear sins and man’s transgressions,

and deliver them from all their sins.

Jesus didn’t follow man’s ideas,

He did just the opposite instead.

He didn’t arrive among those yearning,

and didn’t appear on a white cloud.

Chorus

He has arrived, but man doesn’t know Him,

is ignorant that He’s on the ground.

Man aimlessly waits, is unaware

He’s already come on a white cloud.

The cloud is His Spirit and His words,

His whole disposition, all He is.

And He’s now among the overcomers

that He will now make in the last days,

in the last days.

Verse 3

Man doesn’t know that though the holy Savior

is full of affection, love for man,

how can He do His work in temples

filled with filth where impure spirits roam?

Though man’s been waiting for His arrival,

He won’t appear to those who drink the blood

and wear the clothes of the unrighteous,

who believe yet don’t know, extort Him.

Bridge

Man knows Jesus is love, care, redemption,

not that He’s God Himself and righteous,

with majesty, wrath and with judgment,

and has authority, dignity.

Man yearns for the Redeemer’s return,

and their prayers do move even “Heaven,”

but Jesus doesn’t appear to those

who believe in Him but don’t know Him.

Chorus

He has arrived, but man doesn’t know Him,

is ignorant that He’s on the ground.

Man aimlessly waits, is unaware

He’s already come on a white cloud.

The cloud is His Spirit and His words,

His whole disposition, all He is.

And He’s now among the overcomers

that He will now make in the last days,

in the last days.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Savior Has Already Returned Upon a “White Cloud”

240 Those Who Reject Christ of the Last Days Will Be Punished Forever

Intro

People may not care what God says,

but He still wants to tell

every so-called saint who follows Jesus:

Verse 1

When you see with your own eyes

Jesus descending on a cloud,

this will be the public appearance

of the Sun of righteousness.

You may well be excited

to see Jesus descend,

but know it’s also time for you

to be punished in hell.

Bridge 1

God’s management plan will then have finished.

He’ll reward the good and punish the wicked.

For God’s judgment ends before man sees signs,

there is just the expression of truth at this time.

Verse 2

Those who accept the truth

and don’t seek signs are purified;

they return before God’s throne

and enter His embrace.

Everlasting punishment

awaits those who still believe

“The Jesus who doesn’t ride

on a cloud is a false Christ.”

Bridge 2

For they just believe in the Jesus who shows signs,

not He of harsh judgment, with the true way and life.

So it can only be that Jesus deals with them

when He openly returns on a cloud from heaven.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. By the Time You Behold the Spiritual Body of Jesus, God Will Have Made Heaven and Earth Anew

241 Denying the End-Time Christ Blasphemes the Holy Spirit

Verse 1

Christ has appeared in the last days,

so that all those who truly believe in Him

may be provided with life,

may be provided with life.

The work done by Christ’s for the sake of

concluding the old and bringing in the new age.

It’s the path that must be taken

by all who’d enter the new age.

If you are unable to admit Him,

instead condemn, blaspheme or persecute Him,

you’re bound to burn for eternity

and shall never enter God’s kingdom.

Chorus

Christ Himself is the expression

of the Holy Spirit and God,

the One whom God’s entrusted

to do His work on earth.

So God says if you can’t accept what’s done

by Christ of the last days,

then you blaspheme the Holy Spirit,

and the retribution suffered is evident to all.

Verse 2

God tells you that if you do oppose

and if you do deny Christ of the last days,

none can bear the consequences,

none can bear them on your behalf.

You will not have any more chances

to gain God’s approval from this day onwards.

You may try to redeem yourself,

but you can’t see God’s face again.

For what you oppose is not a man,

what you deny is not some puny being,

it is Christ that you are denying.

You are aware of this consequence?

Chorus

Christ Himself is the expression

of the Holy Spirit and God,

the One whom God’s entrusted

to do His work on earth.

So God says if you can’t accept what’s done

by Christ of the last days,

then you blaspheme the Holy Spirit,

and the retribution suffered is evident to all.

Bridge

You’ve done a heinous crime,

not just a small mistake.

So don’t bare fangs before the truth

or make careless criticisms.

For only the truth can bring you life

and allow you to be reborn and behold God’s face.

Chorus

Christ Himself is the expression

of the Holy Spirit and God,

the One whom God’s entrusted

to do His work on earth.

So God says if you can’t accept what’s done

by Christ of the last days,

then you blaspheme the Holy Spirit,

and the retribution suffered is evident to all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

243 The Consequences of Rejecting Christ of the Last Days

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life,

the enduring, everlasting way of truth—

the path where all gain life,

where man shall know and be approved by God.

Verse 1

If you do not seek the way of life

provided by Christ of the last days,

you’ll never gain Jesus’ praise or enter heaven,

for you’re a puppet, prisoner of history.

Those controlled by rules, shackled by history,

they’ll never gain life, the way of eternal life;

they’ll just have murky water

that they’ve clung to for thousands of years,

not living water flowing from the throne.

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life,

the enduring, everlasting way of truth—

the path where all gain life,

where man shall know and be approved by God.

Bridge

Those without water of life will be corpses,

playthings of Satan and sons of hell.

How then, can they look upon God?

If you stand still and cling to the past,

if you make no effort to change what it is,

won’t you always be against God?

Chorus

Christ of the last days brings life,

the enduring, everlasting way of truth—

the path where all gain life,

where man shall know and be approved by God.

Verse 2

The steps of God’s work are vast and mighty,

like surging waves and thunderous skies,

yet you await death idly.

How can you be known as a follower of the Lamb?

How do you justify your God as One

who is always new and never old?

How can the old words bring you to a new age,

or lead you to seek God’s work and go to heaven?

Those words are just momentary solace,

not truths that give life or lead to perfection.

Is this not worthy of reflection?

Can’t you see the mysteries within?

Can you make your own way to heaven

to meet God on your own?

Outro

See who is working now,

saving man in the last days.

If you don’t, you’ll never gain truth

and shall never gain life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Christ of the Last Days Can Give Man the Way of Eternal Life

244 Defying God Can Only End in Punishment

Verse 1

God has worked for several thousand years,

and passed through several ages,

to complete His management

that He designed to save mankind.

Pre-chorus 1

He wishes least to see when people,

whom He saves, defy Him,

even less to be betrayed

by those who once enjoyed His grace.

Chorus

Defying God ends in punishment.

No one can escape it.

It is God’s disposition,

the best way to deal with evil.

Blaspheming and betraying God

ends in punishment.

It was so before, it is so now,

it will be so in the future.

This is an eternal truth.

Bridge

All He does, He does to save more people,

to gain more people of His mind

who understand His will,

so they can enter His kingdom

and enjoy His promises.

Verse 2

Thus, defiance in His family

is the thing He most abhors.

What else can God do but punish

and curse those who oppose Him?

Pre-chorus 2

What better stance is there to take

towards people who defy Him?

What choice do those people have

than to accept His punishment?

Chorus

Defying God ends in punishment.

No one can escape it.

It is God’s disposition,

the best way to deal with evil.

Blaspheming and betraying God

ends in punishment.

It was so before, it is so now,

it will be so in the future.

This is an eternal truth.

Adapted from Classic Examples of Punishment for Resisting Almighty God, Afterword

245 God Hopes People Do Not Become Pharisees

Intro

Every brother and sister

who seeks the appearance of God,

I hope that you will never repeat

the tragedy of history.

You must not become modern Pharisees

and nail God to the cross again.

Verse 1

You should carefully consider

how to welcome the return of God,

and you should be very clear on

how to be one who submits to truth.

It’s the responsibility

of every person who is waiting,

everyone waiting for Jesus

to return riding upon a cloud.

Refrain

Don’t become modern Pharisees

and nail God to the cross again.

Don’t become modern Pharisees.

Verse 2

We should rub our spiritual eyes,

so that they may become fully clear,

and we should not become mired

in words of wild, empty fantasy.

Let’s think on God’s practical work,

consider His practical aspects.

Do not lose yourselves in daydreams

or let yourselves be carried away.

Refrain

Don’t become modern Pharisees

and nail God to the cross again.

Don’t become modern Pharisees.

Verse 3

Don’t spend time longing for the day

when Jesus, riding upon a cloud,

suddenly descends among you

and takes you, who’ve never known or seen Him,

who don’t know how to do His will.

That would be a fantasy indeed!

You’d do better spending your time

thinking on more practical matters.

Refrain

Don’t become modern Pharisees

and nail God to the cross again.

Don’t become modern Pharisees

and nail God to the cross again.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

249 The Story of Thomas Is a Warning to Man

Intro

“Because you have seen Me, you have believed.

Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”

Verse 1

These words in the Bible the Lord Jesus spoke

when He came to Thomas are of great help to all

in the Age of Grace.

His appearance to Thomas and the words that He spoke

have had great impacts on all generations that came after.

Their significance is everlasting.

Verse 2

Thomas symbolizes a type of person

who believes in God and yet still doubts God.

They are suspicious.

They have sinister hearts, they are treacherous.

They do not believe in what God can accomplish,

His omnipotence, His sovereignty, nor God incarnate.

Bridge

But the Lord’s resurrection countered these traits

and gave them the chance to know their doubt,

to admit their own treachery,

to come to believe in the existence and resurrection of Jesus.

Chorus

What happened to Thomas was a warning and caution,

so generations to come could give themselves warnings

not to be doubters like Thomas,

and if they were doubters like Thomas,

they would sink into darkness.

Verse 3

If you’re just like Thomas, and you follow God

but still feel the need to touch the Lord’s rib

and feel His nail marks,

so you can confirm and verify

whether or not God really exists,

then God will forsake you.

Verse 4

The Lord Jesus demands people not to be like Thomas,

who will only believe what they see with their eyes,

but instead to be pure,

to be honest people and not to doubt God,

but to simply believe in and to follow God.

People like this are blessed.

Pre-chorus

This is a small requirement the Lord Jesus makes of people.

Chorus

What happened to Thomas was a warning and caution,

so generations to come could give themselves warnings

not to be doubters like Thomas,

and if they were doubters like Thomas,

they would sink into darkness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

251 Do Not Rely on Imagination to Delimit God’s Appearance

Verse 1

There are no constraints when God appears

to enable Him to complete His work as planned,

just as when God became flesh in Judea

and with His crucifixion, redeemed all of man.

Verse 2

Yet the Jews believed this was impossible,

God could not become flesh and assume Jesus’ form.

Their “impossible” then was the basis on which

they condemned God, thus leading to Israel’s downfall.

Pre-chorus 1

Today many make similar errors to theirs,

saying God will appear while at once they condemn it.

Their “impossible” again limits His appearance

to what they can imagine.

Chorus

Wherever God appears, there the truth is expressed,

and there the voice of God will be.

The only ones who hear will be those who accept the truth,

only by them can God be seen.

Verse 3

Many break into laughter on finding God’s words.

Is this any different from the Jews’ condemnation?

You are not reverent in the presence of truth,

still less possess yearning, you just study and wait.

Pre-chorus 2

What can you gain studying, waiting like this?

Do you think you’ll get personal guidance from God?

If you can’t discern God’s words,

how are you fit to witness His appearance?

Chorus

Wherever God appears, there the truth is expressed,

and there the voice of God will be.

The only ones who hear will be those who accept the truth,

only by them can God be seen.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 1: The Appearance of God Has Ushered in a New Age

252 Break Through Notions of Nationality and Ethnicity to Seek God’s Appearance

Verse 1

No matter your nationality,

you should step outside it,

transcend yourself and who you are.

You should step outside it.

Go out of your bounds, and view God’s work

from a creature’s station.

This way you won’t place limitations

on the footprints of God.

Chorus

Break through, break through

your ideas of nationality and ethnicity

to seek the appearance of God.

Break through, so you won’t be confined by your own ideas,

so you’ll be able to welcome the appearance of God.

Otherwise, you will remain in eternal darkness

and never gain God’s approval.

Seek the appearance of God!

Seek the appearance of God!

Verse 2

Nowadays many think it absurd—

God’s appearance

in a certain nation or people,

God’s appearance there.

How profound is the meaning of God’s work,

and how important is the appearance of God!

How can man’s notions and thoughts

possibly take their measure?

Chorus

Break through, break through

your ideas of nationality and ethnicity

to seek the appearance of God.

Break through, so you won’t be confined by your own ideas,

so you’ll be able to welcome the appearance of God.

Otherwise, you will remain in eternal darkness

and never gain God’s approval.

Seek the appearance of God!

Seek the appearance of God!

Verse 3

God is the God of the human race,

not owned by any nation.

He does His work as planned,

not confined to any form or nation.

Perhaps you’ve never imagined this form,

or your attitude to it is of denial,

or maybe where God appears,

the people there are the most rejected on earth.

Bridge

Yet God has His wisdom.

With great power and truth and by His disposition,

He has gained a group of people

who are of one mind with Him,

and a group of people He will make complete

who have been conquered,

who have endured all manner of trials and tribulations,

and can follow Him to the very end.

Chorus

Break through, break through

your ideas of nationality and ethnicity

to seek the appearance of God.

Break through, so you won’t be confined by your own ideas,

so you’ll be able to welcome the appearance of God.

Otherwise, you will remain in eternal darkness

and never gain God’s approval.

Seek the appearance of God!

Seek the appearance of God!

Seek the appearance of God!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 1: The Appearance of God Has Ushered in a New Age

253 God Is the Lord of All Creation

Intro

God once was known as Jehovah and also as Messiah,

and was called Jesus the Savior with esteem and love.

But He’s none of those anymore.

Verse 1

He is the God who has returned in the last days

and who shall bring the age to an end.

He has risen up from the end of the earth,

from the end of the earth.

Verse 2

He is replete with God’s disposition,

authority, honor and glory,

who appears to man in the last days

but is hidden among them,

but is hidden among them.

Bridge

He lives with man, true and real,

like the burning sun and blazing flame,

with power and authority.

Verse 3

No single man, no single thing,

will not be judged by word of God.

And who shall not be purified

through burning of fire?

Chorus

God left Judea because He is more

than Jehovah of Israel;

He’s the God of all creatures.

God appears among Gentiles in the last days

because He is also God of His chosen among them.

Verse 4

If the Savior arrived in the last days

in Jesus’s name, born again in Judea,

and did His work there,

it would prove He is just God of Israel,

just God of Israel.

Verse 5

It would show that God only made,

only redeemed the people of Israel,

nothing to do with, no power over any Gentiles,

over any Gentiles.

Pre-chorus

Would this not contradict God’s words,

“I am the Lord who created the heavens

and earth and all things”?

Chorus

God left Judea because He is more

than Jehovah of Israel;

He’s the God of all creatures.

God appears among Gentiles in the last days

because He is also God of His chosen among them,

God of His chosen among them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Savior Has Already Returned Upon a “White Cloud”

254 How Will You Meet the Return of Jesus?

Verse 1

If you remain in the Age of Grace,

you will never know God’s own disposition,

or be free from your corruption.

And if you live in abundance of grace,

but without the way of life to know God,

you’ll never gain Him though you believe in Him.

After you read God’s word

and you’ve experienced all His work in the Age of Kingdom,

the hopes you held for many years will all come true.

You’ll feel you’ve finally seen God, face to face.

Verse 2

And you’ll feel you’ve heard God’s words,

appreciated wisdom of His work,

and sensed how real, almighty He is.

You will know you’ve seen and gained

more than those before you.

You’ll know truly what it means to believe

and follow His heart all the way.

If you cling to the past and reject

or deny God’s second incarnation,

you will remain empty-handed, have nothing,

and be guilty of opposing Him.

Those who obey His truth and work

will come under God’s second incarnation, the Almighty,

be offered His personal guidance.

They will have more, see a higher truth,

receive the real human life,

and behold visions never seen before.

Verse 3

When God becomes flesh this time,

He shows His disposition through judgment.

He brings more truth, more ways to practice.

And this conquers man, saves him from his corruptions.

This is the truth of God’s work in the Age of Kingdom.

Do you want to be free from corruption,

gain higher truth, be made perfect by God?

Then how will you welcome Jesus’ return?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

255 The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything

Intro

In the vastness of the universe,

countless, countless creatures live and multiply.

They follow the cycle, the cycle, the law of life,

and they obey the one constant rule, they obey.

Verse 1

The dead take with them the stories of the living,

those who live, they repeat the tragedy of those who die.

And so mankind cannot help but asking:

Why do we live? Why do we die?

And who commands this world we live in?

And who created the human race?

Was it truly Mother Nature who created humanity?

And is mankind really in control of their own destiny?

Bridge 1

Mankind does not know who is the Sovereign of the universe,

and much less do they know the beginning

or the future of the human race.

Mankind merely lives amidst this law perforce.

And nobody can escape it, there are none who can make it change,

for in heaven and amongst all things, always and for eternity,

there is only One who’s Sovereign over everything.

Verse 2

He is the One who has never been known or beheld by mankind,

the One in whose existence man has never believed,

yet He is the One who breathed life into man’s ancestor,

gave man life;

He is the One who gives nourishment to mankind,

so that they can be;

He is the One who’s guided, who has guided mankind;

man’s survival depends on Him.

He rules all the things in the cosmos,

He is Sovereign, Sovereign of all living things.

Bridge 2

He commands the four seasons,

and calls forth the wind and the frost and snow, and the rain.

And He brings the sunshine to all of humanity

and ushers in the night.

It is He who laid out the heavens and earth,

gave man mountains, lakes

and gave rivers and all the life within them.

Verse 3

His deeds, His wisdom and His power can be seen everywhere.

This is also the way with His authority—

it is omnipresent.

Each of these laws and rules is the embodiment of His deeds,

and all of them reveal His wisdom and His authority.

Bridge 3

Who can be exempted from His mighty sovereignty?

And who can discharge themselves from His designs?

All things exist beneath His knowing gaze,

and they all live under His sovereignty.

Man cannot fail to accept His existence

when they see His deeds and the power He wields.

Man has no choice but to acknowledge Him

and the sovereignty He has over all things.

Bridge 4

Mankind lives and dies under the eyes of God

and for His management,

comes and goes back and forth, over and over.

And without exception,

it’s all part of God’s rule and design.

His management has never stopped;

it moves forward.

He will make mankind aware of His existence

and trust in His sovereignty;

He’ll make man behold His deeds and to His kingdom return.

This is His plan and the work He has been managing,

been managing for thousands of years.

Outro

This is His plan and the work He has been managing,

been managing for thousands of years.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

256 How God Rules Over All Things

Verse 1

From the moment you come crying into this world,

you begin to perform your duty.

In the plan and ordination of God,

you assume your role, and begin the journey of life.

Whatever your background or the journey ahead of you,

none can escape the orchestration

and arrangement that Heaven has in store,

and none are in control of their destiny,

for only He who rules over all things

is capable of such work.

Verse 2

Since the day man came into existence,

God has been steady in His work,

managing this universe and directing

the change and movement of all things.

Like all things, man quietly and unknowingly

receives the nourishment of the sweetness

and rain and dew from God.

Like all things, man unknowingly

lives under the orchestration of God’s hand.

Verse 3

The heart and spirit of man are held in the hand of God,

and all the life of man is beheld in the eyes of God.

Regardless of whether or not you believe this,

any and all things, living or dead,

will shift, change, renew, and disappear

according to God’s thoughts.

This is how God rules over all things.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Source of Man’s Life

257 The Lives of All Beings of Creation Come From God

Verse 1

The life bestowed upon man by God is endless,

unfettered by flesh, time, or space.

Such is the mystery of life God bestowed,

and proof of God’s gift of life.

Many people may not believe

the life source is from God,

but they are enjoying

all that comes from God.

Pre-chorus 1

Should God have a change of heart

and reclaim all the world and His life,

then all the world and living beings,

all creation will forever be gone.

Chorus 1

God gives His life to all things living or lifeless.

His power and authority bring good order,

an incomprehensible truth

that is a testament to the life force of God.

Verse 2

Now God wants to tell you a secret:

The greatness and power of God’s life,

it lies beyond the reach of all His creatures.

It is thus now and evermore.

God is the life source for all creation

in its many different forms.

All living things follow

the path made by God.

Pre-chorus 2

Without God’s care and provision,

man cannot gain all he was meant to.

Without God’s life supply, man loses

all value and meaning in life.

Chorus 2

If man fails to cherish all that God bestows,

God, the Creator, will take it all back.

Man’s reparations shall be heavy

for all that God has given to man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Source of Man’s Life

258 The Embodiment of God’s Life Force

Verse 1

All in this world must pass through life and death;

most have cycled through death and rebirth.

All who are living will die before long;

those who are dead will soon return.

Pre-chorus 1

This is the course of life God has arranged

for each living being that comes to this world.

Chorus

God uses His life to supply all things, both living and lifeless.

By virtue of His might and authority, He brings all to order.

This is a truth that cannot be conceived or comprehended.

It’s a manifestation and testament to God’s life force.

Verse 2

Through the course of life, He wants man to see

that God gives man life with no limit.

Man’s life is free of physicality;

it’s free of time and free of space.

Pre-chorus 2

Such is the mystery of God-given life,

and that proves that life came from Him.

Chorus

God uses His life to supply all things, both living and lifeless.

By virtue of His might and authority, He brings all to order.

This is a truth that cannot be conceived or comprehended.

It’s a manifestation and testament to God’s life force.

Bridge

Many may not believe life came from God,

but man never fails to enjoy all God gives,

whether or not they believe He exists.

Should God have a change of heart

and wish to reclaim the whole world

and take back the life that He gave,

then all shall be no more.

Chorus

God uses His life to supply all things, both living and lifeless.

By virtue of His might and authority, He brings all to order.

This is a truth that cannot be conceived or comprehended.

It’s a manifestation and testament to God’s life force.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Source of Man’s Life

259 No One Understands God’s Earnest Wish to Save Man

Verse 1

God created this world and brought man into it,

a living being to whom God gave life.

Then man had parents and kin, no longer alone,

destined to live in God’s ordainment.

It’s the life breath from God that supports each living being

throughout their growth into adulthood.

During all this process, they believe that it is

just thanks to their parents’ love and care.

Chorus

Not one single man whom God cares for day and night

takes initiative to worship Him.

God continues to work just as He’s planned on man,

who seems to be beyond any hope.

And He hopes that one day, man will wake from his dream,

see the value and purpose of life,

understand what it cost God to give man everything,

how He longs for man’s return to Him.

Yes, He longs for man’s return to Him.

Verse 2

None believes that man lives and grows up under God’s care.

They think man’s growth is from life’s instinct.

For they don’t know who gave life or from whence it came,

how life’s instinct creates miracles.

Oh, they think that the food that they eat sustains life,

that man lives because he perseveres,

that man exists by beliefs; they are blind to God’s providence.

They then squander the God-given life.

Chorus

Not one single man whom God cares for day and night

takes initiative to worship Him.

God continues to work just as He’s planned on man,

who seems to be beyond any hope.

And He hopes that one day, man will wake from his dream,

see the value and purpose of life,

understand what it cost God to give man everything,

how He longs for man’s return to Him.

Yes, He longs for man’s return to Him.

Not one single man whom God cares for day and night

takes initiative to worship Him.

God continues to work just as He’s planned on man,

who seems to be beyond any hope.

And He hopes that one day, man will wake from his dream,

see the value and purpose of life,

understand what it cost God to give man everything,

how He longs for man’s return to Him.

Yes, He longs for man’s return to Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Source of Man’s Life

260 For Man’s Life, God Endures All Suffering

Verse 1

No human has seen the secrets

of how man’s life got started

and how he continues to live.

Only God, who understands this,

endures the hurt from mankind,

who receives everything but gives no thanks.

Pre-chorus

Man takes for granted what life brings,

so of course he betrays God, extorts God, forgets God.

Chorus

God endures all pain for the sake of His plan,

not for the flesh of man, but for the life of man,

not to take back the flesh, but the life from His breath.

This is His plan, all for the life of man.

Verse 2

Could God’s plan be so important?

Could man, who God gave life to,

be that important as well?

God’s plan is important,

but the being He made with His hand

exists for one purpose, for God’s plan.

Bridge

Therefore, God can’t lay His plan to waste

out of hatred for the human race.

Chorus

God endures all pain for the sake of His plan,

not for the flesh of man, but for the life of man,

not to take back the flesh, but the life from His breath.

This is His plan, all for the life of man.

God endures all pain for the sake of His plan,

not for the flesh of man, but for the life of man,

not to take back the flesh, but the life from His breath.

This is His plan, all for the life of man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Is the Source of Man’s Life

262 Have You Heard the Almighty Sighing?

Verse 1

A morning star at dawn rises in the East.

It’s a new star, lighting up the silent sky,

igniting faded light in people’s hearts.

So they’re no longer lonely or in the dark.

But only you lie asleep in the night,

you can’t hear the sound or see the light,

unable to notice something’s beginning—

that there’s a new age, heaven and earth coming.

Chorus 1

For your “father” says it’s early and cold outside,

if you go out there, the sword will pierce your eyes.

You believe what your father says to you,

since he’s older and truly loves you.

Verse 2

Such love and advice make you deny there’s light.

You don’t care whether there’s truth in the world.

You don’t hope for the Almighty to come save you,

or hope to see the light, content with status quo.

In your eyes, beautiful things can’t exist;

man’s tomorrow and future is doomed, disappears.

You hold father tight, glad to suffer with him,

fearing you’ll lose your journey’s partner and direction.

Chorus 2

This vast hazy world has made many like you,

unflinching, dauntless in their different roles.

It formed many “warriors” who don’t fear death,

many numb humans who don’t know why they were made.

Bridge

God looks at the very afflicted mankind.

He hears the wailing of suffering ones;

He sees how shameless they seem, feels their helplessness,

feels their terror at having lost salvation.

Man rejects His care, His watching, goes their way.

They’d rather taste the bitter sea with the foe.

God’s sigh can’t be heard, His hands now won’t touch man.

He regains and loses time and time again.

Chorus 3

He then grows weary and stops His work.

He no longer wanders among the people.

They can’t see these changes, His coming and going,

or His deep sorrow; God’s sighing, God’s sighing.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Sighing of the Almighty

263 The Secret in Your Heart

Intro

A secret’s in you, you’ve never known,

because you have been in a world with no light.

The evil one’s taken your heart and soul.

In darkness, you can’t see the sun nor the twinkling star.

Deceitful words stop you from hearing

God’s thunderous voice or the waters from the throne.

Verse 1

You’ve lost all the Almighty gave you.

You’ve entered an endless sea of pain;

with no strength to save yourself, no hope for life,

you just struggle and stay on the move.

From that moment on, you were doomed

to be hurt by the evil one,

far from the Almighty’s blessing and supply,

walking down a road of no return.

Pre-chorus 1

A million calls fail to rouse your heart and soul,

asleep in the hands of the evil one,

who has lured you into a vast realm,

with no direction and no road sign.

Chorus

You’ve deemed the evil one as father

and can no more be apart from him.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

Verse 2

You’ve lost your innocence and purity,

begun to hide from the Almighty’s care.

The evil one fully steers your heart,

and the evil one becomes your life.

You fear, avoid, and doubt him no more,

instead, treat him as God in your heart.

You begin to enshrine and worship him.

You’re as one, bound in life and death.

Pre-chorus 2

You have no idea from whence you came,

why you were born, or why you will die.

Chorus

You’ve deemed the evil one as father

and can no more be apart from him.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

Verse 3

You view the Almighty as a stranger,

don’t know His origin, His work for you.

All that comes from Him is hateful to you.

You don’t cherish or see its value.

From the day you received God’s supply,

you’ve walked alongside the evil one,

hand in hand through storms, through the ages,

standing against God, once your life’s source.

Pre-chorus 3

You do not know what repentance is,

nor that you’re at the brink of perishing.

Chorus

You’ve deemed the evil one as father

and can no more be apart from him.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

Bridge

You forget you have been lured and hurt;

you have forgotten your beginning.

This way, the evil one’s hurting you

step by step and even till today.

Your heart and spirit are benumbed and decayed.

You no longer think the world unjust,

or complain of earthly vexations,

much less care if the Almighty is there.

Chorus

You’ve deemed the evil one as father

and can no more be apart from him.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

This is the secret that’s in your heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Sighing of the Almighty

264 The Transcendence and Greatness of the Almighty

Verse 1

Fast as lightning, this world can change

always by God’s thoughts, always by God’s watch.

Things will come, things man never dreamed.

What they’ve long had may slip away.

Chorus

No one can fathom the footsteps of God.

No one can grasp the grandeur of His power.

Transcending, He perceives what man can’t see.

Though mankind turns Him away, He saves them still;

and this is the greatness of God.

Verse 2

He understands life and death, He knows the rules of life.

He’s the foundation for man’s life.

Great Redeemer, He resurrects man again.

Happy hearts He weighs down, sad hearts He lifts up.

Chorus

No one can fathom the footsteps of God.

No one can grasp the grandeur of His power.

Transcending, He perceives what man can’t see.

Though mankind turns Him away, He saves them still;

and this is the greatness of God.

Bridge

He does all this for the sake of His plan,

all this for the work of His hand.

He does all this for the sake of His plan,

all this for the work of His hand.

Chorus

No one can fathom the footsteps of God.

No one can grasp the grandeur of His power.

Transcending, He perceives what man can’t see.

Though mankind turns Him away, He saves them still;

and this is the greatness, this is the greatness,

this is the greatness of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Sighing of the Almighty

265 The Consequences of Mankind Losing God’s Guidance

Verse 1

With the dawn of social sciences,

man was rapt by science and knowledge.

Then they became tools to rule mankind.

No more good conditions and no room were left

for man to worship God.

God sunk lower in man’s heart.

Pre-chorus 1

A world in man’s heart with no place for God

is dark and empty, without hope.

So historians and scientists arose to fill the minds of men

with theories against God’s creation of man.

Chorus 1

Those who believe God’s creation become ever fewer,

those who believe in evolution become greater in number.

More and more people treat records of God’s work

and His words in the Old Testament

as ancient myths and fables, oh, ancient myths and fables.

Verse 2

People become indifferent to God’s greatness and dignity,

to the tenet that God exists and rules over all.

Man’s survival and nations’ fates mean nothing to them.

Man lives in a hollow world in pursuit of pleasures.

Pre-chorus 2

Few seek out where God, where God works today,

or look for how He, how He presides,

arranging the destination of mankind,

arranging the destination of mankind.

Chorus 2

Civilization is not able to meet man’s wishes.

Many feel that, living in this world,

they’re less happy than those passed.

Even people of countries that in times past were highly civilized

now air these grievances, now air these grievances.

Outro

For without God’s guidance, though rulers and sociologists

try to preserve civilization, it is of no use.

None can fill man’s empty heart, for none can be his life,

and no social theory can free man,

no social theory can free man from his emptiness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

267 Satan Controls People’s Thoughts With Fame and Gain

Intro

Satan rules men’s thoughts with fame and gain,

till that’s all they can think of.

Verse 1

People break their backs and suffer hardships,

enduring shame, giving up everything;

any judgment or decision made

is simply for the sake of fame and gain.

Verse 2

Thus, Satan binds man with unseen shackles.

They’re not strong or brave enough to throw them off.

They struggle on with them unknowingly,

shunning and betraying God for fame and gain.

Bridge 1

Man becomes more and more wicked.

Each new generation is destroyed

in the midst of Satan’s fame and gain.

Verse 3

Perhaps you can’t tell Satan’s evil motives,

and you think one needs fame and gain to live,

and if they leave these behind, they can’t see their goals,

and the future will become dark and gloomy.

Bridge 2

But slowly, you will one day realize

fame and fortune are just monstrous chains

that Satan uses to enslave mankind.

Verse 4

Then you’ll fully fight off Satan’s power

and resist the chains it binds you with.

When you wish to shake what Satan planted,

you’ll break with it and loathe all it has brought.

Outro

Only then will man possess real yearning and love for God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

268 How Satan Uses Social Trends to Corrupt Man

Intro

Satan takes advantage of social trends to corrupt man.

Verse 1

The ideas social trends give people,

the way they make people act in the world,

the life goals and views they bring about

can influence man’s state of mind.

These trends come one after another,

they carry an evil influence

that debases man, causing them

to lose conscience, humanity, reason.

Pre-chorus

This lowers their morals they have

and their quality of character,

leaving man with no integrity,

no humanity, conscience, reason.

Refrain

Satan takes advantage of social trends to corrupt man.

Verse 2

Satan lures man, using social trends,

step by step into the devils’ nest,

so that those caught up in social trends

advocate wealth, evil and violence.

Once these things have entered people’s heart,

they then become the devil Satan!

For they start to like evil, violence,

with no love for beauty, goodness, peace.

Refrain

Satan takes advantage of social trends to corrupt man.

Bridge

People don’t want to live simple lives,

but wish for high status and great wealth,

reveling in pleasures of the flesh,

giving all to satisfy their flesh,

doing whatever they desire,

no restraints, no bonds holding them back.

Refrain

Satan takes advantage of social trends to corrupt man.

Verse 3

When man becomes immersed in these trends,

they become more and more evil,

more arrogant and condescending,

more selfish and more malicious.

Affection between people is gone,

no love between family members,

no more understanding for friends,

human relations filled with violence.

Refrain

Satan takes advantage of social trends to corrupt man.

Outro

Everyone wants to use violence

to live amongst their fellow man,

for their livelihoods, status, profits.

They use violent and evil ways

to do anything they want to do.

Is this mankind not terrifying?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

269 God Is Seeking Your Heart and Your Spirit

Verse 1

Humanity’s strayed

from the Almighty’s provision.

They don’t know why they live,

but still fear death.

Without help or support,

they still won’t close their eyes.

They live an ignoble life,

no sense of their own souls.

You live without hope,

like others, without aim.

It’s said the Holy One will save those

who suffer and long for His coming.

This has never come true

in the unconscious ones,

but people yearn for it still.

Chorus

The Almighty has mercy

for those who suffer deeply,

and He’s fed up with them

who lack consciousness.

For He has to wait too long

for man’s answer.

He seeks your heart and spirit,

He’ll give you food and water,

awaken your heart and spirit,

quench your thirst and hunger.

Verse 2

When you feel the world’s cold or you’re weary,

don’t cry or be lost.

Almighty God, the Watcher,

will embrace your return.

He watches by your side,

waits for you to turn around,

hoping you’ll see

that you came from God,

that you lost direction,

lost consciousness,

acquiring a “father”

at some unknown time,

and the Almighty has always

watched over you,

waiting so long for your return.

Bridge

He’s been watching, waiting

for a reply, but no answer.

His standing watch is priceless,

for the sake of man’s heart and spirit.

He may watch forever,

perhaps it’s at an end.

But you should know now

where your heart and spirit are.

Chorus

The Almighty has mercy

for those who suffer deeply,

and He’s fed up with them

who lack consciousness.

For He has to wait too long

for man’s answer.

He seeks your heart and spirit,

He’ll give you food and water,

awaken your heart and spirit,

quench your thirst and hunger.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Sighing of the Almighty

272 God Brings the End of Mankind to the World

Verse 1

God’s judgment in the last days is not for certain people,

but to show man His disposition.

Yet for various reasons, like lacking time, hectic work,

His disposition has not allowed man to know Him.

Pre-chorus

God moves into His new plan and His final work.

All who see Him will beat their breast

and weep because He exists.

Chorus

God brings the end of mankind to the world;

His disposition is laid bare before all,

so all who do and do not know Him

feast their eyes and see He’s come to earth.

It’s God’s plan, His sole “confession” since man’s creation.

Verse 2

God wishes for you to give Him your attention,

full and undivided, to see His every move.

For His rod once again presses close to man

and to all those, all those who oppose Him,

all those who oppose Him.

Pre-chorus

God moves into His new plan and His final work.

All who see Him will beat their breast

and weep because He exists.

Chorus

God brings the end of mankind to the world;

His disposition is laid bare before all,

so all who do and do not know Him

feast their eyes and see He’s come to earth.

It’s God’s plan, His sole “confession,”

it’s God’s plan, His sole “confession” since man’s creation.

Outro

God’s judgment in the last days is not for certain people,

but to show man His disposition, oh, His disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

273 The Existence of All Mankind Rests on God

Verse 1

God’s final work isn’t just punishing man,

but also to arrange man’s destination.

He also wants to receive acknowledgment

from all of mankind-kind for all that He has done, done.

Verse 2

God will allow every person to see

all He’s done is right and shows His disposition.

Neither man nor nature has brought forth mankind.

Only God can nourish all living creatures.

Chorus

God is man’s only salvation.

God is man’s only hope.

God is the One on whom man’s existence rests.

God is man’s only salvation.

Verse 3

Without Him, man would perish, suffer in plagues.

None would see the sun, the moon or green world again.

Man would only encounter the frigid night

and the dark valley of the shadow of death, death.

Verse 4

Without Him, man would be stagnant, in ruins,

be stomped on by ghosts, though man pays no heed to God.

God has done work that no one else could have done,

hoping man will repay Him with good actions, actions.

Chorus

God is man’s only salvation.

God is man’s only hope.

God is the One on whom man’s existence rests.

God is man’s only salvation.

God is man’s only salvation.

God is man’s only hope.

God is the One on whom man’s existence rests.

God is man’s only salvation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

274 Man Must Worship God for a Good Destiny

Verse 1

Who created this world, created all mankind,

was the great architect of the ancient Greek cultures?

Who created all things, created every being,

was the One who designed all civilizations?

Chorus 1

Only God comforts His humanity.

Night and day, He takes care of them.

All the growth and progress that man sees

is because of His sovereignty.

Only God comforts His humanity.

Night and day, He takes care of them.

All that’s past and all that will be

is designed in God’s sovereignty.

Verse 2

Who tells nations to rise, commands nations to fall,

and alone knows the fate of countries one and all?

Chorus 1

Only God comforts His humanity.

Night and day, He takes care of them.

All the growth and progress that man sees

is because of His sovereignty.

Only God comforts His humanity.

Night and day, He takes care of them.

All that’s past and all that will be

is designed in God’s sovereignty.

Chorus 2

Only God alone knows man’s fate.

He alone controls mankind’s way.

All who seek a blessed destiny,

bow and confess on bended knee.

Only God alone knows their fate.

He alone controls mankind’s way.

But for those who will not repent,

waits a certain and tragic end.

Only God alone knows man’s fate.

He alone controls mankind’s way.

All who seek a blessed destiny,

bow and confess on bended knee,

bow and confess on bended knee.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

275 God Controls the Fate of Every Nation and People

Intro

The rise and fall of a country or nation

depends on whether its rulers worship God,

and whether they lead their people closer to God,

and whether they lead them to worship Him.

Verse 1

Your country may prosper, but if your people stray from God,

it shall become more and more bereft of God’s blessings.

Its civilization shall become trampled underfoot,

and its people shall rise up against God and curse Heaven.

Unbeknownst to man, the country’s fate shall be ruined.

God shall raise up powerful countries to deal with those cursed,

and they may even be wiped from the face of the earth.

Chorus

God plays no part in the politics of man,

yet He controls a country or nation’s fate.

God controls this world and the whole universe.

His plan and the fate of man are intertwined,

and no man, no country and no nation

is exempt from the sovereignty of God.

Verse 2

Righteous forces exist on earth, but the rule is fragile

wherever God holds no place in the heart of the people.

Without God’s blessings, the political arena

cannot bear a single blow and falls into disarray.

Being without God’s blessings is like being without the sun.

No matter how many righteous meetings are held by man,

or how hard rulers work for their people, it can’t change man’s fate.

Bridge

Man believes a peaceful country that feeds and clothes its people

is a good country, and one with good leadership,

but God believes a country in which no one worships Him

is one that He shall annihilate and destroy.

The way man thinks is too much at odds with the way God thinks.

So therefore, if a country’s head does not worship God,

its fate will be tragic, it will have no destination.

Chorus

God plays no part in the politics of man,

yet He controls a country or nation’s fate.

God controls this world and the whole universe.

His plan and the fate of man are intertwined,

and no man, no country and no nation

is exempt from the sovereignty of God.

Outro

To know his fate, man must come before God.

God shall cause those who follow and worship Him

to prosper, while bringing decline and extinction

upon those who resist and reject Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

276 Pay Attention to the Fate of Mankind

Verse 1

God urges the people of all ethnicities,

all countries and even industries:

Listen to God’s voice and see His work,

pay attention to the fate of humanity,

make God the most holy and honorable,

the highest and only object for worshiping,

allow the whole of humanity

to live under the blessing of God,

just as the descendants of Abraham

lived under the promise of Jehovah,

just as God’s creations Adam and Eve

lived in the Garden of Eden.

Verse 2

God’s work is like mightily surging waves;

none can detain Him or halt His feet.

Only by listening to His word and pursuing Him

can His footsteps be followed and promise received.

All others shall face total annihilation

and receive their deserved punishment.

God urges the people of all ethnicities,

all countries and even industries:

Listen to God’s voice and see His work;

pay attention to the fate of humanity.

Let all pay attention to the fate of all mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

277 Those Who Provoke God’s Disposition Must Be Punished

Verse 1

God does not partake in the politics of man,

yet He controls the fate of a nation,

the world and the universe.

The fate of man and God’s plan are deeply connected.

No nation or man is free from the rule of God.

Chorus

All who want to know their fate must come before God.

Follow and worship Him, and He will make you prosper.

Those who resist, reject Him shall fall and perish.

Verse 2

Recall in the Bible when God destroyed Sodom,

and how Lot’s wife became a pillar of salt,

and how the people of Nineveh

repented their sins in ashes and sackcloth.

Chorus

All who want to know their fate must come before God.

Follow and worship Him, and He will make you prosper.

Those who resist, reject Him shall fall and perish.

Verse 3

Remember the Jews who nailed Jesus to the cross

2,000 years ago; recall the consequences.

They were expelled from Israel,

scattered around the world.

Many found death, their nation destroyed,

like nothing that happened before.

Bridge

They nailed God to the cross

and provoked God’s disposition.

They paid for what they did.

They condemned God,

so their only fate was to face His punishment.

This was the consequence, the bitter disaster

their rulers brought upon their country and nation.

Chorus

All who want to know their fate must come before God.

Follow and worship Him, and He will make you prosper.

Those who resist, reject Him shall fall and perish.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

278 No Power Can Stand in the Way of What God Wishes to Achieve

Verse 1

Today God has returned to the world to work.

The place of dictators is His first stop:

China, the stronghold of atheism.

God gains people by His wisdom and power.

Verse 2

Chased by rulers, He has no place to rest.

All kinds of His suffering are intense.

And yet He utters His voice and spreads the gospel,

God still continues the work He intends.

Chorus

No force, no nation can stop what God will do.

Those who obstruct His work, resist His words,

those who impair His plan will be punished in the end.

Verse 3

No one can fathom God’s almightiness.

In China, God is seen as the enemy,

but His work does not stop, more accept His word,

for God strives to save all humanity.

Verse 4

He who defies God’s work will be sent to hell,

a country that defies shall be destroyed.

Nations that rise up to oppose God’s work

shall be wiped from earth and will be no more.

Chorus

No force, no nation can stop what God will do.

Those who obstruct His work, resist His words,

those who impair His plan will be punished in the end.

No force, no nation can stop,

no force, no nation can stop

what God will do.

No force, no nation can stop,

no force, no nation can stop

what God will do.

No force, no nation can stop,

no force, no nation can stop

what God will do.

No force, no nation can stop,

no force, no nation can stop

what God will do, God will do.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

279 God Praised the Repentance of the King of Nineveh

Verse 1

When the king of Nineveh heard

that Jehovah God would destroy them,

he rose up from his throne, took off his robe,

put on sackcloth and sat in ashes,

said man and beast would wear them too,

no man could taste anything,

but would earnestly implore God.

Pre-chorus 1

The king proclaimed that each one

would turn from evil ways,

forsake the violence in their hands.

Chorus

The king of Nineveh showed great repentance,

accomplishing what a ruler should.

His actions were hard for kings to achieve,

unheard of in human history.

They’re worthy of commemoration,

to be imitated by mankind.

Verse 2

Since the dawn of man, all kings have led

their subjects to resist and oppose God.

None had led them to ask God

to save them from their wicked ways,

to pardon them, avoiding punishment.

But the king of Nineveh led his subjects to God,

leaving their violence and evil ways.

Pre-chorus 2

He also gave up his throne,

so God turned back His wrath,

all could live away from destruction.

Chorus

The king of Nineveh showed great repentance,

accomplishing what a ruler should.

His actions were hard for kings to achieve,

unheard of in human history.

They’re worthy of commemoration,

to be imitated by mankind.

Bridge

What a miracle in history!

The king’s way will be noted

as a way man should confess

and repent before God.

Chorus

The king of Nineveh showed great repentance,

accomplishing what a ruler should.

His actions were hard for kings to achieve,

unheard of in human history.

They’re worthy of commemoration,

to be imitated by mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

280 God Is the Sole Sovereign of Man’s Fate

Verse 1

No matter how far you have walked in your life,

no matter how old you are now,

no matter how long you will stay on your course,

you must recognize God’s authority,

be earnest in knowing He’s your unique Master.

Chorus

No matter how great one’s abilities are,

one cannot influence the fates of other people,

let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.

Only the unique God dictates all things for man,

for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,

and so only the Creator is man’s Master.

Verse 2

All should have clear and precise knowledge of

God’s control over man’s destiny.

It’s the key to knowing human life, gaining truth,

the lesson of knowing God every day.

You cannot take shortcuts in reaching this goal.

Chorus

No matter how great one’s abilities are,

one cannot influence the fates of other people,

let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.

Only the unique God dictates all things for man,

for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,

and so only the Creator is man’s Master.

Bridge

You cannot escape God’s sovereignty.

God is man’s only Lord,

He’s human fate’s only Master.

So man never can dictate his own fate;

it’s impossible for him to surpass it.

Chorus

No matter how great one’s abilities are,

one cannot influence the fates of other people,

let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.

Only the unique God dictates all things for man,

for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,

and so only the Creator is man’s Master.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

281 Mankind Cannot Control Their Own Fate

Verse 1

Where in the world will you go every day?

What will you say or do?

Who or what will you come to encounter?

Can this ever be predicted by you?

Will you foresee all the things that happen?

Can you control how they might come to be?

No, you can’t, you won’t see.

Many things happen not as you expect them to be.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Verse 2

The daily small things and the way they unfold,

or the patterns by which they play out

keep on reminding the humanity

that nothing happens at random,

that the course of how these things develop

and all of their inevitability

cannot be shifted by human will.

It’s far beyond their ability.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Pre-chorus

From trivial matters to the fate of man’s whole life.

Chorus

There is nothing that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty,

and His authority cannot be exceeded,

His authority is supreme.

This is a truth that is everlasting.

There is nothing in the world that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Verse 3

Every happening conveys a firm warning

from Creator to mankind.

It sends a message that human beings

cannot control their own fate.

And at the same time every event

is a rebuttal to human ambitions,

futile and wild and full of desire,

to take into their hands their own lives.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Pre-chorus

From trivial matters to the fate of man’s whole life.

Chorus

There is nothing that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty,

and His authority cannot be exceeded,

His authority is supreme.

This is a truth that is everlasting.

There is nothing in the world that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Bridge

They are powerful slaps about humanity’s ears,

one after another after another.

They are powerful slaps about humanity’s ears,

forcing people to reconsider

just who in the end governs their fate,

and who in the end controls it.

All their desires are repeatedly shattered.

All their ambitions are thwarted.

They can’t but accept their very fate and accept all reality.

They can’t but accept the will of Heaven

and the Creator’s sovereignty.

Chorus

There is nothing that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty,

and His authority cannot be exceeded,

His authority is supreme.

This is a truth that is everlasting.

There is nothing in the world that does not reveal

the Creator’s plans and His sovereignty.

Man cannot control their own fate.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

282 God Long Ago Determined Man’s Fate

Verse 1

As far as fate is concerned,

everyone is independent.

As far as fate is concerned,

everyone has his or her own fate.

So no one’s parents

can stave off one’s fate in life

or exert the slightest influence

on the role one plays.

Chorus

Nothing except the predestination of the Creator

has a bearing on a person’s fate.

No one can control what kind of future one will have,

predetermined long before, not even parents have a say.

Verse 2

The family into which one is born

is a precondition for fulfilling one’s mission.

The environment in which one grows up

is a precondition just as well.

They do not in any way

determine a person’s fate

or the kind of destiny

amidst which their mission is fulfilled.

Verse 3

And so no one’s parents can

assist in fulfilling one’s mission.

And no one’s relatives can help

one assume one’s role.

How one accomplishes one’s mission

and in what environment one plays their role

are determined by their fate,

which no one can control.

Chorus

Nothing except the predestination of the Creator

has a bearing on a person’s fate.

No one can control what kind of future one will have,

predetermined long before, not even parents have a say.

Verse 4

No other objective

conditions can influence

one’s mission which is predestined

by the Creator alone.

All people become mature

in unique environments,

the way that they grow up,

all on their own.

Chorus

Nothing except the predestination of the Creator

has a bearing on a person’s fate.

No one can control what kind of future one will have,

predetermined long before, not even parents have a say.

Bridge

Step by step, they set off down their own roads.

Step by step, they fulfill destinies planned for them.

Step by step, they enter the vast sea of people.

Step by step, they assume their own posts in life.

Step by step, they fulfill their responsibilities,

all for the sake of the Creator’s predestination.

Step by step, they do it all involuntarily,

all for the sake of the Creator’s sovereignty.

God long ago determined man’s fate.

Chorus

Nothing except the predestination of the Creator

has a bearing on a person’s fate.

No one can control what kind of future one will have,

predetermined long before, not even parents have a say.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

283 The Life of Man Is Entirely Under God’s Sovereignty

Verse 1

If a person only believes in fate

but they are unable to know,

if a person only believes in fate

but they are unable to recognize,

if a person only believes in fate

but they are unable to submit,

unable to accept the Creator’s

sovereignty over man’s fate,

Pre-chorus

their life would be a tragedy,

their life would be lived in vain,

their life would be a void,

they can’t submit to His dominion,

they can’t become a created being

in the truest sense of the phrase,

and enjoy the Creator’s approval,

enjoy it through the days.

Chorus

A person who knows God’s sovereignty,

they should be in an active state.

A person who sees God’s sovereignty,

they should not be in a passive state.

While accepting all things are fated,

they’ve a right definition of fate:

The life of man is entirely

under God’s sovereignty.

Bridge

When one recollects the phases of one’s journey,

when one looks back upon the road one has walked,

one sees that at every step God was guiding one’s path,

whether one’s road was smooth or whether one’s road was hard.

God was planning it out with meticulous arrangements.

One’s been led to today unknowingly.

What a great fortune that is to receive His salvation,

to accept the Creator’s sovereignty.

Chorus

A person who knows God’s sovereignty,

they should be in an active state.

A person who sees God’s sovereignty,

they should not be in a passive state.

While accepting all things are fated,

they’ve a right definition of fate:

The life of man is entirely

under God’s sovereignty.

Verse 2

If a person perceives God’s sovereignty,

they will more earnestly desire to submit

to everything God has planned,

to obey all God’s arrangements.

If a person perceives God’s sovereignty,

they will have determination and confidence

to stop rebelling against God,

to accept His orchestrations.

Chorus

A person who knows God’s sovereignty,

they should be in an active state.

A person who sees God’s sovereignty,

they should not be in a passive state.

While accepting all things are fated,

they’ve a right definition of fate:

The life of man is entirely

under God’s sovereignty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

284 How Does Mankind’s Pain Arise?

Verse 1

Because people do not recognize God’s sovereignty,

they’re rebellious and defiant in the face of fate,

they shun what fate has in store and God’s authority,

hoping to change their lot, their fate, but all in vain.

Pre-chorus 1

They can’t succeed, they will always be beaten.

This struggle in their souls which they face

brings pain which cuts to the bone,

as they fritter their lives away.

Chorus

What is the cause of man’s pain?

It is caused by the paths that they take,

and the choices that they make

in the ways that they live their lives.

Verse 2

Man’s tragedy is not his wish to live happily,

or that he seeks fame and fortune and resists his fate.

It’s that he’s seen God is real and rules man’s destiny,

yet still he cannot mend the error of his ways.

Pre-chorus 2

He would rather vie against God’s sovereign might

and only when broken concede.

Those who submit are wise, God says,

those who struggle are foolish indeed.

Chorus

What is the cause of man’s pain?

It is caused by the paths that they take,

and the choices that they make

in the ways that they live their lives.

Outro

Some people may not have realized.

But when you appreciate,

when you truly come to recognize

that God rules over human fate,

when you see all God has planned for you

is a great aid and protection,

your pain will start to lighten soon,

your whole being will know liberation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

285 Suffering Fills the Days Without God

Verse 1

When one does not comprehend fate

or understand God’s sovereignty,

when one gropes forward willfully,

staggering and tottering,

through the fog, the journey

is too difficult to make,

through the fog, the journey

will make one’s heart break.

Chorus

Suffering fills the days without God.

If one accepts the Creator’s sovereignty,

submits to all His arrangements,

and seeks to gain true human life,

one can break free from the heartache,

break free from all of one’s suffering,

shake off the emptiness of life,

shake off the emptiness of life.

Verse 2

When one has no God and one cannot see Him,

when one can’t recognize His sovereignty,

every day is miserable,

and the days have no value or meaning.

No matter where one is or what job one does,

one’s means of living and pursuit of goals,

when one has no God, it brings one

endless heartbreak and suffering that’s hard to let go.

Chorus

Suffering fills the days without God.

If one accepts the Creator’s sovereignty,

submits to all His arrangements,

and seeks to gain true human life,

one can break free from the heartache,

break free from all of one’s suffering,

shake off the emptiness of life,

shake off the emptiness of life.

Bridge

When people can recognize God’s sovereignty

over their human fate,

the smart ones choose to know and accept it,

and bid farewell to painful days

when they tried to build a good life

with two hands of their own.

They’ll no longer struggle against fate

and pursue their so-called goals.

Chorus

Suffering fills the days without God.

If one accepts the Creator’s sovereignty,

submits to all His arrangements,

and seeks to gain true human life,

one can break free from the heartache,

break free from all of one’s suffering,

shake off the emptiness of life,

shake off the emptiness of life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

286 Only Those Who Love the Truth Can Submit to God’s Sovereignty

Verse 1

How you think of God’s rule and truth,

it shows if you have a heart, a spirit.

It decides if you are able to

understand the authority of God.

Verse 2

If you have never sensed God’s rule,

nor accepted His authority,

you will be rejected by God.

Your path and your choice take you there.

Chorus

Accept God’s trials and rule.

Feel God’s word in life so real.

You’ll know God’s power

and obey the Creator and be saved,

obey the Creator and be saved.

Verse 3

Those who know and accept God’s rule

have recognized and submitted to

the fact that God is in control

over the fate of all mankind.

Chorus

Accept God’s trials and rule.

Feel God’s word in life so real.

You’ll know God’s power

and obey the Creator and be saved,

obey the Creator and be saved.

Bridge

When death comes, they won’t feel afraid.

They will just submit in all things

with no choice nor demands.

They are those who can come back

to the Creator’s side as a real humankind.

Chorus

Accept God’s trials and rule.

Feel God’s word in life so real.

You’ll know God’s power

and obey the Creator and be saved,

obey the Creator and be saved,

obey the Creator and be saved.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

287 Does Man Control His Own Fate?

Intro

Since God has led you to this point,

He has made arrangements that are fit.

If He told you His plans and aims,

would you honestly know these things?

Verse 1

God is well acquainted with thoughts

coming from man’s mind, his heart’s wish.

Who has never looked for ways out?

Who’s never thought of their prospects?

Yet though man’s possessed of a rich

and a dazzling intellect,

who could predict, after the ages,

the present would turn out like this?

Is this fruit of your own efforts?

Payment for your tireless strain?

Is it the beautiful tableau

that your mind has portrayed?

Chorus

Who of the whole of mankind

is not cared for in the Almighty’s eyes?

Who doesn’t live in the midst

of what the Almighty destined?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Does man control his own fate?

Verse 2

Without God’s leading, who’d have a way

outside of what He has arranged?

Is it man’s imaginings and wishes

that have brought him to today?

Many live life, their hopes unmet.

Is it due to faults in their thoughts?

Many live with unforeseen joy.

Is this from not wanting a lot?

Many people cry out for death,

yet it is far away from them.

Many wish to be strong, fearing death,

yet it draws near, consuming them.

Chorus

Who of the whole of mankind

is not cared for in the Almighty’s eyes?

Who doesn’t live in the midst

of what the Almighty destined?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Does man control his own fate?

Bridge

Many wail, sob, look to the skies.

Many fall to what tempts, fail trials.

God doesn’t appear before man,

but many fear to behold Him,

afraid that He will strike them down.

Does man truly know Him or not?

Does man truly know?

Chorus

Who of the whole of mankind

is not cared for in the Almighty’s eyes?

Who doesn’t live in the midst

of what the Almighty destined?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Whose birth, death come from their choice?

Does man control his own fate?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 11

289 God Experiences Humanity’s Hardships

1 When the waters swallow humans whole, God saves them from those stagnant waters and gives them a chance to live anew. When people lose their confidence to live, God pulls them up from the brink of death, granting them the courage to go on so that they can use Him as a foundation for their existence. When people disobey God, He causes them to know Him from within their disobedience. In light of humanity’s old nature, and in light of His mercy, rather than putting humans to death, God allows them to repent and make a fresh start. When they suffer famine, even though they have a single breath left in their bodies, God wrests them from death, preventing them from falling prey to Satan’s trickery.

2 So many times people have seen God’s hand, so many times they have witnessed God’s kind countenance and smiling face, and so many times they have seen God’s majesty and wrath. Though humans have never known God, He does not seize upon their weaknesses as opportunities for being deliberately provocative. Experiencing humanity’s hardships has enabled God to sympathize with human weakness. It is only in response to people’s disobedience and ingratitude that God metes out varying degrees of chastisements.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 14

290 God’s Plan Has Never Changed

Verse 1

God has never changed His plan,

and man thinks those to whom God speaks His words

are diminishing in number,

as are those of whom He approves.

Chorus 1

But God maintains His plan has never changed.

It is the faith and love of man

that is ever changing, ever waning,

so much so that it can happen

that a person goes from fawning over Him

to turning a cold shoulder, even casting Him out.

Verse 2

God’s stance toward you will be lukewarm,

until He hates and punishes you.

And on the day of your punishment,

He will still see you, but you won’t see Him.

Chorus 2

As life among you has grown tedious to Him,

He has chosen a better place to live

to avoid the hurt of your words

and your unbearably sordid behavior,

that you no longer fool Him

or treat Him dismissively, dismissively.

Outro

Before God leaves you, He must still exhort you

to refrain from doing what is at odds with the truth.

Rather, you should do that which is pleasing to all,

that which benefits all and your own destination,

otherwise the one who suffers in the midst of disaster

will be none other than yourself, none other than yourself.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

291 Who Is Capable of Knowing God When He Comes?

Intro

In God’s eyes, man is the ruler of all things.

God has given them lots of authority,

allowing them to manage all things on earth,

grass on mountains, creatures in woods, fish in the seas.

Verse 1

Yet instead of all this making man happy,

man is beset by lots of anxiety.

Their whole life’s filled with anguish, rushing about.

Nothing’s new, and fun adds to what is empty.

Verse 2

No one has been able to remove themselves,

none has removed themselves from this hollow life.

No one has discovered a life of meaning,

no one has ever experienced a real life.

Chorus

People of all religions, societies,

and all nations know the emptiness on earth.

And they all seek God and await His return.

But who is capable of knowing Him when He comes?

Bridge

Now man lives ’neath God’s light, but knows not heaven’s life.

If God’s not merciful and does not save man,

man’s come in vain, with meaningless lives on earth.

With nothing to be proud of, they’ll depart in vain.

Chorus

People of all religions, societies,

and all nations know the emptiness on earth.

And they all seek God and await His return.

But who is capable of knowing Him when He comes?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 25

292 People Don’t Know God’s Salvation

Intro

God’s purpose in coming to the world

is to save the whole of mankind

and bring them back to His household,

and reunite heaven with earth.

Man shall convey “signals” between them,

for this is the function of man.

Verse 1

At the time when God created mankind,

He had made everything ready for them.

Then according to His requirements,

He allowed mankind to have His bounty.

It’s under His guidance man has reached today.

And all of this is His own plan.

Verse 2

Many live under God’s love’s protection.

And many live in His hate’s chastisements.

Though people pray to God and plead with Him,

they’re unable to change their current lives.

Once they have lost hope, then all they can do

is let nature take its course and obey God.

Chorus

So many times, God has chastised man.

They regard it but then ignore it.

They don’t study nor think about it.

So God judges them without mercy.

This is just one way in which He works.

But it’s done to change man

and make them love Him.

Verse 3

Man hasn’t found the real life or seen through

the injustice and misery on earth.

Without the coming disasters,

most would cling to Mother Nature and taste “life.”

Isn’t this the true state of the world?

Is this not God’s voice of salvation?

Pre-chorus

Why has no one truly loved God?

Why do people only love Him

in chastisement and in trials,

but not under His protection?

Chorus

So many times, God has chastised man.

They regard it but then ignore it.

They don’t study nor think about it.

So God judges them without mercy.

This is just one way in which He works.

But it’s done to change man

and make them love Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 29

293 God Hopes That Mankind Can Continue to Live

Intro

God despised mankind

because man showed Him hostility,

but His care for man remained unchanged,

so did His mercy for humanity.

Even when God destroyed mankind,

His heart remained unchanged.

Verse 1

When humanity was full of corruption

and disobeyed God to a grievous extent,

on principle God had to destroy them

because of His disposition and essence.

Pre-chorus

Still God pitied mankind, wanted to redeem them,

so that they could live on, all because of His essence.

Chorus 1

But man opposed God, continued to defy Him,

did not accept His good intentions, salvation.

No matter how God called to them, reminded them,

supplied them, helped them, or tolerated,

man did not understand or pay any attention,

nor did they show any appreciation.

Verse 2

Even in pain, God granted man great tolerance,

He still waited for man their course to reverse.

But once He reached the limit of His patience,

God did what He had to do without hesitation.

Chorus 2

So there was a set time and process from the moment

God planned to destroy man to starting the action.

This process existed so man could change course,

and this was when God gave man their last chance.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

294 God’s Mercy Has Allowed Man to Survive Until Today

Verse 1

Humans have never seen a single one of God’s acts,

nor heard a single one of God’s utterances.

Even if they had seen, what would they have discovered?

Even if they had heard, what would they have understood?

Pre-chorus 1

Everyone exists throughout the world

within God’s mercy and lovingkindness.

Humanity lies under His judgment,

and likewise, is subject to His trials.

Chorus

There are no human beings

who have stood fast in trial,

genuinely submitting when being tried.

If God’s face were not covered

that He might not look at this world,

the whole human race would fall,

His gaze would so burn.

God asks naught of humanity,

and so they have survived,

they have survived before Him until today.

Verse 2

God has been merciful and loving to people,

though all had been corrupted to a certain degree.

And He has meted out chastisement to them,

even when all had submitted before His throne.

Pre-chorus 2

Is there any human being

who is not in the midst of the suffering,

and not in the midst of refinement

that God has seen fit to dispatch?

Chorus

There are no human beings

who have stood fast in trial,

genuinely submitting when being tried.

If God’s face were not covered

that He might not look at this world,

the whole human race would fall,

His gaze would so burn.

God asks naught of humanity,

and so they have survived,

they have survived before Him until today.

Verse 3

So many are groping through the darkness for the light.

So many are struggling bitterly through their trials.

While it is true that Job had faith, it is true that

he was also seeking a way out for himself.

Bridge

Although God’s people

can stand firm in the face of trials,

is there anyone who, without saying it aloud,

also has faith deep down?

Is it not rather that people voice their beliefs

while they’re still harboring

some doubts in their hearts,

some doubts in their hearts?

Chorus

There are no human beings

who have stood fast in trial,

genuinely submitting when being tried.

If God’s face were not covered

that He might not look at this world,

the whole human race would fall,

His gaze would so burn.

God asks naught of humanity,

and so they have survived,

they have survived before Him until today.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 10

295 The Original Mankind Were Living Beings With a Spirit

Verse 1

In the beginning God created mankind,

that is, He created mankind’s ancestor Adam,

tangible and fully formed, vital with life.

Adam awoke with God’s glory surrounding him.

Verse 2

Then God created the first woman—Eve;

He produced her from the rib of Adam.

She is the ancestor too of all mankind.

From God’s breath and glory Adam and Eve arose.

Chorus

Oh, what a glorious day, glorious day,

when God created Adam.

Oh, what a glorious day, glorious day,

when God created Eve.

They were mankind’s ancestors,

his pure and precious treasure.

They were man and woman,

living beings with a spirit.

Verse 3

God handmade Adam full of glory and life.

A tangible perfection he was,

a creature given a spirit, a creature given a breath,

the representation of God’s image.

Verse 4

Eve was the second being with breath made by God,

full of life and endowed with God’s glory,

formed from Adam with the same image of God,

a living being with bones, flesh and a spirit.

Chorus

Oh, what a glorious day, glorious day,

when God created Adam.

Oh, what a glorious day, glorious day,

when God created Eve.

They were mankind’s ancestors,

his pure and precious treasure.

They were man and woman,

living beings with a spirit.

They were man and woman,

living beings with a spirit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What It Means to Be a Real Person

297 Mankind Has Ceased to Be What God Wants

Intro

Mankind’s evolved over many years

to where they are today.

But the mankind of God’s original creation

has long sunk into decadence.

Verse 1

People don’t believe in God’s existence,

nor welcome His coming, nor welcome His coming.

They grudgingly agree to His requests,

not truly share life’s joys, sorrows with Him.

Since people view God as inscrutable,

they pretend to smile at Him,

showing an attitude of fawning over Him,

’cause they don’t know God’s work or will.

Chorus

Humanity’s no longer what God wants.

They don’t deserve the name “mankind.”

Instead they’re the scum Satan’s taken captive,

walking corpses housing Satan.

Verse 2

God will honestly say, when the day comes,

anyone who worships Him, who worships Him

will suffer easier than you’ll have to suffer.

Since your faith’s less than Job or Pharisees,

and so, if the day of fire descends,

your suffering will be more grave

than the Pharisees, and leaders who opposed Moses,

and Sodom when being destroyed.

Chorus

Humanity’s no longer what God wants.

They don’t deserve the name “mankind.”

Instead they’re the scum Satan’s taken captive,

walking corpses housing Satan.

Humanity’s no longer what God wants.

They don’t deserve the name “mankind.”

Instead they’re the scum Satan’s taken captive,

walking corpses housing Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What It Means to Be a Real Person

298 The Truth of the Aftermath of Man’s Corruption by Satan

Verse 1

For so many years people’s thoughts

that they’ve relied on to survive

have spoiled their hearts and made them cowards,

treacherous and despicable.

Chorus

They’re without willpower or resolve,

but greedy, arrogant, and willful,

too weak to transcend the self

or break free from the dark influence,

break free from the dark power.

Verse 2

Their thoughts and lives are rotten.

Their views on believing in God

are really ugly, hard to bear.

It’s too unbearable to hear.

Chorus

They’re without willpower or resolve,

but greedy, arrogant, and willful,

too weak to transcend the self

or break free from the dark influence,

break free from the dark power.

Bridge

Man is fearful, despicable and weak.

They do not hate the forces of darkness.

They don’t feel love for the light and the truth,

but they drive them out with all that they do.

Chorus

They’re without willpower or resolve,

but greedy, arrogant, and willful,

too weak to transcend the self

or break free from the dark influence,

break free from the dark, break free from the dark,

break free from the dark power.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Why Are You Unwilling to Be a Foil?

299 Man’s Disposition Has Become Supremely Vicious

Verse 1

Thousands of years of corruption

have left man dull and numb,

turned him into a demon opposing God,

his rebellion written in history.

Even man can’t account for

all of his rebellion.

So corrupted and led astray by Satan,

he knows not where to turn.

Verse 2

Still today man betrays God,

whether he sees Him or not.

Some who’ve seen God’s curses

and wrath still betray Him.

God says man’s sense and conscience

have lost their function.

God only sees man as a snake,

a beast in human form.

Chorus

Man’s become supremely vicious.

His sense has grown dull,

his conscience, squashed by the evil one,

its original form long destroyed.

Verse 3

Man’s ungrateful to God in flesh

for bestowing life and grace,

resentful that God’s given them truth.

For man has no interest in it.

He can’t lay down his life for God,

but just tries to extract favors,

claiming an interest from God

much greater than what man has given.

Bridge

With such sense and conscience,

man still thinks it no great matter,

they’ve expended much for God,

and God’s given them too little.

How could you gain life

with such humanity and conscience?

What evil wretches you’ve turned out to be!

Chorus

Man’s become supremely vicious.

His sense has grown dull,

his conscience, squashed by the evil one,

its original form long destroyed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

300 The People Living in Such a Filthy Land

Verse 1

Man’s more distant and opposed to God

because man’s born into a land that’s filthy,

he’s been blighted by society,

he has been swayed by feudal ethics,

and trained in “schools of higher learning”;

man’s heart’s been invaded, conscience attacked

by backward thoughts, corrupt morality,

vile philosophies, worthless existence,

depraved customs, lifestyle, and mean views on life.

Chorus

Those who live in darkness

don’t practice truth even when they hear it,

or seek God though they see His appearance.

How can mankind so depraved and decadent

have salvation and live in the light, and live in the light?

Verse 2

Man’s disposition’s more vicious every day.

Not a single person willingly

wants to give up anything for God,

or obey Him and seek His appearance.

Instead they choose to pursue pleasure

under the domain of Satan,

give themselves over to the corruption

of the flesh in the land of mud.

Chorus

Those who live in darkness

don’t practice truth even when they hear it,

or seek God though they see His appearance.

How can mankind so depraved and decadent

have salvation and live in the light, and live in the light?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

301 People Don’t Know God’s True Face

Verse 1

From the world’s creation to now,

man’s been corrupted as seen today.

So, God has been more concealed,

harder for them to understand.

Man has never seen God’s face,

nor interacted with Him.

Man’s idea of Him is in tales,

it simply comes from hearsay.

Bridge 1

So God, by notions of man,

tackles the “God” in their hearts

to change the state of “God”

that they have held many years.

Not a single person can know

this rule of His work in full.

Verse 2

Though men have bowed to worship God,

He does not enjoy such acts of men,

for in their hearts, they hold something

that is not the image of Him.

So men don’t know His true face

for their mind lacks His disposition.

So when they think they’ve offended Him

or His decrees, He turns a blind eye.

Bridge 2

And so, in men’s memories,

God is a God who shows mercy,

He never chastises men,

or He doesn’t mean what He says.

These are man’s imaginings.

They’re not in line with facts.

Outro

Men don’t know God’s true face,

for their mind lacks His disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 14

302 People Regard Christ as an Ordinary Man

Verse 1

All wish to see the true face of Jesus;

all desire to be with Him.

Each brother and sister would wish

to see or be with Jesus.

Before you’ve seen Jesus, the incarnate God,

you’d assume His look and way of life.

But once you’ve really seen Him,

your ideas will swiftly change.

Verse 2

Man’s thoughts can’t be overlooked,

but man can’t change Christ’s essence.

You think of Christ as an immortal or a sage,

not as normal with divinity.

Many who yearn day and night

to see God are His enemies,

discordant with Him.

Is this not man’s own mistake?

Verse 3

Many who contact Christ fail,

playing the role of the Pharisees,

because in their notions, God is lofty,

worthy of admiration.

But the truth is not as man wishes.

Not only is Christ not lofty,

not only is Christ human,

but He’s small, ordinary.

Bridge

He can’t ascend to heaven,

or move about on earth freely.

So man treats Him like a normal man,

speaking casually and lightly.

All the while, they wait for

the coming of the “true Christ.”

Christ has already come

and He has uttered words.

Verse 4

Yet you take this man

and you take His words

as someone ordinary,

as something commonplace.

Because of this, you’ve not received

anything from Christ,

instead exposed your ugliness to the light.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are Incompatible With Christ Are Surely Opponents of God

303 Do You Have True Faith in Christ?

Verse 1

All your words, deeds and goals,

and even your gaze

reveal unbelief in Christ,

held onto every minute.

Pre-chorus 1

Each moment you risk betraying Christ.

The doubt runs through your blood.

You’re unsteady as you walk the path of faith,

going through the motions.

Chorus

God only perfects those who truly believe,

not the skeptical or, least of all,

those ones who follow reluctantly,

not believing He is God, not believing He is God.

Verse 2

You never fully believe the word of Christ

and cannot practice it right away.

It’s one reason for your lack of faith,

as is having notions of Him.

Forever skeptical of Christ’s work,

letting His words fall on deaf ears,

having opinions on Christ’s work

yet not understanding it,

Pre-chorus 2

struggling to put your notions aside

no matter the explanations,

all these ways of unbelief

live within your hearts.

Chorus

God only perfects those who truly believe,

not the skeptical or, least of all,

those ones who follow reluctantly,

not believing He is God, not believing He is God.

Verse 3

Though you follow the work of Christ

and never fall behind,

the rebellion mixed in your hearts

makes your faith impure.

Pre-chorus 3

You may not think it so,

but if you can’t see your motives,

then you are bound to be among

those who perish.

Chorus

God only perfects those who truly believe,

not the skeptical or, least of all,

those ones who follow reluctantly,

not believing He is God.

God only perfects those who truly believe,

not the skeptical or, least of all,

those ones who follow reluctantly,

not believing He is God, not believing He is God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

304 The Coming of the Son of Man Exposes All People

Verse 1

Prior to your contact with Christ,

you may feel your disposition’s changed,

that you follow Him loyally,

you’re most worthy of His blessings.

Having traveled so many roads,

done much work, and brought forth much fruit,

you believe you’ll become someone

who receives the crown in the end.

Pre-chorus 1

Yet there’s one truth you do not know

that man’s corrupt disposition,

man’s rebellion and resistance

are all exposed when they see Christ.

Chorus

The coming of Christ has revealed

all the rebellion of mankind

and thrown man’s nature into sharp relief.

Verse 2

It’s ’cause Christ is the Son of man

who has normal humanity

that man does not honor Him

and that man does not respect Him.

It’s because God lives in the flesh

man’s rebellion’s seen whole, vivid.

It’s like “luring tigers down the hill,”

“luring a wolf out of its cave.”

Pre-chorus 2

Dare you say you’re loyal to God,

or show full obedience to Him?

And dare you presume to say

you’re not rebellious against Him?

Chorus

The coming of Christ has revealed

all the rebellion of mankind

and thrown man’s nature into sharp relief.

Verse 3

Once with Christ, your self-importance

will slowly show through your ways, words.

Your discontent will be revealed,

also your excessive desires.

Your arrogance will get greater

until you are at odds with Christ,

just as water is with fire,

then your nature will be opened wide.

Pre-chorus 3

You still deny your rebellion,

think this tough Christ’s hard to accept,

and that you would fully submit

if He was a kinder Christ.

Chorus

The coming of Christ has revealed

all the rebellion of mankind

and thrown man’s nature into sharp relief.

Verse 4

You think there’s just cause for revolt,

you do it just when pushed too much.

Not once have you thought, you have failed

to obey and see Christ as God.

Rather, you stubbornly insist on

Christ working with your wishes,

and as soon as He doesn’t do this,

you think, He’s not God but human.

Pre-chorus 4

Are there not many among you

who have vied with Him in this way?

Who is it that you believe in?

And you choose to seek in what way?

Chorus

The coming of Christ has revealed

all the rebellion of mankind

and thrown man’s nature into sharp relief.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are Incompatible With Christ Are Surely Opponents of God

305 You’re Unworthy to Contact God With Such Sense

Intro

It would be best for you to dedicate

more effort to the truth of knowing the self.

Why have you not found favor with God?

Why are your disposition and speech foul to Him?

Verse 1

You praise yourselves for a meager loyalty,

want rewards for a small contribution.

You scorn others when you’re a little obedient,

scorn God when you do some petty work.

Verse 2

For receiving God you want money, gifts, praise.

Giving one or two coins makes your heart ache.

And when you give ten, you wish for blessings,

and to be treated with distinction.

Pre-chorus 1

Your humanity is offensive.

What’s praiseworthy in your words, actions?

Chorus

With such sense, how can you engage with God?

Aren’t you scared for yourselves at this stage?

Your disposition is at a point

where you aren’t compatible with God.

So doesn’t that make your faith laughable?

And is your faith not preposterous?

Now how will you approach your future?

Now how will you choose which path to take?

Verse 3

Knowing very well that you believe in God

but can’t be compatible with Him,

knowing well you are without any merit,

you still go on boasting with no end.

Pre-chorus 2

Do you not feel your sense has declined

and you no longer have self-control?

Chorus

With such sense, how can you engage with God?

Aren’t you scared for yourselves at this stage?

Your disposition is at a point

where you aren’t compatible with God.

So doesn’t that make your faith laughable?

And is your faith not preposterous?

Now how will you approach your future?

Now how will you choose which path to take?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are Incompatible With Christ Are Surely Opponents of God

306 Corrupt Mankind Is Unworthy to See Christ

Verse 1

You always wish to see Christ, but God urges you to not

hold yourselves in such high esteem.

Anyone may see Christ but God says no one’s fit to,

for man brims with evil, arrogance and rebellion.

Verse 2

The moment you see Christ, your nature will destroy you;

you will surely be condemned to death.

Your notions root, arrogance sprouts, and rebellion bears figs.

How can such humanity associate with Christ?

Bridge 1

Can you always treat Him as God?

Will you truly submit to God?

You worship the God in your heart as Jehovah

while seeing Christ as man.

Verse 3

Your sense is lacking, humanity too debased!

Only occasionally you look to Christ as God.

It’s why God calls you unbelievers,

a posse of accomplices who fight against Christ.

Verse 4

If you see God before judgment, you’ll become His enemy,

destined for destruction, as man’s born hostile to God.

All men have been subjected to Satan’s corruption.

Nothing good will come of man reaching for God in this state.

Bridge 2

His actions and words will expose him at every turn.

His rebellion will be revealed in every single way.

Outro

Unknowingly, man comes to oppose Christ,

deceiving and forsaking Him.

If it continues, he’ll be punished.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are Incompatible With Christ Are Surely Opponents of God

307 Is This Your Faith?

Verse 1

Why don’t you revere God

though His existence you believe?

Why don’t you fear Him

if in your heart you still believe?

Christ is God incarnate,

it’s a fact you can accept.

So why are you scornful and irreverent?

Pre-chorus

Do these show your belief?

Each minute you carry unbelief.

Chorus

This means at every moment

towards Christ you risk betrayal.

For your very blood is full of doubt

towards God incarnate.

Thus God says your path is not firm with faith,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief.

Verse 2

Why do you judge God,

watching where He goes?

Why don’t you submit to His plan

and follow His words?

Why extort and steal His offerings?

Why speak in place of Christ?

Why blaspheme Him behind His back?

Why judge His work and words?

Pre-chorus

Do these show your belief?

Each minute you carry unbelief.

Chorus

This means at every moment

towards Christ you risk betrayal.

For your very blood is full of doubt

towards God incarnate.

Thus God says your path is not firm with faith,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief.

Bridge

All your ways and speeches,

your motives and your goals

reveal that in Christ you do not believe.

So does the look in your eyes.

And every one of you,

at every minute carries unbelief!

Chorus

This means at every moment

towards Christ you risk betrayal.

For your very blood is full of doubt

towards God incarnate.

Thus God says your path is not firm with faith,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief,

that you are not well grounded, half-hearted in belief,

half-hearted in belief, half-hearted in belief.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

308 Where Is Your True Faith?

Verse 1

When the people of Nineveh

heard Jehovah’s angry words,

they repented quickly in sackcloth and ashes.

Because they believed His words,

they were fearful and repented.

But that is not the same for people of today.

Pre-chorus 1

Though you believe God’s words

and that Jehovah’s come again,

you are irreverent to Him,

as if observing the Jesus long ago.

Chorus

God understands the deceit

within your hearts.

Most that follow are just curious

and seek Him out of emptiness.

When your wish for peace is shattered,

your curiosity goes too;

your deceit is exposed

through your words and deeds.

You’re just curious but don’t fear God,

lacking restraint in your actions,

not holding your tongue.

Can you call it true faith?

Verse 2

You just use God’s words

when you are bored or worried

to fill the empty spaces in your lives.

Who has true faith

and puts God’s words into practice?

You claim that God sees deep

into the hearts of people.

Pre-chorus 2

But how is the God you shout about

compatible with the true God?

Why do you act like this?

Do you repay God with this love?

Chorus

God understands the deceit

within your hearts.

Most that follow are just curious

and seek Him out of emptiness.

When your wish for peace is shattered,

your curiosity goes too;

your deceit is exposed

through your words and deeds.

You’re just curious but don’t fear God,

lacking restraint in your actions,

not holding your tongue.

Can you call it true faith?

Outro

You always claim devotions,

but where are your good deeds and sacrifices?

If your words didn’t reach God’s ears,

how could He despise you so?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Words for the Young and the Old

309 Do You Have True Faith and Love for Christ?

Verse 1

You appear to be obedient to Christ,

but you neither have faith nor love for Him.

The one you believe is the vague God in your feelings;

the one you love is the God you yearn for day and night,

but whom you have never met.

Chorus

Faith means belief and trust; love means adoration,

admiration in your heart, and to never be apart.

But your faith in Him and your love of today’s Christ

fall far short of this, they fall far short of this.

Verse 2

Your faith is too small, your love for this Christ is nothing.

You don’t know His disposition or substance,

so how do you have faith in Him or love Him?

Where is the reality of your faith in Him?

Are you truly loving Him? Are you truly loving Him?

Chorus

Faith means belief and trust; love means adoration,

admiration in your heart, and to never be apart.

But your faith in Him and your love of today’s Christ

fall far short of this, they fall far short of this.

Outro

When it comes to faith, how do you have faith in Him?

When it comes to love, in what way do you love Him?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

310 You Have Too Many Elements of Unbelief in Christ

Verse 1

Today, much unbelief remains within you.

Look hard within, you’ll surely find the answer.

Then you will admit that you don’t believe in God.

No, you deceive Him, blaspheme and betray Him.

You are one who is disloyal to Him.

That’s when you’ll see that Christ is no man, but God.

Pre-chorus 1

When that day comes,

you will revere, fear, and truly love Christ.

Now only thirty percent of your heart is filled with faith,

while the other seventy percent is filled with doubt.

Chorus

God doesn’t underestimate you.

There is just too much unbelief in you,

too many impure things to be dissected.

These things show you have no faith at all.

They’re a mark of your renouncement of Christ,

and they brand you as His betrayer.

They’re a veil that keeps you from knowing Christ,

a barrier to your being gained by Christ,

a block that makes you incompatible with Him,

and proof that Christ does not approve of you.

Verse 2

Everything Christ does and says is liable

to give you notions and opinions about Him

that stem from your complete unbelief in Him.

You admire and fear the unseen God in heaven,

but have no regard for living Christ on earth.

And so, is this not also your unbelief?

Pre-chorus 2

You yearn only for the God who did work in the past,

but you do not face up to the Christ of today.

All of this is the “faith” forever mixed in your hearts,

the faith that does not believe in the Christ of today.

Chorus

God doesn’t underestimate you.

There is just too much unbelief in you,

too many impure things to be dissected.

These things show you have no faith at all.

They’re a mark of your renouncement of Christ,

and they brand you as His betrayer.

They’re a veil that keeps you from knowing Christ,

a barrier to your being gained by Christ,

a block that makes you incompatible with Him,

and proof that Christ does not approve of you.

Outro

Now is the time to examine all parts of your life!

Doing so will benefit you in every single way!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

311 Man Has No True Faith in Christ

Verse 1

What you admire is not the humility of Christ,

but the false shepherds of prominence.

You do not like the loveliness or the wisdom of Christ,

but rather those wantons in the mire with the vile world.

Chorus

Even now your heart still turns to them,

to their position in the hearts of all the Satans,

their influence and authority.

You resist and refuse the work of Christ.

God says you lack the faith of acknowledging Christ.

Verse 2

You laugh at the pain of Christ who has no place to rest,

but admire corpses who steal offerings and live in vices.

You are not willing to suffer with Christ,

but will gladly go into the arms of

those antichrists, the reckless ones,

though all they give you is flesh, letters and control.

Chorus

Even now your heart still turns to them,

to their position in the hearts of all the Satans,

their influence and authority.

You resist and refuse the work of Christ.

God says you lack the faith of acknowledging Christ.

Verse 3

You’ve followed Him because you were forced,

your heart full of lofty images, their influential words and hands.

They are, in your heart, forever supreme heroes.

But this is not so for the Christ of today.

Chorus

Even now your heart still turns to them,

to their position in the hearts of all the Satans,

their influence and authority.

You resist and refuse the work of Christ.

God says you lack the faith of acknowledging Christ.

Outro

Forever insignificant is Christ in your heart,

forever undeserving of reverence,

for He’s too ordinary, has too little influence,

for He is too far from lofty.

So, God says you lack the faith of acknowledging Christ.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

313 No One Knows God Incarnate

Intro

Man has never known God in the light,

but only seen Him in the world’s darkness.

Verse 1

When the great red dragon was most frenzied,

God became flesh to do His work.

When the dragon first showed its true form,

God bore witness to His name.

Verse 2

When He walked on the roads of mankind,

no one was shaken to awake,

and so when He became incarnate,

not one knew that He was there.

Chorus 1

But when as flesh He began His work,

man was startled from their dreams

by His voice like thunder, in awe and wonder.

They began lives under His guidance.

Verse 3

Man not only does not know God

in His incarnated form,

man even fails to know their own self

residing in a fleshly body.

Bridge

So many years, God’s been an outsider.

So many times, they have shut God out.

So many times, they have stood before Him,

but no attention have they shown Him.

So many times, they have renounced Him

in the midst of others.

So many times, they have denied Him

in front of the devil.

So many times, they have attacked Him

with their bickering tongues.

Man has always been deceiving Him.

Chorus 2

God doesn’t count up all man’s failings,

no tooth for a tooth for their rebellion.

He gives medicine to heal their incurable disease,

restoring their health so they may know God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 12

314 Who Are the Wicked That Defy God?

Chorus

God commends only those

with their feet on the ground, serving the God on earth,

but never those who won’t accept the Christ on earth.

No matter how true they are to the heavenly God,

they will never escape the hands of God that punish the wicked.

These people are the wicked, the evil who oppose God,

who’ve never gladly obeyed Christ.

Verse

You use your faith in God to achieve your own aims.

Is this not an offense against God’s disposition?

You believe in the existence of the God in heaven,

but not the God on earth, yet God rejects your views.

Chorus

God commends only those

with their feet on the ground, serving the God on earth,

but never those who won’t accept the Christ on earth.

No matter how true they are to the heavenly God,

they will never escape the hands of God that punish the wicked.

These people are the wicked, the evil who oppose God,

who’ve never gladly obeyed Christ.

Outro

Their number includes

those who don’t know and don’t accept Christ.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

315 To Harbor Notions About Christ Is to Defy God

Verse 1

In your minds, the God in heaven

is very upstanding, righteous and great,

worthy of worship and esteem,

while this God on earth is just a substitute,

an instrument of heaven’s God,

and just could not be the equal of Him,

let alone be mentioned in the same breath as Him.

Pre-chorus 1

You believe the greatness and honor of God

belong to the glory of the God in heaven,

but as for the nature and corruption of man,

they’re attributes in which the earthly God has a part.

Chorus

The way you see the deeds of Christ,

the way you evaluate all His work,

His identity and substance,

is from the standpoint of the unrighteous.

The way you look at all of this

is from the perspective of the wicked.

Verse 2

You see God on earth as ever weak,

insignificant and incompetent,

while God in heaven is lofty,

forever so, not given to emotion,

in fact only to righteousness;

God on earth has only selfish motives,

and further is lacking fairness or reason.

Pre-chorus 2

You think God in heaven is always faithful and true,

while the God on earth always has a dishonest side;

the God in heaven loves man dearly, not so God on earth,

caring little and even neglecting man outright.

Chorus

The way you see the deeds of Christ,

the way you evaluate all His work,

His identity and substance,

is from the standpoint of the unrighteous.

The way you look at all of this

is from the perspective of the wicked.

Bridge

This faulty understanding

has long been kept within your hearts,

and may also be continued in the future.

Verse 3

You’ve made a serious mistake,

doing something not done by those before you:

serving only heaven’s lofty God

with a crown upon His head, not the other,

whom you see as so pointless,

He is all but invisible to you.

Is this not your sin, a classic example

of your offense against the disposition of God?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

316 You Have Only Injustice in Your Hearts

Verse 1

You all believe you are willing to pay its price,

but who among you has truly suffered for the truth?

There is nothing but unrighteousness in your hearts,

making you think all people crooked and deceitful,

to the point where you believe that God incarnate

could be without kind heart or benevolent love.

Pre-chorus 1

You believe only God in heaven can have a noble character,

is benevolent and merciful, and such a saint can’t exist on earth.

Chorus 1

You think earth is where darkness and evil reigns,

and so people entrust their longing

for the good and for the beautiful

to a God in heaven they invented.

Verse 2

It seems you worship this God in heaven,

and further, you adore lofty images.

You esteem those distinguished for their eloquence.

You allow yourself to be gladly commanded

by the God that fills your hands up with riches.

You crave the God who can fulfill your every wish.

Pre-chorus 2

The only One you do not worship is this God who is not lofty.

And you hate the association

with this God whom none can regard highly.

Chorus 2

The only thing you’re unwilling to do

is to serve this God who’s paid you nothing.

The only One who can’t make you yearn for Him

happens to be this unlovely God.

Outro

This kind of God can’t enable you

to broaden your horizons,

to feel as if you’ve found a treasure,

much less fulfill what you wish.

Why, then, do you follow Him?

Have you stopped to ask yourself why?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

317 God Secretly Observes Man’s Words and Deeds

Verse 1

When God bestows His abundance,

man casts it aside, unnoticed.

When God’s day comes, His abundance

and bitter words of truth will be gone.

Man will wail and cry,

since they have lost the brightness of the light,

and instead fallen into darkness.

Verse 2

You now see God’s words, sharp as swords,

not His rod or flame that burns man.

That’s why you lack restraint in His presence

and fight with Him in His home,

disputing with your human tongue

that which He’s spoken with His mouth.

Man does not fear God,

is still hostile towards Him today.

Bridge 1

Your mouth is like the unrighteous’,

your words and deeds like the snake of Eden.

You demand eye for eye and tooth for tooth,

working for fame and gain before Him,

but you don’t know God’s watching all you say and do.

He knows your heart before you come into His presence.

Verse 3

Man wishes to escape God’s grasp and view,

but God never dodges man.

He allows man’s deeds and words to be seen by Him,

that He may chastise man’s unrighteousness

and execute judgment on man’s rebellion.

Man’s words and deeds in secret

will always be judged by God;

God’s judgment’s never left man,

for their rebellion is too much.

Bridge 2

God works to cleanse man’s words and deeds

in the presence of His Spirit.

So when God departs, man will still serve Him

as His holy servants, maintaining their loyalty,

allowing God’s work on earth

to continue until the very day it is complete.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Work of Spreading the Gospel Is Also the Work of Saving Man

318 Nothing People Say or Do Escapes God’s Watch

Verse 1

Your faith is very beautiful, you say

to dedicate your life to God’s work’s your wish,

and you’d love to do all you can for it.

Only your disposition’s hardly changed.

Words of arrogance, this is what you’ve said,

but what you actually do is pitiful.

It’s like your tongue and lips are up in heaven,

but legs of yours are far away on earth.

So your words, deeds and fame

are still in terrible condition.

Chorus

Do you believe that you can gain the right to enter

the holy land of God’s own work and words

without Him testing all your words and deeds?

Is anybody able to succeed in fooling His two eyes?

How could your lowly actions and cheap talk escape His sight?

Verse 2

By now your reputation is destroyed,

your bearing is degrading, your words are cheap,

your life’s abhorrent, your humanity is poor.

You are so narrow-minded toward people,

you haggle over every small detail.

You quarrel over things like status and repute,

so much you’d like to go down the road to hell,

and you’d jump right into the lake of fire.

Your current words and deeds

are enough for God to tell you’re sinful.

Chorus

Do you believe that you can gain the right to enter

the holy land of God’s own work and words

without Him testing all your words and deeds?

Is anybody able to succeed in fooling His two eyes?

How could your lowly actions and cheap talk escape His sight?

Verse 3

Your attitude towards God’s work’s enough

for Him to determine you are unrighteous ones.

And all your dispositions are enough to say

that you are filthy souls, full of disgrace.

What you do and reveal can mean one thing:

You have drunk a lot of blood of unclean spirits.

When entering the kingdom of heaven is mentioned,

you try and keep your feelings to yourselves.

Are your ways adequate for you to walk into God’s kingdom?

Chorus

Do you believe that you can gain the right to enter

the holy land of God’s own work and words

without Him testing all your words and deeds?

Is anybody able to succeed in fooling His two eyes?

How could your lowly actions and cheap talk escape His sight?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Are All So Base in Character!

319 Man’s Words and Deeds Can’t Evade God’s Burning

Verse 1

Drinking the blood and eating the flesh of unclean spirits

is what God thinks your lives are, since you imitate them daily.

He’s seen your bad behavior; wouldn’t He find you disgusting?

Your words are impure: You coax, flatter, and conceal,

just like the treacherous, those who engage in sorcery,

and those who drink the blood of the unrighteous.

Chorus

God watches all hearts with His own two eyes,

for long before creation, He held their hearts in His hands.

So how could their thoughts escape His view?

Isn’t it too late to escape being burned by His Spirit?

Verse 2

All man’s expressions are unrighteous, so how can they all

be placed in the holy land with the righteous?

Will your despicable behavior distinguish you as holy

compared to those unrighteous ones?

Chorus

God watches all hearts with His own two eyes,

for long before creation, He held their hearts in His hands.

So how could their thoughts escape His view?

Isn’t it too late to escape being burned by His Spirit?

Verse 3

Your serpent-like tongue will ruin your flesh

that wreaks destruction and carries out abominations.

Those hands of yours covered in unclean spirits’ blood

will also pull your soul into hell.

Bridge

Why don’t you leap at the chance to cleanse your filthy hands?

Why not cut out your tongue speaking unrighteous words?

Are you willing to suffer in the flames of hell

for the sake of your hands, tongue, and lips?

Chorus

God watches all hearts with His own two eyes,

for long before creation, He held their hearts in His hands.

So how could their thoughts escape His view?

Isn’t it too late to escape being burned by His Spirit?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Are All So Base in Character!

320 Your Words and Deeds Are Filthy in God’s Eyes

Intro

God’s effort in working on you is so great,

yet when have you heeded His words?

Where have you bowed to Him?

Why do you provoke Him?

Verse 1

Don’t you know God saw you stealing

and coveting His possessions,

taking sacrifices straight from the altar?

How could you escape God’s wrath,

cheating and committing heinous sins?

How could your evil doings and words

escape His chastisement?

Chorus

In the eyes of the Almighty,

your words and actions are filthy.

Your unrighteousness is seen

as unrelenting chastisement.

How could God’s righteous

chastisement and judgment

ever depart from you?

Verse 2

How could you escape

God’s chastising and curses,

since you make Him sorrowful and wrathful?

You’ve long since left God seething

and long tried His patience.

You’ve done much damage,

reducing His flesh to rags.

Chorus

In the eyes of the Almighty,

your words and actions are filthy.

Your unrighteousness is seen

as unrelenting chastisement.

How could God’s righteous

chastisement and judgment

ever depart from you?

Bridge

God has endured till now,

tolerant of you no longer.

How could your heart be so

callous and hardened now?

How could your evil today

escape the day of wrath

following God’s departure from earth?

Chorus

In the eyes of the Almighty,

your words and actions are filthy.

Your unrighteousness is seen

as unrelenting chastisement.

How could God’s righteous

chastisement and judgment

ever depart from you?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. No One Who Is of the Flesh Can Escape the Day of Wrath

321 How Could God Forgive Those Who Forsake His Words?

Verse 1

When God stretched out the heavens

and created all things,

He did not allow creatures

to partake as they pleased,

or disrupt His management

however they wished.

Tolerating no one, how could God

spare those cruel to Him?

Chorus

How could He forgive

those who forsake His words?

How could He spare those who disobey Him?

Verse 2

If you were loyal to Jehovah,

would you take God’s sacrifices?

Or use your poison tongue

to blaspheme God’s name?

Could you rebel against His words

or treat His glory and name

as a tool to serve Satan, the evil one?

Verse 3

God’s life is for

the enjoyment of the holy ones.

How could He let you play with

His life as you wish?

Or use it as a tool for your conflicts?

How could you be so heartless,

lacking in the way of the good?

Chorus

How could He forgive

those who forsake His words?

How could He spare those who disobey Him?

Verse 4

Hasn’t God written your evils

in these words of life?

How could you escape wrath

when He chastises Egypt?

How could He let you oppose

and defy Him again and again?

God endures in your evildoings

and will chastise you on that day.

Pre-chorus

Won’t you suffer wrathful judgment

when God’s endurance ends?

Chorus

How could He forgive

those who forsake His words?

How could He spare those who disobey Him?

Verse 5

Aren’t all things in the hands

of the Almighty?

How could He let you disobey

Him beneath the heavens?

Your lives will be hard

because you’ve met the Messiah

whose coming was foretold

but yet had never been fulfilled.

Bridge

Jesus has befriended you,

yet you’re enemies of the Messiah.

Don’t you see your evil’s filled

the vessels of the detestable?

Though you’re close to Jehovah,

He’s heard your evil words.

They’ve provoked His wrath.

So how could He be close to you?

How couldn’t He burn your evil vessels

and be your enemy?

Chorus

How could He forgive

those who forsake His words?

How could He spare those who disobey Him?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. No One Who Is of the Flesh Can Escape the Day of Wrath

322 What Does God Gain From Man?

Intro

God saves man out of love,

out of mercy and for His plan.

Since man’s fallen so low,

God must speak personally.

Verse 1

When salvation comes to man,

it’s the greatest grace.

If not for God’s voice in person,

humanity would perish.

As God abhors the human race,

He’s still ready to pay for man’s salvation.

As man plays up their love for God,

they rebel and extort His grace,

while also hurting God,

causing God terrible pain.

Such is the contrast of the selfless and the selfish

between God and man!

Chorus

From every word of God, humanity gains truth,

succeeds in changing and finds direction in life.

But God only hears faint whispers of praise,

or cheap words from man to show their debt to Him.

Is this the recompense God demands of man?

Verse 2

Man is very likely to

take God for one of them.

God’s great pain is man’s rejection

when He appears or works.

God endures humiliation to save mankind.

He gives all to save man,

He wants man’s recognition.

The price God’s paid for all this

can be sensed by those with conscience.

Man has gained God’s work and words,

and His salvation.

But at the same time, nobody has ever asked:

What is it God’s gained from mankind?

What is it God’s gained from mankind?

Chorus

From every word of God, humanity gains truth,

succeeds in changing and finds direction in life.

But God only hears faint whispers of praise,

or cheap words from man to show their debt to Him.

Is this the recompense God demands of man?

From every word of God, humanity gains truth,

succeeds in changing and finds direction in life.

But God only hears faint whispers of praise,

or cheap words from man to show their debt to Him.

Is this the recompense God demands of man?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Introduction

323 People Don’t Treat God as God

Verse 1

Everyone measures everything within their own hearts,

making demands of God which suit their personal aims,

their ambitions, trying to make deals with God.

In his heart, man is always testing God,

calculating what he’ll get from God,

fighting the case for his own outcome,

trying to extract a statement from God

to see if God can give him what he wants.

Chorus

At the same time as pursuing God,

man does not treat God as God.

He has always tried to make deals with God,

making endless demands,

and even pressing Him at every step,

trying to take a mile for every inch given.

Verse 2

At the same time as trying to make deals with God,

man also argues with Him, and even further,

there are those who become weak, passive and slack

in certain situations, or when trials befall them.

They’re then filled with complaints about God.

Since man first began believing in God,

he’s considered Him a cornucopia,

as full of help, as a Swiss Army Knife.

Pre-chorus 1

And man thinks himself to be God’s greatest creditor,

as if trying to get God’s blessings and promises

were his inherent right and also his obligation,

while God’s duty were to protect, provide and care for him.

Such are the basics of “belief in God”

of all those who believe in God.

And such is their deepest understanding

of the idea of having faith.

Chorus

At the same time as pursuing God,

man does not treat God as God.

He has always tried to make deals with God,

making endless demands,

and even pressing Him at every step,

trying to take a mile for every inch given.

Verse 3

From the essence of man’s nature to his personal pursuits,

there is nothing that relates to the fear of God.

And so what is the aim of man’s believing in God?

It has nothing to do with the worship of God,

that’s to say, man has never considered,

and man has never truly understood

the things that belief in God truly requires.

It requires fearing and worshiping God.

Pre-chorus 2

Man’s heart is malicious, harbors treachery and deceit,

does not love fairness and righteousness and positive things.

Further still, man’s heart’s contemptible, so very greedy.

It is hard to see how it could be more closed to God.

Man has not given his heart to God at all.

God has never seen man’s true heart,

nor has He ever been worshiped by man.

He’s never been worshiped by man.

Chorus

At the same time as pursuing God,

man does not treat God as God.

He has always tried to make deals with God,

making endless demands,

and even pressing Him at every step,

trying to take a mile for every inch given.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

324 The Despicable Intentions Behind Man’s Belief in God

Verse 1

God’s deeds are greater in numbers

than the grains of the sands on the beaches,

and His wisdom surpasses

all the sons of Solomon,

yet people merely think of Him

as a physician of small account,

an unknown teacher of man.

Pre-chorus

So many only believe in God that He might heal them,

or that He might drive unclean spirits out from their bodies,

and many so that they might receive peace and joy from Him,

and many that they might demand greater wealth from Him.

So many believe in God just to spend this life in peace,

they believe to be safe and sound in the world to come.

Chorus

Thus, God says that man has faith in Him

because He gives too much grace,

and God says that man has faith in Him

as there’s far too much to gain.

Verse 2

So many just believe in God

to avoid the suffering of hell

and receive the blessings of heaven.

So many just believe in Him

only for temporary comfort,

yet don’t seek to gain anything

in the world that is to come.

Chorus

Thus, God says that man has faith in Him

because He gives too much grace,

and God says that man has faith in Him

as there’s far too much to gain.

Bridge

When God brought down His fury upon man,

seized all the joy and peace that he possessed,

man became doubtful.

When God gave to man the suffering of hell

and reclaimed the blessings of heaven,

man’s shame turned to anger.

Chorus

Thus, God says that man has faith in Him

because He gives too much grace,

and God says that man has faith in Him

as there’s far too much to gain.

Verse 3

When man asked God to heal him,

God loathed him and paid him no heed,

so man left Him to seek the way

of evil medicine and sorcery.

When God took everything away,

all that man had demanded from Him,

they disappeared without a trace.

Chorus

Thus, God says that man has faith in Him

because He gives too much grace,

and God says that man has faith in Him

as there’s far too much to gain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Do You Know of Faith?

325 Man’s Faith in God Is Intolerably Bad

Verse 1

Many follow God just to gain blessings or avoid disaster.

The moment they hear of His work or management,

they lose all interest.

They don’t see how something so dull could benefit them.

So although they’ve heard about God’s management,

they pay it little attention.

Pre-chorus

They don’t see it as precious and fail to receive it

as part of their lives.

These kinds of people have only one purpose

for following God,

which is to receive blessings.

So they cannot be bothered

if it doesn’t involve this.

Chorus

Man’s relationship with God

is one of naked self-interest,

a relationship between a giver and receiver,

like a worker who works to be paid by his boss,

just deal, no affection,

no love given, no love gotten,

only mercy or just charity,

no understanding, just silent anger.

There is no closeness, only deception

and a divide that can’t be crossed.

Verse 2

Now things have reached this point,

is there someone who can change this?

And how many can understand how acute this relationship is?

When people get immersed in the joy of being blessed,

none of them can know how ugly and shameful

such a relationship is.

Chorus

Man’s relationship with God

is one of naked self-interest,

a relationship between a giver and receiver,

like a worker who works to be paid by his boss,

just deal, no affection,

no love given, no love gotten,

only mercy or just charity,

no understanding, just silent anger.

There is no closeness, only deception

and a divide that can’t be crossed.

Man’s relationship with God

is one of naked self-interest,

a relationship between a giver and receiver,

like a worker who works to be paid by his boss,

just deal, no affection,

no love given, no love gotten,

only mercy or just charity,

no understanding, just silent anger.

There is no closeness, only deception

and a divide that can’t be crossed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

326 The Saddest Thing About Mankind’s Belief in God

Verse 1

Man’s greatest failure in faith

is seeking to obey and worship God,

but plotting out his own blessings

and best destination.

Who will abandon their ideals

even if they know they’re pathetic and hateful?

Who can halt their own steps

and stop thinking just of themselves?

Chorus

The saddest thing about mankind’s belief

is that man conducts his own management,

paying no heed to the work of God

or God’s management, His management.

Verse 2

God needs those who cooperate with Him

to complete His management,

who obey Him and give their all

to the work of His management.

He doesn’t need beggars

or those who work and wait for His reward,

despising those resting on their laurels.

Chorus

The saddest thing about mankind’s belief

is that man conducts his own management,

paying no heed to the work of God

or God’s management, His management.

Bridge

God hates the cold-blooded who resent His work

and only talk of heaven and blessings.

He has even greater loathing

for those who take advantage

of the opportunity through His work in saving mankind.

For they’ve never cared what God wishes

to achieve and gain through His work.

They exploit His work for blessings.

Not caring for God’s heart,

they are preoccupied with their own prospects and fate.

Chorus

The saddest thing about mankind’s belief

is that man conducts his own management,

paying no heed to the work of God

or God’s management, His management.

Verse 3

Those who resent God’s management

and don’t care how God saves mankind

are doing what they like

away from God’s management.

Their behavior is not remembered

or approved of by God,

nor is it looked upon with favor by Him.

Chorus

The saddest thing about mankind’s belief

is that man conducts his own management,

paying no heed to the work of God

or God’s management, His management.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

327 The Ugliness of Man Trying to Please God for Their Destination

Intro

Whenever destination is mentioned,

you treat it with special seriousness.

It is also something that you are all

particularly sensitive about.

Verse 1

Some want to knock their heads against the ground,

pleasing God for a good destination.

God can identify with your eagerness,

which does not need to be expressed in words.

You don’t want to fall into disaster

or descend into endless punishment.

You only hope to allow yourselves

to live a bit more freely, easily.

Chorus

You would rather enter the sea of fire

for the sake of your last destination

than lose even a single strand of hair

to obtain the approval of God.

Verse 2

You’re tense when your destination is mentioned,

fearing if you’re not attentive enough,

you may offend God and thus be subject

to all the retribution you deserve.

You’ve compromised for your destination’s sake.

Even those who were once devious, flippant

suddenly become gentle and sincere;

this sincerity chills men to their bone.

Chorus

You would rather enter the sea of fire

for the sake of your last destination

than lose even a single strand of hair

to obtain the approval of God.

Verse 3

Nevertheless, you all have “honest” hearts,

and consistently open up to God

your heart’s secrets without holding things back,

be it grievance, deceit, or devotion.

You’ve very candidly “confessed” to God

the substantive things deep within you.

He has never skirted around such things;

they’ve become all too familiar to Him.

Chorus

You would rather enter the sea of fire

for the sake of your last destination

than lose even a single strand of hair

to obtain the approval of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Destination

328 People Simply Haven’t Given Their Hearts to God

Verse 1

Though man allows God to look within their heart,

this doesn’t mean they can obey God’s arrangement,

or that they have left their fate and their all

under the control of God.

Regardless of the oaths you make to God

or what you declare to Him,

in God’s eyes your heart is still closed to Him,

for you don’t permit Him to control it.

Chorus

Though man believes in God,

man’s heart is without Him.

They don’t know how to love God,

nor do they want to love Him,

for their heart never draws near God;

they always try to avoid Him.

So man’s heart is far from God.

Verse 2

You have not given your heart to God,

and only speak nice-sounding words for God to hear.

Your various deceitful intentions you hide from God,

together with your intrigues and plans,

you clutch your prospects in your own hands,

afraid that they will be taken away by God.

Thus, God never beholds man’s

sincerity toward Him.

Chorus

Though man believes in God,

man’s heart is without Him.

They don’t know how to love God,

nor do they want to love Him,

for their heart never draws near God;

they always try to avoid Him.

So man’s heart is far from God.

Verse 3

Though God does observe the depths of man’s heart,

and can see what man is thinking and wishing,

and see what things are kept within their heart,

man’s heart doesn’t belong to God.

God has the right to observe,

but He does not have the right to control.

In the subjective consciousness of man,

man doesn’t want to give themselves to God’s mercy.

Bridge

Not only has man closed themselves off to God,

there are even people who think of ways

to wrap up their hearts, using smooth talk and flattery

to create false impressions to gain God’s trust,

concealing their true face out of sight from God,

concealing their true face.

Chorus

Though man believes in God,

man’s heart is without Him.

They don’t know how to love God,

nor do they want to love Him,

for their heart never draws near God;

they always try to avoid Him.

So man’s heart is far from God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

329 God Wants Man’s True Heart

Verse 1

People today don’t treasure God;

He has no place inside their hearts.

In the days to come, days of suffering,

could they show true love, show true love for Him?

Chorus

Are God’s deeds not worth man’s heart?

Why does man not give Him his heart?

Why does man hug his heart, not willing to release?

Can the heart of man ensure joy and peace?

Verse 2

Man’s righteousness is without form.

It can’t be touched or be seen.

In human bodies, the most precious part

is a thing God wants, that’s man’s precious heart.

Chorus

Are God’s deeds not worth man’s heart?

Why does man not give Him his heart?

Why does man hug his heart, not willing to release?

Can the heart of man ensure joy and peace?

Bridge

Why when God asks things of man,

handfuls of dust they fling at Him?

Is this man’s clever scheme?

Chorus

Are God’s deeds not worth man’s heart?

Why does man not give Him his heart?

Why does man hug his heart, not willing to release?

Can the heart of man ensure joy and peace?

Can the heart of man ensure joy and peace?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 36

330 Have You Felt God’s Hopes for You?

Verse 1

Who has been reviewed by God in this endless world?

Who has personally heard the words of God’s Spirit?

Chorus

Who among you can answer to Job? Who among you is Peter?

Why has God made mention of Job and Peter so many times?

Have you perceived God’s hopes for you?

Oh, you should spend more time pondering, oh, pondering.

Verse 2

So many search in the darkness, so many pray in adversity.

Many look to God, hungry and cold, so many bound by Satan.

Many do not know where to turn, many betray God in happiness.

So many are ungrateful, many loyal to the schemes of Satan.

Chorus

Who among you can answer to Job? Who among you is Peter?

Why has God made mention of Job and Peter so many times?

Have you perceived God’s hopes for you?

Oh, you should spend more time pondering, oh, pondering, yeah.

You should spend more time, whoa.

Who among you can answer to Job? Who among you is Peter?

Why has God made mention of Job and Peter so many times?

Have you perceived God’s hopes for you?

Oh, you should spend more time pondering,

oh, pondering, yeah, pondering, whoa, pondering.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 8

331 Is It God’s Will for You to Live in the Flesh?

Verse 1

People are toying with God;

they know how to nourish themselves,

but they don’t feel anxious about God’s will.

Is this serving or loving God?

No wonder they’re idle and carefree.

Still unsatisfied, some create their own sorrow.

They are being self-sentimental.

Chorus

Is it God who makes you sorrowful?

Aren’t you bringing suffering on yourself?

Is God’s grace unfit to be the source of your happiness?

Why haven’t you been mindful of God’s will?

Why have you been negative and distressed?

Is it God’s will to make you live in the flesh?

Verse 2

You’re ignorant of God’s will;

uneasy, you grumble and mope all day,

and your flesh suffers torture and pain.

You ask others to praise God amid chastisement

and emerge from it unconstrained,

yet you’ve fallen into it and can’t escape.

It takes years to learn this “self-sacrifice.”

Pre-chorus

Aren’t you ashamed when you preach doctrines?

Do you know yourself and put yourself aside?

Do you truly love God and put aside your prospects?

Chorus

Is it God who makes you sorrowful?

Aren’t you bringing suffering on yourself?

Is God’s grace unfit to be the source of your happiness?

Why haven’t you been mindful of God’s will?

Why have you been negative and distressed?

Is it God’s will to make you live in the flesh?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 40

332 Four Maxims

Verse 1

Man’s love for God is not innate;

it’s only because they fear chastisement.

Who was born loving God?

Who treats God as they treat their heart?

God’s maxim for the world is this:

No man truly loves God.

God can love or hate man forever

for God will persevere.

Man blows hot and cold toward God,

so God’s other maxim is this:

Man lacks perseverance

and cannot fulfill God’s heart.

Verse 2

God does not know why man today

cannot abide by their duty.

They do not even know

the weight of their stature.

So man still fools God,

as if all His work is in vain,

and His words are just far-off echoes,

where no one can discern the source.

God uses this as a foundation

for His third maxim:

People do not know God,

for they do not see Him.

Bridge

God’s words make man cry out.

They gripe that He is heartless,

as if they search for God’s true “love,”

but they can’t find it in His stern words.

They lose hope and complain about God.

So God’s fourth maxim for humans is this:

People are barely obedient to God,

thus they always hate Him.

Verse 3

Man is speechless when God makes demands.

They never thought a kind, good-natured God

could say such heartless words.

God then sees their hate for Him grow.

They complain and curse Heaven,

yet they won’t curse themselves.

Their love for themselves is much too great.

Outro

God sums up the meaning of life:

Man’s life is anguished and empty

because they love themselves too much.

They bring their own ruin because of their hate for God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe

333 God Hopes That Man Can Be Sincere Toward His Words

Verse 1

Your destination and your fate,

with importance you view them.

You believe if you’re not careful,

then you’ll destroy both of them.

Do you realize all your efforts

for your destination’s sake

you expend are fruitless labor?

They are false and fake.

Pre-chorus 1

Those who work for destination

will meet their final defeat.

For it’s because of their deception

that people fail in their belief.

Chorus

God doesn’t like to be wooed or fawned,

or to be treated with eagerness.

He likes honest folks to face His truth

and to meet all His expectations.

He likes when people show utmost care

and consideration for His heart,

when they give everything up for Him.

Solely this way will comfort God’s heart.

Verse 2

God doesn’t wish to hurt any heart

that seeks progress actively,

nor diminish anyone’s drive

to do duty faithfully.

Nonetheless God must remind you

of your deficiency

and the filthy soul in your heart

that’s inside you so deep.

Pre-chorus 2

God hopes that you will be able

to face His words with true heart,

’cause what He hates and despises the most

are those who treat Him with fraud.

Chorus

God doesn’t like to be wooed or fawned,

or to be treated with eagerness.

He likes honest folks to face His truth

and to meet all His expectations.

He likes when people show utmost care

and consideration for His heart,

when they give everything up for Him.

Solely this way will comfort God’s heart.

Bridge

God hopes in this last stage of work,

you perform outstandingly,

that you’re fully devoted.

Do not act half-heartedly.

God hopes your destination’s good.

Yet He has His requirement,

which is that you’ll make the best choice,

give Him all your devotion.

Chorus

God doesn’t like to be wooed or fawned,

or to be treated with eagerness.

He likes honest folks to face His truth

and to meet all His expectations.

He likes when people show utmost care

and consideration for His heart,

when they give everything up for Him.

Solely this way will comfort God’s heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Destination

334 When God’s Day Comes

Verse 1

Many have conditions for serving God:

They don’t care if He’s God or man,

they only talk of their own terms

and pursue their own desires.

Verse 2

You work for Him, then demand a fee,

even for pounding the pavement.

You provide for the church then ask for repayment.

Even those God has dealt with press for recompense.

Pre-chorus 1

This is your mighty and lofty humanity.

Your warm conscience dictates these actions.

Where is your sense? Where is your humanity?

Chorus

The day God turns His back you’ll die,

forsaken by light, darkness will arrive.

When His day comes He’ll rain down flames

on the disobedient who provoked His wrath.

Verse 3

He will punish all who forsook and cursed Him,

burning with the fires of His anger

those who ate and lived with Him

but insulted and betrayed Him.

Pre-chorus 2

Yes, those who provoked His anger

will suffer His wrathful punishment,

along with beasts who thought they were His equal,

yet did not worship or obey Him.

Chorus

The day God turns His back you’ll die,

forsaken by light, darkness will arrive.

When His day comes He’ll rain down flames

on the disobedient who provoked His wrath.

Bridge

Those animals who enjoyed His care and words

and who once tried to take material pleasures from Him,

He’ll strike them with His rod.

He will forgive none of them for trying to take His place.

He’ll spare none who try to take food and clothes from Him.

Chorus

The day God turns His back you’ll die,

forsaken by light, darkness will arrive.

When His day comes He’ll rain down flames

on the disobedient who provoked His wrath, His wrath.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

335 None Can Fathom the Origin of God’s Words

Intro

Of all the people in the world,

who but lives within God’s grace?

Verse 1

If God had not given human beings

material blessings,

then who would enjoy the sufficiency,

the riches in the world?

Could it be that only allowing you

the chance to take your place,

take up your place as the people of God,

is itself God’s blessing?

Chorus

What if you were not one of God’s people

but a service-doer?

Does that mean that you would not be living

within His blessing?

Not one among you can yet understand

the root of God’s words.

Bridge

Man is far from treasuring the names

that God has conferred.

Many feel resentment in their heart

for being called “service-doers.”

And many start to love God

when being called “God’s people.”

So don’t ever try to fool God,

His eyes see and penetrate all!

Verse 2

Who among you receives willingly,

and who gives obedience?

Understand that if the kingdom’s salute

does not get to ring out,

would you truly be able to obey,

to obey to the end?

All of this God has predetermined:

what man can do or think, how far he can go.

Chorus

What if you were not one of God’s people

but a service-doer?

Does that mean that you would not be living

within His blessing?

Not one among you can yet understand

the root of God’s words, oh, the root of God’s words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 10

336 You Are Just Not Living for the Truth

Chorus

Your pursuit is not to gain the truth,

though today’s chastisement you accept.

You’re not aiming to live out the truth,

but to have a happy life beyond flesh.

You’re not seeking for the truth,

nor standing up for the truth,

nor existing for the truth.

Verse 1

You keep thinking the Savior

of compassion and kindness

will one day come and take you,

you who have endured hardships.

Verse 2

You keep thinking the Savior

will no doubt exact revenge

for you who have been victims,

for you who have been oppressed.

Verse 3

Are you not filled up with sin?

Are you the only one who suffers?

You fall in Satan’s domain,

and yet still need God’s vengeance?

Chorus

Your pursuit is not to gain the truth,

though today’s chastisement you accept.

You’re not aiming to live out the truth,

but to have a happy life beyond flesh.

You’re not seeking for the truth,

nor standing up for the truth,

nor existing for the truth.

Verse 4

If truth is what you possess,

you can follow after God.

If you possess living out,

you can manifest words from God.

Verse 5

If you possess life itself,

you can enjoy God’s blessings.

All those who possess the truth,

they can bask in God’s blessings.

Verse 6

God redresses those who love Him

and endure sufferings,

not those who just love themselves

and fall for Satan’s deceits.

Chorus

Your pursuit is not to gain the truth,

though today’s chastisement you accept.

You’re not aiming to live out the truth,

but to have a happy life beyond flesh.

You’re not seeking for the truth,

nor standing up for the truth,

nor existing for the truth.

Bridge

How can there be goodness

in those who don’t love truth?

How can there be righteousness

in those who only love flesh?

Aren’t good and righteousness

all in reference to the truth?

Aren’t they reserved for those

who love God with whole heart and strength?

Those corpses who don’t love truth—

with evil aren’t they filled?

Those unable to live truth—

aren’t they truth’s enemies?

Do you know which one you are?

Chorus

Your pursuit is not to gain the truth,

though today’s chastisement you accept.

You’re not aiming to live out the truth,

but to have a happy life beyond flesh.

You’re not seeking for the truth,

nor standing up for the truth,

nor existing for the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only the Perfected Can Live a Meaningful Life

337 What Have You Dedicated to God?

Intro

Abraham offered up Isaac.

What have you offered up?

Job offered up everything.

What have you offered up?

Verse 1

Many men have given their lives,

many men have laid down their heads,

many men have shed all their blood

in order to seek the true way.

Have you ever paid that price?

By comparison to them,

you are not at all qualified

to enjoy such great grace.

Chorus

Don’t see yourselves too highly.

You’ve nothing to brag about.

Such great salvation and grace

is given to you freely.

You have sacrificed nothing,

but instead have just enjoyed

all the grace freely.

Do you not feel so ashamed?

Verse 2

Did you seek to find this true way?

Didn’t the Spirit force you to accept it?

Well, you never had a heart

of seeking, longing for truth.

You’ve just sat back and enjoyed it,

and gained this truth with no effort.

What right do you have to complain?

Do you think you’re the greatest worth?

Chorus

Don’t see yourselves too highly.

You’ve nothing to brag about.

Such great salvation and grace

is given to you freely.

You have sacrificed nothing,

but instead have just enjoyed

all the grace freely.

Do you not feel so ashamed?

Bridge

What do you have to complain about,

compared to those who spill blood

and who sacrifice their lives?

Aside from obeying and following,

you have no other choices.

You simply are not worthy!

Chorus

Don’t see yourselves too highly.

You’ve nothing to brag about.

Such great salvation and grace

is given to you freely.

You have sacrificed nothing,

but instead have just enjoyed

all the grace freely.

Do you not feel so ashamed?

Don’t see yourselves too highly.

You’ve nothing to brag about.

Such great salvation and grace

is given to you freely.

You’ve sacrificed nothing,

but instead have just enjoyed

all the grace freely.

Do you not feel so ashamed?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab

338 Where Are Your Expressions of Loyalty to God?

Verse 1

You have followed God for all these years

without one iota of loyalty.

Instead, you’ve revolved around the people that you love

and all the things that please you.

You always keep them close to your hearts,

and you have never once abandoned them.

When you become eager or passionate

about any one thing that you love,

it happens while you are following God,

or even while you’re listening to His words.

Pre-chorus

Therefore, God says you are using

the loyalty He asks of you

to instead be loyal to and cherish your “pets.”

You sacrifice a thing or two for God,

but that is not your all.

It doesn’t show your true loyalty is with Him.

Chorus

God and His words are always being pushed back

behind the things that you are passionate about.

And you have no choice but to rank them last.

There are even those who save this last place

for things they’re loyal to that they have yet to discover.

Never has there been a slightest trace of God in their hearts.

Verse 2

You involve yourselves in undertakings

about which you are truly passionate.

Some people are loyal to sons and daughters,

others to husbands, wives, work, and riches,

or superiors, status, or women.

Toward all those things you’re loyal to,

you never feel weary, never annoyed.

Rather you grow more eager to have these things,

to have them in even greater numbers

and higher quality, never giving up.

Pre-chorus

Therefore, God says you are using

the loyalty He asks of you

to instead be loyal to and cherish your “pets.”

You sacrifice a thing or two for God,

but that is not your all.

It doesn’t show your true loyalty is with Him.

Chorus

God and His words are always being pushed back

behind the things that you are passionate about.

And you have no choice but to rank them last.

There are even those who save this last place

for things they’re loyal to that they have yet to discover.

Never has there been a slightest trace of God in their hearts.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Whom Are You Loyal?

339 To Whom Are You Loyal?

Verse 1

If God was to place riches before you,

asking you to freely choose from all He gave you,

and saying that He would not condemn you,

most would choose riches and would forsake the truth.

The better ones would give up the riches

and they would reluctantly choose the truth.

Those in between would choose both truth and riches.

Thus, wouldn’t your true colors now shine through?

Verse 2

You will always make such a choice

between the truth and anything you’re loyal to,

and your attitude will remain the same.

Haven’t many wavered between right, wrong too?

In battles between good, bad and black, white,

you are surely aware of your choices

between family, God; kids, God; peace, trouble;

rich, poor; great, common; supported, rejected.

Chorus

If you were asked to choose again,

what would be your position?

Would it still be the old one?

Would you still give God pain, disappointment?

Would your hearts still have that little warmth?

Would you still not know how God’s heart can be consoled?

Verse 3

Swiftly chose a peaceful not broken family,

chose riches not duty without turning back,

chose luxury not poverty, family not God,

chose to have notion over having truth.

Faced with all manners of your evil deeds,

God has literally lost all faith in you.

He is absolutely astounded that

your hearts just do not want to be softened.

Verse 4

So many years of God’s dedication,

so many years of all God’s many efforts

have only brought God such resignation,

and have shown Him your despair of Him.

Yet His hopes for you grow more every day,

for His day’s already laid out before all,

but you still seek, hold onto dark, evil things.

Have you thought ’bout what your outcome will be?

Chorus

If you were asked to choose again,

what would be your position?

Would it still be the old one?

Would you still give God pain, disappointment?

Would your hearts still have that little warmth?

Would you still not know how God’s heart can be consoled?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Whom Are You Loyal?

340 The Work God Does on You Is So Valuable

Intro

Most of you were called out,

but if your world hadn’t compelled you,

if you had not been called,

you’d be unwilling to come out.

Verse 1

Who’s willing to take on sacrifice?

Who’s willing to give up pleasures?

You’re greedy and seek a lavish life.

You’re so blessed—what complaints do you have?

You’ve enjoyed greatest grace in heaven.

Work that’s never been done on earth

has been revealed to you today.

Is this not a blessing?

Chorus

Throughout all the ages,

no one has had such salvation.

Your position is low;

it shows how great this salvation is,

it shows God is faithful:

He saves and He does not destroy.

The work God does on you is so valuable.

Verse 2

You’re chastised because you rebel.

Because of this chastisement,

you have seen God’s mercy and love.

What’s more, you’ve seen His righteousness.

Because of this chastisement,

because of mankind’s filthiness,

you have seen God’s great power

and His holiness and greatness.

Bridge

Is this not the rarest of truths?

Is this not a life with meaning?

The work God does is so meaningful.

The work God does is so valuable.

Chorus

Throughout all the ages,

no one has had such salvation.

Your position is low;

it shows how great this salvation is,

it shows God is faithful:

He saves and He does not destroy.

The work God does on you is so valuable.

Outro

The lower your position,

the more it proves you’re raised up by God,

proves the value of His work on you.

It is simply a priceless treasure!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab

341 The Source of Man’s Opposition Against God

1 The source of man’s opposition and rebelliousness against God is his corruption by Satan. Because of Satan’s corruption, man’s conscience has grown numb; he is immoral, his thoughts are degenerate, and he has a backward mental outlook. Before he was corrupted by Satan, man naturally followed God and obeyed His words after hearing them. He was naturally of sound sense and conscience, and of normal humanity. After being corrupted by Satan, man’s original sense, conscience, and humanity grew dull and were impaired by Satan. Thus, he has lost his obedience and love toward God.

2 Man’s sense has become aberrant, his disposition has become the same as that of an animal, and his rebelliousness toward God is ever more frequent and grievous. Yet man still neither knows nor recognizes this, and merely opposes and rebels blindly. Man’s disposition is revealed in expressions of his sense, insight, and conscience; because his sense and insight are unsound, and his conscience has grown supremely dull, thus his disposition is rebellious against God. If man’s sense and insight cannot change, then changes in his disposition are out of the question, as is conforming to God’s will. If man’s sense is unsound, then he cannot serve God and is unfit for use by God.

3 “Normal sense” refers to obeying and being faithful to God, to yearning for God, to being absolute toward God, and to having a conscience toward God. It refers to being of one heart and mind toward God, and not deliberately opposing God. Since man was corrupted by Satan, he has had an aberrant sense and come up with notions about God, and he has had no loyalty to God or yearning for Him. Man deliberately opposes God and passes judgments on Him, and, furthermore, hurls invective at Him behind His back. Man passes judgment on God behind His back, with clear knowledge that He is God; man has no intention of obeying God, and merely makes blind demands and requests of Him. Such people are incapable of knowing their own despicable behavior or of regretting themselves. The more rebellious against God people who cannot yet know themselves are, the less are they sound of sense.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

342 God Hates Emotions Between People

Verse 1

It is because of the emotions between people,

I’ve been put aside as an interloper,

I’ve been forgotten by mankind, who takes

the chance to pick his so-called conscience up.

Verse 2

It is because of the emotions between people,

mankind is weary of My chastisement,

calls Me unjust and heedless of his feelings.

But do I, God, have kin upon this earth?

Chorus

I do not have emotions,

and do not give the chance for people

to release the feelings that I’ve grown to detest.

I do not have emotions.

Verse 3

Who has worked day and night for My plan apart from Me?

Can man compare, be compatible with God?

How could God, who is the Creator,

be like man, who is the created?

Verse 4

How could I always live and act with mankind on earth?

I once agreed to walk with and join him.

Always he’s lived under My protection.

Can he ever remove himself from My care?

Outro

Though he’s never felt concern for Me,

who can keep living in the dark?

Man’s lived until today by My blessings.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 28

343 Those Who Do Not Know God Oppose God

Intro

Anyone who does not understand

the aim of God’s work is one opposing Him.

One who understands but doesn’t satisfy God

is even more God’s opponent.

Verse 1

Those in church recite the Bible all day long,

yet none of them understand God’s work.

Not one is able to know God,

still less accord with God’s will.

They are worthless, vile people,

standing on high to lecture God,

opposing Him as they fly His flag.

Claiming faith, still they devour humanity.

Verse 2

These soul-devouring evil ones

block people from the right path.

They are stumbling blocks

impeding those who seek God.

They may appear of “sound constitution,”

but how are their followers to know

they’re antichrists opposing God

and devils devouring human souls?

Chorus

Those who do not know God,

those who acknowledge but don’t know Him,

those who follow God but don’t obey,

those who revel in God’s grace

but can’t stand witness to Him,

are all in opposition to God.

Verse 3

Those who hold themselves in high regard

in the presence of God are most abject of men,

while those who humble themselves

are the most honored.

Those who think they know God’s work

and can proclaim it with great display,

such are ignorant, arrogant, conceited;

they are without God’s testimony.

Chorus

Those who do not know God,

those who acknowledge but don’t know Him,

those who follow God but don’t obey,

those who revel in God’s grace

but can’t stand witness to Him,

are all in opposition to God.

Bridge

Those who don’t understand God’s will,

those who understand but don’t practice truth,

those who eat and drink God’s words yet defy them,

they’re opponents of God.

Those with notions of the incarnate God

and a mind to rebel against Him,

those who can’t bear witness,

those who don’t know Him,

those who judge Him, are opponents of God.

Chorus

Those who do not know God,

those who acknowledge but don’t know Him,

those who follow God but don’t obey,

those who revel in God’s grace

but can’t stand witness to Him,

are all in opposition to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All People Who Do Not Know God Are People Who Oppose God

344 Whoever Measures God With Notions Resists Him

Verse 1

Your opposition to God

and obstruction of the Spirit’s work

is because of your notions

and inborn arrogance.

It’s not because God’s work is wrong,

but because you’re disobedient.

Verse 2

Some men believe in God and still

can’t say where man came from.

Still these men dare to judge

the Holy Spirit’s work,

lecturing apostles

who have the Spirit’s new work.

Pre-chorus

Their humanity is low,

no sense remains in them.

Won’t they be cast out by God’s work

and meet the fires of hell?

They don’t know God’s work,

but criticize it still, trying to instruct Him.

How can these men ever know God?

Chorus

If your notions stay unchanged,

they’ll always be against God.

You’ll always be apart and not

compatible with Him.

Verse 3

Through your old nature and morals,

your humanity and character,

through your notions, you resist God.

The more these degrade,

the more you become God’s enemy.

Verse 4

Those with strong notions

and self-righteous dispositions,

they are even more

the enemies of God incarnate.

Such people are the antichrists.

Chorus

If your notions stay unchanged,

they’ll always be against God.

You’ll always be apart and not

compatible with Him.

Bridge

Man comes to know God through seeking,

experiencing, not criticizing.

The more they know God,

the less they oppose Him.

Chorus

If your notions stay unchanged,

they’ll always be against God.

You’ll always be apart and not

compatible with Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

345 Why Are You So Haughty?

Verse 1

Don’t think you know everything;

all that you have seen

is not yet a fraction of God’s management plan.

Why act haughty,

with such little knowledge and talent?

They’re not enough for Jesus to use for a second.

Chorus

All you’ve seen, heard and imagined in a lifetime

are less than God does in a moment!

You’d better not nitpick in arrogance,

for you’re not even equal to an ant!

Verse 2

All you hold in your belly is less than ants can hold.

Don’t think because of title and experience

you can talk big now.

Aren’t your status and experience

because of God’s own words?

Have you earned them through labors of your own?

Pre-chorus

Today God’s become flesh,

thus you have endless concepts.

There is no end to your notions.

Without God’s incarnation,

you wouldn’t have these concepts.

Isn’t it from these that your notions arise?

Chorus

All you’ve seen, heard and imagined in a lifetime

are less than God does in a moment!

You’d better not nitpick in arrogance,

for you’re not even equal to an ant!

Bridge

If Jesus hadn’t become flesh,

would you know the incarnation?

The first gave you knowledge,

and now you try to judge the second?

Why do you scrutinize rather than follow?

Coming before God incarnate,

would He let you research Him?

Verse 3

You can study your family history,

but if you look at “God’s,”

would the God of today let you do this?

Haven’t you become blind,

and brought contempt upon yourself?

Chorus

All you’ve seen, heard and imagined in a lifetime

are less than God does in a moment!

You’d better not nitpick in arrogance,

for you’re not even equal to an ant!

All you’ve seen, heard and imagined in a lifetime

are less than God does in a moment!

You’d better not nitpick in arrogance,

for you’re not even equal to an ant!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Two Incarnations Complete the Significance of the Incarnation

346 You Just Don’t Know Your Status

Verse 1

Each and every one of you has risen

to the pinnacle of the multitudes.

You’ve ascended to be the ancestors,

yes, the ancestors of the masses.

Pre-chorus 1

You are so very arbitrary,

running amok among all the maggots,

seeking a place of ease, attempting to devour

the maggots that are smaller than you.

Chorus

You’re malicious and sinister in your hearts,

surpassing ghosts sunk to the sea’s bottom.

You reside in the bottom of the dung,

disturbing maggots from top to bottom.

You do this until they have no peace,

fighting for a while and then calming down.

You do not know your place,

you just don’t know your status.

Verse 2

Still you fight with each other in the dung.

What do you hope to gain from such struggle?

If rev’rence for God is truly in your hearts,

why fight with each other behind His back?

Pre-chorus 2

No matter how high your status,

you’re still a stinking little worm in the dung.

So will you be able, be able to sprout wings

and thus become a dove in the sky?

Chorus

You’re malicious and sinister in your hearts,

surpassing ghosts sunk to the sea’s bottom.

You reside in the bottom of the dung,

disturbing maggots from top to bottom.

You do this until they have no peace,

fighting for a while and then calming down.

You do not know your place,

you just don’t know your status.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. When Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots, You Will Regret All the Evil You Have Done

347 Man’s Inherent Identity and His Worth

Verse 1

You were separated out from mud,

you were picked out from among the dregs.

No matter what, you were of that stuff,

that was filthy and hated by God.

Yes, it’s true, you belonged to Satan,

trampled upon and tainted by it.

That’s why it’s said you were picked out from the mud,

and very far from being holy;

you are instead some non-human things,

long the object of Satan’s trickery.

Chorus

This is the most appropriate way to sum you up.

You were impurities from the very start,

and you were found in stagnant water and mud,

where you weren’t found to be desirable catches,

you were nothing like the fishes and the shrimps,

for nothing enjoyable can come from you.

Verse 2

Your place in a low society

is that of the most debased beasts.

In fact, you are worse than pigs and dogs.

And speaking of you in this way

is not overstatement or hyperbole;

rather, it makes the issue simpler.

Speaking of you in this way

could even be seen as respectful.

Your insight, speech and behavior,

every part of your life, your place in the mud,

Pre-chorus

all are sufficient to prove,

prove that your identity is “out of the ordinary.”

Chorus

This is the most appropriate way to sum you up.

You were impurities from the very start,

and you were found in stagnant water and mud,

where you weren’t found to be desirable catches,

you were nothing like the fishes and the shrimps,

for nothing enjoyable can come from you, from you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Man’s Inherent Identity and His Worth: What Are They Really Like?

348 What Value Is There in Cherishing Status?

Intro

People don’t know how to care for God’s will.

They cannot see His actions.

They cannot move inside the light,

nor have the light shone upon them.

Verse 1

Although man ever treasures God’s words,

he cannot see through the schemes of Satan.

As his stature is too small,

he can’t do as his heart wishes.

Man has never loved God sincerely.

When God exalts him, he feels unworthy,

yet he doesn’t try to make God satisfied,

just scrutinizing his given status.

Chorus 1

Man keeps on engorging

on the benefits of his status.

Man’s insensible to the loveliness of God.

Isn’t this man’s deficiency?

Bridge

When the mountains move, could they make a detour

for the sake of man’s position?

When the waters flow, could they stop?

Could the heavens and earth be reversed?

Verse 2

God was once so merciful toward man,

merciful over and over again,

yet no one cherishes or treasures this.

They merely listened as a tale

or read it as if it were a novel.

Do His words really not touch man’s heart?

Are His utterances ineffectual?

Maybe no one believes in His existence?

Chorus 2

Man doesn’t love himself;

he unites with Satan

and they attack God.

Man uses Satan as an asset to serve God.

Outro

God will penetrate all Satan’s schemes,

and stop the people of the earth

from accepting the deceptions of Satan,

so they don’t oppose Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 22

349 The Essence of the Corruption Man Reveals

1 Some people particularly idolize Paul. They like to go out and give speeches and do work, they like to attend gatherings and preach, and they like to have people listen to them, worship them, and revolve around them. They like to hold a place in the hearts of others, and they appreciate it when others value the image they present. Let us analyze their nature from these behaviors. What is their nature? If they really behave like this, then it is sufficient in showing that they are arrogant and conceited. They do not worship God at all; they seek higher status and wish to have authority over others, to possess them, and to hold a position in their hearts. This is the classic image of Satan. The aspects of their nature that stand out are arrogance and conceit, an unwillingness to worship God, and a desire to be worshiped by others. Such behaviors can give you a very clear view into their nature.

2 The components of a person’s nature are constantly revealing themselves. Anything a person does, regardless of what it is, can reveal that person’s nature. People have their own motives and purposes for everything they do, and whether it be providing hospitality, preaching the gospel, or any other kind of work, they can reveal the parts of their nature without any consciousness of it, because a person’s nature is their life, and people are driven by their natures for as long as they live. A person’s nature is not revealed just on occasion or by happenstance; rather, it can completely represent the person’s essence. Everything that flows from within people’s bones and blood is representative of their nature and life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

350 Corrupt Man Cannot Represent God

Verse 1

All the actions and deeds of Satan

are manifested in man.

All the actions and deeds of man

are an expression of Satan.

They can never represent God.

Man is Satan’s embodiment.

The disposition of man cannot

represent the disposition of God.

Verse 2

Some people are of good character;

God may work through such people.

Though they’re led by the Holy Spirit,

the work God does upon them

is nothing more than expanding on

what already exists within.

No one directly represents God:

prophets of yore nor those God uses.

Chorus

The example of Jesus is enough to prove

none who are of sin can represent God.

The sin of man represents Satan.

Sin does not represent God; God is without sin.

Even the Holy Spirit’s work in man

is merely directed by the Spirit.

It’s not done by man on behalf of God.

Neither man’s sin nor disposition represents God.

Verse 3

All things from God are positive.

But the disposition of man,

it has been processed by Satan

and it cannot represent God.

Only the love, the will to suﬀer,

righteousness, submission, humbleness

and hiddenness of God incarnate

can directly represent Him.

Bridge

This is because when He came,

He came without a sinful nature;

He came directly from God,

without being processed by Satan.

Jesus just takes the form of sinful flesh

and does not represent sin;

His actions, deeds, and words

before completing His work

through His crucifixion

all directly represent God Himself.

Chorus

The example of Jesus is enough to prove

none who are of sin can represent God.

The sin of man represents Satan.

Sin does not represent God; God is without sin.

Even the Holy Spirit’s work in man

is merely directed by the Spirit.

It’s not done by man on behalf of God.

Neither man’s sin nor disposition represents God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Man Is Incapable of Representing God

351 Too Few People Are Compatible With God

Verse 1

God has done much work among man.

The words He spoke are many,

for the sake of man’s salvation,

for man to be compatible with God.

Yet God has only gained a few

on earth like-minded with Him.

So God says, man does not treasure His words.

For they are not compatible with Him.

Chorus

The work of God is not merely

so man can worship Him,

more importantly, so man can be

compatible with Him,

yes, so man can be compatible with Him.

Verse 2

Those who are corrupted

all live in Satan’s trap,

in flesh and selfish desires.

There is not one compatible with God.

There are those who say they are,

but they worship vague idols.

They acknowledge God’s name as holy,

but walk a path hostile to Him.

Bridge

They talk with arrogance

and are self-assured,

because they are all against Him,

incompatible with Him.

Chorus

The work of God is not merely

so man can worship Him,

more importantly, so man can be

compatible with Him,

yes, so man can be compatible with Him.

The work of God is not merely

so man can worship Him,

more importantly, so man can be

compatible with Him,

yes, so man can be compatible with Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Seek the Way of Compatibility With Christ

352 Who Is Compatible With God?

Verse 1

God’s expressed countless words, His will and disposition,

yet people are incapable

of knowing, believing or obeying Him.

You only think of blessings and rewards,

not how to be compatible with God

or not become His enemy.

Pre-chorus 1

God’s so disappointed in you,

He’s given you so much, yet gained so little from you.

Chorus

Those who live in the Bible or on the cross,

amidst the law or according to doctrine,

or amongst the work God does today,

which of them are compatible with Him?

Verse 2

Your arrogance, greed, fancy desires,

your betrayal, disobedience,

which of these could escape God’s notice?

You shame, palter with Him, cheat, exact Him,

extort Him for sacrifices,

how could all this elude His punishment?

Pre-chorus 2

Your evildoing’s proof

of your enmity to God and your mismatch with Him.

Chorus

Those who live in the Bible or on the cross,

amidst the law or according to doctrine,

or amongst the work God does today,

which of them are compatible with Him?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Seek the Way of Compatibility With Christ

354 None Care to Actively Understand God

Verse 1

When God is upset, He faces a mankind

who doesn’t pay attention to Him,

who follows Him, claims to love Him,

yet neglects what He feels.

How can His heart not hurt?

Pre-chorus

Even those who want to become

the confidants of God,

they don’t want to get close to Him,

know Him or care for His heart.

Chorus

God is lonely!

Not just because corrupt mankind opposes God,

but those who seek to be spiritual,

those who seek to know God,

even those willing to devote their lives to God

don’t understand His thoughts.

They don’t know His disposition or His emotions at all.

Oh, God is lonely, God is lonely.

Verse 2

In God’s management work,

though He sincerely works and speaks,

and faces man without reserve,

His followers are closed off to Him;

no one’s willing to get close,

mind His heart or His feelings.

Pre-chorus

Even those who want to become

the confidants of God,

they don’t want to get close to Him,

know Him or care for His heart.

Chorus

God is lonely!

Not just because corrupt mankind opposes God,

but those who seek to be spiritual,

those who seek to know God,

even those willing to devote their lives to God

don’t understand His thoughts.

They don’t know His disposition or His emotions at all.

Oh, God is lonely, God is lonely.

Bridge

When God is joyful, no one shares His happiness.

When misunderstood, His heart is uncomforted.

When His heart hurts inside,

no one is willing to listen to Him confide.

Verse 3

Through thousands of years

of management work,

none understands God’s emotions,

no one appreciates them

or stands alongside Him

to share His sorrows and joys.

Pre-chorus

Even those who want to become

the confidants of God,

they don’t want to get close to Him,

know Him or care for His heart.

Chorus

God is lonely!

Not just because corrupt mankind opposes God,

but those who seek to be spiritual,

those who seek to know God,

even those willing to devote their lives to God

don’t understand His thoughts.

They don’t know His disposition or His emotions at all.

Oh, God is lonely, God is lonely.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

355 What Have You Given God in Return?

Verse 1

God has been among you

for several falls and springs.

He’s lived with you for long.

Before Him how many of your vile deeds slip?

The heartfelt words you say,

they echo in God’s ears.

Millions of your resolves

can’t be counted, on His altar they’re laid.

Pre-chorus 1

Yet no dedication, no drop of sincerity

His altar you lay upon.

Where are the fruits of your belief?

Chorus

You have received God’s endless grace,

seen His heavenly mysteries.

God has shown you flames of heaven,

but hasn’t the heart to burn you.

How much to God have you returned?

How much have you willingly given Him?

Verse 2

Holding food God gave you,

you offer it to Him,

saying it’s your reward for hard work,

you’ve given Him all you have.

How is it you don’t know

that all you give to God,

all your contributions

are all things that you stole from His altar?

Pre-chorus 2

Now you give them to God.

Are you not cheating Him?

He enjoys what’s on His altar

and not hard work’s returns you give.

Chorus

You have received God’s endless grace,

seen His heavenly mysteries.

God has shown you flames of heaven,

but hasn’t the heart to burn you.

How much to God have you returned?

How much have you willingly given Him?

Bridge

You really dare cheat God,

so then how can He pardon you?

How can God endure this longer?

He’s given everything to you.

He’s opened everything to you.

He’s provided for your needs,

and He has opened up your eyes.

But you ignore your conscience and cheat Him.

Chorus

You have received God’s endless grace,

seen His heavenly mysteries.

God has shown you flames of heaven,

but hasn’t the heart to burn you.

How much to God have you returned?

How much have you willingly given Him?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Are All So Base in Character!

356 Who Can Understand God’s Heart?

Verse 1

God on earth is always silent.

No matter how cruel man can be,

He takes none of it to His heart,

fulfills the task Father gave Him.

Who’s recognized God’s loveliness?

Who has more care for the burden

of God the Father than the Son does?

Who knows the will of the Father?

Pre-chorus

O mankind! When will you consider God’s heart,

or understand what God intends?

Chorus

When God comes to earth,

He goes through the hardships of man.

But God Himself is innocent,

why let God suffer pains like man?

Who understands God’s heart?

God gives man too much.

How can man repay God’s heart?

How can man repay God’s heart?

Verse 2

God’s Spirit in heaven is troubled.

The Son on earth prays frequently

over the will of the Father;

to pieces His heart worries.

Who knows the Father’s love for His Son,

how the Son misses the Father?

Torn between heaven and earth,

close in Spirit, They gaze at each other.

Verse 3

Father and Son always depend on each other.

So why did They part,

one in heaven and one below?

Father loves Son, and Son loves the Father.

Why should He long and anxiously wait?

Many days the Father has yearned,

though They haven’t been apart for long,

He awaits His Son’s quick return.

Bridge

He observes, sits silent, waiting for His Son’s return.

When again will He reunite

with the Son who wanders the earth?

When again They come together, it will be forever.

But how can He endure thousands of days and nights

with one in heaven and one on the earth?

Chorus

When God comes to earth,

He goes through the hardships of man.

But God Himself is innocent,

why let God suffer pains like man?

Who understands God’s heart?

God gives man too much.

How can man repay God’s heart?

How can man repay God’s heart?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (4)

358 How Could God Not Be Sad?

Verse 1

God has tasted sweet, sour, bitter, pungent,

every taste of the human experience.

He comes in the wind, He goes in the rain.

He’s experienced the persecution of family,

He’s experienced the ups and downs of life,

the pain of the parting from His body.

Chorus

When God came to earth, instead of welcoming Him

because of the hardship He suffered,

man “politely” declined God’s good intentions.

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

Verse 2

Could it be that God became flesh only

for it to end like this?

Why does man not love God?

Why is His love repaid with hate?

Could it be that God should just suffer this way?

Chorus

When God came to earth, instead of welcoming Him

because of the hardship He suffered,

man “politely” declined God’s good intentions.

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

Verse 3

People have shed tears of sympathy

because of God’s hardships on earth.

They railed against the wrongs of His misfortune.

Yet who has truly known God’s heart?

Chorus

When God came to earth, instead of welcoming Him

because of the hardship He suffered,

man “politely” declined God’s good intentions.

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

Bridge

Who can perceive the feelings of God?

Man once had deep affection for God,

often longed for Him in their dreams.

But how could those on earth understand His will in heaven?

Chorus

When God came to earth, instead of welcoming Him

because of the hardship He suffered,

man “politely” declined God’s good intentions.

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

How could He not be pained and saddened by this?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 31

359 People Don’t Approach God’s Words With Their Hearts

Verse 1

God once revealed the marvelous sight

of His divine kingdom before man.

Yet man merely stared with greed in their eyes.

None truly wanted to enter in.

Chorus

God once told man of the state of things on earth,

man listened but did not face His words with their heart.

And God once told man the truths of heaven,

but they called them tales and did not take His words to heart.

Verse 2

Today, scenes of the kingdom flash among man,

but who’s searched high and low in pursuit of it?

Without God’s urging, man would still not wake

from the very depths of their dreams.

Pre-chorus

Are they really so enthralled by their life on earth?

Are there no high standards in their heart?

Chorus

God once told man of the state of things on earth,

man listened but did not face His words with their heart.

And God once told man the truths of heaven,

but they called them tales and did not take His words to heart.

Wow, wow, wow, yeah.

God once told man of the state of things on earth,

man listened but did not face His words with their heart.

And God once told man the truths of heaven,

but they called them tales and did not take His words to heart,

but they called them tales and did not take His words to heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 25

360 Do You Truly Live in God’s Words?

Verse 1

Today arrives in the blink of an eye.

And under the guidance of My Spirit,

all mankind lives in My light,

not thinking of yesterday.

Who hasn’t lived in the present,

or spent wonderful months and days

living in the kingdom?

Who hasn’t lived beneath the sun?

Pre-chorus 1

Though the kingdom has come among man,

none truly know its warmth.

Man sees it only from the outside,

not knowing its substance.

Chorus

Do you truly live amid My light?

Do you truly live among My words?

Who does not think of their prospects?

Who’s not distressed by their fate?

Who does not struggle in the sea of affliction?

Who does not wish to free themselves?

Are the kingdom’s blessings given

for man’s hard work on earth?

Could all man’s wishes come true?

Verse 2

When My kingdom forms,

who does not rejoice?

Can nations escape?

Can the great red dragon escape by its cunning?

My decrees are heard through the cosmos,

applied across the universe.

My authority unfolds among man.

Still man’s never truly known this.

Pre-chorus 2

When My decrees are revealed

is when My work nears its end.

When I rule among man, known as God Himself,

My kingdom will fully descend to earth.

Chorus

Do you truly live amid My light?

Do you truly live among My words?

Who does not think of their prospects?

Who’s not distressed by their fate?

Who does not struggle in the sea of affliction?

Who does not wish to free themselves?

Are the kingdom’s blessings given

for man’s hard work on earth?

Could all man’s wishes come true?

Bridge

Today all man begins on a new path.

They’ve begun a new life,

yet no one’s truly experienced

a life on earth like that in heaven.

Chorus

Do you truly live amid My light?

Do you truly live among My words?

Who does not think of their prospects?

Who’s not distressed by their fate?

Who does not struggle in the sea of affliction?

Who does not wish to free themselves?

Are the kingdom’s blessings given

for man’s hard work on earth?

Could all man’s wishes come true?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 25

361 Man’s Deception of God Pervades Their Deeds

Intro

Many people wish to truly love God,

but their hearts aren’t theirs,

they can’t control themselves.

Verse 1

Many love God in trials He gives,

yet they cannot grasp that He truly exists.

They just love Him in emptiness,

not because of His existence.

Many lay their hearts before Him,

pay them no heed,

hearts snatched away by Satan

whenever it has the chance to,

after which they leave Him.

Chorus

God wishes for man to be earnest before Him.

He does not ask for anything but to be taken seriously.

He asks that they allow Him to bring back

the sincerity of man, instead of tricking Him.

Verse 2

Many love God when He gives His words,

yet don’t cherish His words in their spirits,

using them instead like public property,

tossing them back when they feel like it.

Man searches for God in the midst of pain,

looking unto Him among trials.

They enjoy Him in times of peace,

but in peril, deny Him, forgetting Him when busy.

They go through the motions for Him when they are idle.

Yet never has anyone loved Him for their whole life.

Chorus

God wishes for man to be earnest before Him.

He does not ask for anything but to be taken seriously.

He asks that they allow Him to bring back

the sincerity of man, instead of tricking Him.

Bridge

God’s enlightenment, His illumination,

the cost of His efforts pervade all people,

yet so do the truth of man’s actions

and their deceit of Him.

Their smooth talk never tricked Him,

He figured out man long ago.

Who knows how much impurity

or Satan’s venom is in them?

Man grows more used to it every day.

So they are numb to the torments of Satan,

no interest in the “art of a healthy existence.”

Chorus

God wishes for man to be earnest before Him.

He does not ask for anything but to be taken seriously.

He asks that they allow Him to bring back

the sincerity of man, instead of tricking Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 21

362 God Allows No Created Being to Cheat Him

Verse 1

Since you’ve resolved to serve God,

He will not let you go.

God hates evil and is jealous for humanity.

Since your words are on the altar,

God won’t let you run off,

nor will He tolerate your serving two masters.

Pre-chorus 1

Did you think you could love another

after giving God your word?

Did you think you could casually

make vows with your tongue?

How could He allow people

to make a fool of Him this way?

Chorus

God will have you serve Him once again,

picking up your past determination.

He will not tolerate any creation that cheats Him.

Verse 2

How could you swear oaths

by the throne of the Most High?

Did you think your oaths had passed away?

Though flesh might pass, your oaths do not.

God will condemn you through them.

But you think you can place words before Him

and serve evil spirits in your hearts.

Pre-chorus 2

Could His wrath tolerate

such animals that cheat Him?

God must carry out His decrees

and take back such false pious ones

to “wait on” Him like oxen,

at the mercy of His sword.

Chorus

God will have you serve Him once again,

picking up your past determination.

He will not tolerate any creation that cheats Him.

Bridge

Did you think you could just

make requests and lie to Him?

Did you think God had not seen

your words and deeds?

How could your words and deeds

not have been in His view?

How could He let people

deceive Him like that?

Chorus

God will have you serve Him once again,

picking up your past determination.

He will not tolerate any creation that cheats Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Are All So Base in Character!

363 People Do Not Know How Lowly They Are

Verse 1

Inside the minds of human beings,

God is One who always curses them.

And so they do not pay heed to Him;

they have always been cold toward Him.

So God says they are immoral

and they are unreasonable

because of their hearts’ misconceptions;

they’re even lacking real human feelings.

Verse 2

Man cares nothing for God’s feelings,

but uses so-called “righteousness” to deal with Him.

Man’s been like this for many years;

his disposition has not changed.

Man does not treasure himself,

so he’s called wretched and worthless.

Devoid of self-love, with only self-harm,

does this not show his worthlessness?

Verse 3

Humanity is like a wicked woman

who plays herself and gives herself away

to willingly be violated,

yet man doesn’t see his lowliness.

The kind of pleasure that he finds

is in working for, speaking with others,

thus being delivered into their hands;

is this not mankind’s filthiness?

Bridge

Since he doesn’t know himself,

his desire to show off his charms and his ugly face

is his greatest flaw that God detests the most.

There are no proper relations between people,

so how could there be a proper relationship with God?

Verse 4

God has spoken so much to mankind,

so He can live in people’s hearts,

so they can be free of all their idols

that have taken up residence there.

And then God can wield His power

over all of humanity,

and He can accomplish the purpose

of the existence of God on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 14

364 You Are Too Rebellious

Chorus

You are too rebellious,

with such grave resistance.

You look down on God

and are too cold towards Him.

You love Him too little,

and you hate Him too much.

You disdain God’s work,

despise His actions too much.

Verse 1

Where is your submission?

Where’s your character?

When have you shown the love within you?

Or taken God’s work seriously?

Did you realize what you do today:

running amok through the world;

shameless and scheming;

not knowing the truth;

deceitful and flattering;

thinking you’re right and above all;

being savage and crude like beasts—

is this fitting for a human?

Pre-chorus

You are rude and unreasonable.

You’ve never treasured God’s words;

instead you bring contempt for them.

Chorus

You are too rebellious,

with such grave resistance.

You look down on God

and are too cold towards Him.

You love Him too little,

and you hate Him too much.

You disdain God’s work,

despise His actions too much.

Verse 2

Where will achievements,

sweet hopes and true life come from?

Will your imagination save you

from the tiger’s mouth and the flames?

If you’d treated God’s work

as a priceless treasure,

would you have fallen to this point?

Is it true that your fate

could never be changed?

Do you wish to die with such regrets?

Chorus

You are too rebellious,

with such grave resistance.

You look down on God

and are too cold towards Him.

You love Him too little,

and you hate Him too much.

You disdain God’s work,

despise His actions too much.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence and Identity of Man

365 Your Nature Is So Corrupt

Verse 1

Those who don’t understand God’s will,

those who understand but don’t practice truth,

those who eat and drink His words but defy them,

are all opponents of God.

Those with notions of the incarnate God,

with a mind to rebel, and those who judge God

are also opponents of God.

Whoever is unable to know God

or bear witness to Him

is also truly an opponent of God.

Bridge 1

So if you have faith to walk this path,

then keep on following it.

But if you can’t stop opposing God,

walk away before it’s too late.

The chance of things going bad for you

runs extremely high,

because your nature is simply too corrupt.

Verse 2

You have no loyalty or love for God,

nor a heart that thirsts for righteousness and truth.

Your state before God is in shambles.

You can’t do or say what you should.

What you should practice has failed,

and your function to God unfulfilled.

You lack loyalty, obedience and conscience,

nor resolution that you should.

You don’t have the faith you ought to,

nor endure the suffering you should.

You’re devoid of any merit.

Shouldn’t you be ashamed of living?

Bridge 2

You believe and still

you do not know God’s will.

You eat and drink the words of God,

yet cannot keep His demands.

You believe in God yet don’t know Him.

You live without values or meaning,

no conscience or integrity—

can you still call yourself human?

Verse 3

You believe in God yet deceive Him.

You take His money and offerings.

You don’t acknowledge God’s feelings

or show a conscience towards Him.

You can’t meet His simplest demands.

Can you still call yourself human?

Don’t you enjoy everything that

God provides for you?

Bridge 3

You eat His food and breathe His air,

enjoying His grace, yet in the end

you do not have the slightest knowledge of God.

You’ve become a worthless opponent of God,

the lowest form of beast.

Among animals, are there any

more malicious than you?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All People Who Do Not Know God Are People Who Oppose God

366 Those Who Cannot Keep Up With God’s Work Will Be Eliminated

Verse 1

You see so many acts of God,

but you still rebel and resist.

You harbor many things within you,

you do whatever you wish,

you follow your own preferences;

this is all resistance.

Belief in God for the sake of lust

is rebellious in nature.

Pre-chorus 1

Belief in God for the sake of flesh

or for the sake of Satan,

belief for the sake of the world,

is filthy and resistant.

Chorus

If your current deeds don’t align

with any of God’s demands,

you will be eliminated

without a shadow of a doubt.

Even though you have been chosen,

your actions still decide your outcome.

If you cannot keep up,

you will be eliminated.

Verse 2

There are all sorts of faiths today.

Some seek blessings or money;

some seek to understand mysteries

or shelter from disaster.

These are forms of resistance;

they’re blasphemy toward God.

One who resists, one who rebels,

is that not doing these very things?

Pre-chorus 2

Many people these days grumble,

they complain and make judgments.

Those are all things done by the wicked,

examples of resistance.

Chorus

If your current deeds don’t align

with any of God’s demands,

you will be eliminated

without a shadow of a doubt.

Even though you have been chosen,

your actions still decide your outcome.

If you cannot keep up,

you will be eliminated.

Bridge

The ones who submit completely

are the ones who God obtains.

Though corrupted by Satan,

they’ve been saved, conquered by God’s new work.

They have endured tribulations,

but have been obtained by God,

no longer living in Satan’s domain.

They’re free from unrighteousness.

They’re willing to live out holiness,

they are the holiest ones.

Chorus

If your current deeds don’t align

with any of God’s demands,

you will be eliminated

without a shadow of a doubt.

Even though you have been chosen,

your actions still decide your outcome.

If you cannot keep up,

you will be eliminated.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Know How the Whole of Humanity Has Developed to the Present Day

367 God Delivers People From a Life of Hell on Earth

1 For thousands of years, the Chinese people have led the life of slaves, and this has so constrained their thoughts, concepts, life, language, behavior, and actions that they have been left without the slightest freedom. Several thousand years of history have taken vital people possessed of a spirit and worn them down into something akin to corpses bereft of a spirit. Many are those who live under the butcher’s knife of Satan, many are those who live in homes like the lairs of beasts, many are those who eat the same food as oxen or horses, and many are those who lie, insensate and in disarray, in the “netherworld.” In outward appearance, people are no different from primitive man, their place of rest is like a hell, and for companions they are surrounded by all manner of filthy demons and evil spirits.

2 On the outside, human beings appear to be higher “animals”; in fact, they live and reside with filthy demons. Without anyone to tend to them, people live inside Satan’s ambuscade, caught in its toils with no way of escape. Rather than saying that they gather with their loved ones in cozy homes, living happy and fulfilling lives, one should say that human beings live in Hades, dealing with demons and associating with devils. In fact, people are still bound by Satan, they live where filthy demons gather, and they are manipulated by these filthy demons. Man has been living in this netherworld for several decades, or several centuries, or even several millennia. God wishes to change people, to save them, to rescue them from the tomb of death, that they may escape from the life they lead in Hades and in hell.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (5)

368 Has the Hatred of the Ages Been Forgotten?

Verse 1

In this society that is so dark,

there is mishap after mishap,

yet you are oblivious to it all.

When will you end your slavish nature?

Why are you uncaring of God’s heart?

Do you condone oppression, hardship?

Don’t you want to change darkness to light

and cure the wrongs towards justice, truth?

Chorus

Where is your resolution and dignity?

Where is your ambition and integrity?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Verse 2

Will you just watch man forsake truth, twist facts?

Are you glad to keep bearing this wrong?

Do you want to be a slave, be killed

by God with slaves of this failed state?

Where’s your resolve and where’s your freedom?

Are you willing to lay down your life

for the great red dragon, devils’ king?

Will you let it torture you to death?

Chorus

Where is your resolution and dignity?

Where is your ambition and integrity?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Verse 3

The face of the deep is messy and dark;

common folk suffer affliction,

cry to Heaven and complain to earth.

Then when will man hold his head up high?

Man is scrawny, emaciated;

how could he cope with this cruel devil?

Why do you not give your life to God?

Why waver? When will God’s work be done?

Bridge

Being thus aimlessly bullied and oppressed,

your whole life will lastly be in vain.

Why bother rushing in and out of the world?

Why not keep something precious for God?

Chorus

Where is your resolution and dignity?

Where is your ambition and integrity?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Have you forgotten the ages of hatred?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (8)

369 Those in Darkness Should Rise Up

Verse 1

For thousands of years, this has been the land of filth,

awfully dirty, misery abounds,

with ghosts freely roaming every corner.

The ghosts trick, deceive, make groundless accusations,

are ruthless, vicious, trampling this ghost town,

leaving it all littered with dead bodies.

Chorus

Now is the time: People have long since

gathered all their strength, devoted all their efforts,

to tear off the hideous face of this demon.

This’ll allow those blinded who endured

every manner of suffering, hardship,

to rise up from their pain

and turn their backs on this evil old devil.

Verse 2

Decay’s stench pervades. The land is heavily guarded.

Who can see the world beyond the skies?

How could people of this ghost town have seen God?

Have they ever enjoyed God’s dearness, loveliness?

Do they appreciate the world’s matters?

Which one of them understands God’s eager will?

Chorus

Now is the time: People have long since

gathered all their strength, devoted all their efforts,

to tear off the hideous face of this demon.

This’ll allow those blinded who endured

every manner of suffering, hardship,

to rise up from their pain

and turn their backs on this evil old devil.

Verse 3

Why put before God’s work an impenetrable barrier?

Why use various tricks to deceive God’s folk?

Where’s true freedom, legal rights and interests?

Where is the fairness? Where’s the comfort and the warmth?

Why use devious schemes to trick God’s people?

Why use such force to suppress God’s coming?

Chorus

Now is the time: People have long since

gathered all their strength, devoted all their efforts,

to tear off the hideous face of this demon.

This’ll allow those blinded who endured

every manner of suffering, hardship,

to rise up from their pain

and turn their backs on this evil old devil.

Verse 4

Why hound God until He has nowhere to rest His head?

How could doing this not incite fury?

Thousands of years of hate are amassed in the heart,

millennia of crimes are inscribed upon the heart.

How could all this not inspire loathing?

Avenge God, totally end His enemy.

Chorus

Now is the time: People have long since

gathered all their strength, devoted all their efforts,

to tear off the hideous face of this demon.

This’ll allow those blinded who endured

every manner of suffering, hardship,

to rise up from their pain

and turn their backs on this evil old devil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (8)

370 What Saddens God Most of All

Verse 1

The efforts God devotes to man

prove His substance is love for man.

And man’s actions prove their loathing

of the truth and opposing God.

No one ever understands Him,

and they cannot accept Him,

even though He is sincere,

His words are gentle and they’re clear.

Chorus

At all times, God is concerned for all who follow Him.

Yet at no time do they receive His words.

They cannot accept His suggestions at all.

That’s what saddens God most of all.

Verse 2

They do the work as they please

that God entrusted to them,

without asking what He requires,

nor seeking His intentions.

Still they claim to loyally serve Him,

yes, they claim to loyally serve Him,

but they rebel against Him,

they still rebel against Him.

Chorus

At all times, God is concerned for all who follow Him.

Yet at no time do they receive His words.

They cannot accept His suggestions at all.

That’s what saddens God most of all.

Bridge

Many believe that the truths

that they can’t accept are not the truth;

many believe that the truths

that they cannot practice are not the truth.

For these people, His truth’s denied;

it’s not recognized, it’s cast aside.

They believe Him to be God in word,

but see Him as an outsider,

not the truth, the way, or the life.

Chorus

At all times, God is concerned for all who follow Him.

Yet at no time do they receive His words.

They cannot accept His suggestions at all.

That’s what saddens God most of all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Ought to Consider Your Deeds

371 Who Can Care for God’s Will?

Verse 1

Man experienced My warmth,

they once sincerely served Me,

they were truly obedient,

doing everything for Me.

But people can’t do that now;

in their spirit they all cry.

They look at Me, call for help;

they cannot escape their plight.

Pre-chorus 1

People in the past made vows,

swearing by earth and heaven

to repay Me My kindness

with all their heart’s affections.

They wept with sorrow to Me;

their cries were sad, hard to bear.

I would give mankind My help

due to the resolve of theirs.

Chorus

When people are sad, I come to comfort them;

and when they are weak, I help them along.

When they are lost, I give them the way;

and when they weep, I wipe away their tears.

But when I am sad, who can comfort Me?

When I’m worried sick, who cares for what I feel?

Verse 2

Countless times man obeyed Me,

their loveliness so memorable.

They were loyal in love for Me,

their true feelings were laudable.

Countless times they loved Me

and their lives they would sacrifice.

Because of this earnestness,

their love gained My acceptance.

Pre-chorus 2

Countless times, they offered themselves,

calmly facing death for My sake.

Smoothing the worry from their brows,

I carefully watched their face.

Countless times I loved them,

as though My treasure they were.

Countless times I hated them, as if they were enemies.

Still man can’t fathom what is in My mind.

Chorus

When people are sad, I come to comfort them;

and when they are weak, I help them along.

When they are lost, I give them the way;

and when they weep, I wipe away their tears.

But when I am sad, who can comfort Me?

When I’m worried sick, who cares for what I feel?

Bridge

When I’m sorrowful,

who makes up for My heart’s wounds?

Who acts in concert with Me

in times when I need someone?

Is man’s former attitude

towards Me now lost, never to return?

Why is there not a single jot

left in their memories?

People have forgotten these things

from being corrupted by enemies.

Chorus

When people are sad, I come to comfort them;

and when they are weak, I help them along.

When they are lost, I give them the way;

and when they weep, I wipe away their tears.

But when I am sad, who can comfort Me?

When I’m worried sick, who cares for what I feel?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 27

372 Who Has Ever Understood God’s Heart?

Verse 1

God has given His all to you,

holding nothing back,

without enjoying worldly glory, love,

or blessings among man.

People are mean toward Him,

He has never enjoyed earth’s riches.

He devotes His true and passionate heart,

giving His all to man.

Chorus 1

Who has ever warmed or comforted Him?

Man has piled on Him all pressure,

and handed Him misfortune,

forced dreadful situations on Him.

Man blames Him for injustice,

and He silently accepts it.

Does He protest, or ask for recompense?

Who has ever shown Him sympathy?

Verse 2

As a normal man, who didn’t have

a romantic childhood?

Who did not have a vibrant youth,

or warmth of their family?

Who’s without the love of friends,

or the respect of others?

Who’s without the comfort

of their confidants?

Chorus 2

Has God ever enjoyed warmth and comfort?

Who has shown Him human morality?

Who’s been tolerant of Him,

stayed with Him through hard times?

Man merely makes demands on Him without any scruples.

How could man treat God incarnate

who’s from the Spirit as God?

Who among man could know Him?

Bridge

Where is the truth among man?

Where is true righteousness?

Who can know God’s disposition,

or compete with God in heaven?

It’s no wonder, when God came among man,

no one has known Him;

it’s no wonder that man rejected Him.

Verse 3

How can man tolerate God’s existence,

or allow the light to drive out darkness of the world?

Isn’t this the upright devotion and entry of man?

Isn’t God’s work centered around man’s entry?

Outro

God would that you merge God’s work with man’s entry,

and establish a good relationship between man and God,

and perform one’s duties to the best that one can.

In this way, God’s work will come to an end,

and He’ll be glorified, He’ll be glorified.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (10)

373 Why Don’t People Sincerely Love God?

Verse

I made all things, created mankind,

and today I have descended among man,

but man hits back and takes revenge on Me.

Is My work not helpful to man?

Am I unable to satisfy them?

Pre-chorus 1

Why, oh, why does man reject Me?

Why, oh, why is man so cold and indifferent?

Why, oh, why is the earth covered with corpses?

Is this the state of the world I made for man?

Why, oh, why when I give so great of riches,

man offers Me empty hands?

Chorus

Why, oh, why does man not cherish the utterances of My mouth?

Why, oh, why does man reject the utterances of My mouth?

I do not condemn; I merely want to calm them

and let them do the work of self-reflection.

Verse

I made all things, created mankind,

and today I have descended among man,

but man hits back and takes revenge on Me.

Is My work not helpful to man?

Am I unable to satisfy them?

Pre-chorus 2

Why, oh, why does man not truly love Me?

Why, oh, why does he never come before Me?

Could it be that all My words have been in vain?

Have they really vanished like heat from water?

Why, oh, why is man so unwilling

to cooperate with Me?

Chorus

Why, oh, why does man not cherish the utterances of My mouth?

Why, oh, why does man reject the utterances of My mouth?

I do not condemn; I merely want to calm them

and let them do the work of self-reflection.

Bridge

Is My day really the moment of man’s death?

Could I really destroy man when My kingdom is formed?

Why, oh, why during My entire management plan,

has no one grasped My will?

Chorus

Why, oh, why does man not cherish the utterances of My mouth?

Why, oh, why does man reject the utterances of My mouth?

I do not condemn; I merely want to calm them

and let them do the work of self-reflection.

Tag

I do not condemn; I merely want to calm them

and let them do the work of self-reflection.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 25

374 Have You Not Gained Much From God?

Verse 1

Though Job went through Jehovah’s trials,

he was just a righteous man worshiping Him.

Despite his trials, he did not complain

but treasured his time with God.

None cherish Jehovah’s presence now,

they reject, detest, complain about,

and mock His appearance.

Have you gained so little and suffered much?

Bridge 1

Aren’t you better off than Mary and James?

Has your resistance been so trivial?

Is what God’s asked and required of you

too much to take?

Verse 2

God’s wrath was for the rebellious Israelites,

it didn’t rain down upon you.

You’ve just gained His judgment and revelations,

and fiery refinement.

Still man resists and refutes God

without a shred of submission.

Some deny Him and keep a distance,

no better than those who opposed Moses.

Bridge 2

People’s hearts are hardened,

never changing their old ways.

So how can they know they’re so

much more fortunate than Job?

How can they know no one before

has enjoyed these blessings?

How can people’s consciences

sense the blessings with punishment?

Verse 3

God’s requirements are for you

to be models for His work,

witness His disposition and deeds,

and be freed from Satan’s afflictions.

Bridge 3

Yet people are hostile to

and repelled by God’s work.

How could they not incite God

to bring back the laws of Israel?

How could God not rain down the wrath

He brought upon Israel?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Is Your Understanding of Blessings?

375 Are You Truly Worthy to Be One of God’s People?

1 God detests the corruption of the whole human race, but He feels compassion for their weakness. He is also dealing with the old nature of the whole human race. As one of God’s people in China, are you not also a part of the human race? Among all His people, and among all His sons, that is, among the ones that He has chosen out of the whole human race, you belong to the lowest group. For this reason, God has expended the most energy on you, the greatest effort. Do you still not cherish the blessed life you enjoy today? Are you still hardening your hearts to rebel against God and set upon your own designs?

2 Were it not for God’s continuing pity and love, the whole of humanity would long ago have fallen captive to Satan and turned into “delectable morsels” in its mouth. Today, amidst all people, those who genuinely expend themselves for God and genuinely love Him are still rare enough to be counted on the fingers of one hand. Today, could the title of “God’s people” be your personal property? Has your conscience simply grown cold as ice? Are you truly worthy of becoming the people God requires? Think back on the past, and look again at today—which of you has satisfied God’s heart? Which of you has shown genuine solicitude for His intentions? Had God not prompted you, you would still not have awakened, but would have remained as if frozen, and again, as if in hibernation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 13

376 Those Who Are Disobedient to God Betray Him

Chorus

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Actions that are not loyal to Him—betrayal.

Deceiving and lying to Him—betrayal.

Harboring notions and spreading them—betrayal.

Not upholding God’s witness and interests—betrayal.

False smiles when far from Him in heart—betrayal.

These are all acts of betrayal (betrayal).

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Verse 1

You are capable of all these acts;

they are commonplace among you.

You may not think this is a problem,

but that is not what God thinks.

God can’t treat betrayal as a trifle,

and He cannot disregard it.

Verse 2

You’re this way when He works among you.

If no one watches over you,

will you not be as bandits

who have declared themselves as kings?

When that happens you cause disaster,

who will be there to clean it up?

Chorus

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Actions that are not loyal to Him—betrayal.

Deceiving and lying to Him—betrayal.

Harboring notions and spreading them—betrayal.

Not upholding God’s witness and interests—betrayal.

False smiles when far from Him in heart—betrayal.

These are all acts of betrayal (betrayal).

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Verse 3

You think some betrayals occasional

and not your persistent behavior.

They don’t merit heavy discussion

that would surely injure your pride.

If you truly think so, you lack sense;

you’re a specimen of rebellion.

Bridge

Man’s nature is how he survives.

He cannot change his nature.

The nature of betrayal, the same—

if you betray family or friends,

it proves it is part of your life

and a nature you were born with.

Chorus

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Actions that are not loyal to Him—betrayal.

Deceiving and lying to Him—betrayal.

Harboring notions and spreading them—betrayal.

Not upholding God’s witness and interests—betrayal.

False smiles when far from Him in heart—betrayal.

These are all acts of betrayal (betrayal).

Actions that cannot obey God—betrayal.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (1)

377 The Outcome of Those Who Believe in God but Defy Him

Verse 1

Many have disobeyed God’s words

from creation until today,

thus been cast out

from His stream of recovery.

In the end their bodies perish,

their spirits are cast to hell,

punished greatly even today.

Verse 2

Many have followed God’s words,

but they have gone against His enlightenment,

thus kicked aside by Him.

They fall under Satan,

become those who oppose Him,

obeying just the surface, not the essence,

not the essence of His words.

Verse 3

Many merely listen

to God’s words of yesterday.

They hold to “junk” of the past,

don’t treasure “produce” of today.

They’re captured by Satan,

become eternal sinners,

God’s enemies that directly oppose Him.

Outro

They receive His judgment

at the height of His wrath.

They’re blind, in dark dungeons,

rotten corpses held, rotten corpses held by Satan!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 4

378 Betrayal Is Human Nature

Verse 1

Man’s nature is different from God’s essence,

for man’s corrupt nature comes from Satan.

Man lives under its evil and ugliness.

Man’s world is not of truth and holiness,

and much less does man live in the light.

Verse 2

No one is born with truth in possession,

nor an essence that fears and obeys God.

Instead, people are possessed with a nature

that disobeys God and dislikes the truth;

this very nature is betrayal.

Bridge 1

Man exists through rebirth of the soul.

From birth, a person lives in the flesh,

till the body reaches its limit.

In that moment, the soul leaves its shell.

This keeps repeating, a soul coming and going,

thus mankind’s existence continues.

Verse 3

The life of flesh is the life of the soul,

the soul allows man’s flesh to exist.

The soul, not the flesh, is where each life comes from,

and thus, mankind’s nature comes from the soul;

man’s nature is not from the flesh.

Verse 4

Only man’s soul knows what they’ve been through

with Satan’s temptation and corruption.

The flesh of man has no way to know it.

So man’s unwittingly become fouler and darker,

ever more evil and distant from God.

Bridge 2

Man’s soul is in the hands of Satan,

thus man’s flesh is in Satan’s control.

Such flesh and humanity resist God.

How could they be compatible with God?

Betrayal is why God cast out Satan.

How, then, could humans be free of involvement?

Outro

The nature of man has been processed,

it has been corrupted by Satan.

Satan was cast down for betraying God,

thus betrayal is human nature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

379 Betrayal of God Is Human Nature

Verse 1

Man’s nature comes from the soul, and not from the flesh.

The soul knows Satan’s temptations, afflictions, corruption,

while man’s flesh knows nothing of this, and thus man becomes

more dark, filthy and evil without realizing,

while the gap between man and God grows greater,

and life for mankind becomes ever darker.

For Satan holds the souls of mankind in its grasp,

and so has also come to occupy man’s flesh.

Pre-chorus

How could such flesh and such a mankind not resist God?

How could they be born compatible with Him?

Satan’s betrayal is what caused God to cast it down.

How, then, could humans be free of their involvement?

This is why betrayal is human nature.

Chorus

No matter how mature your life,

your experience, your confidence,

nor your birthplace or where you’re going,

your nature to betray God is innate.

It may show itself anytime, anywhere.

God wants to tell every one of you:

Each and every person is the same;

your nature to betray God is innate.

Verse 2

It matters not how long you’ve been God’s follower,

your nature is still inclined to betray Him.

For man never achieves absolute maturity,

changes to his disposition are just relative.

Chorus

No matter how mature your life,

your experience, your confidence,

nor your birthplace or where you’re going,

your nature to betray God is innate.

It may show itself anytime, anywhere.

God wants to tell every one of you:

Each and every person is the same;

your nature to betray God is innate.

Bridge

With these words, God’s not seeking excuses

to eliminate or condemn mankind.

God’s intention is to make man more aware

of what is inherent in his own nature,

so that he might live carefully before God

to be receptive to His guidance at all times,

that mankind might not lose touch with His presence

and thus set off down the path of no return.

Chorus

No matter how mature your life,

your experience, your confidence,

nor your birthplace or where you’re going,

your nature to betray God is innate.

It may show itself anytime, anywhere.

God wants to tell every one of you:

Each and every person is the same;

your nature to betray God is innate.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

380 The Dangerous Consequences of Betraying God

Verse 1

Satan controls every soul

it has corrupted.

Only those who believe in Christ

enter today’s kingdom, saved.

Though no longer in Satan’s grasp,

man’s nature is still in their flesh.

Even when your souls are saved,

your nature is unchanged.

Bridge 1

The chance of your betrayal

remains one hundred percent.

That’s why God’s work lasts so long,

as your nature’s intractable.

Verse 2

As you fulfill your duties,

you endure hardship as best you can,

yet each of you is capable

of betraying God,

returning to Satan’s lair,

going back to your old ways.

At that time, there’ll be no way

to display a human likeness.

Bridge 2

You may be destroyed,

or even worse, doomed forever,

punished and never to be

reincarnated again.

Verse 3

God’s work is the work of

saving people’s souls.

If your soul falls into Satan’s hands,

your body won’t live in peace!

If God protects your body,

surely He’ll care for your soul.

If God loathes you, your body and soul

will fall in Satan’s hands.

Bridge 3

If God’s words are lost on you,

God will hand you over to Satan,

you’ll be tortured until

God’s anger disappears,

or He will personally punish you

who cannot be redeemed,

for your hearts that betray Him

will have never changed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

381 What Kind of Person Is Beyond Saving?

Chorus

Being saved does not rely on work or credentials.

It depends on whether your pursuit

has borne fruit, has borne fruit.

Verse 1

Even if you’ve wandered the streets for years,

where is your testimony?

Your reverence for God is lower than

your love of self and lustful desires.

How could you be a model for salvation?

Your unchanging, rebellious self is beyond it.

Won’t you be eliminated?

Won’t God’s work’s end be your last day?

Chorus

Being saved does not rely on work or credentials.

It depends on whether your pursuit

has borne fruit, has borne fruit.

Verse 2

God has done much work and spoken many words—

how much have you heard and obeyed?

His work’s end will be when you stop

opposing and standing against Him.

During His work you have worked against Him,

making your own “work” and kingdom.

You pack of foxes and dogs, all you do is against Him!

Pre-chorus

Trying to embrace those who love you,

where is your reverence, deceitful ones?

Can these blasphemous and irreverent ones be saved?

Chorus

Being saved does not rely on work or credentials.

It depends on whether your pursuit

has borne fruit, has borne fruit.

Verse 3

Not interested in this way, truth and life,

you’d rather have sin, money, and fame,

enjoyments and lusts of the flesh.

How can you enter God’s kingdom?

Your image and status are greater than God’s.

You’ve become an idol to men.

Have you not become the archangel?

Chorus

Being saved does not rely on work or credentials.

It depends on whether your pursuit

has borne fruit, has borne fruit.

Outro

When man’s outcomes are revealed,

when the work of salvation nears its end,

many will be corpses beyond salvation

and must be eliminated.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

382 What Will Be Your End?

Verse 1

The end of all things draws near,

all of heaven and earth is over.

How can man escape

the final days of human existence?

How can those who revere God

and long for Him to appear

not see the day of God’s righteous appearance?

Verse 2

How can they not be given

the final reward for goodness?

Are you the one who does good

or are you one who does evil?

Do you accept righteous judgment

and thus become obedient?

Or do you accept it only to end up being cursed?

Pre-chorus

Have you lived in light

before the seat of God’s judgment?

Or have you been living

in darkness in the underworld?

Don’t you know best

if you’ll be rewarded or punished?

Don’t you know best that God is righteous?

Chorus

So just what are your conduct and heart like?

How much have you given up for God?

How deeply do you worship Him?

Don’t you know most clearly

your behavior towards Him?

You should know better than anyone

what end you will finally meet.

Verse 3

God only created man, so created you also,

but didn’t hand you to Satan,

make you resist or rebel against Him,

and be punished by Him.

Aren’t all these afflictions because

your hearts are too hard

and your conduct too despicable?

Chorus

So just what are your conduct and heart like?

How much have you given up for God?

How deeply do you worship Him?

Don’t you know most clearly

your behavior towards Him?

You should know better than anyone

what end you will finally meet.

Bridge

Don’t you decide your own end?

And don’t you know your end in your heart?

The reason God conquers people

is to reveal them and bring salvation.

It’s not to make you do evil

or lead you to hell of ruin.

In the end won’t your suffering

and all your weeping be due to your sins?

Chorus

So just what are your conduct and heart like?

How much have you given up for God?

How deeply do you worship Him?

Don’t you know most clearly

your behavior towards Him?

You should know better than anyone

what end you will finally meet.

Tag

Is not your goodness or your own evil

the best judgment of you?

Is it not the best proof of

what your end will be?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

383 Who Can Escape the Coming of God’s Light?

Verse 1

As mankind lies in a coma,

only the peals of God’s thunder

awaken them from their dreams.

And when they open up their eyes,

these blasts of cold radiance hurt them,

such that they lose sense of direction,

not knowing where they have come from,

not knowing where they’re going to.

Chorus 1

When struck by the laser-like beams,

most people are forced to collapse in the storm.

Their bodies are swept away in the torrents,

leaving behind not a single trace.

Bridge 1

Finally, the survivors are able

to behold God’s face clearly in the light,

coming to know something of His appearance.

So they no longer dare to look Him in the face,

lest He visit His chastisement and curses

once more upon them, upon their own flesh.

Verse 2

So many people cry out,

cry out and weep bitterly;

so many fall into despair;

many form rivers with their blood.

Some are aimless drifting corpses;

others find their place in the light,

only to feel heartache and shed tears

for their long years of unhappiness.

Chorus 2

So many people, compelled by the light,

confess their uncleanness, resolve to reform;

so many, being blinded, lose the joy of life,

ignore the light, stagnate and await their end.

Bridge 2

Many people are hoisting up the sails of life,

and under the guidance of the light,

they eagerly anticipate their tomorrow.

Who among mankind does not exist in these states?

And who does not exist within God’s light?

Be you strong or weak, how can you avoid His light?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 13

384 True Meaning of Faith in God

Intro

Though many people believe in God,

few understand what faith in God means

and what to do to be after His heart.

For they may know the term “God,”

they know phrases like “the work of God,”

but they don’t know God, and they don’t know His work.

Verse 1

So then, all those who don’t know God

are so confused in their belief.

They don’t take it seriously

’cause it’s too strange to them.

They fall short of God’s demands.

Those who don’t know Him or His work

cannot be fit for His use,

much less fulfill His desire.

Chorus

True faith in God means experiencing

God’s words and all the work He does

based on a belief that He’s holding all things

and holding all sovereignty,

so you’ll shake off your corrupt disposition,

fulfill God’s desire and come to know God.

This is the journey of faith and believing,

truly believing in God.

Verse 2

“Faith in God” means believing He’s real.

It’s the basic view of faith in God.

But it is not the true belief,

just faith with strong religious thoughts.

Some think faith is simple;

their belief is meaningless.

They can’t gain God’s approval

by walking on the wrong paths.

Chorus

True faith in God means experiencing

God’s words and all the work He does

based on a belief that He’s holding all things

and holding all sovereignty,

so you’ll shake off your corrupt disposition,

fulfill God’s desire and come to know God.

This is the journey of faith and believing,

truly believing in God.

Verse 3

Those who believe through letters don’t know

their faith has no substance.

They can’t gain God’s approval,

but still they pray for peace and grace.

We should ask ourselves today:

Is faith in God the simplest thing?

Could it be just getting His grace?

Can those who don’t know but fight Him please Him?

Chorus

True faith in God means experiencing

God’s words and all the work He does

based on a belief that He’s holding all things

and holding all sovereignty,

so you’ll shake off your corrupt disposition,

fulfill God’s desire and come to know God.

This is the journey of faith and believing,

truly believing in God, truly believing in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Preface

385 The Purpose Behind God’s Arrangements for Man

Verse 1

If you believe in God’s rule, you must know that all things

don’t happen just by chance; God arranges everything.

What does God do it for? What is His final aim?

It is not to lay you bare, but to perfect and save.

Chorus

How does God perfect and save you?

By showing you your corruption,

your nature, your essence, your faults.

Know these things, and you will cast them off.

Verse 2

Learn how to seize this chance, know that you must seize it.

Don’t lock horns or wrangle, nor try to resist it.

If you contest everything that God arranges for you,

then you will find it hard to enter into the truth.

Chorus

How does God perfect and save you?

By showing you your corruption,

your nature, your essence, your faults.

Know these things, and you will cast them off.

Bridge

Obey, seek, and pray and come before God,

your inner state will change, truth will be wrought in you,

you will then make progress, you will have a life change.

When this reality comes, your stature will beget life.

Chorus

How does God perfect and save you?

By showing you your corruption,

your nature, your essence, your faults.

Know these things, and you will cast them off.

How does God perfect and save you?

By showing you your corruption,

your nature, your essence, your faults.

Know these things, and you will cast them off.

Oh, know these things, and you will cast them off.

Yes, know these things, and you will cast them off.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. To Gain the Truth, One Must Learn From the People, Matters, and Things Nearby

386 The Purpose Man Should Have in Their Belief in God

Verse 1

Real belief in God

means accepting His word as the reality of your life

and the knowing of God from His word

in order to achieve a true love of Him.

Now to put it clearer: The belief in God

is so you may obey God and love Him,

performing duties that God’s creatures should.

This is the aim of believing in God.

Pre-chorus 1

To achieve a knowledge of His loveliness,

of how worthy of reverence He is,

and how, in His creatures, He does the work

of salvation and making them perfect—

this is the minimum

that you should possess in your belief in God.

Chorus

Believing in God shouldn’t be

something you only do to see,

to behold the signs and wonders,

and neither should it be

just for the sake of your own flesh.

It’s the pursuit of knowing God

and being able to obey,

obeying Him till death, just like Peter did.

This is what it’s mainly to achieve.

Verse 2

Belief in God is mainly the way your life is changed

from life in the flesh to one of loving God,

from a life within corruption

to life within the word of God.

It’s coming out from under the domain of Satan

to live under God’s protection and care,

achieving obedience to God,

and not obedience to the flesh.

Pre-chorus 2

It’s letting God gain your entire heart,

it’s allowing God to make you perfect,

and freeing yourself from the corruptness

of a satanic disposition.

Belief in God is mainly

so His power and glory manifests in you.

Chorus

Believing in God shouldn’t be

something you only do to see,

to behold the signs and wonders,

and neither should it be

just for the sake of your own flesh.

It’s the pursuit of knowing God

and being able to obey,

obeying Him till death, just like Peter did.

This is what it’s mainly to achieve.

Outro

It’s for God’s power and glory to be displayed in you,

so that you may do God’s will

and make God’s plan accomplished.

You’ll be able to bear testimony to God before Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God

387 The Key to Faith Is Accepting God’s Words as the Reality of Life

Verse 1

Belief in God should not be

in order to see wonders and signs,

nor for the sake of your personal flesh,

but to pursue the grasp of God

and obey Him as best you can.

Just like Peter, obey Him till death.

This is what you must try and achieve now.

Chorus

Belief in God means the acceptance

of His word as the reality of life.

Practice His words, words from His mouth,

carry them out within yourself.

That’s the attainment of the aim of God.

Verse 2

To eat and drink the word of God

is in order to truly know God

and in order to satisfy God.

To eat and drink the word of God

is meant to get a greater knowledge of God.

Only then you can obey and love God.

It should be the aim of belief in God.

Chorus

Belief in God means the acceptance

of His word as the reality of life.

Practice His words, words from His mouth,

carry them out within yourself.

That’s the attainment of the aim of God.

Verse 3

Belief in God means to pursue

being made perfect by God,

and full obedience to God.

If you can obey God with no plaint,

and be mindful of all God’s desires,

have the stature and style of Peter,

then you succeed in your faith, you’re gained by God.

Bridge

If you only try and see wonders and signs,

then the viewpoint of your faith is wrong.

Chorus

Belief in God means the acceptance

of His word as the reality of life.

Practice His words, words from His mouth,

carry them out within yourself.

That’s the attainment of the aim of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. All Is Achieved by the Word of God

388 Practicing the Truth Is the Key to Faith in God

Chorus

The key to faith in God

is putting truth into practice,

is caring for God’s will.

It’s knowing God’s work on man

when He comes in the flesh;

it’s knowing His word’s principles.

Do not follow the masses.

Have principles in your entry,

hold fast to them, hold fast.

Verse 1

Believing in God and seeking knowledge of Him

is no simple matter indeed.

This cannot be achieved by simply gathering

and listening to sermons.

You cannot be perfected by passion alone.

You must gain experience and have knowledge,

be principled in all that you do,

gain the work of the Holy Spirit,

gain the work of the Holy Spirit,

gain the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

The key to faith in God

is putting truth into practice,

is caring for God’s will.

It’s knowing God’s work on man

when He comes in the flesh;

it’s knowing His word’s principles.

Do not follow the masses.

Have principles in your entry,

hold fast to them, hold fast.

Verse 2

When you have undergone experiences,

you can discern many things—

good and evil, righteousness and wickedness,

what is of flesh and blood, what is of truth.

You should be able to distinguish

between all of these things,

so no matter what, you will never be lost.

Only this is your real stature,

only this is your real stature,

only this is your real stature.

Chorus

The key to faith in God

is putting truth into practice,

is caring for God’s will.

It’s knowing God’s work on man

when He comes in the flesh;

it’s knowing His word’s principles.

Do not follow the masses.

Have principles in your entry,

hold fast to them, hold fast.

Outro

Hold firm to the things within you

that are God’s enlightenment;

this is of such great help to you.

Or you’ll go right today, left tomorrow,

and you’ll never gain anything real.

There will be no gain for your life.

Practice the truth, practice the truth,

this is the key to faith in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God and His Work Can Satisfy God

390 Principles of Action for Believers

Verse 1

When you are able to satisfy God

and when you accept His care and protection,

that’s when you will be described as righteous.

Those who accept God’s protection, perfection,

who accept His care and are gained by Him,

God regards them as righteous and precious.

Chorus

Ask if you’re practicing righteousness,

if all your actions are watched by God

in what you do.

This indeed, it is the principle

by which all people who believe in God

have to live their lives.

Verse 2

The more you embrace God’s current words,

the more you’ll understand and receive His will,

and the more you’ll be able to satisfy

His requirements and live out His words.

And this is God’s commission for you;

and it should be achieved by all of you.

Chorus

Ask if you’re practicing righteousness,

if all your actions are watched by God

in what you do.

This indeed, it is the principle

by which all people who believe in God

have to live their lives.

Ask if you’re practicing righteousness,

if all your actions are watched by God

in what you do.

This indeed, it is the principle

by which all people who believe in God

have to live their lives,

have to live their lives.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Wicked Will Surely Be Punished

391 The Top Priority of Faith in God

Intro

Try to grasp what God does, see things by His word,

by standing on God’s side.

This way your viewpoints will be right.

Verse 1

Everything you do should be weighed against

having a normal relationship with God.

If your relationship with God is normal

and your intentions are right, then do it.

To maintain a normal relationship with God,

you cannot be afraid to suffer any loss.

Chorus

To build a good relationship with God

must be top priority for one who believes in Him.

All should treat this as the most important task,

the most important thing in their life.

Verse 2

You can’t allow Satan to prevail in you,

have a hold on you, make you a laughing stock.

Such an intention is a sign that

your relationship with God is normal.

It is not for the flesh but for peace of spirit.

It’s to gain the Holy Spirit’s work, to appease the will of God.

Chorus

To build a good relationship with God

must be top priority for one who believes in Him.

All should treat this as the most important task,

the most important thing in their life.

Verse 3

To enter into a correct state, you must build

a strong relationship with God.

Set right your view of believing in God.

It’s for God to obtain you,

reveal the fruits of His words in you,

to allow God to enlighten you more.

This way, you will enter into the right manner.

Chorus

To build a good relationship with God

must be top priority for one who believes in Him.

All should treat this as the most important task,

the most important thing in their life.

Verse 4

Keep eating and drinking the current words of God.

Enter the present way of the Holy Spirit’s work.

Act according to God’s requirements today,

not following the practices and ways of old.

This way, your relationship with God will be normal.

And you’ll be on the right track of believing in God.

Chorus

To build a good relationship with God

must be top priority for one who believes in Him.

All should treat this as the most important task,

the most important thing in their life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Is Your Relationship With God?

392 People Should Believe in God With a God-fearing Heart

Verse 1

If people do not have a reverent heart,

if people do not have an obedient heart,

they will defy God and disturb His work.

They will be unable to work for God, for God.

Chorus

If you genuinely believe in God,

always carry Him within your heart,

a God-revering heart, a God-loving heart.

People should believe in God with a God-fearing heart.

Verse 2

Cautious should be those who believe.

All that they do should satisfy God’s will.

They should not be headstrong, doing as they please.

That does not befit saintly propriety, saintly propriety.

Chorus

If you genuinely believe in God,

always carry Him within your heart,

a God-revering heart, a God-loving heart.

People should believe in God with a God-fearing heart.

Bridge

If people believe in God

but don’t obey or revere Him,

and instead resist Him,

this is the greatest disgrace for a believer.

They must not run amok,

waving the flag of God

while swaggering and swindling.

This is the most rebellious kind of conduct.

Verse 3

Families live by their own rules,

and nations live by their laws too,

but even more so in the house of God.

Standards are even stricter with decrees to adhere to.

Verse 4

Though people are free to do as they wish,

God’s decrees cannot be altered at will.

God bears no offense, He puts people to death.

Do people really not know all of this, all of this?

Chorus

If you genuinely believe in God,

always carry Him within your heart,

a God-revering heart, a God-loving heart.

People should believe in God with a God-fearing heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Warning to Those Who Do Not Practice the Truth

393 Follow the Path Led by the Holy Spirit in Your Faith

Verse 1

You’ve walked just a small part of a believer’s path,

not yet on the right track and far from God’s standard.

Your stature is not up to God’s demands.

Your caliber is low and your nature corrupt.

Pre-chorus 1

So you treat God’s work with carelessness.

This is your flaw and gravest failing.

Chorus

The path led by the Spirit

is towards a clearer understanding of God’s word,

free of misconceptions.

To achieve this, you must work in harmony with God,

find a right path to practice,

walk the path led by the Spirit.

Only then can you meet God’s requirements of you

and enter the right track of belief in God.

Verse 2

None truly know the path the Holy Spirit walks.

Most of you cannot see it clearly.

Most of you pay no mind nor take it to heart.

If you stay ignorant of the Spirit’s work,

your path of faith will be futile.

Pre-chorus 2

This is because you don’t do all you can

to meet God’s will or cooperate with God.

Chorus

The path led by the Spirit

is towards a clearer understanding of God’s word,

free of misconceptions.

To achieve this, you must work in harmony with God,

find a right path to practice,

walk the path led by the Spirit.

Verse 3

God has worked on you, the Spirit has moved you,

yet you don’t take His work seriously.

You must turn around and walk on the path

where the Holy Spirit leads people.

Bridge

The path on which the Holy Spirit leads

means gaining enlightenment in spirit,

having knowledge of God’s word,

seeing the path ahead clearly,

entering into the truth, with more knowledge of God.

Chorus

The path led by the Spirit

is towards a clearer understanding of God’s word,

free of misconceptions.

To achieve this, you must work in harmony with God,

find a right path to practice,

walk the path led by the Spirit.

Only then can you meet God’s requirements of you

and enter the right track of belief in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Normal Spiritual Life Leads People Onto the Right Track

394 You Must Place Belief in God Above All Else

Verse 1

If you wish to believe, if you want to gain God

and the satisfaction of Him,

if you don’t endure the pain and put in the effort,

you will not be able to achieve these things.

You have heard much preaching.

But even if you’ve heard,

it does not mean the words are yours.

Pre-chorus 1

You must absorb them, transform them

into something that belongs to you.

Chorus

You will only gain from the belief of God,

if you know it as the greatest thing in life,

more important than what you may eat or drink,

what you may wear, or anything else on earth.

Verse 2

Apply these words to your life,

bring them to your existence,

allow them to guide you in the way you live,

bringing true value and meaning to your life,

then it will be worth you hearing these words.

Pre-chorus 2

If God’s words don’t bring upturns and value to your life,

there would be no point in listening, yeah.

Chorus

Oh, you will only gain from the belief of God,

if you know it as the greatest thing in life,

more important than what you may eat or drink,

what you may wear, or anything else on earth, yeah.

Bridge

If you only believe when you have the time,

unable to give all your attention to belief,

if you always simply work to make do at sixes and sevens,

you will gain nothing, oh, nothing.

Chorus

Oh, you will only gain from the belief of God,

if you know it as the greatest thing in life,

more important than what you may eat or drink,

what you may wear, or anything else, yeah.

You will only gain from the belief of God,

if you know it as the greatest thing in life,

more important than what you may eat or drink,

what you may wear, or anything else on earth,

what you may wear, or anything else on earth,

what you may wear, or anything else on earth,

anything else on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique X

395 The Responsibilities of True Believers

Verse 1

If you’re truly possessed of conscience,

then you must have a burden

and a sense of responsibility.

No matter if you will be conquered

or you will be made perfect,

bear this step of testimony properly.

Chorus

As God’s creature, for man to be fully conquered by Him,

and in the end to be able to satisfy God,

repay His love with a heart that loves God,

by devoting themselves to God,

this is man’s responsibility.

It’s the duty they ought to perform,

the burden that ought to be borne by them.

And yes, they must complete this commission.

This makes them a true believer in God, true believer in God.

Verse 2

In experiencing all this work,

if man has been conquered,

and further, if man has true knowledge,

they’ll be capable of obedience

regardless of their prospects.

They’ll be capable, regardless of their fate.

Bridge

In this way, God’s great work will be realized in its entirety.

Chorus

As God’s creature, for man to be fully conquered by Him,

and in the end to be able to satisfy God,

repay His love with a heart that loves God,

by devoting themselves to God,

this is man’s responsibility.

It’s the duty they ought to perform,

the burden that ought to be borne by them.

And yes, they must complete this commission.

This makes them a true believer in God.

Outro

(The responsibility of human beings,

the responsibility of human beings made by God.)

A true believer in God.

(The responsibility of human beings, the responsibility.)

And yes, they must complete this commission.

This makes them a true believer in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (3)

396 God Hopes for Man’s True Faith

Verse 1

God holds man to a strict standard.

He doesn’t want your loyalty if it comes with conditions.

God hates those who cheat Him with intents

and extort Him with demands, extort Him with demands.

Chorus

God wishes for man to be loyal

and faithful to none but Him,

to do all things for the sake of faith,

and to prove that one word—faith, faith.

Verse 2

God despises sweetened words

that you use to make Him rejoice.

Because He treats you with sincerity,

He wishes you’d act towards Him with true faith.

Chorus

God wishes for man to be loyal

and faithful to none but Him,

to do all things for the sake of faith,

and to prove that one word—faith, faith,

prove that one word—faith,

to prove that one word—faith.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

397 Belief in God Is to Seek to Know God

Verse 1

Regardless of what you may seek,

it all goes towards the same things:

It’s to be perfected by God,

it’s to experience God’s word.

And it’s to satisfy His heart,

to discover His loveliness.

It’s for seeking a path in real experience,

with the aim to throw off

your own rebellious disposition.

Chorus

Seeking perfection by God,

or seeking to bear witness for Him,

it’s in order to know Him,

that the work He does in you is not in vain,

and so ultimately, you learn the reality of God,

you come to know His greatness,

more so to know His humbleness, His hiddenness,

and to know the work that God does in you.

Verse 2

Regardless of what you may seek,

it all goes towards the same things:

It is for you to achieve

a normal state within yourself.

It’s to fully conform to God’s will,

to become a correct person,

to have correct motive in everything you do.

The reason for all these things:

knowing God and achieving growth of life.

Chorus

Seeking perfection by God,

or seeking to bear witness for Him,

it’s in order to know Him,

that the work He does in you is not in vain,

and so ultimately, you learn the reality of God,

you come to know His greatness,

more so to know His humbleness, His hiddenness,

and to know the work that God does in you.

Bridge

And though what you experience is God’s word,

what you experience are actual events,

the people, the matters and the things around you,

ultimately you are able to know God.

Finally, you’re able to be perfected by God.

Chorus

Seeking perfection by God,

or seeking to bear witness for Him,

it’s in order to know Him,

that the work He does in you is not in vain,

and so ultimately, you learn the reality of God,

you come to know His greatness,

more so to know His humbleness, His hiddenness,

and to know the work that God does in you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Focus on Practice Can Be Perfected

398 You Should Seek to Love God in Your Belief

Verse 1

God’s use of you is more than

refining or having you suffer.

It lets you know life’s meaning and God’s deeds,

that serving God is not easy.

To experience God’s work is not just

to enjoy His grace but to suffer for loving Him.

Experience all sides: His grace and His chastisement,

His enlightenment and His judgment.

Pre-chorus

God’s servants should not only know

how to suffer for His sake,

but that their belief in Him

is so they will seek to love Him.

Chorus

Belief in God is for the sake of satisfying Him,

and for living out the disposition He requires.

Thus His actions and His glory will be manifested

through these unworthy ones.

That’s the right perspective on faith in Him,

and the true goal you should seek.

Verse 2

God has judged, chastised you.

His words have dealt with you, but also shined light on you.

When you are negative, God worries for you.

All is so you know man’s at God’s mercy.

You may think faith in God is about suffering,

working for Him, or for all things to go well,

but none of these should be the aim in your belief.

If they are, this is wrong, you’ll never be perfected.

Pre-chorus

God’s servants should not only know

how to suffer for His sake,

but that their belief in Him

is so they will seek to love Him.

Chorus

Belief in God is for the sake of satisfying Him,

and for living out the disposition He requires.

Thus His actions and His glory will be manifested

through these unworthy ones.

That’s the right perspective on faith in Him,

and the true goal you should seek.

Bridge

God’s actions, God’s righteous disposition,

God’s wisdom and His words,

His wondrousness, His unfathomableness,

are all things people must understand.

Use this knowledge to remove

your own requests, hopes and notions,

then you will meet the conditions demanded by God.

Only through this can you have life.

Only through this can you satisfy God.

Chorus

Belief in God is for the sake of satisfying Him,

and for living out the disposition He requires.

Thus His actions and His glory will be manifested

through these unworthy ones.

That’s the right perspective on faith in Him,

and the true goal you should seek.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

399 The Path of Belief in God Is the Path of Loving Him

Intro

The path of belief in God

is the path of loving Him.

If you believe in God,

you must have love for Him.

Verse 1

What loving God means is not

merely to repay God’s love,

nor to love Him by conscience,

but to have pure love for God.

Pre-chorus 1

Conscience won’t rouse love for God.

When you feel His loveliness,

your spirit is touched by God,

your conscience will play its role.

Chorus

Genuine love for God

comes from deep within the heart.

It’s love that exists upon

man’s true knowledge of God.

Verse 2

When man’s spirit’s moved by God,

when knowledge in their hearts is gained,

then they can love God with conscience

after experience is gained.

Pre-chorus 2

Loving God with one’s conscience

is not wrong, but it’s low love,

it just does God’s grace justice,

but can’t impel man’s entry.

Chorus

Genuine love for God

comes from deep within the heart.

It’s love that exists upon

man’s true knowledge of God.

Verse 3

When people get Spirit’s work,

when they see and taste God’s love,

when they have knowledge of God,

then He can truly be loved.

Pre-chorus 3

When they see God is worthy,

so worthy of mankind’s love,

seeing how lovely He is,

then God they can truly love.

Chorus

Genuine love for God

comes from deep within the heart.

It’s love that exists upon

man’s true knowledge of God.

Verse 4

Those who don’t comprehend God,

they can only love God based

on their notions, what they like;

that love is not real, heart based.

Pre-chorus 4

Once someone understands God,

it shows their heart’s turned to God.

The love that’s in their heart,

it’s real, spontaneous.

Bridge

Only that kind of person

is one with God in their heart.

Chorus

Genuine love for God

comes from deep within the heart.

It’s love that exists upon

man’s true knowledge of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Genuine Love for God Is Spontaneous

400 The Pursuit Believers Should Follow

Verse 1

How much work has God done in you?

How much have you gone through and tasted?

He tests you, disciplines you.

He’s carrying out His work on you.

As one who seeks God’s perfection,

can you witness all of His work,

provide for others by experience

and expend your life to witness His work?

Chorus

Pursue witnessing the work of God.

Become a real true witness

and manifestation of Him.

And be fit to be used by Him.

Verse 2

To bear witness for God’s work,

show others through your experiences,

and knowledge and the price you’ve paid.

Seek this and He will perfect you.

If you seek perfection of God

just to get His blessings in the end,

it proves that your point of view

on faith in God is impure.

Chorus

Pursue witnessing the work of God.

Become a real true witness

and manifestation of Him.

And be fit to be used by Him.

Bridge

You should always try to find

how to spot God’s deeds in real life

and how to satisfy Him

when He shows His will towards you.

You should seek to bear witness

to His wonder and His wisdom,

learn how you should demonstrate

His discipline, dealings on you.

Verse 3

If your love’s just to share His glory,

this won’t reach His requirements.

Witness His work, meet His demands,

and go through His work done on people.

Whether pain, tears or sadness,

experience it all in practice.

You need to do all of these tasks

to be a witness of God.

Chorus

Pursue witnessing the work of God.

Become a real true witness

and manifestation of Him.

And be fit to be used by Him.

Pursue witnessing the work of God.

Become a real true witness

and manifestation of Him.

And be fit to be used by Him,

and be fit to be used by Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

401 The Significance of Belief in God Is So Profound

1 Now you still have not gained a thorough understanding of the significance of belief in God. In fact, the significance of belief in God is so profound that people are unable to fathom it. In the end, the things within people that are of Satan and the things of their nature must change and must become compatible with the requirements of the truth; only in this way can one truly attain salvation. If, as you used to when you were within the religion, you just spout some words of doctrine or shout out slogans, and then do a few good deeds, exhibit a bit more good behavior and refrain from committing some obvious sins, this still does not mean that you have set foot upon the right track of believing in God.

2 Does being able to abide by the rules indicate that you are walking the correct path? If the things within your nature have not changed, in the end you will still resist and offend God. This will be your biggest problem. If, in your belief in God, you do not resolve this problem, then can you be considered to have been saved? God says these words to make you all understand in your hearts that a belief in God cannot be separated from God’s words, from God, or from the truth. You must choose your path well, put effort into the truth, and put effort into God’s words. Do not just gain half-baked knowledge or obtain more or less of an understanding and then think you are done; if you fool yourself, you will only harm yourself.

3 People should not deviate in their belief in God; in the end, if they do not have God in their hearts and they merely hold up a book and read it as if admiring flowers whilst galloping past on horseback, then they are finished. Do the words, “Man’s belief in God cannot be separated from God’s words” contradict the words, “A belief in God cannot be separated from God”? How can you have God in your heart if God’s words are not within your heart? If you believe in God, but your heart harbors neither God, nor His words, nor His guidance, then you are utterly finished. If you are unable to do even just a small thing in accordance with God’s requirements, then when you face a big matter of principle, you will be even less able to meet God’s requirements. This means you will not have testimony.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Believing in God, Choosing the Right Way Is Most Crucial

402 Only Those With Genuine Faith Gain God’s Approval

When Moses struck the rock, and the water bestowed by Jehovah sprang forth, it was because of his faith. When David played the lyre in praise of Jehovah—with his heart filled with joy—it was because of his faith. When Job lost his livestock that filled the mountains and untold masses of wealth, and his body became covered in sore boils, it was because of his faith. When he could hear the voice of Jehovah, and see the glory of Jehovah, it was because of his faith. That Peter could follow Jesus Christ was down to his faith. That he could be nailed to the cross for His sake and give glorious testimony was also down to his faith. When John saw the glorious image of the Son of man, it was down to his faith. When he saw the vision of the last days, it was all the more because of his faith. The reason why the so-called multitudes of the Gentile nations have obtained God’s revelation, and have come to know that God has returned in the flesh to do His work among man, is also because of their faith. All those who are smitten by God’s harsh words and yet are brought solace by them, and who are saved—have they not done so because of their faith?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

403 You Have Gained So Much Because of Faith

Spoken

It’s in the course of judgment,

you see where God’s creations end up,

the Creator’s to be loved.

It’s in the conquering work,

you fully understand human life,

and you see the arms of God.

Verse 1

It’s in this conquering,

you know the true meaning of “man,”

and you gain the right path of human life,

and you see God’s righteous disposition.

Verse 2

It’s in this conquering,

you see His beautiful glorious face,

and you learn all about man’s origin,

understand man’s “immortal history.”

Chorus

Because of the word “faith,”

you are judged, and you are cursed a good deal,

but you have got true faith

and the most true, real, and precious things.

True faith, true faith, because of faith.

Verse 3

It’s in this conquering,

you come to know man’s ancestors

and the origin of man’s corruption,

you get blessings, misfortunes you deserve.

Verse 4

It’s in this conquering,

you receive such joy and comfort,

and endless chastening, discipline and rebuke

from the Creator to His creation.

Chorus

Because of the word “faith,”

you are judged, and you are cursed a good deal,

but you have got true faith

and the most true, real, and precious things.

True faith, true faith, because of faith.

Outro

Isn’t this all due to your little faith?

Once you’ve gained these things,

has your faith not grown?

Haven’t you gained a tremendous amount?

Because of faith, because of faith,

because of faith, because of faith.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

404 The Most Important Thing Believers in God Should Gain

Verse 1

God has bestowed His life on humans freely,

so that it can become their own life.

This is a gift God gives that’s truly priceless.

Yet in bestowing this gift, He gains nothing.

Pre-chorus 1

Humankind reaps the greatest gains.

They’re the greatest beneficiaries.

Chorus

The only way you can save your own life

is by accepting the life that comes from God.

If you obtain this life, it will be boundless.

If you obtain it, it will be eternal.

Verse 2

When you compare the benefit of this life

with the promises man imagines God will grant,

with the good fortune that they desire,

which one does humanity most need?

Verse 3

You should ask yourself which is more important:

to truly live out the life that God gives you,

or your desire for blessings? Which is it?

What’s the most important thing that you should gain?

Pre-chorus 2

What allows you to come before God

to truly worship Him in such a way

that He won’t detest, abandon, or punish you?

What can allow you to live forever?

Chorus

The only way you can save your own life

is by accepting the life that comes from God.

If you obtain this life, it will be boundless.

If you obtain it, it will be eternal.

Bridge

Without the life that comes from God, you will surely die.

Without it, man’s life is finite, not eternal.

You can only obtain eternal life from God,

and no desire for blessings can replace that.

Can your desire for blessings save you from dying?

Chorus

The only way you can save your own life

is by accepting the life that comes from God.

If you obtain this life, it will be boundless.

If you obtain it, it will be eternal.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Man Is the Greatest Beneficiary of God’s Management Plan

405 Is This True Faith in God?

Verse 1

In their faith, people want God to give them

a suitable destination

and all of the grace that they need.

They want to make Him into their servant,

maintaining friendly relations,

trying to make sure they never fight.

Their belief in God is dependent

on Him meeting their requirements

and giving them what they pray for.

Pre-chorus 1

They expect God not to judge or deal with anyone,

for He has always been the merciful Savior Jesus.

This means they expect Him to keep a good relationship

with all the people at all times and in all places.

Chorus

In their hearts, gaining grace and enjoying peace

are just the symbols of faith.

The pursuit of blessings is their basis for faith.

Few seek to know God.

Few pursue any change in their disposition.

Verse 2

This is how people believe in God:

They make shameless demands of Him,

expecting all to be granted,

whether they’re rebellious or obedient.

They continually “collect debts,”

expecting God to just repay,

and to pay double without resistance,

whether or not God has received

anything at all from them.

Pre-chorus 2

It seems God can only be manipulated by them,

and He can’t just orchestrate people at His own will,

or reveal His hidden wisdom and righteousness to people.

He can’t just do that when He wants, without their permission.

Bridge

They think if they just confess their sins to God,

then God will just absolve them,

and He cannot get sick of doing so,

and this will go on forever.

They order God about and He just obeys.

And have you not always believed in this way?

Chorus

In their hearts, gaining grace and enjoying peace

are just the symbols of faith.

The pursuit of blessings is their basis for faith.

Few seek to know God.

Few pursue any change in their disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Put Aside the Blessings of Status and Understand God’s Will to Bring Salvation to Man

406 How Exactly Is Your Faith?

Verse 1

There’s nothing but longings and money in your hearts.

There’s nothing but material desires in your minds.

Every day you calculate how to obtain from God.

Every day you count the wealth and things that you have gained.

Verse 2

Every day you wait for more blessings to come down,

so that you may have and enjoy them all the more.

You want a higher standard in the things to be enjoyed.

Every day you’re waiting for more blessings to be gained.

Chorus

Your mouths are filled with deceit and filth,

betrayal and arrogance.

Your words to God, insincere, unholy;

no words of submission to God

upon experiencing His words.

So what is your faith like?

Verse 3

It’s not God who is always in your thoughts,

not God nor the truth that comes from Him,

but rather your husbands, your wives and your offspring,

material things you eat and wear.

Verse 4

You think of ways to gain more enjoyment.

Even when your stomach’s full, are you not a corpse?

Even on the outside in such beautiful attire,

are you not a walking corpse devoid of life?

Chorus

Your mouths are filled with deceit and filth,

betrayal and arrogance.

Your words to God, insincere, unholy;

no words of submission to God

upon experiencing His words.

So what is your faith like?

Bridge

You toil for the sake of your stomach,

till your hair is streaked with gray,

yet none sacrifice a single hair for His work.

You are constantly on the go,

racking your brain for the sake of your flesh,

and for your sons and daughters,

yet none of you shows

any worry or concern for God’s will.

What do you still hope to gain from God?

Chorus

Your mouths are filled with deceit and filth,

betrayal and arrogance.

Your words to God, insincere, unholy;

no words of submission to God

upon experiencing His words.

So what is your faith like?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen

407 Have You Gained Anything From Years of Belief?

Intro

You ought to know exactly

what the purpose of God’s work is,

and for whom He carries it out.

Verse 1

Does your love contain good or evil?

And just how is your knowledge of God?

Is it akin to David’s and Moses’?

Or is it nothing much like it at all?

Is your service to God similar

to what He received from Abraham?

Chorus

You should reflect upon yourself:

You have toiled for years for God’s sake,

but have you, in all of that time,

ever obtained a single thing?

Have you undergone any transformation?

Have you ever acquired anything?

Verse 2

You’re indeed being perfected by God,

but you should know whom you will represent,

as well as whose outcome you will share.

In your life’s experience of His work,

have you reaped a joyful, abundant harvest?

And is it bountiful and fruitful?

Chorus

You should reflect upon yourself:

You have toiled for years for God’s sake,

but have you, in all of that time,

ever obtained a single thing?

Have you undergone any transformation?

Have you ever acquired anything?

Bridge

In exchange for the ordeals you’ve gone through,

have you become like Peter who was crucified,

or like Paul, struck down and receiving a great light?

You should know: You should have some sense of these things.

Chorus

You should reflect upon yourself:

You have toiled for years for God’s sake,

but have you, in all of that time,

ever obtained a single thing?

Have you undergone any transformation?

Have you ever acquired anything?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Essence and Identity of Man

408 Have You Truly Offered Up Your Life in Your Faith?

Intro

If you suffered the same trials as Job,

none among you who follow God today

could ever stand firm, you would all fall down.

A world of difference between you and Job.

Verse 1

If half of your wealth was seized today,

you would dare to deny God is real.

If your son or daughter were taken,

you would run the streets crying foul.

If your sole livelihood reached a dead end,

you would try and take it up with God.

You would ask why God said so much to scare you.

You would dare do anything at such times.

Pre-chorus

Ask yourself, what of your belief in God?

Have you truly offered up your life?

What of, what of your belief in God?

Have you truly put in God’s hands your life?

Chorus

You should take your stature, practice seriously.

Don’t go through the motions for anybody.

Whether or not you gain the life and truth,

it fully depends on your own pursuit.

Verse 2

You’ve gained no true insights or stature,

knowing too much, understanding so little.

Just a fraction of what you’re aware of

makes your trials too great for you.

Don’t stop at knowledge, but work toward practice.

How much of the Spirit’s enlightenment

have you earned through the sweat of your hard work?

In your practice, have you achieved your aims?

Pre-chorus

Ask yourself, what of your belief in God?

Have you truly offered up your life?

What of, what of your belief in God?

Have you truly put in God’s hands your life?

Chorus

You should take your stature, practice seriously.

Don’t go through the motions for anybody.

Whether or not you gain the life and truth,

it fully depends on your own pursuit.

Outro

In how many of your practices

have you realized your own resolve?

Have you truly offered up your life,

offered up your life in your faith?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (3)

409 People Don’t Truly Believe in God

Verse 1

Man has gained and forsaken much in My many years of work,

yet I still say that man does not truly believe in Me.

Man says that I am God while opposing My truths,

and not practicing the truth I require of them.

Pre-chorus 1

Man concedes to God’s existence,

but not truth or life,

only acknowledging His name,

but not His essence.

Chorus

Man’s zeal has made them loathsome to Me.

They use pleasing words to deceive Me,

and none of them worship Me

with a true heart, with a true heart.

Verse 2

Your speech holds the temptations of the serpent itself,

haughty to the extreme, like the words of the archangel.

Your deeds are disgraceful; your desires and coveting, foul.

You’ve become moths in My house, objects to be thrown away.

Pre-chorus 2

For you love not truth, but blessings;

you wish to ascend to heaven,

and to see the wondrous vision

of Christ wielding power on earth.

Chorus

Man’s zeal has made them loathsome to Me.

They use pleasing words to deceive Me,

and none of them worship Me

with a true heart, with a true heart.

Bridge

You’re so deeply corrupted, and so ignorant of God;

do you think someone like you is worthy to follow God?

How could you reach heaven, see such glorious sights,

which are without precedent in their splendor?

Chorus

Man’s zeal has made them loathsome to Me.

They use pleasing words to deceive Me,

and none of them worship Me

with a true heart, with a true heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen

410 You Still Have a Muddled Belief

Verse 1

Many have followed God without hesitation.

You too have wearied over the years.

God has known your nature and habits so clearly.

Being with you has been arduous.

Though He knows you well,

the pity is you know nothing, nothing of Him.

Chorus

You don’t understand God’s disposition.

You can’t fathom what is in His mind.

Your misunderstandings grow and grow,

and your faith in Him is confused.

Verse 2

Rather than say you have faith in God,

you should say you’re trying to curry favor.

You follow whoever can reward you

and save you from great disasters,

showing no concern

whether he is God or any certain God.

Pre-chorus

There are many in this serious state.

If you were tested just to see

if you believe in Christ through grasping His essence,

no one would satisfy God.

Chorus

You don’t understand God’s disposition.

You can’t fathom what is in His mind.

Your misunderstandings grow and grow,

and your faith in Him is confused.

Bridge

Your faith is full of imaginings;

it’s so far from the practical God,

so what is the essence of your faith?

Your false belief pulls you away from God,

so what is the essence of this issue?

None of you have considered this,

nor do you understand its gravity.

Have you given any thought

to the results of such belief?

Chorus

You don’t understand God’s disposition.

You can’t fathom what is in His mind.

Your misunderstandings grow and grow,

and your faith in Him is confused.

Your misunderstandings grow and grow,

and your faith in Him is confused, is confused.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

411 To Believe in God but Not Accept the Truth Is to Be a Nonbeliever

Verse 1

Some do not rejoice in truth or judgment.

Instead, these power-seekers want power and riches.

They search for groups with influence,

and pastors from seminaries.

They’ve accepted the true way but half believe.

They cannot give their hearts and minds,

talking of giving themselves for God,

with their eyes focused on pastors and teachers.

Pre-chorus 1

They do not even spare Christ a second glance.

They’re fixed on fame, fortune and glory.

Chorus

God says all those who don’t value truth

are nonbelievers and traitors.

Such men shall never receive

the approval of Christ.

Verse 2

They can’t believe this meager person

can conquer and perfect man.

They think it’s ridiculous that these

nobodies in the dust are God’s chosen.

They believe if such people were the objects

of God’s salvation,

heaven and earth would turn upside down,

all would laugh themselves silly.

They believe if God perfected nobodies,

then great men would become God Himself.

Their views are tainted with unbelief.

Worse than not believing, they’re absurd beasts.

Pre-chorus 2

They value only status and prestige,

power and large denominations,

no regard for those led by Christ.

They’re traitors to Christ, truth, and life.

Chorus

God says all those who don’t value truth

are nonbelievers and traitors.

Such men shall never receive

the approval of Christ.

Outro

Do you now see how much unbelief you have?

How much betrayal of Christ?

God exhorts you to devote yourself full

since you’ve chosen the way of truth.

You should know that God belongs

to all those who truly believe and worship.

God does not belong to the world, nor any one person.

He belongs to those devoted and faithful to Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You a True Believer in God?

412 What Comes of Treating Your Faith Lightly

Verse 1

Success in belief in God is achieved through man’s actions.

When they fail, it is only through their actions too.

You’d do anything it takes to achieve something

more difficult and with more suffering than believing in God.

Pre-chorus 1

And you’d treat it seriously with no room for errors.

These are the kinds of efforts you all put into your lives.

Chorus

You’ll do anything for the things you’re devoted to,

but you would not do the same for your belief in God.

Those who lack a heart of sincerity are failures in their belief.

Aren’t there many who fail among you?

Verse 2

You’d deceive God’s flesh when you would not deceive kin.

These are the principles you live by.

What you need’s not truth and life, nor rules of self-conduct,

or God’s painstaking work, instead all you have in flesh.

Pre-chorus 2

You dismiss God’s work and don’t hear His words.

God sees how lightly you treat your faith.

Chorus

You’ll do anything for the things you’re devoted to,

but you would not do the same for your belief in God.

Those who lack a heart of sincerity are failures in their belief.

Aren’t there many who fail among you?

Verse 3

God hopes you really try for your destination’s sake,

though you’d better not be deceitful,

or else God will be disappointed.

And where does that lead? Are you not fooling yourselves?

Bridge

Those who think on their destination yet ruin it

are the ones least able to be saved.

Even if flustered and upset, who would take pity on this person?

God hopes you don’t fall to disaster and your destination is good.

Chorus

You’ll do anything for the things you’re devoted to,

but you would not do the same for your belief in God.

Those who lack a heart of sincerity are failures in their belief.

Aren’t there many who fail among you?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Destination

413 A Faith God Does Not Praise

Verse 1

That man cannot obey God is because

he is possessed by what came before.

The things that came before have given man

all kinds of notions and thoughts about God.

These have become the image of God,

the image of God in their minds.

What they believe in are their own notions

and standards of their imagination.

Chorus

If you measure the God

who does the actual work today

against the God in your own mind,

then all your faith comes from Satan,

tainted by your own preferences.

God does not want this kind of faith.

Bridge

Whatever their credentials, dedication,

with a lifetime of efforts to His work,

even if they have martyred themselves for Him,

God won’t approve those with this kind of faith.

He just bestows upon them some small grace

and lets them enjoy it for a short time.

Chorus

If you measure the God

who does the actual work today

against the God in your own mind,

then all your faith comes from Satan,

tainted by your own preferences.

God does not want this kind of faith.

Verse 2

People such as this are incapable

of putting the truth into practice.

The Holy Spirit does not work in them,

and God will weed out each of them in turn.

Young and old alike, those who don’t obey God,

with wrong motives, they oppose and interrupt.

And such people will unquestionably

be fully eliminated by God.

Chorus

If you measure the God

who does the actual work today

against the God in your own mind,

then all your faith comes from Satan,

tainted by your own preferences.

God does not want this kind of faith.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. In Your Faith in God You Should Obey God

414 Why People Fail in Their Faith

Verse 1

The most basic need for man’s faith in God

is an honest heart.

He must fully devote every part of himself and truly obey.

What is hardest for man is to give his whole life

in exchange for true faith,

through which he can gain the entire truth,

fulfilling his duty as one of God’s creatures.

Pre-chorus 1

This is beyond reach of those who fail,

and more beyond reach of those who can’t find Christ.

Chorus

Since man is not good at devotion to God,

since man doesn’t want to do his duty to Him,

since man has seen truth but still walks his own path,

since man always seeks by following

the path of those who failed,

since man defies Heaven, then man always fails

and gets taken in by Satan’s deception,

and is trapped in his own net.

Verse 2

Since man isn’t good at grasping the truth,

and doesn’t know Christ,

because man is too admiring of Paul

and covetous of heaven,

and since man demands that Christ obey him

and gives orders to God,

thus those great ones and those who have lived

the world’s ups and downs are still mortal.

Pre-chorus 2

Thus all of them will surely still die;

they will die amid the chastisement of God.

Chorus

Since man is not good at devotion to God,

since man doesn’t want to do his duty to Him,

since man has seen truth but still walks his own path,

since man always seeks by following

the path of those who failed,

since man defies Heaven, then man always fails

and gets taken in by Satan’s deception,

and is trapped in his own net.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

415 Success or Failure Depends on Man’s Pursuit

Intro

Man should perform his duty

being a creature of God,

seek to love God without other choice,

for God is worthy of man’s love.

Verse 1

People who seek to love God

should not seek personal gains,

or that which they personally want.

This is pursuit in the right way.

Oh, and if what you seek is the truth,

if what you practice is the truth,

if you gain dispositional change,

then the path that you tread is right.

Chorus

Whether you’ll be made perfect or be eliminated

depends on your own pursuit.

Whether you’ll succeed or fail

depends on the path you walk.

Verse 2

If you seek blessings of flesh,

practice truth of your notions,

with no change in your disposition,

if you don’t obey God in flesh,

and if you’re living in vagueness still,

what you seek will take you to hell,

because the path that you are walking

is surely going to fail.

Chorus

Whether you’ll be made perfect or be eliminated

depends on your own pursuit.

Whether you’ll succeed or fail

depends on the path you walk,

depends on the path you walk.

Whether you’ll be made perfect or be eliminated

depends on your own pursuit.

Whether you’ll succeed or fail

depends on the path you walk,

depends on the path you walk,

depends on the path you walk.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

416 True Prayer

Verse 1

True prayer is speaking your heart’s words to God.

It’s based on God’s will and His word.

True prayer is feeling, oh, so close to God,

as if He’s in front of you.

True prayer means you have much to say to God,

your heart is radiant as the sun,

you feel inspired by the loveliness of God,

those who hear are gratified.

Chorus 1

True prayer will bring both peace and pleasure,

the strength to love God rises up,

the worth of loving God is felt;

and all of this will prove your prayers are true.

Verse 2

True prayer is not about formality,

not procedure nor reciting words.

True prayer doesn’t mean to copy others.

Speak your heart and be touched by God.

Chorus 2

True prayer is shown by a heart

that yearns for what God Himself requires,

the will to fulfill in obedience

and to hate all that God dislikes.

Verse 3

If your prayers are to be effective,

God’s words are what you must read.

And only by praying amid God’s own words

will illumination be seen.

And upon the basis of that you have knowledge,

all truths that God says are clear,

having strong faith and a way to practice.

Only this is a prayer that’s true.

Yes, only this is a prayer that’s true.

Chorus

True prayer will bring both peace and pleasure,

the strength to love God rises up,

the worth of loving God is felt;

and all of this will prove your prayers are true, are true.

Yeah, your prayers are true.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Practice of Prayer

417 God Gives Man What They Need Through Their Cries

Verse 1

After God created man, spirits He bestowed on them,

and said if they don’t cry unto Him,

apart from His Spirit they shall be,

and the “heavenly broadcast” shall not be received on earth.

Chorus

Through mankind’s cries, God gives them what they need.

At first in them He doesn’t “reside,”

but gives them aid because of their cries.

From their inner strength they gain hardiness,

and Satan dare not come here to play at its will.

Verse 2

When God is not in man’s spirit, an empty seat is left open.

Satan takes the chance to enter.

But when they contact God with their hearts,

Satan starts to panic and rushes to escape.

Chorus

Through mankind’s cries, God gives them what they need.

At first in them He doesn’t “reside,”

but gives them aid because of their cries.

From their inner strength they gain hardiness,

and Satan dare not come here to play at its will.

Bridge

If man stays linked with God’s Spirit, Satan dare not interfere.

Without Satan’s disruption, people can live normal lives,

and God can work within them without any obstructions.

In this way, what God wants to do

can all be achieved through mankind.

Chorus

Through mankind’s cries, God gives them what they need.

At first in them He doesn’t “reside,”

but gives them aid because of their cries.

From their inner strength they gain hardiness,

and Satan dare not come here to play at its will, at its will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 17

418 The Significance of Prayer

Verse 1

Prayer is one of the ways how man cooperates with God,

to call upon His Spirit and to be touched by God.

Chorus 1

The more you pray, the more you’ll be touched,

enlightened and strong-minded.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

The more you pray, the more you’ll be touched,

enlightened and strong-minded.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

Verse 2

So those who never pray are dead without spirit.

They can’t be touched by God, can’t follow God’s work.

Chorus 2

People who never pray lose normal spiritual life,

have broken ties with God; He will not approve them.

People who never pray lose normal spiritual life,

have broken ties with God; He will not approve them.

Chorus 1

The more you pray, the more you’ll be touched,

enlightened and strong-minded.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

The more you pray, the more you’ll be touched,

enlightened and strong-minded.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

People as such can be made perfect soon.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Practice of Prayer

419 How to Enter Into True Prayer

Verse 1

During prayer your heart must be at peace

before God, your heart must be sincere.

Truly commune when you pray to God.

Don’t cheat God with words pleasing to the ear.

Chorus

So your heart will be quiet before God.

And in the environments arranged for you,

you will then know yourself and hate yourself,

you will hate yourself and forsake yourself.

So you’ll have normal relations with God,

and become someone who truly

loves, loves God, loves, loves God,

become someone who truly loves, loves God.

Verse 2

Prayer must surround what God will do today.

Ask for greater illumination,

bring your state and troubles before God

and speak to Him your resolution.

Chorus

So your heart will be quiet before God.

And in the environments arranged for you,

you will then know yourself and hate yourself,

you will hate yourself and forsake yourself.

So you’ll have normal relations with God,

and become someone who truly

loves, loves God, loves, loves God,

become someone who truly loves, loves God.

Bridge

Prayer is not to follow procedure

but to seek God with your sincerity.

Pray for God to protect your heart.

Ask for God to protect your heart.

Chorus

So your heart will be quiet before God.

And in the environments arranged for you,

you will then know yourself and hate yourself,

you will hate yourself and forsake yourself.

So you’ll have normal relations with God,

and become someone who truly

loves, loves God, loves, loves God,

become someone who truly loves, loves God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Practice of Prayer

420 The Effect of True Prayer

Verse 1

Walk in honesty, and pray that you will be

rid of deep deception in your heart.

Pray, to cleanse yourself; pray, be touched by God.

Then your disposition will be changed.

Chorus

Man’s disposition changes as they pray.

The more the Spirit moves, the more they will obey,

more proactive they will be, and their hearts gradually

will be purified because of true prayer.

Verse 2

True spiritual life is a life of prayer,

a life that’s with the touch of God.

When you’re touched by God, that is how you change

and your disposition can transform.

Chorus

Man’s disposition changes as they pray.

The more the Spirit moves, the more they will obey,

more proactive they will be, and their hearts gradually

will be purified because of true prayer.

Verse 3

When a life does not have the Spirit’s touch,

life is nothing more than just religion.

But when given light by God, often touched by Him,

you shall live a spiritual life.

Chorus

Man’s disposition changes as they pray.

The more the Spirit moves, the more they will obey,

more proactive they will be, and their hearts gradually

will be purified because of true prayer,

will be purified because of true prayer.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Concerning the Practice of Prayer

422 Prayers That Are Submissive and Rational Are of Great Importance

1 Prayer is a sort of conduit through which the Holy Spirit works. When people pray and seek while in the right state, the Holy Spirit will also be working simultaneously. This is a sort of harmonious cooperation between God and humanity from two different perspectives; in other words, it is God helping people deal with certain issues. This is a type of cooperation from humans when they come before God; it is also a type of method by which God saves and cleanses people. Moreover, it is the path for people’s proper entry into life, and it is not a kind of ceremony. The significance of prayer is deeply profound! If you pray often, and if you know how to pray—frequently praying both submissively and reasonably—then your internal state will be always proper.

2 If you pray often, and if you know how to pray—frequently praying both submissively and reasonably—then your internal state will be always proper. When praying by yourself, the words you use must be earnest and serious; only in this way can you be normal in the presence of Christ. How should people come before God? Through prayer and through introspection to see how to speak with reason, how to speak from a human position, and how to speak from the heart. Do not say things that merely sound nice or that attempt to wheedle God. If you practice this for a while, you will know how to pray to God and fellowship with Him, and it will then be easy for you to gain the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Significance of Prayer and Its Practice

423 There Is No True Service Without True Prayer

Verse 1

Prayer is true communion with God,

has lots of meaning.

It can be seen from people’s prayers

God they’re directly serving.

Pre-chorus

If you take prayer as ceremonial,

then God you won’t serve well.

Chorus

Without prayer, you can’t work.

Prayer brings service, it brings work.

If you’re a person who serves God,

but you’ve never been serious,

not devoted when you pray,

you will fail in serving this way.

Verse 2

It can be said that if your prayers

aren’t true or earnest,

then God won’t count you, you’ll be ignored.

The Holy Spirit won’t work in you.

Pre-chorus

If you take prayer as ceremonial,

then God you won’t serve well.

Chorus

Without prayer, you can’t work.

Prayer brings service, it brings work.

If you’re a person who serves God,

but you’ve never been serious,

not devoted when you pray,

you will fail in serving this way.

Bridge

If you often come to God and pray,

it proves you take Him seriously.

If you work yourself and do not pray,

and behind His back do that and this,

you’re doing your own thing,

(you are not serving God,)

you’re doing your own work.

(Condemned then, are you not?)

Verse 3

It seems like God you have not blasphemed,

done no disturbing,

but doing your thing is interrupting.

By nature, you resist God.

Chorus

Without prayer, you can’t work.

Prayer brings service, it brings work.

If you’re a person who serves God,

but you’ve never been serious,

not devoted when you pray,

you will fail in serving this way.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Significance of Prayer and Its Practice

424 The Greatest Wisdom Is to Look Up to God and Rely on Him

1 No matter how many truths a person understands, how many duties they fulfill, nor how much they experience while fulfilling those duties; no matter how great or small a person’s stature, nor in what environment they find themselves, what they cannot do without is looking up to God and relying on Him in all they do. This is the greatest wisdom. Even if a person has understood many truths, should they not rely on God? There are some people who have believed in God for a longer time, who understand some truths and have undergone several trials; they might have a bit of practical experience, but they do not understand how to look up to God and rely on Him. Do such people possess wisdom? They are the most foolish of people: They think themselves clever, yet do not fear God and shun evil.

2 Having much to say on spiritual theories does not mean you understand the truth, and much less does it mean you understand God’s will in all things. There is a very important lesson here: People must look up to God in everything they do. If they do, they can rely on God, and only those who rely on God have a way forward. There is a serious issue here—in many things, people act in light of their experience and rules they understand, as well as some things they imagine. It is then quite difficult to look up to God and rely on Him, and easy to act on one’s own desires. Though such people may do no evil, God is still not satisfied. Therefore, looking up to God and relying on Him in all things is the greatest wisdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Belief in God Must Begin With Seeing Through the Evil Trends of the World

425 Only Those Who Are Quiet Before God Focus on Life

Verse 1

Those who can be truly quiet before God

are those who’re able to be free from worldly ties,

and they can let God occupy them.

Anyone who can’t be quiet before God

is a person who is dissolute, unrestrained.

Oh, and they’re completely self-indulgent.

Pre-chorus 1

All who can be quiet before God

are the devout ones who yearn for God.

Chorus

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones who care about the life

and fellowship in the spirit.

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones thirsting for God’s words.

They’re the ones pursuing the truth.

Verse 2

Those who ignore being quiet before God,

who don’t practice this, they are vain people who

are completely attached to the world.

They’re without life, they have no life.

Even if they claim to believe in God, it’s not true,

just some empty words so easily spoken.

Pre-chorus 2

Those who can be quiet, God perfects, completes.

They are graced with amazing blessings.

Chorus

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones who care about the life

and fellowship in the spirit.

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones thirsting for God’s words.

They’re the ones pursuing the truth.

Verse 3

Those who seldom eat and drink God’s words,

who care not for life entry but focus on affairs,

they are hypocrites without a future.

Pre-chorus 3

God’s people are those who can truly commune

with Him and be quiet before Him.

Chorus

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones who care about the life

and fellowship in the spirit.

Those who can be quiet, quiet before God

are the ones thirsting for God’s words.

They’re the ones pursuing the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Quieting Your Heart Before God

426 You Should Take Care to Quiet Your Heart Before God

Verse 1

A heart truly quiet before God

won’t be troubled by the world,

nor person, action or thing.

Be quiet before God.

All negativity disappears,

be it conceptions or bad thoughts,

philosophies, wrong human ties.

Be quiet before God.

Chorus 1

Be quiet before God.

Sing hymns, read His words.

Give Him a chance to work on you,

for God wants to gain your heart,

God wants to perfect you.

Follow His leading, live before Him.

This will please Him. Be quiet before Him.

Verse 2

Since you’re always pondering God’s word,

your heart draws closer to Him,

it fills you up with all of His actual words,

positive new things leave no space

for old thoughts and practice.

Don’t heed the negative;

no need to try hard and control them.

Chorus 2

Live in His word and communicate more.

Be enlightened and illuminated by His Spirit.

As you do this, your notions and pride will disappear.

And you’ll know how to spend, love and satisfy God,

unconsciously forgetting all things outside Him.

Chorus 1

Be quiet before God.

Sing hymns, read His words.

Give Him a chance to work on you,

for God wants to gain your heart,

God wants to perfect you.

Follow His leading, live before Him.

This will please Him. Be quiet before Him.

This will please Him. Be quiet before Him.

This will please Him. Be quiet before Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Quieting Your Heart Before God

428 How to Be Quiet Before God

Intro

Take time away from people and things

for your own spiritual devotionals,

where you can bring peace to your heart

and quiet yourself before God.

Make notes of what you understand of God’s words,

how He’s moved you,

no matter if it’s deep or shallow,

and try to be quiet before Him.

Verse 1

Every day give a few hours

to a true spiritual life;

your life that day will feel enriched

and your heart will be clear and bright.

You’ll give your heart more to God,

your spirit strong, in a better state.

You’ll walk the Holy Spirit’s path,

God will give you many blessings.

Pre-chorus 1

You may not get the best results

in this journey at the start,

but don’t be weak or back down.

Just keep on working hard.

Chorus

To make your heart at peace before God,

deliberately cooperate, cooperate!

Verse 2

The more you live spiritual life,

the more your heart’s filled with God’s words,

always concerned with these matters

and always bearing this burden.

Then you should speak to God from your heart

through your own spiritual life.

Tell Him what you think and want to do,

your understanding and views of His word.

Pre-chorus 2

Don’t hold back anything from Him,

try speaking your heart’s thoughts to God,

confess your true feelings,

freely speak what’s inside your heart.

Bridge

Do this more, you’ll feel His loveliness,

your heart will get closer to God.

You’ll feel that God’s your dearest One,

you won’t leave His side, whatever comes.

Practice this way every day,

do not put it out of your mind,

treat it as your calling in life,

then God’s word will fill your heart.

It’s like your heart has always had love.

No one can take that away from you.

God will truly live inside you

and have a place within your heart.

Chorus

To make your heart at peace before God,

deliberately cooperate!

To make your heart at peace before God,

deliberately cooperate, cooperate!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Normal Spiritual Life Leads People Onto the Right Track

429 The Way to Quiet Your Heart Before God

Verse 1

Ways to quiet your heart before God

are to begin with ways of prayer.

Have a single mind, pray at a fixed time.

Even if busy, pressed for time,

no matter what comes upon you,

daily pray as normal, eat and drink God’s words.

Verse 2

Prayer is where you should start from.

Peaceful prayer bears the best fruit.

Eat God’s words, imbibe, try obtaining light.

When you ponder over God’s words,

the path to practice you should seek,

know where God’s words aim, and don’t deviate.

Pre-chorus 1

Draw God near to your heart and contemplate God’s love.

Ponder the words of God, block outside distractions.

Chorus

Quieting your heart before God

is one of the most crucial steps

for entering into God’s words.

All urgently need this lesson,

all urgently need this lesson.

Verse 3

When your heart’s at peace to a point

that you’re able to muse within

and ponder God’s love in all occasions,

that you truly draw near to Him

and your heart is so full of praise,

it exceeds prayer, then you have stature.

Verse 4

Only after they are able

to truly be at peace before God,

man is affected by Holy Spirit.

They’ll be enlightened and guided

and illuminated by Him.

They’ll commune with Him and can grasp His will.

Pre-chorus 2

If people can reach this, then they will have entered

onto the right track in their spiritual lives.

Chorus

Quieting your heart before God

is one of the most crucial steps

for entering into God’s words.

All urgently need this lesson,

all urgently need this lesson.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Quieting Your Heart Before God

430 Practice of Being Quiet Before God

Verse 1

When talking with others or walking,

you say, “My heart is close to God,

I’m not focused on outward things,”

then you’re quiet before God.

Don’t come into contact with things

that draw your heart to the outside.

Do not make contact with people

who draw your heart away from God.

Verse 2

If you pursue what is not God,

being perfected stands no chance.

Those who today can hear His words

but can’t quiet in His presence,

they are people who don’t love the truth,

they are people who don’t love God.

If you don’t offer yourself right now,

then when will you offer your all?

Chorus

Drop whatever distracts you from being close to God,

or stay away from it; that’s better for your life.

The Holy Spirit does great work,

God Himself perfects people now.

If you can’t quiet before God,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne.

Verse 3

To quiet one’s heart before God

is a genuine offering.

Those who truly offer their hearts

can be completed by God.

Undisturbed, whether dealt or pruned,

met with frustrations or failure,

your heart should still always remain,

always be quiet before God.

Chorus

Drop whatever distracts you from being close to God,

or stay away from it; that’s better for your life.

The Holy Spirit does great work,

God Himself perfects people now.

If you can’t quiet before God,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne.

Bridge

No matter how people treat you,

make your heart quiet before God.

In all environments you face,

persecution or suffering,

no matter what trials you face,

make your heart quiet before God.

To being perfected, this is the way.

To being perfected, this is the way.

Chorus

Drop whatever distracts you from being close to God,

or stay away from it; that’s better for your life.

The Holy Spirit does great work,

God Himself perfects people now.

If you can’t quiet before God,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne,

you haven’t returned to God’s throne.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Quieting Your Heart Before God

431 The Fruits of Quieting Your Heart Before God

Verse 1

To come before God, make His words your life,

you must first be quiet before Him.

Only when you’re quiet,

will He enlighten, make you understand.

The quieter man is before God,

the more they gain from His enlightenment.

So man must have piety and faith—

the only way to perfection.

Chorus

Only when you’re truly quiet before God

will you understand His words of today,

and rightly practice Holy Spirit’s enlightenment,

able to clearly grasp God’s intentions,

with clear direction in your service,

understand the moving and guidance of the Holy Spirit,

able to live under guidance of the Holy Spirit.

These are the results that being quiet before God will achieve.

Verse 2

The key to entering a spiritual life

is to become quiet before God.

All your spiritual training will be effective,

if you quiet yourself before Him.

If you cannot quiet your heart before God,

you will not be able to receive the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

Only when you’re truly quiet before God

will you understand His words of today,

and rightly practice Holy Spirit’s enlightenment,

able to clearly grasp God’s intentions,

with clear direction in your service,

understand the moving and guidance of the Holy Spirit,

able to live under guidance of the Holy Spirit.

These are the results that being quiet before God will achieve.

Verse 3

When people are not clear about the word of God,

without a way of practice or cannot grasp God’s intentions,

and when people lack principles of how to act,

it’s entirely because their hearts are not quiet before God.

Chorus

Only when you’re truly quiet before God

will you understand His words of today,

and rightly practice Holy Spirit’s enlightenment,

able to clearly grasp God’s intentions,

with clear direction in your service,

understand the moving and guidance of the Holy Spirit,

able to live under guidance of the Holy Spirit.

These are the results that being quiet before God will achieve.

Outro

The aim of being quiet is to be earnest and pragmatic,

be clear about God’s word and in the end,

understand truth and know God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Quieting Your Heart Before God

432 Pious Are Those Who Are Often Quiet Before God

Verse 1

You must come before God,

read and ponder His words, accept His guidance,

submit to all people, things, and matters

that God has arranged for you.

Verse 2

When it comes to things you cannot fathom,

you must pray often while seeking the truth;

only by understanding God’s will

can you find a way forward.

Channel 1

You must be in reverence of God,

do what you should, and do it cautiously,

be at peace before God and reject debauchery.

Verse 3

If something happens to you,

at first, calm yourself, and then pray right away.

With prayer, waiting, and seeking,

you will understand God’s will.

Chorus

If you can revere and submit to God,

and be quiet before Him and grasp His will,

you will be protected.

Bridge

You will not meet temptation nor offend God,

nor do things that interrupt His work,

or go so far that you provoke God’s loathing.

If your heart lives before God,

you will fear God in many things,

you will be held in check.

You won’t be dissolute nor speak nonsense.

Accept God’s observation and discipline,

and you will shun evil.

Verse 4

When something happens,

those who do not love the truth act by their own will.

They fail to seek the truth and pray to God,

show arrogance, satanic ways.

Verse 5

They reject God’s scrutiny and God’s discipline.

They disobey God and they live before Satan,

controlled by their satanic disposition.

Channel 2

They don’t fear God, cannot shun evil.

Even without evil deeds, their thoughts are evil.

They have nothing to do with the truth

and are against the truth.

Chorus

If you can revere and submit to God,

and be quiet before Him and grasp His will,

you will be protected.

If you can revere and submit to God,

and be quiet before Him and grasp His will,

you will be protected.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only With Fear of God Can One Tread Upon the Path of Salvation

433 When You Give Your Heart to God

Verse 1

To love and to believe in God,

man should touch God’s Spirit with heart, with heart,

so they get God’s satisfaction.

Man should engage God’s word with heart,

so they are moved, moved by the Spirit of God.

Verse 2

If people do not give their heart

to God in their belief in Him, in Him,

if His burden they don’t embrace,

they cheat God, practice religion in all they do.

It cannot receive God’s praise.

Chorus

When you give all your heart to God,

you can have a deeper entry,

be on higher planes of insight,

and you’ll have more understanding

of your weaknesses and your flaws,

eager to please the will of God,

active, not passive, in entry.

This shows you’re a correct person.

Verse 3

If your heart is poured into God,

and can keep quiet before Him, before Him,

you’ll be used by Holy Spirit,

illumination you’ll receive.

Holy Spirit will make up for what you lack.

Verse 4

When you give your heart to God,

you’ll grasp each subtle moving in spirit, in spirit,

and each enlightenment from God.

Hold onto this, you will enter

the right path of being perfected by God.

Bridge

When not giving their heart to God,

then man’s spirit becomes obtuse and numb.

Someone like this won’t have a right

understanding of words of God,

or a proper relation with God,

and their disposition won’t change.

Changing one’s disposition

is to give their heart fully over to God,

and to receive enlightenment

from all the words that God has said.

Chorus

When you give all your heart to God,

you can have a deeper entry,

be on higher planes of insight,

and you’ll have more understanding

of your weaknesses and your flaws,

eager to please the will of God,

active, not passive, in entry.

This shows you’re a correct person.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Establish a Normal Relationship With God

434 Turn Your Heart Towards God to Feel His Loveliness

Verse 1

The more you satisfy God,

the more your heart can turn to Him.

The more you pray,

the more you’ll find His loveliness.

The more you satisfy Him,

the more He’ll give His burden to you,

the more you’ll love Him,

much more your heart will turn to Him.

Chorus

When you reach the place

where you feel His loveliness,

then you can give Him praise

from down deep within your heart.

None can stop you singing

when you give Him praise within.

You’ll feel His loveliness

when your heart turns towards Him,

yeah, when your heart turns towards Him.

Verse 2

The more your love for God grows,

less will ideas and thoughts be wrong.

And Satan won’t find

chance to work its ways in you.

Then will the atmosphere of death

be fully cast out,

and your heart be truly

turned to God to feel His loveliness.

Chorus

When you reach the place

where you feel His loveliness,

then you can give Him praise

from down deep within your heart.

None can stop you singing

when you give Him praise within.

You’ll feel His loveliness

when your heart turns towards Him,

yeah, when your heart turns towards Him.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

435 Give Your Heart Before God If You Believe in Him

Chorus

Since you believe in God,

you must hand your heart to Him.

Offer up your heart, and when refined,

you’ll not deny God or leave.

And your connection with God

will take on a normal form.

Your communion with God will become

more frequent and more close.

Verse 1

If you always practice this way,

you will live in God’s light more,

you’ll be more guided by God’s words,

your disposition more transformed.

Your knowledge, day by day,

it will accumulate.

Verse 2

When the day comes and God’s trials

fall upon you suddenly,

you will not only stand by God’s side,

but you’ll bear witness to Him.

Then you’ll be a person

just like Job, just like Peter.

Chorus

Since you believe in God,

you must hand your heart to Him.

Offer up your heart, and when refined,

you’ll not deny God or leave.

And your connection with God

will take on a normal form.

Your communion with God will become

more frequent and more close.

Bridge

Having borne witness to God,

you’ll be the one who truly loves Him.

For Him you can lay down your life,

and His witness you will be.

You will be the one beloved,

the one who is beloved by God.

Chorus

Since you believe in God,

you must hand your heart to Him.

Offer up your heart, and when refined,

you’ll not deny God or leave.

And your connection with God

will take on a normal form.

Your communion with God will become

more frequent and more close.

Verse 3

Love that has undergone refinement,

it’s strong and isn’t fragile.

Regardless of when or how

God subjects you to trials,

you will not give any thought

to whether you live or not.

Verse 4

For God you’ll gladly cast all aside,

happily endure all for God.

Thus your love is pure, your faith is real,

and then you will be loved by God.

Only then can you become

someone perfected by God.

Chorus

Since you believe in God,

you must hand your heart to Him.

Offer up your heart, and when refined,

you’ll not deny God or leave.

And your connection with God

will take on a normal form.

Your communion with God will become

more frequent and more close.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

436 Has Your Heart Turned to God?

Verse 1

A human heart turned to God

is one that can always look to God,

a heart that can forsake the flesh,

a heart that thinks on God.

In their conduct and their speech,

in their every single behavior,

they can please the God they love,

their hearts burdened for God’s will.

Pre-chorus

When your ideas and thoughts are not right,

you can forsake your intentions

to act according to God’s will.

Chorus

The more you experience this way,

the more your heart can turn to God,

and the more you can please God and love Him.

Verse 2

Whether you face jail or sickness,

ridicule or slander,

or seem to have no way out,

you can still love God.

When trials come up,

you can still love God.

This will mean that

your heart has turned to God.

Pre-chorus

When your ideas and thoughts are not right,

you can forsake your intentions

to act according to God’s will.

Chorus

The more you experience this way,

the more your heart can turn to God,

and the more you can please God and love Him.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

437 Turn Your Heart Fully to God to Be Able to Love Him

Verse 1

When everything you pursue in your heart

is for loving and gaining God,

you’ve turned your heart to Him.

You don’t think of the future, of what’s ahead.

There’s nothing else in your heart,

but God and His words.

Pre-chorus 1

To turn one’s heart to God is the way

to love God and know His disposition.

Chorus

To reach out to God with all your heart,

turn your heart entirely to Him,

this is the first step of loving God,

the first step of loving God.

Verse 2

Eat and drink His words, praying daily,

consider God’s will and church work,

love Him and please His heart,

and your heart will belong to Him.

When someone gives their true heart to God,

their experience of life begins.

Pre-chorus 2

Their disposition starts to change.

Their love and knowledge of God will grow.

Chorus

To reach out to God with all your heart,

turn your heart entirely to Him,

this is the first step of loving God,

the first step of loving God.

Verse 3

Turning one’s heart to God is a requirement

for loving and understanding Him,

for getting onto the right track.

It’s what you ought to do.

But it does not indicate true love for God,

or completion of your duty to love God.

Pre-chorus 3

Turning your heart to God is the first thing to do,

and the only way to truly love Him.

Chorus

To reach out to God with all your heart,

turn your heart entirely to Him,

this is the first step of loving God,

the first step of loving God.

Bridge

People who love God are those who seek life.

They pursue truth and truly want God.

They’re enlightened, moved by the Spirit.

They can be guided by God.

Chorus

To reach out to God with all your heart,

turn your heart entirely to Him,

this is the first step of loving God,

the first step of loving God.

Outro

If you want to love God, turn your heart to Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Genuine Love for God Is Spontaneous

438 When You Open Your Heart to God

When you do not understand God

and do not know His nature,

your heart can never truly open, open up to God.

Once you understand your God,

you will understand what’s in His heart,

and savor what lies in Him

with all your faith and heed.

When you savor what is in God’s heart,

bit by bit, day by day,

when you savor what is in God’s heart,

your heart will open up to Him.

When your heart is truly open,

when your heart is truly open,

you will see the contempt, you will see the shame

of your extravagant and selfish requests.

When your heart is truly open,

when your heart is truly open,

you will see an infinite world in God’s heart,

and be in a realm of wonder untold.

No darkness, evil, no deception,

all’s sincere, faithful, and kind.

You will see there’s only righteousness and light,

when you open your heart to God.

He is love, He is caring, infinite compassion.

In your life, joy is felt, when you open your heart to God.

His wisdom and power fill the realm,

so do His authority and love.

You can see what God has and is,

what brings Him joy, what brings Him woe,

what brings Him sadness and anger, is there for all to see,

when you open your heart up to God and invite Him in.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

439 Let God Into Your Heart

Chorus

God can only come into your heart

if you open it up to Him.

You can only see what God has and is

and you can only see His will for you

if He has come into your heart.

So open up your heart! Open up your heart!

Verse 1

At that time, you will discover

that everything about God is so precious,

that what He has is so worthy of treasuring.

Compared to that, the people,

the objects and events in your life,

yes, even your loved ones, are hardly worth mentioning.

You’ll see how small and lowly they are.

Pre-chorus

Everything else, everything else, will be nothing to you,

won’t draw you or command any price.

Nothing but God, nothing but God will draw you.

Chorus

God can only come into your heart

if you open it up to Him.

You can only see what God has and is

and you can only see His will for you

if He has come into your heart.

So open up your heart! Open up your heart!

Verse 2

In God’s humility you’ll see

His greatness and supremacy.

You will see His infinite wisdom and tolerance

in even something you thought small,

you will see His understanding of you

and His forbearance and patience.

This will produce in you a love for Him!

Verse 3

On that day, you’ll feel

that mankind lives in such a filthy world,

that nothing will be worth a mention—

the events of your life, even those you love,

their love for you, concern and protection.

Only God is your beloved, only Him you treasure most!

Chorus

God can only come into your heart

if you open it up to Him.

You can only see what God has and is

and you can only see His will for you

if He has come into your heart.

So open up your heart! Open up your heart!

Bridge

God’s love is so great and His essence is so holy.

In God there is no deceit, no evil, no envy, and no strife,

only righteousness and only authenticity.

Man should strive and long for everything God has and is.

Chorus

God can only come into your heart

if you open it up to Him.

You can only see what God has and is

and you can only see His will for you

if He has come into your heart.

So open up your heart! Open up your heart!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

440 A Proper Spiritual Life Must Always Be Upheld

Intro

In God’s work, no matter what He does or changes,

at the least people must maintain a normal spiritual life.

Verse 1

Perhaps you’ve not been idle in your spiritual life,

but still haven’t gained nor reaped a great deal;

still you must follow the rules to avoid losses

in your life and satisfy God’s will.

Chorus

If your spiritual life is not normal,

then you can’t understand God’s work,

it will differ from your notions; lacking drive to follow Him.

No matter what God does, people must obey,

or the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Yes, the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Verse 2

If you want to have the work of the Holy Spirit in you,

if you want to gain the approval of God,

you must maintain your original devotion.

Higher theory is not required,

all that’s needed is to uphold God’s word on your foundation.

Chorus

If your spiritual life is not normal,

then you can’t understand God’s work,

it will differ from your notions; lacking drive to follow Him.

No matter what God does, people must obey,

or the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Yes, the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Bridge

If people don’t cooperate, refuse to enter further,

He will take all that they once had.

Man prefers the easy road to gain God’s promises with ease.

The lavish thoughts of man.

Who has gained life without paying a price?

Verse 3

When someone believes in God, seeks to enter in,

enter life and change their disposition,

they must pay a price, follow God no matter what He does.

This is something all must do.

Even if you follow as a rule, you must stick to it.

Chorus

If your spiritual life is not normal,

then you can’t understand God’s work,

it will differ from your notions; lacking drive to follow Him.

No matter what God does, people must obey,

or the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Yes, the work of the Holy Spirit cannot be attained.

Outro

You can’t let go of your normal relationship with God,

you should pray, maintain your church life,

no matter how great the trials.

Stay with your brothers and sisters.

When God tries you, you should still seek truth.

This is just the minimum for a spiritual life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

441 How to Establish a Normal Relationship With God

Verse 1

A normal relationship with God

begins with quieting your heart.

Even if you don’t know God’s will,

fulfill your duties to Him.

It’s not too late to wait for God’s will

to be revealed and put into practice.

When your relationship with God is right,

so will it be with those around you.

Chorus

A normal relationship with God

is free of doubt, defying God’s work.

When you’re before God,

have right intentions, without your own plan.

Accept God’s searching, submit to God,

do good to God’s family.

If you practice in this way,

your relationship with God will be normal.

Oh, normal. Oh, normal.

Verse 2

Eat and drink the word of God,

the rock that all is built upon.

Act by what God demands,

do not resist nor disturb.

Don’t act unless it benefits

your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Don’t bring shame, be just and honest,

make all things worthy of God.

Chorus

A normal relationship with God

is free of doubt, defying God’s work.

When you’re before God,

have right intentions, without your own plan.

Accept God’s searching, submit to God,

do good to God’s family.

If you practice in this way,

your relationship with God will be normal.

Oh, normal. Oh, normal.

Bridge

Even though the flesh is weak,

you can prioritize God’s family

as the most important thing,

ignoring any losses.

Not covet for yourself

but carry out in righteousness.

Not covet for yourself

but carry out in righteousness.

(Normal. Normal. Normal. Normal.)

Chorus

A normal relationship with God

is free of doubt, defying God’s work.

When you’re before God,

have right intentions, without your own plan.

Accept God’s searching, submit to God,

do good to God’s family.

If you practice in this way,

your relationship with God will be normal.

Yeah, normal. Oh, normal.

Yeah, normal. Oh, normal.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Is Your Relationship With God?

442 A Normal Relationship With God Is So Important

Verse 1

In all you do, examine, check

if your intentions are correct.

Act according to God’s requirements,

and your relation with God will be normal.

Verse 2

When you look into your intentions,

if you find any incorrect ones,

you must be able to turn away

and act according to what God says.

Pre-chorus 1

Thus you’ll be someone who is right before God.

This shows your relationship with God is normal,

and all you do is for His sake and not your own.

Chorus

Whether you can be gained or perfected by God

rests on sharing a normal relationship with God.

Verse 3

In all you do and all you say,

you must set your heart the right way;

you should be righteous in your actions.

Don’t be led by your will or emotions.

Verse 4

God’s believers must conduct themselves

through living by these principles.

Small things can reveal a person’s

stature and show their intentions.

Pre-chorus 2

So to join the path to be perfected by God,

first a person’s intentions must be rectified,

their relationship with God must be put right.

Chorus

Whether you can be gained or perfected by God

rests on sharing a normal relationship with God.

Bridge

When you share a normal relationship with God,

only then can He perfect you;

only then can God’s discipline and refinement

in their intended way affect you.

So if humans can retain God in their hearts,

if their own gain and prospects they do not pursue,

but instead bear the burden of entering life,

do their best to submit to God’s work, seek the truth—

if you do this, you’re aiming for the right goals,

and you’ll have a normal relationship with God.

Chorus

Whether you can be gained or perfected by God

rests on sharing a normal relationship with God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Is Your Relationship With God?

443 Interpersonal Relationships Should Be Established According to God’s Words

Verse 1

If a proper relationship with God is what you want,

your heart must turn to God,

and then your relationships with others

will be just as it ought.

Without a proper relationship with God,

no matter what you do

to keep your relationships with others,

it’s man’s philosophy for living.

Pre-chorus 1

You are maintaining your status,

using solely a human lens

and a human philosophy,

so that from others you’ll earn praise.

You are not forming relationships

according to the word of God.

Chorus

If you don’t focus on the ties with people,

but on your proper connection with God,

if you’re willing to obey Him,

if you can give your heart to God,

your relationships will be proper

with people in your life.

Verse 2

These relationships don’t form

on the basis of the flesh,

but on the foundation of God’s love

is where they truly rest.

In the spirit there’s fellowship,

love, comfort and provision.

All is done upon the basis of

achieving God’s heart’s fulfillment.

Pre-chorus 2

These relationships aren’t maintained

by philosophy for living,

but through the burden for God,

they are formed naturally.

This requires no human effort,

just practice through the word of God.

Chorus

If you don’t focus on the ties with people,

but on your proper connection with God,

if you’re willing to obey Him,

if you can give your heart to God,

your relationships will be proper

with people in your life, with people in your life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Establish a Normal Relationship With God

444 Do You Have a Normal Relationship With God?

Verse 1

If you want to be made perfect,

to enter the right track of life,

your heart must live in God’s presence,

not follow Satan or go wild.

Don’t leave Satan a chance to work.

By Satan do not be used.

Completely give yourself to God,

let God entirely rule.

Chorus

Examine your deeds, and thoughts and words,

and try to understand your actual state,

enter the Spirit’s way of work,

your ties with God will be normal this way.

Verse 2

Do you want Satan to use you,

to become Satan’s servant?

Is your faith for God’s perfection

or to be a foil in His work?

Do you wish to be gained by God

to live a meaningful life?

Or do you only wish to live

a worthless and empty life?

Chorus

Examine your deeds, and thoughts and words,

and try to understand your actual state,

enter the Spirit’s way of work,

your ties with God will be normal this way.

Verse 3

Do you want to be used by God

or exploited by Satan?

To be filled by God’s truth and words

or filled by sin and Satan?

In your life, grasp your words and deeds

that can cause your relations

with God to become abnormal.

Enter right situations.

Chorus

Examine your deeds, and thoughts and words,

and try to understand your actual state,

enter the Spirit’s way of work,

your ties with God will be normal this way.

Verse 4

By weighing out whether your ties

to God are good and proper,

rectify your own intentions,

know man’s essence and nature.

So you can truly know yourself,

enter real experience.

You will truly forsake yourself

and have the wish to submit.

Bridge

When you experience whether

with God you have a normal link,

you will find opportunities to be perfected.

You’ll grasp many situations

where the Holy Spirit works.

You’ll see through lots of Satan’s tricks.

This is how to be perfect.

Chorus

Examine your deeds, and thoughts and words,

and try to understand your actual state,

enter the Spirit’s way of work,

your ties with God will be normal this way.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Is Your Relationship With God?

445 The Likeness of Those Used by God

Intro

The people God uses may look unlike others.

They don’t seem to be rational,

or have good ties with others.

But they don’t speak carelessly.

They speak with propriety.

And their heart is always quiet before God.

Verse 1

Those used by God

don’t show outward love nor act to impress.

But when they say spiritual things,

they open their heart and selflessly provide

all people with the enlightenment

they’ve gained from actual experience before God.

That’s how they show their love for God and satisfy God’s will.

Chorus

They’re lively, lovable, and innocent,

but possess a sense of calmness.

This is the likeness of those used by God.

Verse 2

Those used by God,

when they are slandered and ridiculed,

they’re able to not be controlled

by outside people, circumstance or things,

and still be quiet in front of God.

Such a person seems to have their own unique insights.

Regardless of what others do, their heart never leaves God.

Chorus

They’re lively, lovable, and innocent,

but possess a sense of calmness.

This is the likeness of those used by God.

Verse 3

Those used by God,

when others chat with careless glee,

they remain calm and pray to God,

seek His intentions or think of His word.

They never think of how to maintain

proper relationships with other people.

Such a person doesn’t seem to have philosophy of life.

Chorus

They’re lively, lovable, and innocent,

but possess a sense of calmness.

This is the likeness of those used by God.

Bridge

God’s standard of using man is that

they’re able to turn their hearts to Him,

yearning for His word, willing to seek the truth.

People as such can be enlightened,

gain the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

They’re lively, lovable, and innocent,

but possess a sense of calmness.

This is the likeness of those used by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Establish a Normal Relationship With God

446 Have a Normal Relationship With God to Be Perfected

Verse 1

Only when your relationship with God is normal,

will you be able to attain perfection from God,

and then will God’s discipline and refinement

and pruning in you achieve the effect desired.

Verse 2

You’re able to have a place for God in your heart,

not seek your own benefits and think about the future.

But you bear the burden of entering life,

submit to God’s work and pursue God’s truth.

Pre-chorus

This way, the aims you seek aren’t wrong,

and you have a normal relationship with God.

Chorus

The first step to entry into one’s spiritual journey

is fixing their relationship with God.

Although man’s destiny is in God’s hands,

ordained and can’t be changed by themselves,

whether you can be made perfect

or you can be gained by God depends on whether or not

you have a normal relationship with God.

Verse 3

Perhaps parts of you are weak or disobedient,

but if your outlook is right and motivations correct,

if you have put right your relationship with God,

then you will be qualified by God and made to be perfect.

Chorus

The first step to entry into one’s spiritual journey

is fixing their relationship with God.

Although man’s destiny is in God’s hands,

ordained and can’t be changed by themselves,

whether you can be made perfect

or you can be gained by God depends on whether or not

you have a normal relationship with God.

Bridge

If you don’t have the right relationship with God,

if you act for the sake of your family or flesh,

then regardless of how hard you might work,

it will be nothing and worthless.

Verse 4

If your relationship with God is normal,

it’s a good thing and everything else

will fall into place and be right.

God looks at only whether your viewpoints

of belief in God are in the right way:

who you believe in and for whose sake you believe,

and why you believe—if you’re able to see,

to see these clearly, right your views and practice,

then your life will grow, and you will be on the right track.

Chorus

The first step to entry into one’s spiritual journey

is fixing their relationship with God.

Although man’s destiny is in God’s hands,

ordained and can’t be changed by themselves,

whether you can be made perfect

or you can be gained by God depends on whether or not

you have a normal relationship with God,

you have a normal relationship with God,

you have a normal relationship with God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Is Your Relationship With God?

447 What Is a Normal State?

Verse 1

In their normal state, people don’t sink or retreat.

Their hearts contemplate God.

They look up to Him, and yearn for His words.

They can pray often.

Verse 2

They carry a burden for their own lives.

They live normal lives.

Their lives have order,

and their hearts are able to touch God.

Verse 3

Things can happen that trouble their hearts,

but through prayer, eating and drinking God’s word,

through brothers’ and sisters’ fellowship,

they can return to feeling normal.

Bridge

Though they have times of weakness,

times when they’re tempted by the flesh,

they can live free from this;

it will not occupy them.

Verse 4

They can quiet their hearts,

and pray to seek God’s will.

They sing hymns and dance, live the life of the church.

They never grow weary but carry on.

Tag

Sometimes they are negative, and the flesh is weak,

but once they see it, they can be freed from it.

They can still pray and stay close to God

in the midst of negativity.

This is a normal state.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

448 A Normal State Leads to Rapid Growth in Life

Intro

At every stage, people’s states

relate to how much they will enter the truth

and how much they will gain.

Verse 1

Some are in the wrong state;

even though they’re seeking

and can read and listen and communicate,

but they won’t gain as much

as those in normal states.

Verse 2

If man remains always impure,

showing their corrupt natures

and their human notions,

they’ll be totally confused.

And it will affect their entry into truth.

Pre-chorus

Only sober minds can understand truth.

Only those with pure hearts can see God.

Empty yourselves, and truth will flow.

Chorus

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

One can understand and enter truths,

comprehend useful things from God’s words,

provide for and serve others.

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

Verse 3

If people’s hearts are turbulent,

the truth is hard to grasp.

But they must understand it

to see their own states

and know the essence of their problems

to see their own nature.

Chorus

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

One can understand and enter truths,

comprehend useful things from God’s words,

provide for and serve others.

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

Bridge

If people’s states are fully right and normal,

they’ll have true stature.

They won’t slip and complain when things come up.

The way you seek each stage

and the state in which you seek

are things you can’t ignore.

Or there will be trouble.

Chorus

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

One can understand and enter truths,

comprehend useful things from God’s words,

provide for and serve others.

A normal state leads to rapid growth in life.

Outro

When your state is normal,

you will walk the proper path,

you will do the right things

and quickly enter God’s words.

Only in this way can your life grow.

Only in this way can your life grow.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

449 The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s Work

Verse 1

When the Holy Spirit works to enlighten people,

He generally gives them knowledge,

knowledge of God’s work and of their true entry,

and also knowledge of their true state.

He also lets them understand God’s urgent intentions

and His requirements for man today.

Chorus 1

So that then they have the resolve

to sacrifice their all to please God,

to love God even in hardship,

even in persecution,

and to stand witness for God,

giving their life without regret.

Verse 2

If you have this kind of resolve, it means

you have the stirrings and work of the Holy Spirit.

Even so, you should know that you are not possessed

of such stirrings at every passing moment.

Verse 3

At meetings when you pray and eat and drink God’s words,

you can feel very moved and inspired.

When others fellowship on God’s words,

it feels so fresh and new to you,

and your heart’s perfectly clear and perfectly bright.

It’s all the Holy Spirit’s work.

Chorus 2

Maybe you are a leader

and the Holy Spirit gives you

exceptional enlightenment

when you go to the church to work.

You get insight to church problems

and knowledge of truth to resolve them.

Outro

You are able to be incredibly earnest,

so responsible and serious in your work.

Yes, all of this is the manifestation,

all of this is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (1)

450 Have You Entered Onto the Right Track of Belief in God?

Verse 1

Many believe in God,

yet they don’t know what God desires.

Many believe in God,

but don’t know what Satan wants.

They blindly follow the crowd,

without a normal Christian life.

They don’t have a proper relationship

with others or God.

Verse 2

This shows clear as day

the many faults and troubles of man.

This shows clear as day

the many things that can thwart God’s will.

This shows without doubt

man is far from the right track of faith in God.

This shows without doubt

man has not experienced real life.

Chorus

The right track of faith in God

means you always quiet your heart before God,

commune with Him, and step by step,

you know more of God and what you lack.

Each day you gain new enlightenment,

your longing grows, you seek to enter truth,

you gain new knowledge and thus

you’ll be freed from Satan’s grasp, growing stronger in life.

Verse 3

Are you on the right track?

In what things have you cast off Satan’s shackles?

Are you on the right track?

In what things have you escaped Satan’s power?

If you’re not on the right track,

then your ties with Satan aren’t yet cut.

If you’re not on the right track,

can your love for God be pure and true?

Bridge

You say you love God,

yet you are still bound by Satan’s chains.

You say you love God,

but aren’t you making a fool of Him?

To be gained by God,

to be numbered among His people,

to purely love God,

first set yourself on the right track.

Chorus

The right track of faith in God

means you always quiet your heart before God,

commune with Him, and step by step,

you know more of God and what you lack.

Each day you gain new enlightenment,

your longing grows, you seek to enter truth,

you gain new knowledge and thus

you’ll be freed from Satan’s grasp, growing stronger in life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Viewpoint Believers Ought to Hold

453 The Work of the Holy Spirit Has Its Principles

1 The work of the Holy Spirit has its principles, and it is conditional. In one’s faith, one must clearly understand that to obtain the work of the Holy Spirit, at the very least one must have a conscience and an honest heart. Only once you have an honest heart—as well as the conscience and reason that one’s humanity must possess—can the Holy Spirit work on you. The Holy Spirit usually works on those whose hearts are honest, and He works when people get into trouble and are seeking the truth. God will not pay heed to those who have no shred of human reason or conscience. They must genuinely repent and be honest people.

2 Your heart must open up to God, and you must seek truth from God; once you understand the truth, you must then practice it. You must then submit to God’s arrangements and allow God to take charge of you. Only in this way will you be praised by God. You must first set aside your own prestige and vanity, and forgo your own interests. Once you have set them aside, put your entire body and soul into your duty and into the work of testifying for God. You must first surrender yourself, open your heart to God, and set aside the things that you treasure. If you continue to hold on to them while making requests of God, will you be able to gain the work of the Holy Spirit?

3 The work of the Holy Spirit is conditional, and God is a God who hates evil and who is holy. If people always hold on to these things, constantly closing themselves off to God and rejecting God’s work and guidance, then God will stop working on them. It is not that God must work within every person. He does not coerce you. The work of evil spirits is to force humans to do this and that. The Holy Spirit works especially gently; He moves you, and you do not feel it. You simply feel as though you have unconsciously come to understand or realize something. So, those without human reason or conscience must genuinely repent, or else the Holy Spirit will not work on them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Giving One’s Heart to God, One Can Obtain the Truth

454 The Holy Spirit Works More in Those Who Yearn to Be Perfected

Intro

You should now pursue a transformation

in your life’s disposition,

so you’ll be proof of God’s glory on earth,

models of His future work.

Verse 1

Today’s pursuit’s just to lay the future’s groundwork,

so you can be used by God and bear His witness.

If you take this to be the goal of your pursuit,

you will then receive the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Verse 2

Focus on just one goal and God will perfect you.

This is the path taken by the Holy Spirit.

The path on which the Holy Spirit guides people

is attained by them through their own pursuit.

Chorus

The higher your goal, the more you’ll be made perfect.

The more you seek truth, the more the Holy Spirit works.

The greater your pursuit’s drive, the greater your gain.

God perfects man according to their inner state.

Verse 3

The more you thirst to be made perfect, gained by God,

the more the Holy Spirit will work within you.

The more you don’t seek and are negative, backwards,

the less He can work, and He’ll gradually leave you.

Verse 4

You should pursue doing everything for the sake of

being perfected, obtained, and used by God,

causing everything that is in the universe

to see God’s deeds revealed in every one of you.

Chorus

The higher your goal, the more you’ll be made perfect.

The more you seek truth, the more the Holy Spirit works.

The greater your pursuit’s drive, the greater your gain.

God perfects man according to their inner state.

Bridge

You’re the master among all things.

In their midst, you should let God enjoy being witnessed

and being glorified through you.

It’s proof you’re the most blessed of all generations.

Chorus

The higher your goal, the more you’ll be made perfect.

The more you seek truth, the more the Holy Spirit works.

The greater your pursuit’s drive, the greater your gain.

God perfects man according to their inner state.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. People Whose Dispositions Have Changed Are Those Who Have Entered Into the Reality of God’s Words

455 God Perfects Those With the Work of the Holy Spirit

Verse 1

Conditions are getting better for a portion of people.

The more the Spirit works, the more they rest in confidence.

The more they experience, the more they can feel

the profound mystery of the work of God.

Chorus

God performs His work for man to gain the truth.

Your pursuit of life is for the sake of His perfection,

so that one day you will be fit for the use of God.

Verse 2

The deeper they go, the more they understand,

enlightened and unshaken, feeling God’s great love.

They have gained the knowledge of the work of God.

These are the people in whom the Holy Spirit works.

Chorus

God performs His work for man to gain the truth.

Your pursuit of life is for the sake of His perfection,

so that one day you will be fit for the use of God.

Bridge

Bearing witness for God and satisfying His will

relies on man’s drive to pursue His word.

Bearing witness for God and satisfying His will

relies on man’s drive to pursue His word.

Chorus

God performs His work for man to gain the truth.

Your pursuit of life is for the sake of His perfection.

God performs His work for man to gain the truth.

Your pursuit of life is for the sake of His perfection,

so that one day you will be fit for the use of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

456 Carry the Holy Spirit’s Work Into Your Entry

Verse 1

Over the course of experiencing

the Holy Spirit’s work,

you gradually get to know Him

as well as yourselves.

And amidst the numerous instances

of extreme suffering,

you gain a normal relationship with God

and it grows ever closer.

Pre-chorus 1

After much pruning and refinement,

you develop a true love for God.

Chorus

When you receive the work of the Holy Spirit,

you should focus on your entry at the same time,

seeing exactly the work of the Holy Spirit,

seeing your entry, trying to make His work part of it,

so that you may be better perfected by Him,

so that by this you will allow the substance

of the Holy Spirit’s work to be

wrought in you, wrought in you.

Verse 2

You must see that suffering and smiting,

they are not daunting;

what’s terrible is to have just the Spirit’s work

but not your own entry.

When the day comes that God’s work is finished,

you will have worked for nothing.

Though you may have experienced His work,

you will lack these two things:

Pre-chorus 2

You still won’t know the Holy Spirit;

you still won’t have your own entry.

Chorus

When you receive the work of the Holy Spirit,

you should focus on your entry at the same time,

seeing exactly the work of the Holy Spirit,

seeing your entry, trying to make His work part of it,

so that you may be better perfected by Him,

so that by this you will allow the substance

of the Holy Spirit’s work to be wrought in you.

Bridge

The enlightenment of man by the Holy Spirit

is not to sustain man’s passion;

it’s to open a way out for the entry of man,

to let them know the Holy Spirit,

and from that develop a heart

of reverence and adoration for God, for God.

Chorus

When you receive the work of the Holy Spirit,

you should focus on your entry at the same time,

seeing exactly the work of the Holy Spirit,

seeing your entry, trying to make His work part of it,

so that you may be better perfected by Him,

so that by this you will allow the substance

of the Holy Spirit’s work to be

wrought in you, wrought in you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (2)

457 The Holy Spirit’s Work Makes Man Actively Progress

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit uses people

by putting their virtues into play.

He also perfects their flaws,

and their shortcomings He’ll change.

If you pour your heart into God

and can keep quiet before Him,

you will qualify to be used by the Holy Spirit.

Pre-chorus

You will receive enlightenment;

illumination yours will be.

The Holy Spirit will make up

for all your shortcomings.

Chorus

When Holy Spirit enlightens,

it never makes man negative,

but it always makes him progress.

He doesn’t live by his weakness.

He delays not his growth in life.

He seeks to fulfill God’s intentions.

This proves that he has obtained

the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Bridge

When you give your heart to God,

in higher planes you’ll go deep;

of your shortcomings and flaws,

many insights you will reap.

You will be more eager to seek

to fulfill God’s intentions.

You’ll actively enter in.

Thus you’re a correct person.

Verse 2

When your heart is calm before God,

the key to whether you please Him

and earn the Holy Spirit’s praise

is to actively enter in.

The work of God enables one

to enter in positively,

and get rid of their negative ways

after gaining knowledge.

Chorus

When Holy Spirit enlightens,

it never makes man negative,

but it always makes him progress.

He doesn’t live by his weakness.

He delays not his growth in life.

He seeks to fulfill God’s intentions.

This proves that he has obtained

the Holy Spirit’s presence,

the Holy Spirit’s presence,

the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Establish a Normal Relationship With God

459 Heed the Work of the Holy Spirit

Intro

What kind of people are enlightened by the Holy Spirit?

Verse 1

They are nimble and precise in their thinking.

When they’re given a feeling and enlightenment,

such people recognize the Holy Spirit’s work,

realizing God wishes to work in this way.

At times when they are being reprimanded,

they sense this quickly and then are constrained.

Pre-chorus 1

Those who lack spiritual understanding

and are careless cannot see these things.

Ignore enlightenment three, four times in a row,

and then the Holy Spirit works no more.

They don’t heed the work of the Holy Spirit,

so the Holy Spirit enlightens them no more.

Chorus

When believing in God, your thinking must be precise.

You must concentrate on knowing yourself

and on taking God’s words seriously.

To understand God’s will, you must understand the truth

and gain knowledge and experience,

then you’ll gain the work of the Holy Spirit.

Verse 2

The Holy Spirit’s work is especially real.

Some are only able to understand the truth,

but in terms of the work of the Holy Spirit,

they simply do not have the experience.

From now on, pay heed to the most subtle of light,

pay heed to the most subtle of feelings.

Pre-chorus 2

When something happens to you, you must observe it,

and you must approach it from truth’s perspective,

then you’ll slowly enter onto the right track.

Chorus

When believing in God, your thinking must be precise.

You must concentrate on knowing yourself

and on taking God’s words seriously.

To understand God’s will, you must understand the truth

and gain knowledge and experience,

then you’ll gain the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Believing in God, Gaining the Truth Is Most Crucial

460 Obey the Holy Spirit’s Work and You Will Be on the Path to Perfection

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit not only works

in certain people who’re used by God,

but more so He works within the church.

He could be working in anyone.

You may feel His work is in you now,

follow when He works in another.

The more you follow the present light,

the more your life can mature and grow.

Chorus

Whatever kind of person one is,

if God works in them then just follow.

Learn their experiences through your own,

then even higher things shall be your own.

Do this and you’ll progress more quickly.

It’s a way through which life can grow more.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

Verse 2

Obey the work of Holy Spirit,

and you’ll find the path to perfection.

You don’t know through whom God will perfect you,

or how He’ll help you gain some insight.

If you’re able to walk the right track,

there’s hope to be perfected by God,

and you’ll be enlightened in all things.

If not, your future is bleak and dark.

Chorus

Whatever kind of person one is,

if God works in them then just follow.

Learn their experiences through your own,

then even higher things shall be your own.

Do this and you’ll progress more quickly.

It’s a way through which life can grow more.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

Bridge

No matter what the Holy Spirit

may reveal to other people,

learn from it so it becomes your life,

then you can supply it to others.

Chorus

Whatever kind of person one is,

if God works in them then just follow.

Learn their experiences through your own,

then even higher things shall be your own.

Do this and you’ll progress more quickly.

It’s a way through which life can grow more.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

Verse 3

Parroting words isn’t experience;

find a path of practice through others’ light.

Then share your experience and knowledge.

This is more helpful to your own life.

Obey all that comes from God this way,

seek the will of God, learn from all things,

so that your life may mature and grow.

This kind of practice leads to quick growth.

Chorus

Whatever kind of person one is,

if God works in them then just follow.

Learn their experiences through your own,

then even higher things shall be your own.

Do this and you’ll progress more quickly.

It’s a way through which life can grow more.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

It’s the path of perfection for man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Obey God With a True Heart Shall Surely Be Gained by God

461 God Puts His Hope Completely on Man

Verse 1

From the beginning until today,

it’s only mankind who’s had a way

to talk with God, converse with God.

Among all creatures, all living things,

it’s only mankind who words can bring

and talk with God, converse with God.

Chorus

Since His management, God has been waiting

for just one offering—the heart of man,

that He may cleanse and equip it,

and make man satisfying and loved by God,

man satisfying and loved by God.

Verse 2

With ears for listening and eyes that see,

ideas and language, a will that’s free,

man can hear God, can walk with God.

He can know God’s will, accept His task.

And God wishes man to be with Him,

a like-minded companion by His side.

Chorus

Since His management, God has been waiting

for just one offering—the heart of man,

that He may cleanse and equip it,

and make man satisfying and loved by God,

man satisfying and loved by God.

Bridge

Oh, God would make man love Him,

shun evil and revere Him.

This one thing He’s awaiting since all eternity.

Chorus

Since His management, God has been waiting

for just one offering—the heart of man,

that He may cleanse and equip it,

and make man satisfying and loved by God,

man satisfying and loved by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

462 God Eagerly Wants Those Who Can Carry Out His Will

Verse 1

As God’s work moved onward

and progressed ceaselessly through time,

after the rainbow covenant was established with man,

a sign that He would never again flood the world,

God wished even more for those who

could be of one mind with Him.

Chorus

God longs to gain those who understand His will,

know His disposition and worship Him.

Such a group of people, they are His confidants.

Such a group of people can bear testimony

to Him, to Him, to Him.

Verse 2

God was more eager for

those who could do His will on earth,

and those who were able to not be bound by Satan,

who could break away from the forces of darkness

and bear testimony to Him,

those who were able.

Chorus

God longs to gain those who understand His will,

know His disposition and worship Him.

Such a group of people, they are His confidants.

Such a group of people can bear testimony

to Him, to Him, to Him.

Bridge

God’s wished for such people, He’s waited so long.

Regardless of His flood and His covenant with man,

since creation, God’s hopes have remained same,

and so has His will, His mind, and His plan.

Chorus

God longs to gain those who understand His will,

know His disposition and worship Him.

Such a group of people, they are His confidants.

Such a group of people can bear testimony

to Him, to Him, to Him, to Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

464 God Hopes to Gain Man’s True Faith and Love for Him

God hopes when you understand,

understand the true side of Him,

you will grow even closer to Him;

you will truly appreciate His love

and His concern for mankind;

you’ll give your heart up to Him,

having no more doubts,

having no more suspicions about Him.

He does everything for man, though quietly so,

His sincerity, faithfulness, and love are given quietly to man.

Never does He regret what He does;

never does He ask for repayment from man,

nor hope to get anything from them.

His only purpose in all He does is for true faith and love.

When your heart truly knows God’s disposition

and you have a deep appreciation for His substance,

you will sense God right by your side,

you’ll sense God right by your side.

This is the truth!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

465 God Treasures Those Who Hear and Obey Him

God doesn’t care whether one is humble or great.

As long as he listens to God,

obeys what God orders and entrusts,

can cooperate with His work, with His plan and His will,

so that His will and plan can proceed without hindrance,

such action is worthy of, worthy of God’s remembrance,

and worthy of receiving, receiving His blessing.

God treasures such people, and cherishes their actions,

and their love and affection for Him.

This is God’s attitude.

God doesn’t care whether one is humble or great.

As long as he listens to God,

obeys what God orders and entrusts,

can cooperate with His work, with His plan and His will,

so that His will and plan can proceed without hindrance,

such action is worthy of, worthy of God’s remembrance,

and worthy of receiving, receiving His blessing.

God treasures such people, and cherishes their actions,

and their love and affection for Him.

This is God’s attitude.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

466 God’s Only Wish Is for Man to Listen and Obey

Verse 1

Since God created the world many years ago,

He’s done a great amount of work on this earth,

He’s suffered the worst of humanity’s rejection

and experienced numerous slanders.

Verse 2

No one welcomed God’s arrival on earth.

They all brushed Him off with such disregard.

He’s suffered thousands of years of hardship.

Man’s conduct long ago broke His heart.

Pre-chorus 1

He no longer pays attention to man’s rebellion,

but plans to transform and cleanse them instead.

Chorus

God’s only wish is for man to listen and obey,

to feel ashamed before His flesh and not resist.

All He wishes for everyone, for all people today,

is to simply believe He exists.

Verse 3

God in the flesh has suffered enough derision

and experienced exclusion and crucifixion;

He has also endured the worst of man’s world.

Father in heaven couldn’t bear to behold this.

Pre-chorus 2

He threw back His head and shut His eyes

to await the return of His beloved Son.

Chorus

God’s only wish is for man to listen and obey,

to feel ashamed before His flesh and not resist.

All He wishes for everyone, for all people today,

is to simply believe He exists.

Verse 4

God stopped asking more of man long ago.

The price He paid is already too high,

and yet man continues to rest easy;

to God’s work they just turn a blind eye.

Chorus

God’s only wish is for man to listen and obey,

to feel ashamed before His flesh and not resist.

All He wishes for everyone, for all people today,

is to simply believe He exists.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (4)

467 God’s Words Are the Way Man Should Keep

Chorus

In each and every age, God bestows words on man

when He works in the world, telling some truths to man.

These truths serve as the way to be adhered by man,

and also serve as the way to be walked in by man,

to be walked in by man.

Verse 1

These truths from God are the way

that helps man fear God and shun evil,

and the way they should put into practice

throughout life’s journey.

It is for these reasons, God gives these words to man,

God gives these words to man.

Chorus

In each and every age, God bestows words on man

when He works in the world, telling some truths to man.

These truths serve as the way to be adhered by man,

and also serve as the way to be walked in by man,

to be walked in by man.

Verse 2

These words from God should be adhered by man.

To adhere gives man life.

If one does not adhere to them, does not practice,

live out God’s words in life,

then this person is not practicing the truth.

Chorus

In each and every age, God bestows words on man

when He works in the world, telling some truths to man.

These truths serve as the way to be adhered by man,

and also serve as the way to be walked in by man,

to be walked in by man.

Bridge

If they’re not putting truth into practice,

they’re not shunning evil and fearing God.

Then they can’t satisfy God, be praised.

This kind of person has no outcome.

Chorus

In each and every age, God bestows words on man

when He works in the world, telling some truths to man.

These truths serve as the way to be adhered by man,

and also serve as the way to be walked in by man,

to be walked in by man, to be walked in by man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

468 God’s Words Provide All Man Needs in Life

Verse 1

God’s words are the principles for man to live his life,

the goal, the path and the direction that lead him to be saved.

They provide all truths he must possess as a creature,

the truth of how he worships and obeys God.

They’re the truth that guarantees mankind’s survival.

They’re living daily bread; they’re the only solid ground

that allows him to stand strong, to stand up and be strong.

Chorus

Whether God’s words seem profound or plain,

they are all truths man needs in life entry.

They’re the source of living waters

that enables man’s survival in the flesh and spirit,

that man needs to stay alive.

Verse 2

God’s words carry truth of normal humanity

and the truth by which mankind can break away

from evil and corruption and Satan’s snares.

They bring tireless teaching, exhortation,

encouragement and solace from the Creator.

They enlighten and guide man,

so man will understand everything that’s positive.

Chorus

Whether God’s words seem profound or plain,

they are all truths man needs in life entry.

They’re the source of living waters

that enables man’s survival in the flesh and spirit,

that man needs to stay alive.

Bridge

God’s words are the guarantee that man will gain

all that’s righteous and all that’s good.

God’s words are the standard

to measure everything, all people, all events,

and all things in the world.

They’re the signs that lead men

towards salvation and light.

Chorus

Whether God’s words seem profound or plain,

they are all truths man needs in life entry.

They’re the source of living waters

that enables man’s survival in the flesh and spirit,

that man needs to stay alive.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. Preface

469 The Importance of God’s Words

Verse 1

Believers in God should at least behave well.

What matters most is to have God’s word.

No matter what, from God’s word don’t turn.

To know and please God is all through His word.

All denominations, nations, and sectors

will in future be conquered through word.

To people God will speak directly,

and in their hands, they will hold His word.

Through this, people will be perfected,

and the word of God pervades throughout.

People practice and speak of God’s word,

while kept within is the word of God.

Chorus

All those used by God can live His word.

If you cannot, then this shows

Holy Spirit hasn’t worked in you,

perfection you haven’t obtained.

This is the value of God’s word,

the value of God’s word.

Verse 2

The people who are steeped in God’s word

both within and without are perfected.

Those who bear witness, fulfill God’s will,

have God’s word as their reality.

Entering into the Age of Word,

known as the Millennial Kingdom Age,

is the work being completed now.

Practice fellowshiping what God says.

Through eating, experiencing His word,

you can live out the word of God.

Without some real experience

or living out His word, you’d convince none.

Chorus

All those used by God can live His word.

If you cannot, then this shows

Holy Spirit hasn’t worked in you,

perfection you haven’t obtained.

This is the value of God’s word,

the value of God’s word.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Age of Kingdom Is the Age of Word

470 The Words of God: the Only Principle for Man’s Survival

Intro

When speaking the truth, God expresses

His disposition and His essence.

They’re not expressed by man’s versions

of what they believe to be positive.

Verse 1

The words of God are the truth,

they’re the basis and law of man’s life.

The tenets that come from humans

are disliked and condemned by God.

They are not based on what He said.

Pre-chorus 1

God has the essence of God,

He’s the reality of all positive things,

so all the words from God are truth.

Chorus

Only the meanings of things

found in the words of God are most true.

The requirements for man within the words of God

are the one standard by which mankind should exist.

Verse 2

Man’s culture and ways for survival

won’t become truth as time goes on.

God’s words won’t become man’s words

because man condemns them or forgets.

Truth is truth and will never change.

Bridge

It’s a fact all man’s sayings are from Satan.

They’re human imaginings and notions

arising from human hot-bloodedness.

They have nothing to do with positive things,

but God’s words express His status and essence.

Chorus

Only the meanings of things

found in the words of God are most true.

The requirements for man within the words of God

are the one standard by which mankind should exist.

Verse 3

Why does God express these words?

Why’s it said that they are the truth?

Because God rules over all laws,

principles, roots, natures and facts

and mysteries of all things He holds.

Pre-chorus 2

They are grasped in His hand,

and only God Himself knows all of these things,

He knows their true origins.

Chorus

Only the meanings of things

found in the words of God are most true.

The requirements for man within the words of God

are the one standard by which mankind should exist.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 4. Exposing Antichrists. Item Nine (Part One)

471 God’s Words Are the Forever Unchanging Truth

Chorus

God’s words are the truth, forever unchanging.

God is the supplier of life, and man’s only guide.

Verse 1

The worth and meaning of His words

are determined by their substance,

not if man accepts or recognizes them.

Even if no man on earth receives His words,

their value and help to man are measureless.

Chorus

God’s words are the truth, forever unchanging.

God is the supplier of life, and man’s only guide.

Verse 2

To those who rebel, refute and disrespect His words,

God’s only response to them is this:

Let time and facts be His witness,

show His words are the truth, the way and life;

show that all that He has said is right,

is what man should possess and abide by.

Chorus

God’s words are the truth, forever unchanging.

God is the supplier of life, and man’s only guide.

Verse 3

To all those who follow Him

God will let them in on this fact:

Those who cannot accept His words

or carry them out through their acts,

and those who cannot discover a purpose

or fail to find salvation in His words,

all of these are people God’s words have condemned.

They have lost God’s salvation.

From them, His punishment will never stray far.

Chorus

God’s words are the truth, forever unchanging.

God is the supplier of life, and man’s only guide.

God’s words are the truth, forever unchanging.

God is the supplier of life, and man’s only guide.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Ought to Consider Your Deeds

472 Truth Is the Highest of All Life’s Aphorisms

Verse 1

Truth is the most real of life’s aphorisms,

and the highest one among all humanity.

It’s called life’s aphorism because it’s what,

because it’s what God asks of man

and is work done by Him personally,

God asks of man and is work done by Him personally.

Chorus

It’s not a saying summed up from something,

nor a famous quote from someone great, someone great.

But it’s an utterance to mankind from

the Master of all things on earth and in heaven.

Verse 2

It’s not some words summed up by mankind,

but the inherent life of God, God Himself.

It’s thus the highest of all life’s aphorisms.

To practice the truth is to fulfill one’s duty,

and satisfy what God requires, God requires.

Chorus

It’s not a saying summed up from something,

nor a famous quote from someone great, someone great.

But it’s an utterance to mankind from

the Master of all things on earth and in heaven.

Bridge

The essence of this requirement

is in fact the most real of all truths,

and not some empty doctrine unachievable.

Chorus

It’s not a saying summed up from something,

nor a famous quote from someone great, someone great.

But it’s an utterance to mankind from

the Master of all things on earth and in heaven.

It’s not a saying summed up from something,

nor a famous quote from someone great, someone great.

But it’s an utterance to mankind from

the Master of all things on earth and in heaven.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God and His Work Can Satisfy God

473 Only the Truth Can Make Man’s Heart at Peace

Intro

God’s disposition and what He has and is is all the truth.

Its value cannot be measured against material things,

no matter their worth, because it is not an object,

and it supplies the needs of every heart.

Verse 1

While you’re pursuing salvation through God

and a change in your disposition,

if you don’t understand truth

and God’s disposition and will,

won’t this leave you feeling uneasy?

Won’t your heart thirst and hunger?

Pre-chorus 1

Won’t your heart feel restlessness?

Is there a way for you to fix this?

Chorus

People must have the truth in their lives.

They never can do without it.

You could say it’s the greatest thing.

Though it can’t be seen or be touched,

you can’t ignore its importance.

It’s the only thing that can bring rest to your heart.

Verse 2

When you strongly desire to gain

God’s enlightenment so you’ll know

His will and the truth,

what you need most is not a meal,

or some kind words or fleshly comfort.

What you need is God’s instructions.

Verse 3

You need Him to tell you directly

what to do and how to do it,

and clearly say what the truth is.

If you understand just a small bit,

won’t your heart feel more satisfaction

than if you’d had a good supper?

Pre-chorus 2

When your heart is satisfied,

does not your whole being gain true rest?

Chorus

People must have the truth in their lives.

They never can do without it.

You could say it’s the greatest thing.

Though it can’t be seen or be touched,

you can’t ignore its importance.

It’s the only thing that can bring rest to your heart.

Outro

What comes from God, what He has and is,

and everything about Him

are greater than all other things,

including the thing or person

you once believed you treasured most.

If you can’t gain words from the mouth of God

or understand His will,

you never will be able to gain rest.

All that God does is truth and life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

474 You Should Forsake All for the Truth

Verse 1

You must suffer hardship on your way to truth.

You must give yourself over completely.

Endure humiliation, embrace more suffering.

Doing this to gain more of the truth.

Chorus

You must pursue all that is beautiful.

You must seek all that is good,

a path in life filled with meaning.

Forsake all pleasures, forsake the flesh

for the sake of truth.

Verse 2

You must not throw away the truth

for the sake of a peaceful family life.

Keeping integrity, staying dignified,

don’t cast aside for pleasures gone tomorrow.

Chorus

You must pursue all that is beautiful.

You must seek all that is good,

a path in life filled with meaning.

Forsake all pleasures, forsake the flesh

for the sake of truth.

Bridge

Do not throw away all truths

purely for enjoyment.

If you carry on in a vulgar way

with no pursuit, is life not wasted?

Do not throw away all truths

purely for enjoyment.

If you carry on in a vulgar way

with no pursuit, is life not wasted?

Chorus

You must pursue all that is beautiful.

You must seek all that is good,

a path in life filled with meaning.

Forsake all pleasures, forsake the flesh

for the sake of truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

475 The Most Meaningful Life

Verse 1

As a created being, you should worship God.

As a created being, you must pursue the most meaningful life.

Chorus

You are people who pursue the right path.

You are people who seek progress.

You are people who rise up

in the nation of the great red dragon.

You are people whom God calls righteous.

Isn’t that the most meaningful life,

the most meaningful life?

Verse 2

As a human being, you should expend for God.

As a human being, you must endure all the suffering.

Chorus

You are people who pursue the right path.

You are people who seek progress.

You are people who rise up

in the nation of the great red dragon.

You are people whom God calls righteous.

Isn’t that the most meaningful life?

Bridge

You should gladly accept the little pain you suffer,

live a meaningful life, like Peter and like Job.

You are people who pursue the right path.

You are people who seek progress.

You are people who rise up

in the nation of the great red dragon.

Chorus

You are people who pursue the right path.

You are people who seek progress.

You are people who rise up

in the nation of the great red dragon.

You are people whom God calls righteous.

Isn’t that the most meaningful life,

the most meaningful life?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (2)

476 What the Young Must Pursue

Verse 1

Prejudiced eyes and deceit

are not what the youth should have.

Awful and destructive ways

are not how the youth should act.

They should have aspirations,

ardently strive to advance,

not lose heart over their prospects,

keep faith in life, the future.

Chorus

Youth should have resolve in discernment,

seeking justice and the truth.

Pursue all things beautiful,

gain reality of positive things.

Be responsible towards life.

You must not take this lightly.

You must not take this lightly.

Verse 2

Youth should persist in the path of truth,

thus expend their lives for God.

They should not lack the truth,

nor harbor falseness, unrighteousness.

They should take the proper stance.

They shouldn’t just drift along.

They should dare to sacrifice,

fight for justice and the truth.

Chorus

Youth should have resolve in discernment,

seeking justice and the truth.

Pursue all things beautiful,

gain reality of positive things.

Be responsible towards life.

You must not take this lightly.

You must not take this lightly.

Verse 3

Young people should not give in

to oppression of dark force.

They must have the courage to

change the meaning of their lives.

Young people shouldn’t resign

themselves to adversity,

they should be open and frank,

forgive fellow believers.

Chorus

Youth should have resolve in discernment,

seeking justice and the truth.

Pursue all things beautiful,

gain reality of positive things.

Be responsible towards life.

You must not take this lightly.

You must not take this lightly.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Words for the Young and the Old

477 Take God’s Words as the Basis of Your Conduct

Chorus

God only hopes that you will not waste

all He gives, His painstaking efforts;

and you’ll know His heart,

treating His words as the base for how you live.

Verse 1

Whether it be words

you are willing to hear or not,

whether it be words

you enjoy accepting or find hard,

you must take them seriously.

Your casual, unconcerned ways

will upset or even disgust Him.

Chorus

God only hopes that you will not waste

all He gives, His painstaking efforts;

and you’ll know His heart,

treating His words as the base for how you live.

Verse 2

God very much hopes

that you all read His words thousands of times,

God very much hopes

that you even know His words by heart.

Only that way can you not

fail God’s expectations of you.

None of you live like this now.

Chorus

God only hopes that you will not waste

all He gives, His painstaking efforts;

and you’ll know His heart,

treating His words as the base for how you live.

Verse 3

All of you are immersed

in a debauched life of eating,

all of you are immersed

in just drinking your fill.

None of you use God’s words

to enrich your hearts and souls.

God thus concludes

that mankind’s true face is betrayal.

Pre-chorus

Man can betray God at any time,

no one can be absolutely faithful to His words.

Chorus

God only hopes that you will not waste

all He gives, His painstaking efforts;

and you’ll know His heart,

treating His words as the base for how you live.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (1)

478 How to Approach God’s Words

Verse 1

God’s given you many warnings.

To conquer you, truths He’s bestowed.

Don’t doubt or drop His words at will;

for God that’s an absolute no.

Pre-chorus

You’re suspicious of God and His words,

never taking in what He says.

So, God tells each of you in all seriousness:

Don’t ever connect His words

with philosophy or lies,

even more, do not deal with

His words with scornful eyes.

Chorus

God hopes that you will be able

to believe every word He says,

and more that you’ll understand

the deep meaning of what He says.

Verse 2

Don’t judge or take God’s words lightly,

or say that God always tempts you.

Don’t say His words aren’t accurate.

For these things He will not excuse.

Pre-chorus

You’re suspicious of God and His words,

never taking in what He says.

So, God tells each of you in all seriousness:

Don’t ever connect His words

with philosophy or lies,

even more, do not deal with

His words with scornful eyes.

Chorus

God hopes that you will be able

to believe every word He says,

and more that you’ll understand

the deep meaning of what He says.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Transgressions Will Lead Man to Hell

480 Fill Your Life With God’s Word

Verse 1

From this day on, when you speak, speak of God’s words.

When you come together, let it be fellowship in truth,

speak of what you know of the word of God,

speak of what you practice and how the Spirit works.

Chorus

When you are free, talk of the word of God.

Do not talk so idly! Oh.

Let your life be filled with the word of God,

then you are a true believer,

then you are a true believer.

Verse 2

When you fellowship, the Holy Spirit will enlighten you.

Man must cooperate to make a world of God’s word.

If you do not enter into this, God cannot do His work.

If you do not speak, He cannot shine on you. Oh.

Chorus

When you are free, talk of the word of God.

Do not talk so idly! Oh.

Let your life be filled with the word of God,

then you are a true believer,

oh, then you are a true believer.

Verse 3

Even when fellowship is shallow,

that will be all right, all right.

Without the shallow, there is no depth.

A process must take place. Oh.

Through your practice, you will gain insight into

the illumination of the Holy Spirit on you,

know how to eat and drink God’s words effectively,

then enter the reality of His word.

Only with the will to cooperate

will you receive the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

When you are free, talk of the word of God.

Do not talk so idly! Oh.

Let your life be filled with the word of God,

then you are a true believer,

oh, then you are a true believer,

oh, then you are a true believer,

oh, then you are a true believer.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Age of Kingdom Is the Age of Word

481 How Man Should Walk in the Way of God

Verse 1

Walking in God’s way is not about keeping rules.

It’s about seeing all things as arranged by God,

responsibility bestowed on you,

something entrusted to you, trials given by Him.

Chorus

Walking in God’s way.

Cautious to never anger God Himself.

Never offend the disposition of God.

Walking in God’s way, walking in God’s way.

Verse 2

When you face something, you must have a standard,

knowing that it comes from the hand of God. Oh.

Chorus

Walking in God’s way.

Cautious to never anger God Himself.

Never offend the disposition of God.

Walking in God’s way, oh, walking in God’s way.

Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Oh, wow.

Verse 3

You must think on how to deal with this matter,

to fulfill your duties and be faithful to Him, to Him.

Chorus

Walking in God’s way.

Cautious to never anger God Himself.

Never offend the disposition of God.

Walking in God’s way, oh, walking in God’s way.

Wow, walking in God’s way, walking in God’s way.

Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Oh, wow.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

482 Those Who Cherish God’s Word Are Blessed

Verse 1

Those willing to accept God’s watching

are those who pursue knowledge of God.

They are willing to accept God’s words.

They’ll gain God’s inheritance and blessings.

These are the ones who are the most blessed.

God curses those with no place for Him.

He chastises and abandons them.

Chorus

If you cherish all God’s work,

cherish His enlightenment,

if you cherish God’s presence,

and cherish His protection,

if you cherish all God’s words

as your own reality and as your life provision,

then you’re most after God’s heart.

If you cherish all God’s work on you,

He’ll bless you, what’s yours will multiply.

Verse 2

God works in those who pursue His words,

and He works in those who cherish them.

The more you treasure them, the more He works.

The more a person treasures God’s word,

the greater their chance of perfection.

God perfects those who truly love Him,

those whose hearts are at peace before Him.

Chorus

If you cherish all God’s work,

cherish His enlightenment,

if you cherish God’s presence,

and cherish His protection,

if you cherish all God’s words

as your own reality and as your life provision,

then you’re most after God’s heart.

If you cherish all God’s work on you,

He’ll bless you, what’s yours will multiply.

Bridge

Strive to make God’s words your reality,

satisfy Him, be after His heart.

Don’t merely strive to enjoy His grace.

Receive God’s work and gain perfection,

become one who carries out His will.

Nothing is more important than this.

Chorus

If you cherish all God’s work,

cherish His enlightenment,

if you cherish God’s presence,

and cherish His protection,

if you cherish all God’s words

as your own reality and as your life provision,

then you’re most after God’s heart.

If you cherish all God’s work on you,

He’ll bless you, what’s yours will multiply.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Perfects Those Who Are After His Own Heart

483 Follow God’s Way in All Things Great and Small

Verse 1

To follow the path of God,

don’t let go of anything near you,

or what happens around you,

even if tiny and small.

As long as it happens,

whether you feel it deserves your attention or not,

do not let it go, see it as a test from our God.

And should you have this attitude,

then it proves one thing:

Your heart reveres God

and wants to shun all evil.

Chorus

If you have a wish to make God happy,

then you are not very far

from living in the reverence of God

and shunning all evil.

Verse 2

Matters that are big or small,

when following the path of God,

there’s no difference at all,

there’s no difference at all.

Things you don’t care or talk about

are what’s far from the truth in your eyes,

you just let them go

without thinking too much.

When they happen to you,

you just let them go

without thinking too much.

Chorus

If you have a wish to make God happy,

then you are not very far

from living in the reverence of God

and shunning all evil.

Bridge

One thing you should be clear about:

Whatever happens to you,

you should see it as a chance to learn

how to fear God and shun all evil.

And you should know what God is doing then.

He is by your side,

watching all your words and deeds,

and the change in your heart.

This is the work God does.

This is the work God does.

Chorus

If you have a wish to make God happy,

then you are not very far

from living in the reverence of God

and shunning all evil, and shunning all evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

484 True Belief in God Is the Practice and Experience of His Words

Verse 1

Only in the practical experience of God’s words

can man be supplied with the truth and with life.

Only herein can man come to understand what’s normal

in terms of his own humanity.

Only herein can man come to know a meaningful life,

know what a true created being is,

the truth of obeying God, how he should care for God,

how to do a created being’s duty

and possess the likeness of a real man.

Verse 2

Only in the practical experience of God’s words

can true faith and worship be understood.

Only herein can man know who is the Ruler

of the heavens and earth and all things.

Only herein can man understand the means by which

the Master of all things rules over all,

leading and providing for all of His creation.

Only herein can man see how He exists,

how He becomes manifest, how He works.

Bridge

Without the real experience of God’s words,

man has no knowledge of them and the truth.

Verse 3

Such a man’s a downright living corpse, a consummate shell,

knowledge about the Creator lost to him.

In God’s eyes, such a man has never believed in Him,

such a man has never ever followed Him.

God sees him as neither follower nor believer,

less still as a genuine created being.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. Preface

485 The Experience of God’s Work Is Inseparable From His Word

Chorus

No matter what stage you’ve arrived at,

you’re inseparable from truth, God’s word.

What you know of God’s disposition,

what you know of what God has and is,

they are all expressed in His words.

They are closely linked with the truth.

Verse 1

God’s disposition and what He has and is

are the truth, and truth is a real expression

of God’s disposition, what He has and is.

It makes what He has and is concrete.

Verse 2

It’s a clear statement of what He has and is.

It tells you what God likes and doesn’t like,

what He wants you to do and doesn’t permit,

who He despises, who He delights in.

Chorus

No matter what stage you’ve arrived at,

you’re inseparable from truth, God’s word.

What you know of God’s disposition,

what you know of what God has and is,

they are all expressed in His words.

They are closely linked with the truth.

Verse 3

Behind the truths that God expresses,

man can see His pleasure, anger, sorrow, joy;

man can also see His true essence.

This reveals His true disposition.

Verse 4

Aside from knowing God from His words,

what’s most important is understanding

and knowing God through your real life.

You can’t know Him without experience.

Bridge

Some may gain knowledge from God’s words,

their knowing is just theories and just words,

and there is a disparity,

a difference with what God is really like.

Chorus

No matter what stage you’ve arrived at,

you’re inseparable from truth, God’s word.

What you know of God’s disposition,

what you know of what God has and is,

they are all expressed in His words.

They are closely linked with the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

486 Equipping Yourself With God’s Words Is Your Top Priority

Verse 1

To know reality and see God’s work clearly,

this is something you can see in God’s words.

Only in His words can you gain enlightenment,

so you should equip yourself with more of His words.

Share your understanding from God’s words with others.

If people can gain light from your fellowship,

and through this you can point out a path to them,

then this path is real, it is practical.

Chorus

Your job, urgent priority,

is equip yourselves with the words of God.

This is something you must do first

before God makes environments for you.

Verse 2

The first thing to do is to eat and drink His words.

As for all the things you are unable to do,

you should seek out a path of practice from His words,

search them for answers to difficulties, issues.

Make all the words of God the source of your supply,

helping you resolve practical difficulties,

allowing His words to become your aid in life.

This requires you to put effort into it.

Chorus

Your job, urgent priority,

is equip yourselves with the words of God.

This is something you must do first

before God makes environments for you.

Verse 3

Eat and drink the words of God to achieve results,

learn to come before God and quiet your heart.

Practice by His words when you encounter issues;

when you’ve got no issues, just drink and just eat.

Bridge

And sometimes pray and think of God’s love,

share what you know of His words,

share the enlightenment within,

share your reaction to His words,

help people find a path to follow—

this is something that’s practical.

The goal of doing this is to make

God’s words become your real supply.

Chorus

Your job, urgent priority,

is equip yourselves with the words of God.

This is something you must do first

before God makes environments for you,

before God makes environments for you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Truly Love God Are Those Who Can Submit Absolutely to His Practicality

487 One Cannot Pursue Life Without God’s Word

In pursuing life, you must pay attention to two things: first, understanding the truth within God’s words; second, understanding yourself within God’s words. These two things are most fundamental. There is no life or truth outside of God’s words. If you do not seek the truth within God’s words, where, then, can you go to seek it? Where is there truth in the world? There is not one iota of truth in all of the world’s books! The most important parts of understanding the truth in God’s words are understanding God within His words, understanding human life within His words, understanding all aspects of the truth within His words, and truly coming to know oneself and discovering the meaning of human existence within God’s words…. All truth is within God’s words. You cannot enter into the truth unless it is done through the words of God. The main outcome you must attain is to know what it is to possess understanding and knowledge of God’s words. With a real understanding of God’s words, you can then understand the truth. This is the most fundamental thing.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

489 Read God’s Words in Relation to Your States

Chorus

When you eat and drink the words of God,

measure your own real state against them.

When finding shortcomings in your life,

you must find a path to deal with them,

turn your back on incorrect motivations and notions.

Verse 1

If you always try hard in this,

pouring your heart into these things,

you will have a path to follow,

a proper state will be maintained.

Verse 2

Only then will you be someone

who carries burdens for their life,

and only then you’ll be someone

who carries true faith deep inside,

true faith deep inside.

Chorus

When you eat and drink the words of God,

measure your own real state against them.

When finding shortcomings in your life,

you must find a path to deal with them,

turn your back on incorrect motivations and notions.

Verse 3

Why is it when reading God’s words,

some can’t put them into practice?

Isn’t it because they toy with life?

They’re unable to grasp what’s key.

Verse 4

And they have no path to practice.

It is because they can’t measure

their own states up against God’s words,

and their states they cannot master,

and their states they cannot master.

Chorus

When you eat and drink the words of God,

measure your own real state against them.

When finding shortcomings in your life,

you must find a path to deal with them,

turn your back on incorrect motivations and notions.

Bridge

And as for how to put aside

all the enjoyments of the flesh,

how to lay down self-righteousness,

and how you should transform yourself,

how to improve your caliber,

and from which aspect you should start,

these are all truly the real things,

truly the real things all these are.

Chorus

When you eat and drink the words of God,

measure your own real state against them.

When finding shortcomings in your life,

you must find a path to deal with them,

turn your back on incorrect motivations and notions.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

490 Make Effort in Your Practice of God’s Word

Spoken

The greatest fault of people

having their faith in God is that

this faith is only in their words,

with God not present in their real life.

Verse 1

All men believe in God’s existence,

yet God isn’t part of their daily lives.

Man often prays to God, but in his heart,

God has little place, so He tries man.

Since man is impure, God’s forced to try man,

so he is ashamed, knows himself through tests,

or man will be the archangel’s child,

and become increasingly corrupt.

Chorus

Knowing God by believing in Him

is the final goal that man shall seek.

Devote effort to living out God’s words,

thus realizing them in your practice.

If you have only doctrinal knowledge,

then your faith in God will come to naught.

If you also practice, live His word,

your faith is complete and after God’s will.

Verse 2

During man’s faith in God,

many motives are cast off as God cleanses him,

or no man can be used by God,

and God can’t work in man like He ought.

God Almighty first cleanses mankind.

This way man knows himself and God changes man.

Then, God can work His life into man,

thus turning man’s heart fully to God.

Bridge

If you just have knowledge, without God’s word as life,

or you can’t practice truth, live God’s word,

this shows that you still have no heart of love for God,

and your heart doesn’t belong to God.

Chorus

Knowing God by believing in Him

is the final goal that man shall seek.

Devote effort to living out God’s words,

thus realizing them in your practice.

If you have only doctrinal knowledge,

then your faith in God will come to naught.

If you also practice, live His word,

your faith is complete and after God’s will.

Knowing God by believing in Him

is the final goal that man shall seek.

Devote effort to living out God’s words,

thus realizing them in your practice.

If you have only doctrinal knowledge,

then your faith in God will come to naught.

If you also practice, live His word,

your faith is complete and after God’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Ought to Live for the Truth Since You Believe in God

491 Knowledge Is No Substitute for Reality

Verse 1

Why have most people spent so much work

reading God’s words,

yet have only knowledge and no real path?

Do you think having knowledge is having truth?

You speak much knowledge,

but none of it has any real path.

Pre-chorus

Who are you fooling?

Chorus

The higher the theory and the less real it is,

the less it can bring people reality;

the higher the theory, the more it makes you

oppose and defy God.

The loftiest theories are not precious treasures;

don’t treat them that way, for they’re harmful and pointless.

Verse 2

People might talk of the highest theories,

but there’s nothing real,

for they have no true experience,

therefore they have no path to practice.

This kind of person can take no one else

onto the right track.

Pre-chorus

They just lead them astray.

Chorus

The higher the theory and the less real it is,

the less it can bring people reality;

the higher the theory, the more it makes you

oppose and defy God.

The loftiest theories are not precious treasures;

don’t treat them that way, for they’re harmful and pointless.

Bridge

If you can’t solve people’s present woes

and allow them to gain entry,

then you don’t have dedication,

unworthy to work for God.

Don’t speak fancy words all the time,

and don’t use unfit methods

to make people obey you.

This won’t do a thing but make them confused.

It will create rules, and people will hate you.

Outro

This is man’s defect, and it’s shameful.

So talk of real problems.

Don’t treat what others undergo as your own

and then display it so you can show off.

Search for a way out that’s yours alone.

It’s what each of you should put into practice.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Focus More on Reality

492 God’s Advice to Man

Verse 1

God urges you not to talk ’bout theory,

but ’bout what’s real, genuine, substantial.

Study some “modern art,” be dedicated.

Speak and contribute something that’s real.

Face reality when you are speaking.

Don’t indulge in unreal, inflated talk

just to make others happy, see you differently.

What’s its value, why stir people’s zest for you?

Bridge 1

Try to benefit God’s house in every act.

Speak artistically and conduct fairly.

Let your conscience guide your emotions.

Work reasonably and talk realistically.

Do not repay kindness with hate.

Don’t be ungrateful when you see kindness.

Do not attempt to be a hypocrite,

or you will risk being a bad influence.

Verse 2

When you do eat and drink the words of God,

try to link them more to reality.

Speak ’bout realistic things, don’t stand up high.

Be patient, tolerant, practice conceding.

Be generous and open with people.

Learn to be magnanimous and kind.

Forsake the flesh when your thoughts are not good.

Speak more of real paths, not ones beyond reach.

Bridge 2

Enjoy less, give more, dedicate selflessly.

Care for God’s will, listen to your conscience.

Remember how God speaks to you with concern.

Try to pray and to fellowship more often.

Don’t be muddled, show sense, gain some insight.

Pull back your sinful hand, don’t let it get that far,

or you’ll get nothing but curses from God.

So be careful with what you do in your life.

Verse 3

Be merciful, don’t strike others with “weapons.”

Talk more about life and help others.

Do and practice more, say and research less.

Try harder to be moved and perfected by God.

Remove more human ways of doing things.

Your superficial behavior, conduct

are loathsome and should be eliminated.

Try to correct your detestable mental states.

Bridge 3

People occupy too much of your heart,

don’t be unreasonable, give God more of it.

The “temple” firstly does belong to God,

and so people should not occupy it.

In sum, focus on righteousness rather than emotions.

Talk about reality rather than knowledge.

Speak of practice’s path rather than inflated talk.

Best to be silent and practice from the present.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Focus More on Reality

493 Do You Wish to Be Fruit for God’s Enjoyment?

Verse 1

God’s people must always guard

against the schemes of Satan,

protect the gate of God’s house, support each other.

So you can avoid Satan’s trap and all regret.

Do you know why God trains you so urgently?

Pre-chorus 1

Why does He tell you facts of the spiritual world?

Why does He remind and exhort you time and again?

Have you given thought to this? Do you understand?

Chorus

You must grow more experienced based upon the past,

expel your impurities guided by today’s words.

Allow all of God’s words to take root and blossom

deep within your spirits, bearing fruit above all.

Verse 2

It’s not bright flowers that God desires,

but fruit that never goes bad.

Flowers in a greenhouse may be as many stars,

but once they fade, one pays no mind.

They become as tattered as the schemes of Satan.

Pre-chorus 2

Those braving sun and wind to bear God’s testimony,

though they’re not as pretty, they’ll bear fruit once they wither.

For the fruit they bear is what God requires.

How much do you understand when God speaks these words?

Chorus

You must grow more experienced based upon the past,

expel your impurities guided by today’s words.

Allow all of God’s words to take root and blossom

deep within your spirits, bearing fruit above all.

Outro

Once flowers wilt and bear fruit for God’s enjoyment,

His work on earth will be done,

and He will enjoy the fruit of His wisdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 3

494 Reality Comes Only by Practicing God’s Words

Verse 1

God wants His work and word to bring

a change in your disposition.

His goal isn’t so you understand and have that be all.

People must experience all the truth in detail,

and explore and seek it in greater detail.

If people know God’s word but don’t put it into practice,

they do not love the truth and will be cast out in the end.

To be a 90s Peter, you should practice God’s word,

have true entry, gain greater enlightenment.

This will help your life even more.

Chorus

The process of believing in God is the process

of experiencing His words, being gained by Him.

To believe is to know and understand His words,

experience and live them; this is the faith’s reality.

Verse 2

If you’ve read a lot of God’s words

but only know the text’s meaning,

and have no first-hand experience,

then you won’t know God’s word.

To you His words are not life, but just lifeless letters.

You will miss the essence, and will not know God’s will.

Only when you experience His word in your life

will the spiritual meaning open up to you.

Only in experience can you grasp the spiritual meaning

of many truths and unlock the mysteries of His word.

Bridge

If you don’t practice God’s word,

no matter how clear it may be,

all you’ll grasp is empty letters and doctrines,

which will have become religious regulations.

Isn’t that just what the Pharisees did?

If you believe in God, hope for eternal life,

but don’t practice God’s word, you are truly foolish.

Chorus

The process of believing in God is the process

of experiencing His words, being gained by Him.

To believe is to know and understand His words,

experience and live them; this is the faith’s reality.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Once You Understand the Truth, You Should Put It Into Practice

495 Practice the Truth for True Change

Verse 1

There is much you ought to enter into and practice,

and it is more layered and detailed than before.

If you do not have any knowledge of the truth,

then that is proof that you have not entered into it.

Most of the time, man’s knowledge of the truth is shallow;

basic truths go unpracticed, for man’s too rebellious

and his knowledge of today’s work is superficial.

And so, it’s difficult for man to be made perfect.

Pre-chorus 1

You are too rebellious and set in your old ways,

can’t side with truth or practice the most obvious truths.

Such people are those who cannot be saved.

Such are the ones who have not been conquered.

Chorus

The way to achieve growth in man’s life

and changes in his disposition

is by entering reality and more detailed experiences.

Verse 2

If your entry is undetailed and without goals,

then it’s true that growth will be slow in coming for you.

If your entry is devoid of reality,

then though you engage in pursuit, it is all in vain.

If you don’t know the essence of truth, you’ll remain unchanged.

With detailed experiences during your entry,

and with much actual knowledge and entry,

then you shall find your disposition quickly changes.

Pre-chorus 2

And you can gain a deeper understanding

of the truth, and then enter way more deeply,

only if the Holy Spirit enlightens you,

enlightens you in your experience.

Chorus

The way to achieve growth in man’s life

and changes in his disposition

is by entering reality and more detailed experiences.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man

496 Practice More Truth to Progress More in Life

Verse 1

The truth that man needs to possess

is found in the word of God.

A truth that’s most beneficial

and helpful to all mankind.

It is the nourishing substance

that your body requires,

a truth that man should be equipped with.

It helps restore his normal humanity.

Chorus

The more you practice God’s word,

the more quickly your life will blossom.

The more you practice God’s word,

the clearer the truth becomes.

Verse 2

As you grow in stature you’ll see

the spiritual world more clearly.

You’ll have more power to triumph over Satan.

Practice God’s word and you’ll grasp the truth.

Most people are just satisfied to

merely understand the text of God’s word.

Like Pharisees, they focus on doctrines,

without experiencing its depth in practice.

Bridge

How can the phrase “the word of God is life” be true for them?

Only by practicing God’s word can man’s life truly blossom.

It cannot grow simply by reading God’s word.

It cannot grow simply by reading God’s word.

Chorus

The more you practice God’s word,

the more quickly your life will blossom.

The more you practice God’s word,

the clearer the truth becomes.

The more you practice God’s word,

the more quickly your life will blossom.

The more you practice God’s word,

the clearer the truth becomes.

Outro

If you think to understand God’s word

means to have life and stature,

your understanding is warped.

Truly understanding God’s word occurs

only when you practice the truth.

You must understand

only by practicing the truth

can the truth ever be understood.

Only by practicing the truth

can the truth ever be understood.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Once You Understand the Truth, You Should Put It Into Practice

497 Practicing the Truth Requires a Real Price

Verse 1

When hardships come, begin to pray:

“O God! I wish to satisfy You,

enduring hardship to please Your heart,

no matter how great the setbacks I face.

Even if I must give my life,

still I work to satisfy You.”

With this resolve, when you pray,

you will stand firm in your testimony.

Chorus

Every time truth is put into practice,

each refinement, each time they are tried,

each time God’s work is upon them,

people endure great pain.

This is a test, a battle within,

the true price to be paid.

Verse 2

If there’s something you want to say,

but it doesn’t feel right inside,

if it does not benefit your brothers and sisters,

if they may be hurt, do not say anything,

preferring to be pained and struggle within,

for these words cannot satisfy God’s will.

Chorus

Every time truth is put into practice,

each refinement, each time they are tried,

each time God’s work is upon them,

people endure great pain.

This is a test, a battle within,

the true price to be paid.

Verse 3

The battle inside wages on,

but you are willing to suffer pain,

to give up that which you love,

enduring hardship to satisfy God,

suffering but never giving in to flesh,

satisfying the heart of God,

so you will be comforted as well.

This is paying the price desired by God.

Chorus

Every time truth is put into practice,

each refinement, each time they are tried,

each time God’s work is upon them,

people endure great pain.

This is a test, a battle within,

the true price to be paid, oh,

the true price to be paid.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

498 Only Those Who Practice the Truth Can Bear Witness in Trials

Chorus

If you wish to stand firm in the future,

to seek God’s satisfaction,

and follow Him to the road’s end,

you must build a strong foundation,

practice truth in all things,

be mindful of His will.

Verse 1

If you maintain this practice,

in you a foundation builds.

God will inspire your heart,

He’ll give you faith, you’ll love Him.

One day when trials come,

you may suffer some pain

and crushing grief just like death,

but your love for God won’t change.

Pre-chorus 1

Even deeper it becomes.

Such is the blessing of God.

Chorus

If you wish to stand firm in the future,

to seek God’s satisfaction,

and follow Him to the road’s end,

you must build a strong foundation,

practice truth in all things,

be mindful of His will.

Verse 2

If you accept God’s words and work

with an obedient heart,

God’s promise you will receive,

you’ll surely be blessed by God.

If today you don’t practice,

when one day trials befall

you’ll be without faith or love.

Trials become temptation.

Pre-chorus 2

Into Satan’s test you will fall,

you’ll have no way to escape.

Bridge

Now when a small trial comes,

you may be able to still stand firm.

But when major testing happens,

you may be the one who turns.

Chorus

If you wish to stand firm in the future,

to seek God’s satisfaction,

and follow Him to the road’s end,

you must build a strong foundation.

If you wish to stand firm in the future,

to seek God’s satisfaction,

and follow Him to the road’s end,

you must build a strong foundation,

practice truth in all things,

be mindful of His will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

499 Practice the Truth and Your Disposition Will Change

Verse 1

Fellowship about the truth

is not meant to make man happy.

It is meant for practice and for change.

If you understand the truth but do not practice,

all understanding is in vain.

You lose your chance to gain the truth,

you lose your chance to be saved.

Verse 2

Some say that practicing the truth

will not take problems away.

Others believe the truth

can’t solve the problems of man.

But people’s problems can be solved.

The key then is to act

in accordance with the truth.

Chorus

If you practice truth you understand,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth,

be enlightened and led by the Holy Spirit.

Oh, if you practice truth,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth

and receive salvation from God,

and receive salvation from God.

Verse 3

Oh, your problems aren’t like cancer.

If you put truth into practice,

your problems will be solved.

On the right path you’ll find success.

When one acts within the truth,

corrupt dispositions change.

But believe by their nature,

and none will be transformed.

Chorus

If you practice truth you understand,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth,

be enlightened and led by the Holy Spirit.

Oh, if you practice truth,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth

and receive salvation from God,

and receive salvation from God.

Verse 4

Some are caught up in their cares,

fail to practice the truth that’s ready.

Inherent sufferers,

blessed but not tasting the fruits!

The way is there to be practiced,

fatal flaws will be changed.

But be cautious and careful,

suffer more hardships.

Bridge

Oh, believing in God, it takes a prudent heart.

Can you properly believe if you walk so casually?

Chorus

Oh, if you practice truth you understand,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth,

be enlightened and led by the Holy Spirit.

Oh, if you practice truth,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth

and receive salvation from God,

oh, receive salvation from God.

If you practice truth you understand,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth,

be enlightened and led by the Holy Spirit.

Oh, if you practice truth,

you’ll gain more, deeper truth

and receive salvation from God,

oh, receive salvation from God,

oh, receive salvation from God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

500 Forsaking the Flesh Is Practicing the Truth

Verse 1

Since people began to believe in God,

they’ve harbored many mistaken intentions.

If you’re not putting the truth into practice,

you feel that all your intentions are correct,

but then if something should happen to you,

you’ll see that many of your intentions are wrong.

Pre-chorus

When God makes people perfect, He makes them realize

that many of their notions hinder their knowledge of God.

Chorus

When you recognize that your intentions are wrong,

if you put them aside, along with your notions,

bear witness and stand your ground in everything,

this will prove you’ve truly rebelled against the flesh,

against the flesh.

Verse 2

When you come to rebel against the flesh,

there’s an unavoidable battle within.

Satan will try and make people follow it,

uphold the notions and interests of the flesh,

but God’s words will enlighten and illuminate,

so whom will you follow: God or Satan?

Chorus

When you recognize that your intentions are wrong,

if you put them aside, along with your notions,

bear witness and stand your ground in everything,

this will prove you’ve truly rebelled against the flesh.

Verse 3

To deal with thoughts and notions not after God’s heart,

He asks people to put the truth into practice.

The Holy Spirit touches, enlightens them.

There is a battle behind all that occurs:

When the truth or the love of God is practiced,

there is a great battle that commences.

Bridge

In the depths of their hearts, there’s a life-or-death fight,

although all may seem well with their flesh.

After this battle, after great reflection,

only then can the outcome be known.

This battle causes people suffering and refinement.

But if you stand on the side of God, you’ll satisfy Him.

Suffering can’t be avoided when you practice the truth.

Chorus

When you recognize that your intentions are wrong,

if you put them aside, along with your notions,

bear witness and stand your ground in everything,

this will prove you’ve truly rebelled against the flesh.

When you recognize that your intentions are wrong,

if you put them aside, along with your notions,

bear witness and stand your ground in everything,

this will prove you’ve truly rebelled against the flesh,

rebelled against the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

501 The Practice of Forsaking the Flesh

Chorus

If something happens that requires you

to endure hardship,

understand and be mindful

of God’s will at that time.

Don’t satisfy yourself, put yourself aside.

Nothing’s more abject than the flesh.

You must seek and satisfy God

and fulfill your duty.

With such thoughts, God will bring you

special enlightenment in this matter,

and your heart will find comfort.

Verse 1

When something happens to you,

big or small, put yourself to one side,

regard the flesh as the most lowly of all things.

The more you satisfy the flesh,

the more it asks, the more liberties it takes,

the greater it desires, the more debauched it is,

until the point the flesh will harbor much deeper conceptions,

disobey God, exalt itself, be doubtful of God’s work.

Chorus

If something happens that requires you

to endure hardship,

understand and be mindful

of God’s will at that time.

Don’t satisfy yourself, put yourself aside.

Nothing’s more abject than the flesh.

You must seek and satisfy God

and fulfill your duty.

With such thoughts, God will bring you

special enlightenment in this matter,

and your heart will find comfort.

Verse 2

Man’s flesh is like a snake, it harms lives.

And your life is forfeited

when it finally completely gets its own way.

The flesh belongs to Satan.

It’s selfish with extravagant desires,

wanting comfort, leisure, ease and idleness.

Once the flesh is satisfied up to a certain point,

you will ultimately be eaten up by it.

Chorus

If something happens that requires you

to endure hardship,

understand and be mindful

of God’s will at that time.

Don’t satisfy yourself, put yourself aside.

Nothing’s more abject than the flesh.

You must seek and satisfy God

and fulfill your duty.

With such thoughts, God will bring you

special enlightenment in this matter,

and your heart will find comfort.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

502 The Meaning of Forsaking the Flesh

Verse 1

God has saved you and chosen your fate,

but if you refuse to satisfy Him

and won’t put the truth into practice,

and will not fight against your own flesh

with a heart that truly loves God,

you will ruin yourself and be plunged into pain.

Verse 2

If you always choose to care for the flesh,

Satan will slowly swallow you up,

leaving you no life or the Spirit’s touch,

until you are filled with darkness inside.

You’ll then become Satan’s captive,

your heart won’t have God, you’ll deny and leave Him.

Chorus

Whether you gain life before God

and what will be your final end,

rest on how you perform your fight with the flesh.

Verse 3

To love God you must face hardship and pain.

You don’t need outward passion or hardship,

or further reading or running around.

Put aside lavish thoughts and your own interests,

give up your notions and intentions,

dismiss your designs, for this is God’s will.

Chorus

Whether you gain life before God

and what will be your final end,

rest on how you perform your fight with the flesh.

Bridge

God asks people to practice the truth

to deal with the things inside of them,

and their thoughts and notions

that don’t follow God’s heart.

There are things within man unfit for God’s use,

the flesh is replete with rebellion,

so man must learn to fight the flesh all the more.

God calls this the suffering for man to bear with Him.

Chorus

Whether you gain life before God

and what will be your final end,

rest on how you perform your fight with the flesh.

Whether you gain life before God

and what will be your final end,

rest on how you perform your fight with the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

503 Forsake the Flesh to See God’s Loveliness

Verse 1

If it is true that you love God,

if you don’t satisfy the flesh,

you’ll see that everything God does,

it is so right and is so good.

His curse of your rebelliousness

and judgment of your unrighteousness,

it is right and it is truly justified.

God will temper you at times

by raising up environments.

And He’ll discipline and chasten you,

forcing you to come before Him.

And you’ll feel His deeds are wonderful,

that there isn’t too much pain.

You will feel all of the loveliness of God.

Chorus

You must rebel against the flesh

and not pander to it.

You must have this resolve,

“My family and prospects—

none of these things matter.

In my heart there’s only God.

I must try my best to satisfy Him

and not satisfy the flesh.”

Verse 2

If you pander to flesh’s weakness

and you say God goes too far,

you will always feel in pain,

and sadness will keep finding you.

You’ll be unclear about God’s work

and lose sight of His sympathy

to the weakness and the difficulties of man.

You’ll feel miserable and lonely,

like your suffering is unjust.

And it will be that you’ll cry out and complain.

Chorus

You must rebel against the flesh

and not pander to it.

You must have this resolve,

“My family and prospects—

none of these things matter.

In my heart there’s only God.

I must try my best to satisfy Him

and not satisfy the flesh.”

Bridge

The more you give in to weakness of the flesh,

the more you’ll feel that God has gone too far,

until you reach the point

where you deny His work and oppose Him,

until you become full of disobedience.

Chorus

You must rebel against the flesh

and not pander to it.

You must have this resolve,

“My family and prospects—

none of these things matter.

In my heart there’s only God.

I must try my best to satisfy Him

and not satisfy the flesh.”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

504 Suffering for Practicing the Truth Is Most Meaningful

Verse 1

Know that your goal

is to let God’s words take effect in you,

and truly know them in practice.

Maybe you struggle

to understand God’s words,

but practice makes good this flaw.

Bridge 1

Many truths you must know,

and not just know but practice.

This must be your focus.

There are many truths

you should know and also do.

This must be your focus.

Verse 2

Jesus suffered much

in His thirty-three and a half years

as He practiced and lived out the truth.

He carried out God’s will

and practiced the truth,

and this is why He suffered so.

Bridge 2

If He had known the truth

but not practiced the truth,

He wouldn’t have suffered like that.

If He’d followed the Pharisees

and teaching of the Jews,

He wouldn’t have suffered much,

no, He wouldn’t have suffered much.

Verse 3

Jesus’ practice can show

something that you ought to know.

For God’s work to achieve results,

it needs man to cooperate.

This is something that you must understand,

you must understand, you must understand.

Bridge 3

If Jesus hadn’t practiced truth,

He wouldn’t have suffered on the cross.

If He hadn’t acted by God’s will,

could He have said such a sad prayer?

So this is the kind of pain

a person should endure, a person should endure.

If Jesus hadn’t practiced truth,

He wouldn’t have suffered on the cross.

If He hadn’t acted by God’s will,

could He have said such a sad prayer?

So this is the kind of pain

a person should endure, a person should endure.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Once You Understand the Truth, You Should Put It Into Practice

505 Suffering for Practicing the Truth Wins God’s Praise

Verse 1

Each time people practice truth or undergo refinement,

each time God’s work comes, they endure extreme pain.

Every time’s a test for them, so inside there’s a battle.

It’s the real and actual price that they must pay.

Reading more of God’s words, travelling, they pay their price;

it’s what people ought to do, it is their duty.

But people must learn to put aside the things within them:

their own thoughts and plans, their notions and motives.

Pre-chorus

If they don’t, it will not matter how they suffer

or how much they do, for it will all have been in vain.

Chorus

Whether the price you’ve paid is approved by God

is measured by whether there’s been a change in you,

whether you put the truth into practice,

rebelling against your motives and notions

to gain the satisfaction of God’s will,

to gain knowledge of Him and loyalty to God.

Verse 2

It’s only the changes taking place within you

that can determine if your hardship is of value.

When your disposition changes and you practice the truth,

then all your suffering will gain God’s approval.

But if your internal disposition has not changed,

it won’t matter how much running about on the outside;

no matter how much suffering you may have endured,

if it hasn’t been confirmed by God, then it’s in vain.

Chorus

Whether the price you’ve paid is approved by God

is measured by whether there’s been a change in you,

whether you put the truth into practice,

rebelling against your motives and notions

to gain the satisfaction of God’s will,

to gain knowledge of Him and loyalty to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

506 Practice the Truth More, Be Blessed by God More

Intro

God blesses those who have visions,

who have the truth and have knowledge,

who truly love Him.

Verse 1

To behold God’s love, you will need

to practice truth in real life,

swallow pain and forsake your loves

to please God and bring Him delight.

Verse 2

Despite the tears you may cry,

you must still satisfy God’s heart.

You’ll be blessed and the pain you bear

will bring the Holy Spirit’s work.

Pre-chorus

Through real life, through experiencing God’s words,

people get to see, they get to see God’s loveliness.

And only if they’ve tasted His love

can they truly love Him.

Chorus

The more you practice truth,

the more you’re blessed by God.

The more you practice truth,

you’re more possessed of the truth.

The more you practice the truth,

the more you’re possessed of God’s love.

Bridge

If you always practice in this way,

you’ll slowly see God’s love in you.

And you’ll know God as Peter did,

that God not only has the wisdom

to create the heavens and the earth

and all things, but moreover,

He also has the wisdom to,

to do real work in people.

Verse 3

Peter said, God’s worthy of people’s love

because He made the heavens and the earth

and all things that ever were.

Verse 4

And moreover, it’s because He made man,

He can save man and make him perfect,

He bequeaths His love to man.

There’s so much to love about Him.

Pre-chorus

Through real life, through experiencing God’s words,

people get to see, they get to see God’s loveliness.

And only if they’ve tasted His love

can they truly love Him.

Chorus

The more you practice truth,

the more you’re blessed by God.

The more you practice truth,

you’re more possessed of the truth.

The more you practice the truth,

the more you’re possessed of God’s love.

The more you practice truth,

the more you’re blessed by God.

The more you practice truth,

you’re more possessed of the truth.

The more you practice the truth,

the more you’re possessed of God’s love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

507 Only by Living Out Reality Can You Bear Witness

Verse 1

People with truth are those who,

in experience, stand firm in testimony,

firm in their position, on the side of God,

without ever retreating, obeying God till death,

having a normal relationship with those who love God.

Chorus

Your practice and expressions in real life are

God’s testimony, what man should live out.

This is truly enjoying God’s love.

When you reach this, the due result will be achieved.

Verse 2

You’re possessed of real living out,

every action looked up to by others.

Your appearance is plain, but you live a life of piety.

When you share the words of God, you’re enlightened by Him.

Chorus

Your practice and expressions in real life

are God’s testimony, what man should live out.

This is truly enjoying God’s love.

When you reach this, the due result will be achieved.

Bridge

You’re able to speak God’s will through your words,

speaking reality, knowing much of service in spirit.

You’re candid in your speech, decent and upright,

not disruptive, able to obey God’s plans,

standing firm in your testimony.

When things befall you, you are calm and composed.

This is the kind of human being

that has truly seen God’s love.

Chorus

Your practice and expressions in real life

are God’s testimony, what man should live out.

This is truly enjoying God’s love.

When you reach this, the due result will be achieved.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

508 Focus on Practicing Truth to Be Perfected

Verse 1

If you’re artless, open and know yourself

and put the truth into practice,

God will certainly bless you,

so when you are weak and negative,

then He enlightens you doubly,

helps you to know yourself more deeply,

more able to repent yourself,

to practice what you should practice.

Only this way can your heart

find peace and be at ease.

Chorus

When God perfects you, He enlightens you

by using the desirable part of you

so that you have a path to practice,

can be separate from all that’s negative,

attaining release for your spirit,

making you more able to love Him.

This is the way you are able

to throw off the corruption of Satan.

Verse 2

One who focuses on their practice,

on knowing God, knowing themselves,

will often be able to receive

God’s work, guidance and enlightenment.

Even though such a person may be

in a negative state of mind,

they can turn things round immediately

due to conscience or God’s words’ enlightenment.

Verse 3

Change in a person’s disposition

is achieved when they know their own state

and when they know the disposition

and the work of the Creator.

A person willing to open up

and know themselves can practice the truth.

They understand God and are loyal,

whether they understand little or much.

This is God’s righteousness,

and it is their own gain.

Chorus

When God perfects you, He enlightens you

by using the desirable part of you

so that you have a path to practice,

can be separate from all that’s negative,

attaining release for your spirit,

making you more able to love Him.

This is the way you are able

to throw off the corruption of Satan.

Bridge

One who has knowledge of God

has a basis and has vision.

They are certain about God’s flesh, God’s work, God’s word.

No matter how God works or speaks,

or how others cause disturbance,

this person can stand their ground and stand witness for God.

Chorus

When God perfects you, He enlightens you

by using the desirable part of you

so that you have a path to practice,

can be separate from all that’s negative,

attaining release for your spirit,

making you more able to love Him.

This is the way you are able

to throw off the corruption of Satan.

Outro

The more knowledge a person has of God,

the more they can perform the truth they understand.

As they’re always practicing God’s word,

they know God better and wish to stand witness forever, forever.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Focus on Practice Can Be Perfected

509 People Gained by God Possess the Reality of Truth

Verse 1

God is a practical God.

All His work, His every word,

the truths He’s expressed are practical.

All else is hollow and unsound.

The Holy Spirit will guide man

into the words of God.

To enter reality, man needs to

seek, know, and experience it.

Chorus

Those who have and know reality

are the ones who are gained by God.

They know His deeds through experiencing reality.

The more you cooperate with God

and the more you discipline your flesh,

the more God will work and shine light on you,

and you’ll gain reality and know God’s deeds.

Verse 2

He who knows more reality can see

whose words are real, and has less notions.

The more experience, the more man knows God’s deeds

and casts off their corruptions.

The more reality they have,

the more they know God,

hate the flesh and love the truth,

closer to God’s standards.

Chorus

Those who have and know reality

are the ones who are gained by God.

They know His deeds through experiencing reality.

The more you cooperate with God

and the more you discipline your flesh,

the more God will work and shine light on you,

and you’ll gain reality and know God’s deeds.

Verse 3

Live in the present light of God,

your path of practice will be clear.

You can free yourself from old practice

and old religious conceptions.

Now the focus is on reality.

The more man possesses it,

the clearer their knowledge of truth

and understanding of God’s will.

Chorus

Those who have and know reality

are the ones who are gained by God.

They know His deeds through experiencing reality.

The more you cooperate with God

and the more you discipline your flesh,

the more God will work and shine light on you,

and you’ll gain reality and know God’s deeds.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know Reality

510 You Must Bear Witness to God in All Things

Verse 1

Behind the scenes of when Job was tried,

Satan was making a bet with God.

And then what really happened to Job

was the deeds and interference of man.

Behind each and every step of work

that God carries out within you

is always Satan’s wager with God.

Behind it all there is a battle.

Chorus

All the work that God does within people

looks merely like human interactions,

as if it’s born of human arrangements,

as if it’s born of human interference.

But behind the scenes, every step of work,

and each and everything that happens

is just a bet by Satan before God,

needing man’s firm testimony to God.

Verse 2

If you’re prejudiced towards others,

you’ll want to say words that may displease God.

If unspoken, you’ll feel discomfort,

and a battle will commence in you.

There is a battle in all you face.

And when there is a battle within,

because you cooperate and suffer,

God will do His work within you.

Bridge

Finally you are able to put

the matter aside within you.

The angry fire naturally goes out.

This happens when you cooperate with God.

Everything men do requires them

to pay a certain price in their work.

And without actual suffering,

they’re unable to satisfy God.

Verse 3

At a time when God and Satan

do battle in the spiritual realm,

how should you try and satisfy God,

and stand firm in your testimony?

Know that all that happens to you

is a time of great trial for you.

And this is the time when God needs you

to bear testimony to Him.

Chorus

All the work that God does within people

looks merely like human interactions,

as if it’s born of human arrangements,

as if it’s born of human interference.

But behind the scenes, every step of work,

and each and everything that happens

is just a bet by Satan before God,

needing man’s firm testimony to God.

Outro

Though they may appear unimportant,

these things show whether you love God or not.

If you do, you can stand witness for Him.

If you haven’t practiced the love of God,

it shows you don’t practice the truth,

that you have no truth, no life, that you’re chaff.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

511 Bear Witness for God in All Things to Satisfy God

Chorus

Behind every single thing God does in you,

Satan is trying to make a wager with God.

Behind the work God does in you is a battle.

Whenever something happens to you in life,

that is the crucial time when God needs you

to stand firm in your testimony to Him.

Verse 1

Though nothing major has befallen you yet,

and you have not yet borne great testimony,

every single thing you do, no matter how small,

it all relates to the testimony to God.

If you can win the esteem of those around you,

only then will you have borne testimony.

Pre-chorus 1

If one day the unbelievers come,

and admire everything you do,

and see that all God does is great,

then you will have borne testimony.

Chorus

Behind every single thing God does in you,

Satan is trying to make a wager with God.

Behind the work God does in you is a battle.

Whenever something happens to you in life,

that is the crucial time when God needs you

to stand firm in your testimony to Him.

Verse 2

Though you have no insight and your caliber is poor,

through God’s perfection of you, you can find ways

to satisfy Him and be mindful of His will.

Others see His great work in these of poor caliber,

who come to know God and stand before Satan

as overcomers, loyal to God alone.

Pre-chorus 2

And no others throughout the world

will have more backbone than them,

than this group of overcomers.

This is the greatest testimony.

Chorus

Behind every single thing God does in you,

Satan is trying to make a wager with God.

Behind the work God does in you is a battle.

Whenever something happens to you in life,

that is the crucial time when God needs you

to stand firm in your testimony to Him.

Verse 3

Although you are not able to do great work,

you are capable of satisfying God.

You can let go of your notions, while others can’t;

others can’t bear witness to God, but you can,

and you can repay God’s love with your real actions.

Only this counts as actually loving God.

Chorus

Behind every single thing God does in you,

Satan is trying to make a wager with God.

Behind the work God does in you is a battle.

Whenever something happens to you in life,

that is the crucial time when God needs you

to stand firm in your testimony to Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

512 Only a Foundation of God’s Words Provides a Path of Practice

Verse 1

Only by pursuing truth can you gain

change in disposition, how you behave.

You must understand this completely.

If you don’t grasp the truth well enough,

you’ll easily go astray and slip up.

To grow in life, seek truth in all things.

Verse 2

Weigh up the value of all that you do.

Do things with meaning, not things with none.

Where there’s choice, let go what you can let go.

If you do things for some time then you find

you should let them go, then quickly do so.

In all you do, this rule should be followed.

Chorus

While seeking entry, each matter explore.

Fully reflect through the truth and God’s word.

So you will know which actions

fully conform with God’s will.

Verse 3

Then you can cast off what comes from self-will.

You’ll know how to act in line with God’s will,

and you’ll go out and do things this way.

It will feel like things all take their natural course;

all will seem easy as never before.

Those who have the truth do things this way.

Verse 4

Then you can show others that you have changed

your disposition, how you behave.

They’ll see the good deeds you have surely done,

that you live by principle, you do things right.

You know the truth, have human likeness.

Yes, God’s word has reaped results in people.

Chorus

While seeking entry, each matter explore.

Fully reflect through the truth and God’s word.

So you will know which actions

fully conform with God’s will.

Outro

No matter what issue arises,

seek to face it obeying the truth.

See what else is inside of you

that goes against the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

513 Seek the Truth in All Things

1 Approval from God is the first thing you should think about and work for when you act; it should be the principle and scope of your practice. The reason that you should determine whether what you are doing is in line with the truth is that if it is in line with the truth, then it certainly conforms with God’s will. It is not that you should measure whether the matter is right or wrong, or if it accords with everyone else’s tastes, or if it is in line with your own desires; rather, you should determine whether it is in accordance with the truth, and whether or not it benefits the work and interests of the church. If you give consideration to these things, then you will be more and more in line with God’s will when you do things.

2 If you do not consider these aspects, and merely rely on your own will when doing things, then you are guaranteed to do them incorrectly, because the will of man is not the truth and, of course, does not conform with God. If you wish to be approved by God, then you must practice according to the truth rather than according to your own intentions. Regardless of what you are doing, how big or small a matter is, and whether you are doing it to fulfill your duty in God’s family or for your own private reasons, you must consider whether what you are doing conforms with God’s will, as well as whether it is something that a person with humanity should do. If you seek the truth like that in everything you do, then you are a person who truly believes in God. If you devoutly treat every matter and every truth in this manner, then you will be able to achieve changes in your disposition.

3 Some people think that when they are doing something personal, they can just ignore the truth, do it as they wish, and do it in whatever way makes them happy and in whatever manner is advantageous to them; they do not give the slightest consideration to how it might affect God’s family, nor do they consider whether or not what they are doing befits saintly propriety. Finally, once they are finished with the matter, they grow dark inside and feel uncomfortable. Is this retribution not deserved? If you do things that are not approved by God, then you have offended God. If people are not fond of truth, and frequently do things based on their own will, then they will frequently offend God. Such people are ordinarily not approved by God in what they do, and if they do not repent, then punishment will not be very far off.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

514 The Path to Seek the Truth

Verse 1

In all you encounter, know which parts of the truth

relate to what’s in front of you.

If you pursue God’s will without knowing the truth,

it’s fruitless and blind, will lead to nothing.

Chorus

Does your state play a part in how you understand truth?

Do you wonder in encounters which truth rings true?

Verse 2

In all your encounters, seek the parts of the truth

in the word of God that are akin to this.

Then look out for the path that’s the right one for you.

It’ll help you to know God’s will in everything.

Chorus

Does your state play a part in how you understand truth?

Do you wonder in encounters which truth rings true?

Then search these truths

and you will find what God’s will is in all you do.

Bridge

Searching and practicing truth

isn’t the same as just sticking on a formula or doctrine.

The truth is no equation or law. It’s life and it’s alive!

It’s the rule man must follow, something you need in your life.

So, follow this thought through all your experience.

Chorus

Does your state play a part in how you understand truth?

Do you wonder in encounters which truth rings true?

Does your state play a part in how you understand truth?

Do you wonder in encounters which truth rings true?

Then search these truths

and you will find what God’s will is in all you do.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

515 Seek the Truth to Resolve Your Difficulties

1 If you want to put the truth into practice, and if you want to understand it, then first you must understand the essence of the difficulties you face and the things that happen around you, as well as what aspect of the truth these are related to. Afterward, you must seek the truth based on your actual difficulties. That way, as you gradually gain experience, you will be able to see the hand of God in everything that happens to you, as well as what He wants to do and the results that He wishes to achieve in you.

2 If you only measure yourself against God’s word the truth while eating and drinking of God’s word at gatherings, or while performing your duty, and if you feel that the things that usually occur in your life are not related to your faith or the truth, and if you feel you can deal with them and then you do so based on your philosophies for living, then you will never gain the truth, and you will never understand what God actually wants to achieve in you or what results He wishes to obtain.

3 Pursuing the truth is a lengthy process. There is a simple side to it, and there is also a complex side. Simply put, we should seek the truth and practice and experience God’s words in everything that happens around us. Once you begin to do this, you will see more and more how much truth you should gain and pursue in your belief in God, and that truth is so real and truth is life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

516 Accept God’s Word to Have Deeper Experience

Chorus

The more one accepts God’s words,

the more enlightened they become,

and the more they hunger and thirst

to pursue knowledge of God.

Only those who receive God’s words

have deeper, richer experience.

Only those who receive God’s words

will blossom in life more and more.

Verse 1

Everyone who pursues life must treat this as their job.

They all should feel they can’t live without God,

that there is no single success without the presence of Him,

and everything is empty without God.

Chorus

The more one accepts God’s words,

the more enlightened they become,

and the more they hunger and thirst

to pursue knowledge of God.

Only those who receive God’s words

have deeper, richer experience.

Only those who receive God’s words

will blossom in life more and more.

Verse 2

Everyone who pursues life should do nothing without

the presence of the Holy Spirit.

If their reading of God’s words does not bear any fruit,

they should be unwilling to do anything.

Pre-chorus

They should not act to indulge themselves.

Chorus

The more one accepts God’s words,

the more enlightened they become,

and the more they hunger and thirst

to pursue knowledge of God.

Only those who receive God’s words

have deeper, richer experience.

Only those who receive God’s words

will blossom in life more and more.

Bridge

Life experiences come through

God’s enlightenment and guidance.

They are the fruition of your subjective efforts.

So, don’t make excuses for yourself in them.

Chorus

The more one accepts God’s words,

the more enlightened they become,

and the more they hunger and thirst

to pursue knowledge of God.

Only those who receive God’s words

have deeper, richer experience.

Only those who receive God’s words

will blossom in life more and more.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Enter Into a Normal State

517 Seek the Truth in All Things to Make Progress

1 If God arranges certain environments, people, matters, and things for you, if He prunes and deals with you and if you learn lessons from this, if you have learned to come before God and seek the truth, and, unknowingly, are enlightened and illuminated and attain the truth, if you have experienced a change in these environments, reaped rewards, and made progress, if you begin to have a little comprehension of God’s will and you cease to complain, then all of this will mean that you have stood firm in the midst of the trials of these environments, and have withstood the test. As such, you will have gotten through this ordeal.

2 Those who can withstand the test have a true heart, they can endure this kind of suffering and, deep down, they love the truth and want the truth. If God has this kind of assessment of you, then you are someone with stature, someone with life. And how is this life attained? It is bestowed by God. It is God personally carrying a bowl of food over to you and holding it right up to your mouth to feed you, and once you have eaten, you feel satiated and can stand strong. This is what it means to submit to everything that comes from God.

3 This is the sort of mindset and attitude you must possess, and you must learn to seek the truth. You should not be constantly looking for external causes or blaming others for your troubles; you must have a clear understanding of God’s will. From the outside, some people might seem to have opinions about you or prejudices against you, but you should not see things that way. If you see things from an erroneous standpoint, the only thing you will do is make excuses, and you will not be able to attain anything. You should see things objectively and justly; in that way, you will seek the truth and understand God’s intention. Once your viewpoint and state of mind are rectified, you will be able to attain the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. To Gain the Truth, One Must Learn From the People, Matters, and Things Nearby

518 Understanding the Truth Is No Simple Matter

1 Once people truly understand the truth, they can discern their states of being, see to the bottom of complicated matters, and know the appropriate way to practice. If you do not understand the truth, you will not be able to discern your state of being. You will want to rebel against yourself but will have no idea how to do it or what you are rebelling against. You will want to abandon your self-will, but if you think that your self-will conforms to the truth, then how can you abandon it? Thus, when people are not in possession of the truth, they are very liable to think that whatever arises from their self-will, their human impurities and good intentions, their humans’ muddleheaded love and human practices are correct, and that they conform to the truth. How, then, can you rebel against these things?

2 If you do not understand the truth or know what it means to put the truth into practice, and if your eyes are clouded and you have no idea which way to turn and can therefore only do things based on what you think is right, then you will commit certain acts that will be off-track and erroneous, some that will be in keeping with the rules, some that will arise from enthusiasm, and some that will have originated with Satan and that will cause disturbances. People who do not possess the truth act like this: a little to the left, and then a little to the right; correct one minute, and then deviating the next; with no accuracy at all. Those who do not possess the truth look at things all the wrong way. As such, how can they handle matters properly? How can they resolve any problems?

3 Understanding the truth is not an easy thing to do. Being able to comprehend God’s words depends on understanding the truth, and the truth that people are capable of understanding has its limits. Their understanding of God’s words will still be limited even if they believe in Him for their entire lives. Even those who are relatively experienced can, at best, get to where they can stop doing things that obviously resist God, and stop doing things that are obviously evil. It is not possible for them to attain a state that has none of their self-will mixed in. However, the key is to discern the parts of self-will that go against God’s words, against the truth, and against enlightenment from the Holy Spirit. You must therefore make an effort to know God’s words, and only by understanding the truth can you have discernment.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

519 What Is It to Gain the Truth?

1 Gaining the truth means understanding God’s will through every word that He says; it means putting God’s words into practice once you have understood them, and allowing God’s words to be lived out by you and become your reality. Only when you have a thorough understanding of the word of God can you really grasp the truth. The word of God is the truth. However, one will not necessarily understand and gain the truth after they read God’s words. If you fail to gain the truth through eating and drinking the words of God, then what you gain will be letters and doctrines. You do not know what it means to gain the truth. You may hold the words of God in the palm of your hand, but after reading them you still fail to understand God’s will, you only acquire some letters and doctrines.

2 First of all, you should realize that the word of God is not so straightforward; the word of God is utterly profound. Even one sentence of God’s words will require your lifetime to fully experience. You read the words of God, but you do not understand God’s will; you do not understand the intentions of His words, their origin, the effect they seek to achieve, or what they seek to accomplish. How can this mean you understand the truth? You may have read God’s words many times and perhaps you can recite many passages by heart, but you still have not changed at all, nor have you made any progress. Your relationship with God is just as distant and estranged as ever. There are still barriers between you and God, and you still remain doubtful toward Him. Not only do you not understand God, but you give excuses to Him and harbor notions about Him. You resist Him and even blaspheme Him. How could this mean you have gained the truth?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

520 God Will Bless Those Who Sincerely Pursue the Truth

Verse 1

What is discipline by the Holy Spirit?

What is blame born of man’s will?

What is guidance from the Holy Spirit?

The arrangement of an environment?

What is God’s words enlightening within?

If you’re not clear about these things,

you’ll have no discernment.

Chorus

God will not mistreat those sincerely seeking Him

or anyone who lives Him out and bears witness.

He will not curse a person able to sincerely thirst for truth.

Verse 2

You should know what comes from the Spirit,

what rebellion is, how to obey God’s word,

escaping your rebelliousness.

If you understand these things,

you’ll have a foundation;

when something happens,

you’ll have truth to compare to,

with suitable visions grounding you,

principled in all you do,

acting according to the truth,

enlightened and blessed by God.

Chorus

God will not mistreat those sincerely seeking Him

or anyone who lives Him out and bears witness.

He will not curse a person able to sincerely thirst for truth.

Verse 3

When eating and drinking God’s words,

if you see your true condition

and pay attention to your practice

and your own understanding,

then when you meet a problem,

you will be enlightened,

gain understanding and discernment,

and have a path of practice.

Bridge

A person with truth is unlikely to be deceived,

or cause disruptions, acting excessively.

Because of truth he’s protected

and gains more understanding, more paths to practice,

more chances for the Holy Spirit’s work and perfection.

Chorus

God will not mistreat those sincerely seeking Him

or anyone who lives Him out and bears witness.

He will not curse a person able to sincerely thirst for truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Focus on Practice Can Be Perfected

521 Only One Who Pursues the Truth Can Be Made Perfect by God

Intro

Daily matters are viewed as either

significant or minor trifles.

The big ones are seen as important

and considered to be sent by God.

Verse 1

But when these big matters play out,

man’s caliber is poor, they’re immature,

so they’re not up to fulfilling God’s will,

can’t gain revelations or real knowledge.

With regard to matters that are small,

these are simply ignored by man

and allowed to slip away slowly,

thus they lose chances to be tested.

Chorus

When people reject the trials

and all the tests that God sends them,

when they shirk away from them,

God has got just one attitude.

God spurns such people with all His heart.

This is God’s final decision

for those who don’t walk in God’s way,

who’ve never feared God nor shunned evil.

Verse 2

When you always overlook people,

things and situations God arranges,

it means that you are renouncing

God’s perfection and leadership of you.

When God arranges a situation,

He is always there, watching in secret,

watching your heart, your thoughts, your reflections,

watching how you think and how you act.

Bridge

If you are a careless human being,

not serious about God’s way, words, truth,

you won’t be mindful, or pay notice

to that which God wants to complete.

You won’t pay attention to His demands

when He arranges situations;

you won’t know how people, things, matters

relate to the truth or God’s intentions.

Chorus

When people reject the trials

and all the tests that God sends them,

when they shirk away from them,

God has got just one attitude.

God spurns such people with all His heart.

This is God’s final decision

for those who don’t walk in God’s way,

who’ve never feared God nor shunned evil.

Verse 3

After facing trials over and over,

still you don’t magnify God in your heart

or treat the situations He creates

as the trials and tests set by God.

Instead you reject all these chances

that God continues to bestow on you,

you let them slip by again and again.

Is this not a huge defiance by man?

Chorus

When people reject the trials

and all the tests that God sends them,

when they shirk away from them,

God has got just one attitude.

God spurns such people with all His heart.

This is God’s final decision

for those who don’t walk in God’s way,

who’ve never feared God nor shunned evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

522 Live in God’s Words to Have the Work of the Holy Spirit

Verse 1

Read and live God’s words,

be attentive to His will,

then you will belong to God;

you’ll be living inside God’s words.

If you live in God’s words,

the Holy Spirit will work.

If you live under Satan,

the Holy Spirit has no chance to work.

Pre-chorus

Do you wish to escape Satan’s domain

and live in the light of God?

Chorus

If men live inside God’s words,

the Holy Spirit will be with them,

and will be able to carry out His work.

If men don’t live inside God’s words,

then they live under Satan’s bondage.

Yes, they live in a corrupt disposition.

They do not have the presence

and they do not have the work of the Holy Spirit.

Verse 2

By living in God’s words,

within the state He requires,

then you will belong to Him,

His work will be performed on you.

If you don’t live within,

within the state He requires,

but live under Satan’s domain,

you are living under Satan’s corruption.

Chorus

If men live inside God’s words,

the Holy Spirit will be with them,

and will be able to carry out His work.

If men don’t live inside God’s words,

then they live under Satan’s bondage.

Yes, they live in a corrupt disposition.

They do not have the presence

and they do not have the work of the Holy Spirit.

Bridge

If you live within God’s words,

give your heart wholly to Him,

then you’ll satisfy God,

you’ll meet what He requires.

You must do as He says,

make His words your foundation,

your reality of life;

then you will belong to God.

Chorus

If men live inside God’s words,

the Holy Spirit will be with them,

and will be able to carry out His work.

If men don’t live inside God’s words,

then they live under Satan’s bondage.

Yes, they live in a corrupt disposition.

They do not have the presence

and they do not have the work of the Holy Spirit.

Outro

If you practice by God’s will,

then He will do His work on you.

You will live under His blessings,

and the light of His countenance.

You’ll grasp the Holy Spirit’s work,

and feel the joy of God’s presence.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Escape From the Influence of Darkness, and You Will Be Gained by God

524 Has God’s Word Truly Become Your Life?

Intro

Man speaks of letting God be their life,

but they have yet to experience this.

Verse 1

They merely say that God is their life

and that He guides them every day,

that they read His words and pray each day,

and so He has become their life.

Their knowledge is so superficial.

Many people have no foundation;

God’s words have been planted within them,

but have yet to sprout, bear any fruit.

Chorus 1

When you’ve experienced to a point,

you couldn’t leave, even if you were made to.

You will always feel you can’t be

without having God inside of you.

Verse 2

Being without God is like losing your life.

You’re unable to live without God.

When you’ve experienced to this point,

your faith in God will have hit a mark.

In this way God will become your life

and the foundation of your being,

so that you will never again

be able to depart from God.

Chorus 2

At this point you’ll truly enjoy God’s love,

your bond with God grows even closer,

God will be your life and your love.

This is man’s true stature; it’s real life.

Bridge

You must experience that God is your life,

such that if God were taken from your heart,

it then would be like losing your life;

God is your life and you can’t leave Him.

This way, you truly experience God.

At this time, when you love God again,

you’ll be able to love God truly.

It will be a singular, pure love.

Chorus 3

When experiences have reached a point,

when you pray or eat and drink God’s words,

your heart will be unable to leave God,

you won’t be able to forget Him.

Verse 3

God will have truly become your life.

You can forget the world, and spouses and kids;

but you’ll have trouble forgetting God.

This is your true life and love for God.

When man’s love for God reaches a point,

nothing compares to their love of God.

Thus they’re able to give up all things

and can accept all of God’s dealings.

Chorus 4

When you have been able to achieve

a love of God that surpasses all else,

then you will live in reality,

and you will live in God’s love for you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

525 Seek to Be One Who Truly Worships God

1 Seeking to be people who sincerely worship God is the outlook we should have. No longer resisting God, no longer disgusting Him, no longer making God feel exasperated and constantly angry with us, comforting His heart, and becoming people who truly worship God as Abraham did—these comprise the outlook on life that we should have. With such an outlook and with this type of thinking rooted deep in your mind, and when you are seeking along these lines, you will be less tempted and allured by worldly wealth, status, and reputation.

2 When you put all your hard work and experience toward achieving this outlook, then without your realizing it, God’s words will become your internal mottos and the basis of your survival, His words will become your life, and within you, they will become your path in life. In that moment, all worldly things will no longer be important to you. Thus, the outlook on life one should have is to seek to be a person with truth and humanity, someone who has conscience and reason and worships God; that is, to be a true human—this is the most proper pursuit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

526 With the Truth There Is Strength

1 You must understand the significance of your giving up your families and expending yourselves for God, as well as why you want to do this. If it is to pursue truth, to pursue life, and to fulfill your duties and repay God’s love, then that is completely righteous—a positive thing—and it is Heaven’s law and earth’s principle. In that case, you will never have regrets, and you will not become negative. When people have truth, they have strength. When they have truth, they are filled with inexhaustible energy. When they have truth, they have will. Without truth, they are like the limp dregs of tofu. With truth, they are firm and emboldened, and they do not feel their suffering as suffering, no matter how much they endure.

2 If people have a genuine understanding of God’s disposition, and can give heartfelt praise to His holiness and righteousness, then it means they truly know Him and possess the truth; only then do they live in the light. Only once a person’s view of the world and of life changes does one undergo a fundamental transformation. When one has a life goal and comports oneself according to the truth, when one submits absolutely to God and lives by His words, when one feels peaceful and illuminated to the depths of one’s soul, when one’s heart is free of darkness, and when one can live entirely free and unrestrained in God’s presence, only then does one lead a genuine human life, and only then has one become a person who possesses the truth. In addition, all the truths in your possession have come from God’s words and from God Himself. The Ruler of the entire universe and all things—God Most High—approves of you as a real person. This is what it means to be in possession of the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

527 The True Meaning of God’s Words Has Never Been Understood

Verse 1

Humans don’t know how to enjoy

their destined blessings in God’s hands,

for they can’t tell suffering from blessing.

So they’re not true in their quest for God.

If tomorrow doesn’t happen,

which of you, standing before God,

would be white as the driven snow,

like pure jade with no single spot?

Bridge 1

Surely your love for God can’t be

exchanged by a delicious meal

or be exchanged by classy clothes

or a high office with handsome pay?

Can it be swapped for others’ love

or abandoned because of trials?

Surely tribulation won’t cause

complaints against the plans of God?

Verse 2

No man has truly understood

the sword that is inside God’s mouth.

He knows only surface meaning,

the inner meaning he can’t figure out.

If human beings truly saw

the true sharpness of God’s sword,

they would go scurrying like rats,

going right back into their holes.

Bridge 2

Too numb to know the truth of God’s words,

they have no clue the strength of them,

how much their corruption is judged,

or how much their nature’s revealed.

Outro

Based on half-baked ideas on God’s words,

most have an attitude that is lukewarm.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 15

528 People Just Don’t Practice God’s Words

Verse 1

God’s words have all been said but people don’t keep up,

falling far behind the footsteps of the Lamb.

They’ve not practiced or prayed for what they should have,

not abided by or set aside anything they should.

So attending the banquet is empty and imagined.

People haven’t discharged their duty at all.

Everything’s dependent on God’s doing and His words;

man is of little use, not able to work with God.

Pre-chorus

God has spoken hundreds of thousands of words,

yet people have not put any into practice.

Chorus

Forsaking the flesh, discarding notions,

practicing obedience, gaining insight,

not giving people a place in their hearts,

eliminating idols and wrong intentions,

acting without emotion or bias,

thinking of God’s interests and their influence when they speak,

benefiting God’s house in all that they do,

doing more for God’s work, not letting emotions rule,

discarding fleshly pleasures, and selfish conceptions,

people have not put these into practice.

Verse 2

Man understands some of God’s requirements for them,

but they aren’t willing to put them into practice.

What else can God do, how else can He move them?

How do the rebellious have the face to admire God’s words?

How do they have the face to eat God’s food?

Where is their conscience?

Speak not of their utmost, even basic duties they’ve not done.

Are they not living in a pipe dream?

Pre-chorus

God has spoken hundreds of thousands of words,

yet people have not put any into practice.

Chorus

Forsaking the flesh, discarding notions,

practicing obedience, gaining insight,

not giving people a place in their hearts,

eliminating idols and wrong intentions,

acting without emotion or bias,

thinking of God’s interests and their influence when they speak,

benefiting God’s house in all that they do,

doing more for God’s work, not letting emotions rule,

discarding fleshly pleasures, and selfish conceptions,

people have not put these into practice.

Outro

There can be no talk of reality without practice.

This is a fact as plain as day!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Focus More on Reality

529 Do Not Indulge Yourself Because God Is Tolerant

Verse 1

Though very few people know God,

He does not unleash His wrath on man,

for man is too lacking to attain

the level He asks of them.

Verse 2

God has been tolerant of man

both today and for thousands of years.

He hopes you will not be indulgent

because of His tolerance.

Chorus

Pursuing knowledge of God is key,

but focusing on practice is crucial as well.

God reveals His words to you directly,

hoping you can follow His guidance,

let go of your personal plans,

let go of your own ambitions.

Verse 3

Through Peter, you should know God.

Through Peter, you should seek after Him.

Peter’s exploits should enlighten you

to attain realms man has never reached.

Bridge 1

Throughout the cosmos and the firmament,

among everything in heaven and earth,

all things upon heaven and earth

give their all to God’s final stage of work.

Do you wish to be a spectator

taking orders from Satan?

Chorus

Pursuing knowledge of God is key,

but focusing on practice is crucial as well.

God reveals His words to you directly,

hoping you can follow His guidance,

let go of your personal plans,

let go of your own ambitions.

Bridge 2

Satan is ever present in man’s heart,

devouring their knowledge of God.

Gnashing its teeth, flexing its claws,

it is in the final throes of death.

Do you wish to fall prey to Satan?

Fall prey to its cunning schemes?

Outro

Do you wish to ruin your life

when God’s work is finally done?

Are you waiting for God to show

His tolerance once more?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 6

530 God Most Detests Man’s Obduracy and Recidivism

Chorus

Human nature remains unchanged.

What’s in their hearts isn’t after God’s will.

God most detests man’s stubbornness

and likelihood to fall into their old ways.

Verse 1

What causes man to fail knowing God,

to keep Him far and not act by His will,

opposing Him behind His back?

Is this loyalty and love for God?

Why can’t they repent, be born again?

Why are they content to live in mud?

Did God mistreat them,

show them the wrong way, leading them to hell?

Chorus

Human nature remains unchanged.

What’s in their hearts isn’t after God’s will.

God most detests man’s stubbornness

and likelihood to fall into their old ways.

Verse 2

Everyone’s willing to live in “hell.”

When the light comes, their eyes go blind,

for everything in them comes from hell.

Yet they don’t know this, enjoying “infernal blessings.”

They clutch them to their chest like treasures,

worried God will snatch them away,

leaving them without what they call

the “root of their existence.”

Pre-chorus

People fear God, so when He comes to earth,

they hate to draw near to Him,

unwilling to “bring trouble,” trying to keep family peace,

to enjoy “joy on earth.”

Chorus

Human nature remains unchanged.

What’s in their hearts isn’t after God’s will.

God most detests man’s stubbornness

and likelihood to fall into their old ways.

Verse 3

Peace is gone when God arrives.

He intends to destroy all nations,

to say nothing of man’s family.

Who can escape the grasp of God?

Can a person who receives blessings

escape because they’re unwilling?

Can the chastised gain God’s sympathy

by virtue of their fear?

Bridge

People see God’s will and actions in His words,

but who can escape their own thoughts?

Who can find another way out

within or without God’s words?

Chorus

Human nature remains unchanged.

What’s in their hearts isn’t after God’s will.

God most detests man’s stubbornness

and likelihood to fall into their old ways.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 27

531 Man Is So Hard to Save

Verse 1

There are none who plan to walk this path for a lifetime,

pursuing the truth to gain life and to understand God,

to eventually live a meaningful life like Peter.

And so along the way, they deviate on their paths,

and they do not have a place for God within their hearts,

and the Holy Spirit no longer works within them.

Verse 2

They have set foot upon a path of retrogression.

All they’ve suffered, all the sermons they have listened to,

all the years they’ve been followers—all has been done in vain.

You must understand this is such a dangerous thing!

Going downhill is easy, but it is difficult

to walk the right road and choose the path walked by Peter.

Verse 3

It is true that most people are muddle-headed.

They can’t distinguish between the right path and the wrong.

After so many sermons and God’s written words,

they know He is God, but still don’t believe in Him.

They know this is the true way, but still can’t walk down it.

How difficult it is to bring people salvation!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Believing in God, Choosing the Right Way Is Most Crucial

532 Those Who Don’t Practice God’s Words Will Be Eliminated

Verse 1

God’s work and word are meant to bring

a change in your disposition.

His purpose is not only

to simply make you understand

or merely know His work and word.

It’s not enough, and that’s not all.

Verse 2

If you are able to receive,

God’s word is easy to understand,

for most is written in man’s tongue.

What God wants you to know and do

is something that a normal man

should be able to understand.

Chorus

Man must experience all sorts of truth in God’s word.

They must seek and explore it in greater detail.

They must not wait and take what’s given,

or they’ll be nothing but freeloaders.

If they know and don’t practice the truth in God’s word,

they don’t love it and they’ll ultimately be eliminated.

Verse 3

What God says now is very clear.

It’s transparent and lucid.

And God points out so many things

that people have not thought of.

He reveals many different conditions man can have.

Verse 4

God’s words are all-embracing,

they are clear as full moon’s light.

Man can see many issues.

What they must try to achieve is

to put His word into practice.

That’s what mankind truly lacks.

Chorus

Man must experience all sorts of truth in God’s word.

They must seek and explore it in greater detail.

They must not wait and take what’s given,

or they’ll be nothing but freeloaders.

If they know and don’t practice the truth in God’s word,

they don’t love it and they’ll ultimately be eliminated.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Once You Understand the Truth, You Should Put It Into Practice

533 Whoever Does Not Practice the Truth Will Be Eliminated

Intro

People who really believe in God

are the ones willing to practice His word,

those who are willing to practice the truth.

People who stand firm in testimony

are also willing to practice His word;

they can truly stand on the side of truth.

Verse 1

Those who cause disputes in the church

are lackeys of Satan itself.

They are the embodiment of Satan.

Such people are so malicious.

Verse 2

Those who do tricks and injustice lack truth.

They all bring shame to God, shame to God.

Those without discernment, who can’t stand with truth,

harbor evil intents, tarnish the truth.

Pre-chorus

They’re the classic representatives of Satan.

They’re beyond saving and shall be cast out.

Chorus

People who practice truth

will be saved and made perfect

because of the truth, the truth.

Those who don’t practice the truth

will bring destruction on themselves

because of the truth, the truth.

These are the ends that await those

who practice truth and those who don’t.

Verse 3

God’s family doesn’t allow those

who don’t practice the truth to stay,

nor those who tear apart the church.

No more useless work is expended on them.

Verse 4

Satan’s followers can’t stand with truth;

those who seek the truth can stand, can stand.

People who don’t practice the truth

are unworthy to hear or testify truth.

Bridge

The truth is simply not for their ears.

It’s directed at those who practice.

Chorus

People who practice truth

will be saved and made perfect

because of the truth, the truth.

Those who don’t practice the truth

will bring destruction on themselves

because of the truth, the truth.

These are the ends that await those

who practice truth and those who don’t.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Warning to Those Who Do Not Practice the Truth

534 Not Pursuing the Truth Ends Always in Tears and Gnashing Teeth

Verse 1

Only a handful of people pursue life;

many do not at all.

All are preoccupied with their futures,

not paying attention to life.

Some resist and rebel, judging God,

and do not practice truth.

They are ignored for now, but later

they will live in darkness, weeping.

Bridge 1

You do not realize how precious light is,

’till you feel remorse in the dark.

You fail to cherish the time you have,

for you don’t understand today’s work.

Many’ll weep in pain when

God’s work of universe starts,

when everything God says has finally come true.

In doing so, won’t they have fallen into the darkness

with weeping and gnashing of teeth?

Verse 2

All made complete pursuing life can be used,

while the unfit and rebellious fall into darkness,

understanding nothing, bereft of the Spirit’s work.

Plunged into punishment, they’ll sob.

If you’ve grown in life and are well-equipped in this phase,

you are fit to be used.

If you’re ill-equipped, even if summoned in the future,

you’ll be unfit for use.

Bridge 2

God will have left and your chances will be gone.

Even if you wish to equip yourself,

where could you find this chance again

or gain the exercise given by God?

By then, God won’t speak in person.

All you’ll read is what was spoken today.

How will understanding come easily then?

How could future life be better than today?

Won’t you suffer a living death then

as you weep and gnash your teeth?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

535 Those Who Don’t Pursue the Truth Will Regret It

Verse 1

Today you don’t believe God’s words, and you ignore them;

when one day the work is spread and you see its entirety,

you’ll regret and be speechless.

You don’t enjoy today’s blessings and you don’t pursue truth,

you bring shame upon yourself; there’s so much work and truth,

are they not worth you knowing?

Verse 2

Can’t God’s judgment and chastisement wake up your spirit?

Can’t God’s judgment and chastisement bring out self-hatred?

Would you live under Satan?

Living content with peace and joy and some fleshly comfort?

Are you not the lowliest of all human beings

if you merely live this way?

Bridge

There are none more foolish

than those who’ve seen salvation

but who choose not to pursue it.

They gorge on the flesh and take pleasure from Satan.

Verse 3

You hope your faith in God won’t bring challenges or hardships.

You go chasing worthless things and give life no value,

putting your thoughts before truth.

Aren’t you the same as pigs and dogs? Aren’t you so worthless?

Are those who choose flesh over truth not just animals?

Aren’t the spiritless walking corpses?

Verse 4

Can you count the words God has said among you?

Has only just a little work been done among you?

How much has God given?

Why have you not gained all this? What’s to complain of?

Have you not gained nothing because you love flesh too much?

Because your thoughts are too excessive?

Outro

Is your failure not because you’re too stupid?

If you can’t obtain all of these blessings,

can you blame God for not saving you?

God’s shown you the true way yet you haven’t gained it.

Are you willing to continue the life of a pig?

What meaning is there in living like this?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

536 Those Who Don’t Pursue the Truth Can’t Follow Till the End

Verse 1

The work that God performs in people

is mainly so they may gain the truth.

He requires you to pursue life,

for the sake of perfecting you

to make you suitable for His use.

Verse 2

Now all you are pursuing is

hearing mysteries and God’s words,

seeing what’s new and what’s current.

You just seek to feast your eyes

and to sate your curiosity.

Pre-chorus 1

And if this remains your intention,

you will never meet God’s requirements.

Refrain

Those who do not pursue the truth

cannot follow until the very end.

Verse 3

It is not that God does nothing—

it’s that man fails to cooperate.

That’s because they are tired of His work.

Man only wants words of God’s blessing,

and not of chastisement or judgment.

Pre-chorus 2

It is because their desire to be blessed

has not been fulfilled,

and they are negative and weak.

Refrain

Those who do not pursue the truth

cannot follow until the very end.

Verse 4

God allows people to follow Him.

He does not purposely rain on them blows.

They are weak and negative,

for their intentions are improper.

God does not purposely make things this way.

Bridge

God is the God who gives man life,

and He cannot bring man into death.

People’s own negativity,

people’s weakness and retreat,

all of it is caused by themselves.

Refrain

Those who do not pursue the truth

cannot follow until the very end.

Those who do not pursue the truth

cannot follow until the very end.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

537 Waking Up to the Truth on Your Deathbed Is Too Late

Verse 1

Many people speak of much knowledge

but end up crying on their deathbed.

They hate themselves for wasting their lives

and living a long life for nothing.

Verse 2

They merely understand the doctrines,

but can’t put the truth into practice.

Instead of bearing witness to God,

they run hither and thither like a bee.

Pre-chorus

It’s only on the brink of death

that they finally see the truth:

They see that they don’t know God at all,

and that they lack true testimony.

Chorus

Why not seize the day?

Why not pursue the truth you love?

Why wait until tomorrow?

Is that not too late?

Why not seek the truth,

suffer for the truth while you live?

Do you wish to die with regrets?

Then why believe in God?

Verse 3

There are many matters where people

can put the truth into practice

with only the slightest exertion,

and in doing so, satisfy God.

Verse 4

But their hearts are possessed by demons,

so they can’t act for the sake of God.

Instead they act for the sake of flesh

and have nothing to show in the end.

Bridge

This is why people are troubled

and afflicted with difficulties.

Are these not the torments of Satan?

Is this not the corruption of flesh?

Verse 5

Don’t try to fool God with empty talk,

but rather take tangible action.

What’s the point in deceiving yourself?

What’s to gain by living for flesh and fame?

Chorus

Why not seize the day?

Why not pursue the truth you love?

Why wait until tomorrow?

Is that not too late?

Why not seek the truth,

suffer for the truth while you live?

Do you wish to die with regrets?

Then why believe in God?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Ought to Live for the Truth Since You Believe in God

538 Man Is Saved When They Cast Off Satan’s Influence

Verse 1

Man’s flesh is of Satan, full of disobedience,

extremely filthy and unclean.

Man covets joys of flesh, shows the flesh too much.

This is why God despises it.

Chorus

When you rid yourself of the corruption of flesh,

freed from its grasp, will you not be saved?

You can’t manifest God in filth under Satan,

nor receive His inheritance.

Once you’re cleansed and perfect,

you’ll be holy and normal, blessed and delightful to God.

Verse 2

When people cast away the filthy things of Satan,

they will gain the salvation of God.

But if they do not rid themselves of filth and corruption,

then they are still living under Satan.

Chorus

When you rid yourself of the corruption of flesh,

freed from its grasp, will you not be saved?

You can’t manifest God in filth under Satan,

nor receive His inheritance.

Once you’re cleansed and perfect,

you’ll be holy and normal, blessed and delightful to God.

Bridge

Conniving, deceitful ways are things of Satan;

salvation frees you from these things.

God’s work can’t be wrong,

it will save people from darkness.

Chorus

When you rid yourself of the corruption of flesh,

freed from its grasp, will you not be saved?

You can’t manifest God in filth under Satan,

nor receive His inheritance.

Once you’re cleansed and perfect,

you’ll be holy and normal, blessed and delightful to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (2)

539 Satan’s Influence Cannot Be Cast Off Without Pursuing the Truth

Intro

God created man to enjoy

His abundance and truly love Him.

In this way, men would live in His light.

Verse 1

All those who can’t love God,

or give Him their hearts,

nor see His burdens as their own,

God’s light does not shine on them.

They’re far away in darkness,

on a path far from God’s will.

They act without any truth,

wallowing in the mire with Satan.

All who just accept God’s work

but can’t meet His demands,

or those who can’t accept it,

they’re under influence of darkness.

Chorus

Only those who pursue truth

and can meet God’s demands

will receive His blessings

and escape influence of darkness.

All who believe in God yet don’t pursue the truth

have no way to escape the reach of Satan.

Bridge

Those who live dishonestly,

act differently behind backs,

who appear patient and loving

but are cunning and disloyal to God,

these are the serpent’s kind,

living under influence of darkness.

Chorus

Only those who pursue truth

and can meet God’s demands

will receive His blessings

and escape influence of darkness.

All who believe in God yet don’t pursue the truth

have no way to escape the reach of Satan.

Verse 2

Those who’re self-seeking, haughty,

who show off, protect their status,

these men love Satan and hate truth,

they oppose God, belong to Satan.

Those who don’t care for God’s burdens

or serve wholeheartedly,

only concerned with themselves and their families,

those who can’t leave their all for God,

not living by His words,

they are outside of God’s words,

these men can’t receive God’s praise.

Chorus

Only those who pursue truth

and can meet God’s demands

will receive His blessings

and escape influence of darkness.

All who believe in God yet don’t pursue the truth

have no way to escape the reach of Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Escape From the Influence of Darkness, and You Will Be Gained by God

540 Cast Off the Influence of Darkness to Be Praised by God

Intro

The influence of darkness

is Satan deceiving, corrupting, binding

and controlling humankind.

The influence of Satan has an aura of death.

All those in its domain are doomed to perish.

Verse 1

After you have sincerely prayed to God,

you turn your heart to Him completely.

You’re moved by God’s Spirit, willing to wholly give yourself.

That’s when you escape the influence of darkness.

If all that man does is pleasing to God,

if all that he does fits what God requires of him,

then he lives within the words of God,

under God’s care and protection.

Chorus

If you want to be praised by God,

you must escape Satan’s influence of darkness,

open your heart and turn it to God,

turn it to God completely.

Verse 2

If men cannot practice the words of God,

always fooling Him and going through the motions,

they’re under influence of darkness,

they’re under influence of darkness.

Those whom God has not saved or who don’t believe in God

live within Satan’s domain, under influence of darkness.

Even those who believe may not all live in the light,

for they may not live inside God’s words, and may not obey God.

Chorus

If you want to be praised by God,

you must escape Satan’s influence of darkness,

open your heart and turn it to God,

turn it to God completely.

Outro

Have you turned it to Him? Are your deeds praised by God?

Are they what God asks? Do they fit with the truth?

Examine yourself always, read God’s words intently,

lay your heart before Him, love Him with a true heart.

Expend yourself with the devotion for God.

Such men will surely receive God’s praise,

receive God’s praise, receive God’s praise.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Escape From the Influence of Darkness, and You Will Be Gained by God

541 Follow God’s Words to Cast Off Dark Influences

Verse 1

To escape from the influence of darkness,

you must first be loyal to God,

you must eagerly pursue the truth,

and then you will live in the correct state.

When you’re not in the correct state,

then that means you are not being loyal to God,

you are not eager to seek the truth,

so you can’t escape the influence of darkness.

Chorus

God’s words are the foundation

for man to escape from the influence of darkness.

If man can’t practice by His words,

they will not break free from the bondage of darkness.

Verse 2

To live in the correct state means

to live under the guidance of God’s words,

being loyal to God, seeking the truth,

sincerely expending for God and loving Him.

Those in the correct state will transform

as they enter deeply into truth,

and transform with the deepening of the work.

They’ll be gained by God and come to truly love Him.

Chorus

God’s words are the foundation

for man to escape from the influence of darkness.

If man can’t practice by His words,

they will not break free from the bondage of darkness.

Bridge

Those who escape from the darkness will grasp God’s will.

They’ll become confidants of God.

They’ll have no notions or rebellion against Him.

They will detest these, and have true love for God.

What God requires is man’s singular love,

to be occupied by His words and love for Him.

Man should live and find their pursuit in God’s words,

run around, live and love God for His words.

Chorus

God’s words are the foundation

for man to escape from the influence of darkness.

If man can’t practice by His words,

they will not break free from the bondage of darkness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Escape From the Influence of Darkness, and You Will Be Gained by God

542 Today’s Truth Is Given to Those Who Yearn and Seek It

Verse 1

You have gone through much of God’s work,

yet are not changed or cleansed.

You still live under Satan and don’t submit to God.

You are conquered but not made perfect.

You do not pursue life or knowledge of God’s work,

only seeking pleasures and comforts.

So, your disposition has not changed.

You haven’t regained the image

that God created man with.

You’re walking dead, without spirit.

Chorus

What God wants are people like Peter,

people who pursue being made perfect.

Today’s truth’s given to those who yearn and seek.

Salvation is granted to those wishing to be saved,

not meant just to be gained by you,

but so you’re gained by God.

You gain God so that God can gain you!

Verse 2

Those who don’t ever pursue attaining holiness,

who never pursue knowledge of matters in spirit,

not pursuing truth,

content to be conquered on the negative side,

incapable of living out,

showing forth the truth and becoming holy people,

these are the ones who have not been saved.

Chorus

What God wants are people like Peter,

people who pursue being made perfect.

Today’s truth’s given to those who yearn and seek.

Salvation is granted to those wishing to be saved,

not meant just to be gained by you,

but so you’re gained by God.

You gain God so that God can gain you!

Verse 3

Today, God has spoken all these words to you.

You have heard and should practice according to them.

When you can live them out,

through these words God will gain you.

At that time, you will have gained these words,

which is to say, you have gained supreme salvation.

Once you have been made clean, you’ll be a real human being.

Chorus

What God wants are people like Peter,

people who pursue being made perfect.

Today’s truth’s given to those who yearn and seek.

Salvation is granted to those wishing to be saved,

not meant just to be gained by you,

but so you’re gained by God.

You gain God so that God can gain you!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

543 Only If You Love the Truth Can You Practice the Truth

1 Why is seeking the truth and putting it into practice so very difficult—as though you were rowing a boat against the current, and would drift backward if you stopped rowing forward? It is because humanity’s nature is to betray God. Satan’s nature has taken a dominant role within humans, and this is a reactionary force. Humans with a nature that betrays God are, of course, very liable to do things that betray Him, and positive actions are naturally difficult for them to perform. This is decided entirely by humanity’s nature essence. Once you really understand the truth and begin to love it from within yourself, you will have strength to do things that conform to the truth. This then becomes normal, and even effortless and pleasant, and you feel that doing anything negative would require a great amount of effort. This is because the truth has taken a dominant role in your heart.

2 If you really understand the truth about human life and about what kind of person to be—how to be an aboveboard and straightforward person, an honest person, someone who bears witness for God and serves Him—then you will never again be able to commit evil acts that defy Him, nor will you ever play the role of a false leader, a false worker, or an antichrist. Even if Satan deceives you, or someone evil eggs you on, you will not do it; no matter who tries to coerce you, you still will not act that way. If people gain the truth and the truth becomes their life, they become able to loathe evil and to feel an internal disgust for negative things. It would be difficult for them to commit evil, because their life dispositions have changed and they have been perfected by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

544 Those Who Love the Truth Will Gain the Truth

1 God’s salvation of mankind is a salvation of those who love the truth, a salvation of those with will and resolve, who yearn for truth and righteousness. A person with resolve has in their heart that which yearns for righteousness, goodness, and truth, and is possessed of conscience. God works on these people, so that they may understand and gain the truth, so that their corruption may be cleansed, and their life disposition may be transformed. If, within you, there is no love for the truth or aspiration for righteousness and light; if, whenever you encounter evil, you have neither the will to cast off evil things nor the resolve to suffer hardship; if, moreover, your conscience is numb; if your faculty for receiving truth is also benumbed, and you are unattuned to the truth and to events that arise; and if you are undiscerning in all matters, and unable to handle or resolve things on your own, then there is no way to be saved.

2 When an issue befalls you, you must have a cool head and a correct approach, and you must make a choice. You should learn to use the truth to resolve the issue. At normal times, what is the use of understanding some truths? It is not to fill your belly, and it is not merely to give you something to say, nor is it to resolve the problems of others. More importantly, its use is to resolve your own difficulties. Why is it said that Peter is a fruit? Because there are things of worth in him, things worth perfecting; he was resolved to seek the truth and was firm of will; he had reason, was willing to suffer hardship, and loved the truth in his heart, and he did not let go of what came to pass. These are all strong points. Only those who are resolved and pursue the truth can obtain it and be perfected by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

545 Live by God’s Words to Change Your Disposition

Verse 1

You must first resolve all difficulties

within yourself by relying on God,

make an end to your fallen dispositions,

and really understand your own conditions.

Verse 2

Know what you should do,

and fellowship what you don’t understand.

It is unacceptable to not know yourself.

Heal your sickness first, read God’s words,

contemplate God’s words, live and act according to them.

Chorus

Whether at home or away, allow God to rule within you,

let God’s words always have dominion,

cast off the flesh and naturalness,

live by God’s words to change your disposition.

Verse 3

The key now is to focus on life,

to eat and drink more of God’s words,

experience God’s words, know His words,

make His words truly become life of yours.

Chorus

Whether at home or away, allow God to rule within you,

let God’s words always have dominion,

cast off the flesh and naturalness,

live by God’s words to change your disposition.

Bridge

How can one’s life become mature

if one can’t live by God’s words?

Live God’s words at all times,

God’s words must be your code of conduct,

so you can know the right way to please God,

and God hates when you do things in another.

Chorus

Whether at home or away, allow God to rule within you,

let God’s words always have dominion,

cast off the flesh and naturalness,

live by God’s words to change your disposition.

Outro

There is no need to worry that your life is not changing.

There is no need to worry that your life is not changing.

You will come to walk the right track,

you will come to walk the right track,

and feel the change of your disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 22

546 God Likes Those Who Pursue the Truth

Verse 1

If you pursue what God asks and your direction is true,

even if you go off track just a little, just a little,

or fall in weakness, God will not take note;

instead, He will be there to support you, support you.

Chorus

What kind of person does God like?

God likes those who pursue truth,

someone with determination,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah,

honest, even in ignorance.

Verse 2

God does not fear if you are ignorant,

if you are weak or lacking in wisdom.

He detests you who has no pursuit in life, in life,

oh, the same outlook on life as worldly ones,

soulless and idle, nothing to achieve.

God detests you who in this way believe.

Chorus

Yeah, what kind of person does God like?

God likes those who pursue truth,

someone with determination,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah.

What kind of person does God like?

God likes those who pursue truth,

someone with determination,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah.

Yeah, what kind of person does God like?

God likes those who pursue truth,

someone with determination,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah,

honest, even in ignorance, yeah,

honest, even in ignorance.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

547 God Saves Those Who Love the Truth

1 Of the things that happen each day, big or small, all those that can shake your resolution, occupy your heart, restrict your ability to do your duty, or control your forward progression are things that need to be treated seriously, and should be carefully examined to seek out the truth; they all happen within the realm of experience. Some people quit their duties when negativity befalls them, and are unable to surpass each setback that befalls them. These people are all fools who do not love truth, and they will fail to gain the truth, even if they have faith their whole lives. How could such fools follow unto the end?

2 Astute people who truly have caliber and understand spiritual matters are seekers of the truth, and, if ten things befall them, they may be able to gain some inspiration, learn a lesson, gain some enlightenment, and make some progress due to eight of them. When a fool who does not understand spiritual matters fails and stumbles ten times, they are still not awakened, nor do they seek the truth to find the root of the problem. No matter how much that kind of person listens to sermons, they will never understand the truth—they are a lost cause. Every time they stumble, they need someone else to help them back up and coax them. These people are useless and God does not save them.

3 God’s salvation of mankind is a salvation of those who love the truth. It is salvation for those with willpower and resolve, who aspire to the truth and to righteousness. One with resolve is one who yearns for righteousness, goodness, and truth, who is possessed of a conscience. God works in these people, making them understand and gain the truth, cleansing their corruption, and transforming their life disposition. If there is no love for the truth within people or aspiration for righteousness and light, then there is no way for them to be saved.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

548 God Likes Those With Resolve

Verse 1

We should have one resolve that no matter how intense

our environment, troubles, how passive or weak we get,

we can’t lose faith in change of our old disposition.

Confidence can’t be lost in words that God has spoken.

Chorus

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards, no, no, no.

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards,

He likes people with determination.

Verse 2

Even if you revealed a great deal of corruption,

took many winding routes, defied God, had transgressions,

if you hold in your hearts some blasphemy or blame,

God doesn’t look at this; He sees only if you’ll change.

Chorus

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards, no, no, no.

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards,

He likes people with determination.

Verse 3

God understands people like a mother knows her kid.

He knows their woes, weaknesses

and He knows each person’s needs.

God fully understands failures and problems that can be

in disposition change; inside people’s hearts He sees.

Chorus

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards, no, no, no.

God has made promises to man,

one must have resolve to take them.

God does not like cowards,

He likes people with determination.

Outro

Despite how weak you are,

don’t ever forsake God’s name,

don’t leave God or this way,

and you’ll have the chance to change.

If our disposition’s changed, survival can be obtained.

If survival stands hope, there is a hope of being saved.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

550 You Should Seek to Be a Survivor

Verse 1

God will direct you onto a path,

one that ensures you will move forward.

This path is seeking to survive.

Don’t worry about your future status;

just focus on how you should survive.

This is something that people should seek,

for those who survive will be good people,

bearing glorious witness for God.

Pre-chorus 1

And they are sure to satisfy His will.

Chorus

Seeking to survive is no extravagant wish.

It’s something everyone should strive for.

Therefore you should seek to be a survivor.

It’s in line with God’s work of salvation.

Verse 2

You should make the most basic of plans,

that is, to survive into the future,

whether as a service-doer,

or as one of God’s people, or sons,

or as someone of high status.

Think only of gaining God’s approval,

work on it so as to survive.

God hopes to have more people survive.

Pre-chorus 2

Does this not simplify your quest?

Chorus

Seeking to survive is no extravagant wish.

It’s something everyone should strive for.

Therefore you should seek to be a survivor.

It’s in line with God’s work of salvation.

Bridge

Having a proper pursuit

is not an extravagant wish.

It’s simply what you should pursue

in line with a belief in God.

Chorus

Seeking to survive is no extravagant wish.

It’s something everyone should strive for.

Therefore you should seek to be a survivor.

It’s in line with God’s work of salvation.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

551 The Resolve Necessary to Pursue the Truth

Do you have the determination to understand the truth, gain the truth, and ultimately be perfected by God?

1 You must reach a stage whereby your resolution does not change no matter what environment you encounter; that is what it means to be sincere, and only that is a genuine love of the truth. You must be such a person. It will not do to cower down or become negative, giving up your own resolution whenever some problem or difficulty arises. You must possess the strength of one who is willing to risk life and limb: “No matter what happens, even if it is necessary for me to die, I will never abandon my resolve or give up on this goal.” If you do, then no hardship will be able to stop you. God will make things happen for you.

2 You must have this kind of understanding whenever something occurs: “No matter what happens, it is all a part of my achieving my goal, and it is God’s doing. There is weakness in me, but I will not be negative. I thank God for the love He bestows upon me and for arranging such an environment for me. I must not abandon my desire and my resolution; giving up would be tantamount to making a compromise with Satan, tantamount to self-destruction, and tantamount to betraying God.” This is the kind of mindset you must have. No matter what others say or how they act, and no matter how God treats you, your determination must not waver.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Often Living Before God Can One Have a Normal Relationship With Him

552 You Can Be Saved If You Don’t Give Up on the Truth

Verse 1

Without rightly viewing one’s problems,

it will impact one’s knowledge of God.

Some realize their caliber’s poor,

or grave transgressions are carried out.

Then they give up on themselves, lose hope,

not willing to suffer for truth’s sake.

They don’t seek to change their disposition,

thinking that they have never changed.

Chorus

Right now, God tells you:

Those who rightly treat their problems have hope,

and they’ll come out from their negative state.

See yourself correctly, don’t give up truth.

Verse 2

Actually some people have changed,

yet they themselves don’t see it at all.

They just look at their problems,

and they lose will to cooperate with God.

This will delay their normal entry,

increase their misconception of God.

Even more so it has an impact

on their destination that’s from God.

Chorus

Right now, God tells you:

Those who rightly treat their problems have hope,

and they’ll come out from their negative state.

See yourself correctly, don’t give up truth.

Verse 3

When weak, truth seekers still do duty

faithfully, not thinking of their fate.

God sees change; and if you look closely,

you’ll find part of your corruption has changed.

But when you use the highest standards

to measure your growth, you not only fail

to reach those highs, you also deny

changes you’ve made—that’s human mistake.

Chorus

Right now, God tells you:

Those who rightly treat their problems have hope,

and they’ll come out from their negative state.

See yourself correctly, don’t give up truth.

Bridge

If you can really tell right from wrong,

then examine changes within you.

You’ll not only see your own changes,

you’ll find the path to be practiced too.

You’ll find that as long as you work hard,

there is hope to be saved after all.

Chorus

Right now, God tells you:

Those who rightly treat their problems have hope,

and they’ll come out from their negative state.

See yourself correctly, don’t give up truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

553 God Will Not Abandon Those Who Truly Yearn for Him

Verse 1

It’s not because God is unwilling

to be gained by man,

it’s not because God has feelings

that man fails to gain Him,

but because man doesn’t want to

and does not seek God urgently.

Chorus

If humans can reject

their lavish desires and return to God,

they still have the chance of salvation;

if man has a heart that truly yearns for God,

God will not abandon him.

Verse 2

How could one who truly seeks God

become cursed by Him?

How could one of sense and conscience

become cursed by Him?

Or one who worships and serves God

be ravaged by His wrath?

Bridge

How could one who gladly obeys God

be kicked out of His house?

How could one with boundless love for God

live in His punishment?

How could one who gladly gives all for God

be left without anything?

Chorus

If humans can reject

their lavish desires and return to God,

they still have the chance of salvation;

if man has a heart that truly yearns for God,

God will not abandon him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

554 Your Indifference Will Destroy You

Verse 1

You should not be passive or inactive;

improve at pursuing positive things,

also overcome your own weaknesses,

so that you may gain and live out the truth.

Pre-chorus

There’s nothing scary about your weaknesses.

Your shortcomings are not your biggest problem.

Your lack of desire to seek the truth

and your apathy are the greatest issues.

Chorus

Don’t be a passive follower of God,

don’t pursue that which makes you curious.

By being apathetic, you will see

you will ruin yourself and delay your life.

Verse 2

Your biggest problem is your cowardice,

with which you’re content with things and passive.

This is your greatest obstacle

and your greatest enemy in pursuing truth.

Pre-chorus

There’s nothing scary about your weaknesses.

Your shortcomings are not your biggest problem.

Your lack of desire to seek the truth

and your apathy are the greatest issues.

Chorus

Don’t be a passive follower of God,

don’t pursue that which makes you curious.

By being apathetic, you will see

you will ruin yourself and delay your life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

555 You Should Pursue Positive Progress

God hopes that people are able to understand His will, that they can be of one mind in satisfying Him for the sake of shared ideals, and can advance together on the road to the kingdom. What need is there to come up with unnecessary notions? Whose existence up until today has not been for the sake of God? And since it is thus, what need is there for sorrow, grief, and sighing? This is of no benefit to anyone. People’s entire lives are in the hands of God, and if it were not for their resolution before God, who would be willing to live in vain in this empty world of man? Why bother? Rushing in and out of the world, if they do not do anything for God, will their entire lives not have been wasted? Even if God does not deem your actions worthy of mention, will you not give a smile of gratification at the moment of your death? You should pursue positive progress, not negative regression—is this not better practice?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 39

556 Only Those Who Practice the Truth Can Be Saved by God

Verse 1

If you have a shred of hope,

then whether or not God remembers the past,

you should maintain this mentality:

“I must change my disposition, seek to know God,

not be fooled by Satan again, or bring shame to God’s name.”

Chorus

What really determines if you have hope or can be saved

is if you can receive truth after a sermon,

if you can put the truth into practice,

and whether or not you can change.

Verse 2

If you only feel remorse, but when you do something,

you think in the old ways, acting accordingly;

and if you lack understanding, getting worse and worse,

then you’ll be hopeless and should be written off.

The more you know God and your nature,

the more you’ll master yourself.

Summing up your experience, you won’t fail again this way.

Chorus

What really determines if you have hope or can be saved

is if you can receive truth after a sermon,

if you can put the truth into practice,

and whether or not you can change.

Verse 3

All are blemished, revealing corruptions,

like arrogance, conceit, transgressions or rebellion.

No corrupt man can avoid them.

But once you’ve understood truth,

you should avoid them, not be troubled by the past.

Bridge

The fear is that you may understand and not change,

doing things even though they are wrong,

and that you may act a certain way, knowing it is wrong.

Such people are beyond redemption.

Chorus

What really determines if you have hope or can be saved

is if you can receive truth after a sermon,

if you can put the truth into practice,

and whether or not you can change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

557 Do You Know Your Own Nature?

Verse 1

If you’re someone who speaks in a tortuous way,

then you have a tortuous nature.

If your nature’s cunning, you’re sly in all you do,

and you can easily trick others.

Chorus

Anyone can use their own words and actions

to truly represent their true countenance,

and that countenance is a show of one’s true nature.

Verse 2

With a sinister nature, your words may sound pleasant,

but your deeds won’t hide your sinister tricks.

If your nature’s lazy, you are full of excuses,

slow and careless, skilled in hiding the truth.

Chorus

Anyone can use their own words and actions

to truly represent their true countenance,

and that countenance is a show of one’s true nature.

Bridge

If your nature’s empathetic,

then your words will be reasonable,

your actions will conform well with the truth.

Further, if your nature is loyal,

your words will certainly be sincere,

your actions will be well grounded,

totally free of anything

that might make your master uneasy.

Verse 3

With a lustful nature or one greedy for money,

your heart will often be filled by these.

You’ll unwittingly commit deviant, immoral acts

that disgust people and stay with them.

Chorus

Anyone can use their own words and actions

to truly represent their true countenance,

and that countenance is a show of one’s true nature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (1)

558 Understand Yourself According to God’s Words

Verse 1

People’s knowledge of their nature

is too superficial,

far removed from God’s words

of judgment and revelation.

It’s not deep or substantial.

They focus on external acts.

Even if they claim self-knowledge,

it wouldn’t be profound.

Pre-chorus

No one’s ever thought this is how they are,

that this is their nature,

because they’ve done such a thing

or revealed something.

Chorus

God’s revealed the nature of humanity,

but humans understand their way of doing things,

their way of speaking are flawed in reality,

so they find it hard to practice truth.

Verse 2

People think that their mistakes

are careless, fleeting expressions

rather than truths of their nature.

Those who see it this way

can’t put truth into practice,

for they don’t thirst after truth

or accept truth as it is.

They just carelessly follow the rules.

Pre-chorus

No one’s ever thought this is how they are,

that this is their nature,

because they’ve done such a thing

or revealed something.

Chorus

God’s revealed the nature of humanity,

but humans understand their way of doing things,

their way of speaking are flawed in reality,

so they find it hard to practice truth.

Bridge

People don’t view their own nature

as being so corrupt,

believing they’re not bad enough

to be punished or destroyed,

thinking it’s alright to lie sometimes,

and that they’re better than before.

But they’re nowhere near the standards.

By not putting truth into practice,

people only have some actions

that don’t clearly defy truth.

Chorus

God’s revealed the nature of humanity,

but humans understand their way of doing things,

their way of speaking are flawed in reality,

so they find it hard to practice truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

559 Understand Your True States to Understand Yourself

1 If people are to understand themselves, they must understand their true states. The most important aspect of understanding one’s own state is to have a grasp on one’s own thoughts and ideas. In every time period, people’s thoughts have been controlled by one major thing. If you can grasp your thoughts, you can grasp the things that are behind them. People cannot control their thoughts and ideas. However, you do need to know where these thoughts and ideas come from, what the motives behind them are, how these thoughts and ideas are produced, what controls them, and what their nature is.

2 After your disposition has transformed, your thoughts and ideas, the desires your heart seeks after, and your viewpoints about pursuit—which have been produced from the parts of you that have transformed—will be different. Those thoughts and ideas that originate from the parts of you that have not changed, the things that you do not understand clearly, and the things which you have not replaced with the experiences of truth are filthy, dirty, and ugly. People nowadays, who have experienced God’s work for several years, have some sense and awareness of these matters. Those who have experienced God’s work for a short period of time do not yet understand these matters. They do not know where their Achilles’ heel is or in what areas it is easy that they will fall.

3 You do not currently know what kind of a person you are, and though other people can see to some extent what kind of a person you are, you cannot sense it. You cannot clearly distinguish your ordinary thoughts or intents, and you do not have a clear understanding of what the essence of these matters is. The deeper you understand an aspect, the more you will transform in that aspect; as such, the things you do will be in accordance with the truth, you will be able to meet God’s requirements, and you will be closer to the will of God. Only by seeking in this way can you obtain results.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

560 How to Understand Human Nature

1 When it comes to knowing man’s nature, the most important thing is to know it from the perspective of man’s world view, life view, and values. Those who are of the devil all live for themselves. Their life view and maxims mainly come from Satan’s sayings, such as, “Everyone for himself and the devil take the hindmost.” The words spoken by those devil kings, great ones, and philosophers of the earth have become man’s very life. In particular, most of the words of Confucius, who is touted by Chinese people to be a “sage,” have become man’s life. There are also the famous proverbs of Buddhism and Taoism, and the oft-quoted classic sayings of various famous figures; these are all outlines of Satan’s philosophies and Satan’s nature. They are also the best illustrations and explanations of Satan’s nature.

2 These poisons that have been infused into the heart of man all come from Satan; not the least bit of them comes from God. Such devilish words are also in direct opposition to God’s word. It is absolutely clear that the realities of all positive things come from God, and all those negative things that poison man come from Satan. Therefore, you can discern a person’s nature and to whom he belongs from his life view and values. Mankind has been profoundly corrupted by Satan. Satan’s venom flows through the blood of every person, and it can be seen that man’s nature is corrupt, evil, and reactionary, filled by and immersed in the philosophies of Satan—it is, in its entirety, a nature that betrays God. This is why people resist God and stand in opposition to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

561 How to Analyze Your Nature

1 In order to know your nature now, you must accomplish a few things. First, you must have a clear understanding of what you like. This does not refer to what you like to eat or wear; rather, it means the kinds of things you enjoy, the things you envy, the things you worship, the things you seek, and the things you pay attention to in your heart. In people’s natures, there is a common characteristic of the things they like. That is, they like people, events, and things that others are envious of due to outward appearances, they like people, events, and things that look beautiful, and they like people, events and things that make others worship them due to appearances. These things that people are fond of are great, dazzling, gorgeous, and grand. People all worship these things. It can be seen that people do not possess any of the truth, nor do they have the likeness of genuine human beings. There is not the slightest degree of significance in worshiping these things.

2 What you like, what you focus on, what you worship, what you envy, and what you think about in your heart every day are all representative of your nature. It is enough to prove that your nature is fond of unrighteousness, and in serious situations, your nature is evil and incurable. To analyze your nature is to examine what you are fond of and what you forsake in your life. Only by dissecting people’s natures can you truly know the essence and corruption of man and understand what people actually belong to, what people truly lack, what they should be equipped with, and how they should live out a human likeness. Truly dissecting a person’s nature is not easy, and cannot be done without knowing how to experience God’s words or having true experiences.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. What Should Be Known About Transforming One’s Disposition

562 Knowing Your Own Thoughts and Perspectives Is Key

Chorus

Knowing yourself means knowing what things

in your thoughts and views

go against God and do not fit with or possess the truth.

Verse 1

Things like human arrogance,

self-righteousness and deception

are the corrupt dispositions

that are easy to recognize.

All are deceitful and arrogant,

though to varying degrees.

Chorus

Knowing yourself means knowing what things

in your thoughts and views

go against God and do not fit with or possess the truth.

Bridge

It’s easier to know your dispositions

than it is to know your views and thoughts.

These are deep-rooted.

Verse 2

Your behavior may change slightly,

but there’s still much of your thinking,

views, education and culture

that is in conflict with God,

and which you’ve not unearthed yet.

This is where your fight with God starts.

Chorus

Knowing yourself means knowing what things

in your thoughts and views

go against God and do not fit with or possess the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Recognizing One’s Own Misguided Views Can One Truly Transform

563 The Basic Principles of Resolving One’s Nature

Intro

Resolving one’s nature starts with forsaking the flesh.

And this in its turn requires having principles.

Can you forsake the flesh if your head is in a daze?

When a problem arises, you’ll give in to the flesh.

Verse 1

Here is a crucial principle:

When encountering a problem,

you should bring it before God,

you should look to seek even more,

spending more time pondering it.

Verse 2

You must use the end of each day

to examine your actions and states.

Think of all the things you have done:

Which were in accord with the truth?

Which were against the principles?

Chorus 1

These two points are the most crucial:

The first point is to examine

the issue when it happens;

the second is to examine,

to reflect on yourself afterwards.

Verse 3

Now on to the third principle:

Be clear on practicing the truth,

as well as what is meant by

handling matters with principle.

Be clear on this and you’ll do things right.

Bridge

So the first is to examine

the issue when it happens.

The second is to examine,

to reflect on yourself afterwards.

The third is to make sure you’re clear

what is meant by practicing truth

and what is referred to as

handling matters with principle.

Chorus 2

Stick to these three principles,

and you’ll exercise restraint,

your corrupt nature won’t be revealed.

These are the basic principles

for resolving human nature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

564 Reflecting on Yourself This Way Is Key

Intro

Here’s what is most important

in self-reflection and knowledge.

Verse 1

The more you think that you’ve done well

or you’ve done right in certain things,

and the more you think you’ve met God’s will

or you have things to boast about,

then in those things it’s all the more

worth coming to know yourself

and digging deep for impurities

and that which can’t meet God’s will.

Verse 2

What Paul went through shows us this truth.

Paul knew more than most others did

and suffered much in his preaching work.

People held him in great esteem.

Thus he assumed there’d be a crown

set aside to reward him.

This led him down the wrong path

until he was punished by God.

Chorus

Where you’re sure you’re doing well,

it’s that part of you worth knowing even more;

it’s where you should seek the truth all the more.

Only then can God make you pure and perfect.

Verse 3

Paul did not aim to seek the truth

in the words of Jesus the Lord.

He just believed in his own notions

and that doing good and acting well

would earn him God’s favor and praise.

In the end, his imaginings

blinded his heart and hid his true face.

This should warn all God’s believers.

Bridge

Whenever you feel you’ve done especially well,

or believe you are gifted in some respect

and you don’t need to change or be dealt with,

you should strive for better knowledge of yourself

in that respect in order to see

if there’s something that resists God.

Chorus

Where you’re sure you’re doing well,

it’s that part of you worth knowing even more;

it’s where you should seek the truth all the more.

Only then can God make you pure and perfect.

Verse 4

Your every move and all you do,

and your direction and your goals

are now set by your thoughts and views.

Some people wear a good disguise,

don’t show or say things that resist God,

but there are things deep in the mind

that God hates and wants to expose

and that we should understand.

Pre-chorus

This is why God says:

Chorus

Where you’re sure you’re doing well,

it’s that part of you worth knowing even more;

it’s where you should seek the truth all the more.

Only then can God make you pure and perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Recognizing One’s Own Misguided Views Can One Truly Transform

565 One Can Only Hate Himself When He Truly Knows Himself

1 Why do many people follow their fleshly preferences? Because they consider themselves to be pretty good, feeling that their actions are right and justified, that they have no faults, and even that they are entirely in the right, they are therefore capable of acting with the assumption that justice is on their side. When one recognizes what one’s true nature is—how ugly, how despicable, and how pitiful—then one is not overly proud of oneself, not so wildly arrogant, and not so pleased with oneself as before. Such a person feels, “I must be earnest and down to earth, and practice some of God’s word. If not, then I will not measure up to the standard of being human, and will be ashamed to live in God’s presence.” One then truly sees oneself as paltry, as truly insignificant. At this time, it becomes easy for one to carry out truth, and one will appear to be somewhat like a human should be. Only when people truly loathe themselves are they able to forsake the flesh. If they do not loathe themselves, they will be unable to forsake the flesh.

2 Truly hating oneself comprises a few things: First, knowing one’s own nature; and second, seeing oneself as needy and pitiful, seeing oneself to be extremely small and insignificant, and seeing one’s own pitiful and dirty soul. When one fully sees what one truly is, and this outcome is achieved, one then truly gains knowledge of oneself, and it can be said that one has come to know oneself fully. Only then can one truly hate oneself, going so far as to curse oneself, and truly feel that one has been corrupted profoundly by Satan such that one does not even resemble a human being. Then, one day, when the threat of death appears, such a person will think, “This is God’s righteous punishment. I’m so filthy and corrupt that I should be wiped out by God, and a soul like mine is not fit to live on earth.” At this point, this person will not complain against God, nor resist, much less betray God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

567 God’s Glory Holds the Utmost Importance Among Man

Verse 1

Within normal people’s nature,

there’s no crookedness or deceit.

They have normal relationships,

and they do not stand alone.

Their lives are not mediocre,

and neither are they decadent.

Verse 2

God is exalted among all,

His words permeate among them.

People live together in peace,

under God’s care and protection.

The earth is filled with harmony,

without Satan’s disruptions.

Chorus 1

God’s glory is the most important thing to such people.

Like angels, they’re pure and vibrant, make no complaint to God.

They do everything they can for God’s glory on earth.

Bridge

When God ascends to the throne in man’s heart,

His sons and people then will rule the earth.

These words tell of the time when the angels on earth

enjoy the blessing of serving God in heaven.

Verse 3

Because man is the expression

of the spirits of the angels,

God says man will live on the earth

as if they are in heaven.

And they’ll serve God on earth

like the angels do in heaven.

Chorus 2

And so it is that during their days on the earth,

they’ll get to enjoy the blessings of the third heaven.

This is what is actually being said in these words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 16

568 You Should Accept God’s Observation in All You Do

Verse 1

Today, most people are too afraid

to bring their actions before God.

And while you may deceive His flesh,

you cannot deceive His Spirit.

What can’t withstand God’s observation

isn’t in accordance with the truth,

and so it should be cast aside.

Otherwise it’s a sin against God.

Verse 2

No matter whether it’s when you pray,

speak, fellowship with brothers, sisters,

or do your duty, handle affairs,

you must lay your heart before God.

When you fulfill your function, God’s with you.

If your intent’s right and is for God’s work,

He will accept all that you do.

So earnestly perform your function.

Chorus

All you do, every action, intent, reaction,

your daily spiritual life,

your eating, drinking of God’s words,

must all be brought before God.

The way you live the life of the church,

your service in partnership,

must all be brought before and observed by God.

This practice will help you mature in life.

Verse 3

Accepting God’s observation

is a purification process.

Accept more and you’ll be purified more,

and be more in accord with God’s will.

So you will not hear the call

of debauchery, dissipation,

and your heart will live in His presence,

your heart will live in His presence.

Verse 4

The more you accept His observation,

the more ashamed Satan does get,

and the more you can forsake the flesh.

So, accept God’s observation.

Chorus

All you do, every action, intent, reaction,

your daily spiritual life,

your eating, drinking of God’s words,

must all be brought before God.

The way you live the life of the church,

your service in partnership,

must all be brought before and observed by God.

This practice will help you mature in life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Perfects Those Who Are After His Own Heart

569 How Will One’s Fate Work Out in the End?

Verse 1

You should know the things that are inside of you:

Is there a record of suffering for God?

Is there true faith and loyalty within you?

Have you truly submitted wholly to God?

If “no” is the answer to these questions,

if you find you truly do not have these things,

there remains within you disobedience,

and there is also greed, deceit and complaint.

Pre-chorus 1

Because your heart is far from honest,

it means you’ve never lived in the light.

It also means you’ve never received

positive recognition from God.

Chorus

How one’s fate will work out in the end

is going to depend on both of these things:

whether they have an honest and blood-red heart,

whether they have a pure soul inside of them.

Verse 2

If you’re someone who is very dishonest,

or if you’re someone with a heart of malice

or an unclean soul, then the record of your fate

is surely in the place where man is punished.

And if you claim to be very honest,

but your actions never accord with the truth,

and you are incapable of speaking truth,

why are you waiting for God to reward you?

Pre-chorus 2

Do you still hope for God to regard you

like you’re the apple of His eye?

Don’t you feel that it’s preposterous

for you to be thinking in this way?

Chorus

How one’s fate will work out in the end

is going to depend on both of these things:

whether they have an honest and blood-red heart,

whether they have a pure soul inside of them.

Bridge

If you’re always deceiving God,

if your hands are so unclean,

how do you think that the house of God

can accommodate one such as you?

Chorus

How one’s fate will work out in the end

is going to depend on both of these things:

whether they have an honest and blood-red heart,

whether they have a pure soul inside of them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Three Admonitions

570 How to Practice to Be an Honest Person

1 If you wish for others to trust you, first you must be honest. As an honest person, you must first lay your heart bare so that everyone can look into it, see all that you are thinking, and glimpse your true face; you must not try to disguise or package yourself to look good. Only then will people trust you and consider you honest. This is the most fundamental practice, and the prerequisite, of being an honest person. You are always pretending, always feigning holiness, virtuousness, greatness, and feigning high moral qualities. You do not let people see your corruption and your failings. You present a false image to people so that they believe you are upstanding, great, self-sacrificing, impartial, and selfless. This is deceitfulness.

2 Do not put on a disguise, and do not package yourself; instead, lay yourself and your heart bare for others to see. If you can lay your heart bare for others to see, and lay bare all your thoughts and plans—both positive and negative—then you are being honest. If you can lay yourself bare for others to see, then God, too, will see you and say that you are surely honest before Him, too. If you only lay yourself bare to God when out of view of other people, and always pretend to be great and virtuous or just and selfless when in their company, then God will say, “You are genuinely deceitful; you are purely hypocritical and petty; and you are not an honest person.” God will condemn you thusly. If you wish to be an honest person, then regardless of what you do before God or others, you should be able to open yourself up and lay yourself bare.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Most Fundamental Practice of Being an Honest Person

571 The Human Heart Is So Treacherous

Intro

Honesty means giving your heart to God,

being genuine in everything,

being open with Him in all things.

Verse 1

Don’t try to deceive people around you.

Don’t only do things to gain favor with God.

Honesty is purity in word and deed.

Don’t try to deceive either man or God.

Verse 2

Many would rather be condemned to hell

than speak and act with honesty.

So it’s little wonder God treats differently

those people who are dishonest.

Chorus

God favors those who are absolutely honest.

God is faithful and His words are always trusted.

His deeds are faultless;

never question Him.

God favors those who are absolutely honest.

Verse 3

God knows it’s hard for you to be honest.

You’re so clever at meanly judging others,

and you clutch your secrets to your bosom.

This makes God’s work so much simpler.

Bridge

God will send you into disaster.

Then you will unswervingly believe His words.

God shall make you say these words,

“I believe God is a faithful God.”

Then you shall lament,

“Devious is the heart of man!”

Will you still feel triumphant then?

Much less will you be as abstruse and profound as you are now!

Verse 4

In front of God, some are prim and proper,

taking pains to be well behaved,

but they bare their fangs in the Spirit’s presence.

Would they count amongst the ranks of the honest?

Chorus

God favors those who are absolutely honest.

God is faithful and His words are always trusted.

His deeds are faultless;

never question Him.

God favors those who are absolutely honest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Three Admonitions

572 Those Who Doubt and Speculate About God Are the Most Deceitful

Verse 1

God delights in those not suspicious of others

and those who readily accept the truth.

He shows great care for them;

in His eyes they’re honest.

If you’re deceitful, you’ll be guarded

and doubt all men and things.

Then your faith will be built on suspicion.

God could never acknowledge this faith.

Lacking true faith, you’re even more devoid of true love.

Chorus

If you doubt God and speculate about Him,

then you are surely a most deceitful person.

Verse 2

You question if God can be like man,

deeply sinful and of petty character,

devoid of reason, no fairness or justice,

cunning and vicious, pleased by evil and darkness.

Don’t people who believe this lack knowledge of God?

Such faith is nothing short of sin!

Chorus

If you doubt God and speculate about Him,

then you are surely a most deceitful person.

Bridge

Some believe flattery earns God’s favor,

and those who lack such skills

won’t be liked in the house of God.

Is this the only knowledge

you’ve gained over the years?

More than misunderstandings,

you blaspheme God’s Spirit and Heaven.

That’s why God says your faith

will make you stray further

and be in greater opposition against Him.

You’ve seen many truths through God’s work.

Do you know what God has heard?

How many among you are willing to accept the truth?

Chorus

If you doubt God and speculate about Him,

then you are surely a most deceitful person.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Know the God on Earth

573 One’s Duty Is a Created Being’s Vocation

Verse 1

Man’s duty has nothing to do with him

being blessed or being cursed.

His duty is what he should fulfill

without payment or conditions.

Pre-chorus

“Blessed” means to enjoy goodness

after man’s judged and made perfect.

“Cursed” means he who fails to change his disposition

will suffer from punishment.

Chorus

Man should fulfill his duty.

He should do what he can do,

whether he is blessed, whether he’s cursed.

This makes him a pursuer,

this makes him a pursuer of God.

This makes him a pursuer of God.

Verse 2

You should not do your duty for blessings,

nor refuse for fear of curse.

Duty ought to be fulfilled.

Your failure means that you’re rebellious.

Pre-chorus

“Blessed” means to enjoy goodness

after man’s judged and made perfect.

“Cursed” means he who fails to change his disposition

will suffer from punishment.

Chorus

Man should fulfill his duty.

He should do what he can do,

whether he is blessed, whether he’s cursed.

This makes him a pursuer,

this makes him a pursuer of God.

This makes him a pursuer of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man

574 Practicing the Truth in Your Duty Is Key

Chorus

It is always through doing his duty

man is gradually changed.

And it’s in this way he shows his loyalty.

The process is the same.

The more you’re able to do your duty,

the more truths you’ll receive,

and your expression will become more real.

Yes, it will be more real.

Verse

If in doing his duty,

all that one does is going through the motions,

and if he does not seek truth,

then he can expect elimination in the end.

Pre-chorus

For such men don’t do their duty

in the practice of the truth.

And neither do they practice truth

in the fulfillment of their duty, of their duty.

Chorus

It is always through doing his duty

man is gradually changed.

And it’s in this way he shows his loyalty.

The process is the same.

The more you’re able to do your duty,

the more truths you’ll receive,

and your expression will become more real.

Yes, it will be more real.

Verse

If in doing his duty,

all that one does is going through the motions,

and if he does not seek truth,

then he can expect elimination in the end.

Bridge

Such men are those who remain unchanged;

they will be cursed.

Their expressions are impure.

And if only that were all,

but what they express

is nothing but wickedness.

Chorus

It is always through doing his duty

man is gradually changed.

And it’s in this way he shows his loyalty.

The process is the same.

The more you’re able to do your duty,

the more truths you’ll receive,

and your expression will become more real.

Yes, it will be more real.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man

575 God’s Focus Is Man’s Heart

Verse 1

When one accepts what God entrusts,

God has a standard for man,

whether one’s actions are good or bad,

whether one obeys or satisfies God’s will,

whether his actions are qualified.

Chorus

God looks at a person’s heart

to find their obedience,

the will to satisfy God

in their heart, in their heart.

Verse 2

God cares for a person’s heart,

not their actions on the surface.

He does not have to bless someone

just because they act.

This is the way that people misunderstand God!

Chorus

God looks at a person’s heart

to find their obedience,

the will to satisfy God in their heart,

in their heart, in their heart.

Bridge

He looks not at the end result,

but cares more for a person’s heart,

the attitude of man, during development of things, yeah.

Chorus

God looks at a person’s heart

to find their obedience,

the will to satisfy God in their heart,

in their heart, in their heart, in their heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

576 Performing One’s Duty Means Doing All They Can

Chorus

Man doing his duty, in fact,

is to complete what’s inherent in him,

all that is possible for him,

and that’s when his duty is done.

Verse 1

Man’s defects during his service

reduce with more experience

and the process of being judged;

they do not hinder man’s duty.

Those men who cease to serve or yield

and fall back in fear of defects

that may exist in their service

are the most cowardly of all.

Chorus

Man doing his duty, in fact,

is to complete what’s inherent in him,

all that is possible for him,

and that’s when his duty is done.

Man doing his duty, in fact,

is to complete what’s inherent in him,

all that is possible for him,

and that’s when his duty is done.

Verse 2

If man can’t express what he ought to

during his service to God,

or achieve what’s possible for him,

but fools about, goes through the motions,

then he’s lost his human function.

This kind of man is considered

mediocre and a waste of space.

Can he be called a created being?

Pre-chorus

Is he not shining on the outside

while rotting from within?

Chorus

Man doing his duty, in fact,

is to complete what’s inherent in him,

all that is possible for him,

and that’s when his duty is done.

Man doing his duty, in fact,

is to complete what’s inherent in him,

all that is possible for him,

and that’s when his duty is done, his duty is done.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man

577 Give Mind and Body to Fulfill God’s Commission

Verse 1

As members of the human race,

as Christ’s devoted followers,

it’s our duty, our responsibility

to offer up our minds and bodies

for the fulfillment of God’s commission.

Chorus

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

Verse 2

If our minds and bodies aren’t for

God’s commission or mankind’s righteous cause,

our souls will be unworthy of those martyred

for the sake of God’s commission,

much more unworthy of God who gives us everything.

Chorus

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

For our whole being came from God,

and we exist thanks to His sovereignty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 2: God Presides Over the Fate of All Mankind

578 How to Treat God’s Commission

How you regard God’s commissions is a very serious matter! If you cannot complete what God has entrusted to you, then you are not fit to live in His presence and should be punished. It is Heaven’s law and earth’s principle for humans to complete whatever commissions God entrusts to them; this is their highest responsibility, just as important as their very lives. If you do not take God’s commissions seriously, then you are betraying Him in the most grievous way; in this, you are more lamentable than Judas, and should be cursed. People must gain a thorough understanding of how to view what God entrusts to them and, at the very least, must comprehend that the commissions He entrusts to humanity are exaltations and special favors from God; they are most glorious things. Everything else can be abandoned; even if one must sacrifice one’s own life, he must still fulfill God’s commission.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

579 How You Should Perform Your Duty

Verse 1

If people can’t express what they ought to

or achieve what’s possible for them while serving,

but just go through the motions and fool God,

they’ve lost the function of a created being.

These people are mediocrities,

useless refuse, unfit to be called created beings.

Are they not corrupt, shining on the outside

but rotten within?

Chorus

When people fail to do their duty,

they should feel guilty and indebted,

despise their weakness and rebellion

and give their life to God.

Such people are created beings who love God.

Only they can enjoy His blessings,

worthy of God’s promises

and being made perfect by Him.

Verse 2

How do most of you treat God living among you?

How have you done your duties before Him?

Have you done all you can, even at the cost of your life?

What have you sacrificed, though God’s given you so much?

How loyal are you and how have you served God?

What of all God’s bestowed and done for you?

Have you compared all this against your conscience?

Who could your words and work be worthy of?

Could it be that your small sacrifice

is worthy of all God has bestowed upon you?

Chorus

When people fail to do their duty,

they should feel guilty and indebted,

despise their weakness and rebellion

and give their life to God.

Such people are created beings who love God.

Only they can enjoy His blessings,

worthy of God’s promises

and being made perfect by Him.

Verse 3

God has been wholly devoted to you,

yet you’re halfhearted towards Him with evil thoughts.

Is this not your duty, your only function?

Have you ever performed the duty of a created being?

How can you be considered a created being?

Is it not clear what you express and live out?

You’ve failed your duty but seek God’s tolerance and grace,

but that is not prepared for ones worthless as you.

It is only kept for those who ask

for nothing and gladly sacrifice for God.

Chorus

When people fail to do their duty,

they should feel guilty and indebted,

despise their weakness and rebellion

and give their life to God.

Such people are created beings who love God.

Only they can enjoy His blessings,

worthy of God’s promises

and being made perfect by Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man

580 Practicing God’s Words and Satisfying God Come First

Verse 1

Today, what you are required to achieve

are not additional demands,

but the duty of man,

which should be done by all people.

If you can’t do your duty or do it well,

aren’t you bringing troubles on yourselves?

Aren’t you courting death?

How could you still want future, prospects?

Pre-chorus 1

In the work of God, man should spare no effort,

offering their loyalty, not indulge in notions,

or sit passive, awaiting death.

Chorus

For God, His work is His first priority,

His management work’s of utmost importance.

For man, their first priority

is putting God’s words into practice

and fulfilling God’s requirements.

This is what you all should understand.

Verse 2

The work of God is for the sake of mankind.

And man’s cooperation is done for the sake

of the management plan of God.

After God’s done all He is supposed to do,

man is required to practice diligently

and to cooperate with God.

Pre-chorus 1

In the work of God, man should spare no effort,

offering their loyalty, not indulge in notions,

or sit passive, awaiting death.

Chorus

For God, His work is His first priority,

His management work’s of utmost importance.

For man, their first priority

is putting God’s words into practice

and fulfilling God’s requirements.

This is what you all should understand.

Verse 3

Why can’t man offer their loyalty to God

who sacrificed Himself for them,

and some cooperation,

since God’s of one heart, mind towards man?

Why can’t man perform duties for God’s management,

since God does work for mankind?

God’s work’s come this far,

yet you see, don’t act, hear, don’t move.

Pre-chorus 2

Are not such people the objects of perdition?

God’s given His all to man,

so why’s man incapable of earnestly doing their duty?

Chorus

For God, His work is His first priority,

His management work’s of utmost importance.

For man, their first priority

is putting God’s words into practice

and fulfilling God’s requirements.

This is what you all should understand.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

581 Only by Acting With Principles Can One Do Their Duty Well

1 No matter what duty you fulfill, you must always seek to grasp God’s will and understand what His requirements are regarding your duty; only then will you be able to handle matters in a principled way. In performing your duty, you absolutely cannot go by your personal preferences, by just doing whatever you would like to do, whatever you would be happy and comfortable doing, or whatever would make you look good. If you forcibly impose your personal preferences on God or practice them as though they were the truth, observing them as if they were the truth principles, then that is not fulfilling your duty, and performing your duty in this way will not be remembered by God. It is wrong to take what you believe to be correct, good, and beautiful to be the truth.

2 Even though people might sometimes think something is right and that it accords with the truth, that does not necessarily mean that it accords with God’s will. The more people think something is right, the more cautious they should be and the more they should seek the truth to see whether what they are thinking meets God’s requirements. If it runs counter to His requirements, then it is unacceptable even if you think it is right, and it will not necessarily accord with the truth no matter how right you think it is. Your determination of right and wrong must be based solely on God’s words, and no matter how right you think something is, unless there is a basis for it in God’s words, you must discard it. A duty is a commission entrusted by God to people, and it should be fulfilled by acting in accordance with God’s requirements and standards, and by basing your behavior on the truth principles rather than on human subjective desires. In this way, your fulfilling of your duties will be up to standard.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Seeking the Principles of the Truth Can One Perform One’s Duty Well

582 Only the Honest Can Perform Their Duty Satisfactorily

Verse 1

When fulfilling your duty, examine yourself:

Are things done on principle, up to standard?

Have you tried to shirk responsibilities,

performed your work in a careless manner?

Once you’ve checked all these and your attitude,

it will be easier fulfilling your duty.

Pre-chorus 1

Whatever you face while doing your duty—weakness, negativity,

a bad mood after being dealt with—you should treat it properly.

You must seek the truth, understand God’s will.

You’ll have a path to practice by doing these things.

Chorus

To fulfill one’s duties up to standard,

one must persist with practicing the truth.

And it’s vital to act with principle.

These are things only honest people can do.

Verse 2

To do a good job fulfilling your duty,

you must not be affected by your mood.

No matter how negative, weak you are feeling,

practice the truth in all that you do.

Do this strictly and stick to the principles,

you’ll be liked by God and approved of by people.

Pre-chorus 2

So you will take responsibility, fulfill your duties properly.

You’ll fully live out the likeness of a genuine person.

You’ll be purified, transformed through your duties.

You can be said to be honest in God’s eyes.

Chorus

To fulfill one’s duties up to standard,

one must persist with practicing the truth.

And it’s vital to act with principle.

These are things only honest people can do.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Life Entry Begins With the Performance of Duty

583 Be Someone Who Satisfies God and Sets His Mind at Rest

Verse 1

God knows that your devotion and sincerity

are both things that are only temporary,

that your aspirations and the price that you pay

are only in place for now and not for then.

The beautiful destination you wish to gain

you only want to make one final effort for.

Verse 2

Your one and only purpose is to make a trade,

not to avoid being indebted to the truth.

And it is not particularly to repay,

paying God back for the price that He has paid.

You wish to take what you want by strategy

and never to wage open battle for it.

Pre-chorus

Do not disguise yourselves

nor rack your brains over your destination,

so much so that you are unable to eat or sleep.

Won’t your outcome have already been fixed?

Chorus

If you can follow your conscience and give your all,

spare no effort for God’s work, devote a lifetime,

dedicating your efforts to His gospel work,

then won’t His heart often jump for joy for you all?

Then won’t His mind be wholly at ease over you?

Verse 3

Do your best with your duty with open hearts,

be willing to do whatever it may take.

For any who suffered or paid a price for Him,

when the day comes, God won’t mistreat a single one.

This kind of conviction is worth holding onto.

You should never forget it, and God will be at ease.

Bridge

If you’re unable to achieve this,

God will never put His mind at ease,

and you’ll always and forever be the objects of His distaste.

Chorus

If you can follow your conscience and give your all,

spare no effort for God’s work, devote a lifetime,

dedicating your efforts to His gospel work,

then won’t His heart often jump for joy for you all?

Then won’t His mind be wholly at ease over you?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Destination

584 Give All of Yourself Up to God’s Work

Verse 1

God’s Spirit is working great things now.

His work among the Gentiles has begun.

To work swiftly and effectively,

He divides all creation into kinds.

Chorus

Offer your whole being for all of His work.

Discern and know all He’s done for you.

Put all your strength, make His work effective.

This is what you must understand, understand.

Verse 2

Don’t fight, leave a way out or seek comforts.

This delays God’s work, spoils your great future,

brings destruction rather than protection.

So, wouldn’t this be foolish of you?

Verse 3

The things you greedily enjoy today

are just what is ruining your future.

But the pain you are suffering today

is what’s protecting and keeping you safe.

Chorus

Offer your whole being for all of His work.

Discern and know all He’s done for you.

Put all your strength, make His work effective.

This is what you must understand, understand.

Bridge

Take heed and be clear on all these things,

so that you don’t fall into temptation

which is so hard to find your way out from,

or blunder into the thick, heavy fog,

never to see the sun again.

When the fog clears, you’re in the great day’s judgment.

Chorus

Offer your whole being for all of His work.

Discern and know all He’s done for you.

Put all your strength, make His work effective.

This is what you must understand, understand.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Work of Spreading the Gospel Is Also the Work of Saving Man

585 Bear More Burden to Be More Easily Perfected by God

Verse 1

The more you’re mindful of God’s will,

the bigger your burden will be.

The more of a burden you have,

the richer your experience will be.

When you are mindful of God’s will,

God will give this burden to you.

He’ll enlighten you on the things

that He has entrusted to you.

Verse 2

After God’s given this burden,

you’ll focus on related truth

when eating and drinking God’s words.

You’ll focus on related truth.

If your burden is related

to the brothers’ and sisters’ lives,

this is a burden God entrusts.

You’ll pray with it in your daily life.

Chorus

Eating and drinking God’s words,

accepting God’s burden, and practicing prayer,

accepting what He entrusts to you

are to have the path in front of you.

The more of your burden for God,

the easier perfection comes.

Verse 3

What God does you’ve been entrusted,

and you wish to do what God wants.

Thus God’s burden becomes your own.

This is taking God’s burden on.

When eating and drinking God’s words

while you’re carrying a burden,

the essence of God’s words is grasped,

you’ll find your way, care for God’s will.

Verse 4

So therefore, to God you should pray

that more burdens on you be placed,

that He entrust you with greater things,

so your path of practice can be great,

you’ll get more from eating God’s words,

the essence of His words will be gripped,

and you’re more able to accept

being moved by Holy Spirit.

Chorus

Eating and drinking God’s words,

accepting God’s burden, and practicing prayer,

accepting what He entrusts to you

are to have the path in front of you.

The more of your burden for God,

the easier perfection comes.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Be Mindful of God’s Will in Order to Attain Perfection

586 Lose the Chance and You Will Regret It Forever

Verse 1

Eat and drink God’s words, practice praying,

accept God’s burden and all He’s entrusted.

All these things are for the path in front of you.

The more burdened for God’s commission,

the more you’ll be perfected.

Some may be unwilling to serve God when called.

These are lazy people who only love comfort.

Chorus

Now is the time to be perfected by God.

If you don’t take this chance, you’ll regret it always,

like Moses who couldn’t enter the land of Canaan,

full of regrets until his dying day.

Verse 2

The more you’re asked to serve,

the more experience you’ll gain.

The greater your burden, the more you’ll be perfected.

If you serve sincerely, you’ll be mindful of God’s burden,

you’ll have more chances to be perfected.

The more the Holy Spirit moves you,

the more you’ll care for God’s burden,

the more you’ll be perfected and gained by God.

Pre-chorus

In the end, you will be able to become

a person who can be used by Him.

Chorus

Now is the time to be perfected by God.

If you don’t take this chance, you’ll regret it always,

like Moses who couldn’t enter the land of Canaan,

full of regrets until his dying day.

Verse 3

You should be mindful of God’s burden today.

Don’t wait until His righteousness is revealed to all people.

Then it’ll be too late, you’ll be filled with regret.

Even if God does not chastise you,

you’ll do it to yourself.

If you don’t earnestly seek to be perfected by God,

once God is finished working, it will be too late.

Bridge

No matter how strong your will, how much effort you make,

if God is no longer working, you’ll never be perfected.

Chorus

Now is the time to be perfected by God.

If you don’t take this chance, you’ll regret it always,

like Moses who couldn’t enter the land of Canaan,

full of regrets until his dying day.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Be Mindful of God’s Will in Order to Attain Perfection

587 Blessed Are Those Who Truly Expend Themselves for God

Verse 1

Today, I love whoever can do My will,

whoever can show concern for My burdens,

also whoever can give their all for Me,

giving it with true heart and sincerity.

Pre-chorus

I will constantly enlighten them,

not letting them get away from Me.

Chorus

“Those who expend themselves for Me

and do this great thing sincerely,

I shall surely bless you greatly,”

these are words that I often say.

Verse 2

Well, do you know what the word “bless” refers to?

With regard to the Holy Spirit’s work,

the present work of the Holy Spirit,

it indicates the burdens I give to you.

Chorus

“Those who expend themselves for Me

and do this great thing sincerely,

I shall surely bless you greatly,”

these are words that I often say.

Bridge

All those who can carry a burden for the church,

who offer themselves up for Me sincerely,

their burden and their true heart are blessings from Me,

and My revelations to them are blessings, too.

Chorus

“Those who expend themselves for Me

and do this great thing sincerely,

I shall surely bless you greatly,”

these are words that I often say.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 82

588 Rise Up, Cooperate With God

Verse 1

God loves all, all who truly

devote themselves to Him,

hating all who’re born of Him,

yet resist and don’t know Him.

He will not abandon those truly for Him.

Instead He will double blessings upon them.

All the ungrateful will be punished double;

He won’t spare any of them.

Chorus

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Sincerely expend for Him,

and God will not mistreat you.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Offer yourself to God,

and God will bless you with everything.

Rise up!

Verse 2

Offer up your whole being!

What you will eat or wear,

what your future will be,

all are in the hand of God.

God will prepare what is good for you.

Chorus

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Sincerely expend for Him,

and God will not mistreat you.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Offer yourself to God,

and God will bless you with everything.

Rise up!

Verse 3

The enjoyment and supply will be endless.

For God once said:

“He who sincerely spends for God,

will be blessed immensely.”

All blessings will be given

to all who truly spend for God.

Chorus

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Sincerely expend for Him,

and God will not mistreat you.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Offer yourself to God,

and God will bless you with everything.

Bridge

People gained by God in the last days,

don’t you feel blessed?

People gained by God in the last days,

don’t you feel blessed?

People gained by God in the last days,

don’t you feel blessed?

People gained by God in the last days,

don’t you feel blessed?

Chorus

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Sincerely expend for Him,

and God will not mistreat you.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Offer yourself to God,

and God will bless you with everything.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Sincerely expend for Him,

and God will not mistreat you.

Rise up, cooperate with God!

Offer yourself to God,

and God will bless you with everything.

Rise up! Rise up!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 70

589 God Long Ago Prepared Everything for Mankind

Verse 1

God sets a time for when things are done.

And if that time has not yet arrived,

God will not act before the time comes.

God’s actions are rhythmically timed.

They’re precise and done with principle.

God is calm and not worried at all.

Don’t you know He’s the almighty One?

Don’t be anxious, it’s all in His hands.

Chorus

Blessed are those loyal to God,

those being certain that God looks inside of man’s heart.

And blessings are multiplied,

forever in God’s kingdom good blessings can be enjoyed.

This is the strongest way for Satan to be shamed.

Verse 2

Everything has long since been prepared.

They can’t wait to do service for God.

The world looks like chaos from outside,

but it all looks orderly to God.

What God has prepared is for you to enjoy.

Don’t interject yourself in His plans.

He’ll show nations His almightiness.

They’ll praise His name for His wondrous acts.

Chorus

Blessed are those loyal to God,

those being certain that God looks inside of man’s heart.

And blessings are multiplied,

forever in God’s kingdom good blessings can be enjoyed.

This is the strongest way for Satan to be shamed.

Verse 3

God said nothing’s done without basis,

but is filled with wisdom and power,

filled with majesty and righteousness,

and even more so full of His wrath.

Chorus

Blessed are those loyal to God,

those being certain that God looks inside of man’s heart.

And blessings are multiplied,

forever in God’s kingdom good blessings can be enjoyed.

This is the strongest way for Satan to be shamed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 80

590 You Must Seek God’s Will in All Things

1 As soon as people grow hasty in fulfilling their duties, they stop knowing how to experience; as soon as they become busy with matters, their spiritual states become troubled and they lose the ability to maintain a normal condition. How can this be so? If you are asked to do a little work, you become unbridled, unrestricted, unwilling to approach God, and distanced from God. This proves that people do not know how to experience. No matter what you do, you should first understand why you are doing it, what intention it is that directs you to do this thing, what the significance is in your doing it, and whether what you are doing is a positive thing or a negative thing. This is quite necessary to be able to act with principle. If you are doing something to fulfill your duty, then you should ponder: How should I do this? How should I fulfill my duty well so that I am not just doing it perfunctorily? You should draw close to God in this matter.

2 Drawing close to God means seeking the truth in this matter, seeking the way to practice, seeking the will of God, and seeking how to satisfy God. It does not involve performing a religious ceremony or an outward action; it is done for the purpose of practicing in accordance with the truth after seeking God’s will. When fulfilling your duty or working on something, you should always think: How should I fulfill this duty? What is God’s intention? Through drawing close to God, you seek the principles and truth behind your actions as well as God’s intention, and you do not stray from God in anything that you do. Only such a person truly believes in God. These days, whenever people come across things, they just stubbornly press on, and act according to their personal intentions. Such people do not have God in their hearts; they only have themselves in their hearts, and they simply cannot put truth into practice in anything they do.

3 Not acting in accordance with truth means doing things according to their own will, and doing things according to their own will means leaving God; that is, they do not have God in their hearts. Human ideas usually look good and right to people, and they appear as though they would not violate the truth very much. People feel that doing things in such a manner would be putting truth into practice; they feel that doing things that way would be submitting to God. Actually, they are not truly seeking God or praying to God about it; they are not striving to do it well, in accordance with God’s requirements, in order to satisfy His will. They do not possess this true state; they do not have such a desire. This is the greatest mistake people make in their practices. You believe in God, but you do not keep God in your heart. How is this not a sin? Are you not deceiving yourself? What sort of effects can you reap if you keep believing that way? Moreover, how can the significance of belief be manifested?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

591 Offer Up Your Loyalty in God’s House

Verse 1

On earth, all sorts of evil spirits

are always on the prowl:

They’re looking for a place to rest,

for human bodies to devour.

Under no circumstances

must you behave as in the past,

and do one thing before My face,

then another behind My back.

Pre-chorus 1

You’ll be beyond redemption if you behave like this.

Haven’t I said these words enough to you?

Chorus

My people! Remain inside My care and protection.

My people! Don’t let yourselves be dissolute or reckless!

My people! Do offer up your loyalty in My house.

Only with loyalty can you rebuff the devil’s wiles.

My people! My people!

Verse 2

It’s because man’s very nature is hopeless

I have reminded you of this

time and again for your own sake.

All that I say is to ensure the destiny of yours.

What Satan needs is just a place—a foul and filthy one.

Pre-chorus 2

The less you’re likely to be redeemed,

the more dissolute you are,

and the less you’re likely to be restrained,

the more bad spirits will invade you.

Bridge

Once you’re in this position,

your loyalty will turn to idle talk,

will turn to idle talk,

your resolve eaten up by demons,

turned into disobedience and Satan’s wiles.

You will disrupt My work,

so I may punish you with death.

Yet no one really cares,

although the situation is severe.

Chorus

My people! Remain inside My care and protection.

My people! Don’t let yourselves be dissolute or reckless!

My people! Do offer up your loyalty in My house.

Only with loyalty can you rebuff the devil’s wiles.

Outro

I won’t remember what was done,

but are you going to wait

for Me to be lenient toward you

and next time forgive you again?

Though man opposed Me many times,

I won’t hold it against him,

for man’s stature is really short,

so I don’t make high demands.

All I require is that man

should submit to restraint

and never dissipate himself.

Is it beyond you to obey?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 10

592 Working Carelessly Is Not the Performance of Duty

1 Careless work is anathema to duty. If you simply go through the motions, you will not be able to perform your duty adequately. You must put your heart into it! The chance to perform a duty is a rare thing; if one does not take hold of a chance God has given them, then they lose it. If they try again someday to find a chance to perform their duty, it will not be easy; indeed, such an opportunity might not exist. God’s work waits for no one, nor do chances to perform one’s duty. Not many opportunities come along, so you must grab hold of them.

2 Some people do not put their hearts into fulfilling their duty, and all they do, they do without care, with one eye open. They are not the least bit conscientious in their work. If they are made to do something, then they put in a bit of effort, and their work is a bit better when they are being watched, a bit worse when they are not—and they assume that no one sees them doing so. Over time, others will figure them out and see through them. They have completely discarded their dignity and integrity. If people cannot trust them, how can God? Such people are not trustworthy.

3 If one is always slack in fulfilling their duty and behaves perfunctorily and deceptively to God, they are in grave danger! What are the consequences of intentional deceit? In the short term, you have a corrupt disposition, commit frequent transgressions without repenting, and you neither know to put the truth into practice, nor do you put it into practice. In the long term, if you continue thus, you might not commit major mistakes, but there will be no end of small ones, and their consequences will be irreversible. The outcome you desire will be no more!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Life Entry Begins With the Performance of Duty

593 God’s Standard for Measuring Good and Evil

1 What is the standard by which a person’s deeds are judged to be good or evil? It depends on whether or not you, in your thoughts, expressions, and actions, possess the testimony of putting the truth into practice. If you do not have this reality, then you are without a doubt an evildoer. Your thoughts and external acts do not bear testimony for God, nor do they put Satan to shame or defeat Satan; instead, they shame God, and are riddled with marks that cause God to be ashamed. You are not testifying for God, not expending yourself for God, nor are you fulfilling your responsibility and obligations toward God; instead, you are acting for your own sake. “For your own sake” actually means for Satan.

2 Therefore, in the end, God will say, “Depart from Me, you that work iniquity.” In God’s eyes, you have not done good deeds, but rather your behavior has turned evil. You will not be rewarded and God will not remember you. Is this not completely in vain? For each of you fulfilling your duty, no matter how profoundly you understand the truth, if you wish to enter truth reality, then the simplest way to practice is to think of the interests of God’s house in everything you do, and to let go of your selfish desires, your individual intent, motives, face, and status. Put the interests of God’s house first—this is the least you should do. If a person performing their duty cannot do even this much, then that person is a service-doer, and is not performing one’s duty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Freedom and Liberation Can Be Gained Only by Casting Off One’s Corrupt Disposition

594 God Will Spurn Those Who Fail to Keep to Their Duties

Verse 1

God has traversed mountain ranges and river valleys,

experienced the ups and downs of the human world,

roamed among them, lived among them for many a year,

yet it appears their disposition has changed little.

Pre-chorus

It seems their old nature has taken root and sprouted in them.

They slightly improve it without effecting any real change.

As they say, the essence has not changed,

but the form has changed so much.

These people seem to be trying to fool God,

bluff it out and win His appreciation.

Chorus

Few hold fast to their resolutions,

few are chaste: Are all of you not the same?

Few offer up their most precious things in sacrifice to God.

If you’re unable to keep to your duties

as members of God’s people in the kingdom,

then you will be detested and rejected by Him!

Verse 2

As humans are worthless wretches who don’t love themselves,

why would they need God to show mercy and love once again?

They do not know themselves nor just how much they are worth.

They should put themselves upon a scale to be weighed.

Bridge

Is this not an accurate description of you, people of God?

Who has made resolutions before God and not let them go?

Made long-term resolutions instead of setting their minds often?

People set their resolve in times of ease, write it off in hardships,

only to pick it back up and set it before Him.

Is God so beneath their respect that He’d accept their rejects?

Chorus

Few hold fast to their resolutions,

few are chaste: Are all of you not the same?

Few offer up their most precious things in sacrifice to God.

If you’re unable to keep to your duties

as members of God’s people in the kingdom,

then you will be detested and rejected by Him!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 14

595 Only Fulfilling Your Duty Can Satisfy God

Verse 1

Don’t pay attention to negative things.

Put aside what brings you down,

leave all that behind.

In all things and at all times,

maintain a heart of seeking God,

a heart of submission to Him.

Chorus

Being able to perform your duty

to the satisfaction of God,

that is the first step, that is the first step.

When you’re able to understand the truth,

enter the reality of God’s words,

then you’ll be perfect, you will be perfect.

Verse 2

If you find you have weakness,

but you’re not controlled,

and still perform your duty, it’s a positive act.

The elderly have religious notions,

but you can pray and read God’s words,

sing hymns and submit yourselves.

Chorus

Being able to perform your duty

to the satisfaction of God,

that is the first step, that is the first step.

When you’re able to understand the truth,

enter the reality of God’s words,

then you’ll be perfect, you will be perfect.

Bridge

No matter what you can do,

what function you can perform,

put your all into it, put your all into it.

Use all the strength that you have,

do not wait passively.

Give it all to God, give it all to God.

No matter what you can do,

what function you can perform,

put your all into it, put your all into it.

Use all the strength that you have,

do not wait passively.

Give it all to God, give it all to God.

Chorus

Being able to perform your duty

to the satisfaction of God,

that is the first step, that is the first step.

When you’re able to understand the truth,

enter the reality of God’s words,

then you’ll be perfect, you will be perfect,

then you’ll be perfect, you will be perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Everyone Performing Their Function

596 Man Must Keep to His Duty

Verse 1

It’s hard to progress down this path

if people don’t have any faith.

Now it’s clear to all

that God’s work and people’s notions

aren’t in line with each other.

God has spoken many words

and He’s done so much work;

they’re out of line with human notions.

Pre-chorus 1

And this requires people

to have faith and resolve,

so that they can stand by

what they’ve seen and gained

from their experience.

Chorus

Whatever God does in people,

they must uphold what they possess,

and be sincere in front of God,

and stay devoted to Him to the very end.

That’s mankind’s duty.

People must uphold what they should do.

Verse 2

Faith in God requires obedience

and experience of His work.

God has performed so much work;

it could be said that for people

it’s all perfection, all refinement,

and even more, all chastisement.

Not a single step of God’s work

has been in line with human notion.

Pre-chorus 2

What people enjoy is God’s harsh words.

When He comes they should enjoy

His wrath and majesty.

But no matter how harsh His words are,

He comes to save and perfect man.

Chorus

Whatever God does in people,

they must uphold what they possess,

and be sincere in front of God,

and stay devoted to Him to the very end.

That’s mankind’s duty.

People must uphold what they should do.

Outro

As creatures, people should fulfill the duties

that they ought to, and stand witness for God

in the midst of refinement,

upholding the witness they should bear,

and it should be a resounding witness

in every single trial.

This is being an overcomer, an overcomer.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

597 Fulfill Your Duty and You Will Stand Witness

Verse 1

You should know the correct thing to do:

Come before God no matter what happens to you.

On the one hand you must reflect;

on the other, not delay doing your duty.

It’s not enough to simply reflect

if you don’t follow up by doing your duty.

Chorus

As long as you do not stop

doing the duty you should do,

holding on to it faithfully,

you will be satisfying God.

Fulfilling your duty this way

means you will have stood witness.

Verse 2

There are many times when the trials

that God gives to people are a burden.

No matter how heavy it is,

you should shoulder it, for God understands you.

This means He understands well

that you are capable of bearing this burden.

Pre-chorus

The burden that God gives you,

it won’t exceed your stature,

or be more than what you can bear.

You’ll be able to carry it.

Chorus

As long as you do not stop

doing the duty you should do,

holding on to it faithfully,

you will be satisfying God.

Fulfilling your duty this way

means you will have stood witness.

Bridge

You should always remember this:

No matter what kind of burden or trial God gives you,

whether you understand God’s will,

whether you receive enlightenment and illumination

that comes from the Holy Spirit,

and no matter the nature of the trial God gives you,

disciplining or warning you,

it doesn’t matter if you do not understand it.

Chorus

As long as you do not stop

doing the duty you should do,

holding on to it faithfully,

you will be satisfying God.

Fulfilling your duty this way

means you will have stood witness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only in the Frequent Reading of God’s Words and Contemplation of the Truth Is There a Way Ahead

598 You Should Accept God’s Scrutiny in All Things

1 Those who are capable of putting the truth into practice can accept God’s scrutiny when doing things. When you accept God’s scrutiny, your heart is set straight. If you only ever do things for others to see, and do not accept God’s scrutiny, then is God still in your heart? People like this have no reverence for God. Do not always do things for your own sake and do not constantly consider your own interests; give no thought to your own status, prestige, or reputation. You must first give thought to the interests of God’s house, and make them your first priority. You should be considerate of God’s will, and reflect upon whether or not you are giving thought to the work of God’s house and whether or not you have fulfilled your duty.

2 If you are always giving consideration to the work of God’s house and to the life entry of your brothers and sisters, then you can succeed in fulfilling your duty. This is true unless you are of poor caliber, your experience is shallow, or you are not proficient in your professional work, in which case there may be some mistakes or deficiencies in your work, and the results may not be very good. However, you will have put forth your best effort. When you are not considering your own interests in the things you do, and are instead giving constant consideration to the work of God’s house, bearing its interests in mind, and performing your duty well, then you will be accumulating good deeds before God. People who perform these good deeds are the ones who possess truth reality; as such, they have borne testimony.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Freedom and Liberation Can Be Gained Only by Casting Off One’s Corrupt Disposition

599 To Live for Performing Your Duty Is Meaningful

Verse 1

Those who accept God’s work of the last days

are those who are most intelligent.

After years of being judged and chastised in many ways,

they come to know the purpose of God’s management.

They also come to understand the mystery

of God’s management and salvation of humanity.

They understand God’s will and know His sovereignty.

Pre-chorus 1

They feel that they are living enriched lives,

lives enriched with ease, lives enriched with meaning.

Chorus

God allows you to live; if you can live for God

and live to perform your duty as God’s created being,

then you are living a life of meaning.

Verse 2

If you live the life of a corpse that simply walks,

devoid of spirit and denying truth,

living only for the flesh, your life has no meaning at all.

There’s no value for your life, no value and no worth.

From all mankind, you’re God’s predestined and chosen,

born in the realm of the great red dragon.

God allows you to perform your duty.

Pre-chorus 2

God favors you and asks that you expend for Him

and fulfill a created being’s duty.

Now you live to spread God’s kingdom gospel

and testify to Him, and this God approves.

Chorus

God allows you to live; if you can live for God

and live to perform your duty as God’s created being,

then you are living a life of meaning.

Bridge

God gives you this chance, to live in this way,

to give of yourselves to Him.

You should treasure this chance

and feel honor and pride.

It’s a very rare chance in this era and time.

God carefully chooses, and He has chosen you.

This is your chance and your blessing.

Of the blessings of the saints, down through the ages,

these blessings to you are even greater!

Chorus

God allows you to live; if you can live for God

and live to perform your duty as God’s created being,

then you are living a life of meaning.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

600 Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

Verse 1

The truth comes from the world of man,

yet it’s Christ who passes it on.

It stems from Christ—from God Himself;

it’s not something man’s capable of.

Christ only gives the truth to man;

He does not come to conclude

whether man’s pursuit is successful—

that’s all down to man’s pursuit.

Verse 2

Man’s success in the truth or his failure

is not something which Christ ever rules.

It’s solely down to man’s actions,

it’s determined by his pursuit.

If the path you pursue is the right one,

then there is a hope you’ll succeed.

If you seek the truth on the wrong path,

success will never be achieved.

Chorus

Exclusion or perfection

on your own pursuit is dependent.

Whether man succeeds or fails

rests upon the path that he takes.

Verse 3

Those who pursue love for God

should not seek benefits for themselves,

or seek that for which they themselves long.

This means of pursuit is most correct.

If the thing which you seek is the truth,

and the truth is what you live by,

if you can change your disposition,

then the path you’ve chosen is right.

Chorus

Exclusion or perfection

on your own pursuit is dependent.

Whether man succeeds or fails

rests upon the path that he takes.

Verse 4

If the thing that you are seeking

is the fleshly blessings,

and what you put into practice

is the truth of your own imaginings,

if you can’t change your disposition,

and you disobey Christ, live in vagueness,

what you seek will transport you to hell,

for the path you walk is that of failure.

Chorus

Exclusion or perfection

on your own pursuit is dependent.

Whether man succeeds or fails

rests upon the path that he takes.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

601 The Paths of Peter and Paul

1 What road are you all taking now? If you have not reached a pursuit of life, of understanding of yourself, or of God like Peter’s, then that is still not Peter’s path. These days, most people are in this sort of state: “In order to gain blessings, I must expend myself for God and pay a price for Him. In order to gain blessings, I must abandon everything for God; I must complete what He has entrusted me with, and perform my duty well.” This is dominated by the intention of being blessed; this is an example of expending oneself entirely for the purpose of gaining God’s rewards, for gaining the crown. Such people do not have the truth in their hearts, and surely their understanding merely consists of some words of doctrine which they show off everywhere. Theirs is the path of Paul.

2 Though you may not have planned to take the path of Paul, your nature has ruled that you walk this way, and you are going in that direction in spite of yourself. Though you want to set foot upon the path of Peter, if you are not clear on how to do that, then you will take the path of Paul involuntarily: This is the reality of the situation. God has now revealed to you the path to salvation and perfection. This is God’s grace and uplifting and it is He who guides you onto the path of Peter. Without God’s guidance and enlightenment, no one would be able to take Peter’s path; the only choice would be to go down Paul’s path, following in Paul’s footsteps to destruction.

3 Paul’s path did not involve knowing himself or pursuit of a change in disposition. He never analyzed his own nature, and he had no knowledge of what he was; he simply knew that he was the chief culprit in the persecution of Jesus. He had not had the slightest understanding of his own nature, and after finishing his work, he felt that he was Christ and should be rewarded. The work that Paul did was merely a service rendered for God. For Paul personally, though he received some revelations from the Holy Spirit, he had no truth or life at all. He was not saved by God; he was punished by God.

4 Peter’s path is the path to perfection. In his practice, he focused particularly on life and on seeking to know God and himself. Through his experience of God’s work, he came to know himself, gained an understanding of man’s corrupt states, learned of his shortcomings, and discovered the most valuable thing that people should pursue. He was able to sincerely love God, he knew how to repay God, he obtained some truth, and he possessed the reality that God requires. From all the things that he said during his trials, it can be seen that Peter was indeed the one with the most understanding of God. Because he understood so much truth from God’s words, his path became brighter and brighter and more and more in alignment with God’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Walk the Path of Peter

602 The Path of Successful Faith in God

Verse 1

The destinations of Peter and Paul

were measured according to whether

they could do their duty as God’s creatures,

not by the size of their contribution.

Their destinations were determined

by what they sought from the beginning,

not by the amount of work they did

or people’s estimation of them.

Chorus

Seeking to keenly do your duty

as God’s creature leads to success.

Seeking the path of true love of God

is the most correct path for God’s creatures.

Seeking changes in your disposition

and loving God purely leads to success.

Bridge

Such a path to success is the path

of getting the original duty

and the original appearance

of one who is a creature of God.

It’s also the aim of all of God’s work

from the very beginning to the end.

Chorus

Seeking to keenly do your duty

as God’s creature leads to success.

Seeking the path of true love of God

is the most correct path for God’s creatures.

Seeking changes in your disposition

and loving God purely leads to success.

Verse 2

If the pursuit of man is tainted

with extravagant demands and longings,

then man’s disposition will not change;

it’s at odds with the recovery work.

It’s not done by the Holy Spirit.

This proves such pursuit isn’t approved by God.

And what significance it could have

when it is not approved of by God?

Chorus

Seeking to keenly do your duty

as God’s creature leads to success.

Seeking the path of true love of God

is the most correct path for God’s creatures.

Seeking changes in your disposition

and loving God purely leads to success.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

603 You Walk Paul’s Path When You Don’t Pursue the Truth

1 These days, most people are in this sort of state: “In order to gain blessings, I must expend myself for God and pay a price for Him. In order to gain blessings, I must abandon everything for God; I must complete what He has entrusted me with, and perform my duty well.” This is dominated by the intention to gain blessings, which is an example of expending oneself entirely for the purpose of obtaining rewards from God and gaining a crown. Such people do not have the truth in their hearts, and surely their understanding merely consists of a few words of doctrine which they show off everywhere they go. Theirs is the path of Paul.

2 The faith of such people is an act of constant toil, and deep down they feel that the more they do, the more it will prove their loyalty to God; that the more they do, the more He will certainly be satisfied; and that the more they do, the more they will deserve to be granted a crown before God, and will certainly receive the greatest blessings in His house. They think that if they can endure suffering, preach, and die for Christ, if they can sacrifice their own lives, and if they can complete all of the duties with which God has entrusted them, then they will be among God’s most blessed—those who gain the greatest blessings—and will then be certain to be granted crowns.

3 It was under the guidance of such thoughts that Paul worked to serve God. Those thoughts and intentions originate from a satanic nature. When people have this sort of satanic nature, out in the world, they will seek to obtain knowledge, status, learning, and to stand out from the crowd; in God’s house, they will seek to expend themselves for God, be faithful, and eventually to obtain crowns and great blessings. If, after becoming believers in God, people do not possess the truth and have not undergone a change in their dispositions, then this is certainly the path they will be on. This is a reality that no one can deny.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Walk the Path of Peter

604 What a Believer in God Should Pursue

Chorus

Because you are a person that believes in God,

you should seek holiness and you should seek change.

Verse 1

Look to Peter and Paul.

You need to look close to understand it all

that all those who do not learn to pursue life,

their labor is in vain, their labor is futile.

If you believe in God and follow Him,

then you must, in your heart, indeed love Him,

cast aside your disposition that’s corrupt,

and do the duty of God’s creation, with all your heart.

Chorus

Because you are a person that believes in God,

you should seek holiness and you should seek change.

Verse 2

Since you believe in God and follow Him,

you should give your everything to Him.

You shouldn’t choose on your own or make demands,

but rather work to satisfy all God commands.

You should obey who created you,

for you have no dominion over you,

and that is true that you have no ability

to govern and control your own destiny.

Chorus

Because you are a person that believes in God,

you should seek holiness and you should seek change.

Because you are a person that believes in God,

you should seek holiness and you should seek change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

605 Being Gained by God Rests on Your Own Pursuit

Verse 1

Peter sought only to please God and do God’s will.

A believer in God has no greater pursuit.

Paul’s seeking was tainted by his flesh and plans,

by his notions and his schemes.

He was not a worthy creature of God,

he was not someone who tried to fulfill God’s will.

Verse 2

Peter sought to submit to God’s orchestrations;

though the work that Peter did was not great,

he had the right motives on the right path.

Though he could gain few people,

he pursued the truth, so it can be said

that he was a worthy creature of God.

Chorus

Those who will be perfected now are like Peter:

They’re the ones who want to change their disposition,

and who want to bear testimony to God

and to do their duty as a creature of God.

Only people like this will be made perfect.

Seek life, you must seek life above all.

Verse 3

If you’re not a worker, you should still do the duty

of one of God’s creatures, and submit to His plans.

Do all that God says and go through all trials.

You should obey all God says,

go through all trials and refinements.

Though you are weak, you should love God in your heart.

Bridge

Those who take charge of their life are willing to do

the obligations of one of God’s creatures,

and their view of pursuit is the right one.

These are the people God needs.

Verse 4

If you do much work and impart teachings,

but you do not change or bear testimony,

if you lack any true experience,

and still have no witness when you die,

then are you someone who has been transformed?

Are you a person who pursues the truth?

Chorus

Those who will be perfected now are like Peter:

They’re the ones who want to change their disposition,

and who want to bear testimony to God

and to do their duty as a creature of God.

Only people like this will be made perfect.

Seek life, you must seek life above all.

Verse 5

The impure can’t enter into God’s kingdom,

they are not permitted to stain the holy ground.

If you’ve done much work over many years,

but you still end up filthy,

then the law of Heaven does not allow

that you wish to enter into God’s kingdom.

Outro

From the beginning till today, God has never made it easy

to gain entry to His kingdom for those who flatter Him.

This is a rule of Heaven that nobody can break.

You must seek life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

606 God Uses Man’s Nature to Measure Him

Verse 1

Among those who seek life, Paul knew not his own essence.

He was neither humble, nor was he obedient,

not knowing how he opposed God.

Verse 2

And so, Paul was someone who failed to undergo

detailed experiences, who did not practice truth.

Peter was quite different.

Pre-chorus 1

Peter knew his weaknesses and his faults and corruptions.

Thus he had a path of practice to change his disposition.

He was not one full of doctrine but without reality.

Chorus

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

Verse 3

Those who change are new, saved people,

qualified in seeking the truth,

while the people who don’t change are naturally obsolete.

They’re those who have not been saved.

Pre-chorus 2

They are detested by God, they are rejected by Him.

And it will not matter how great their work may be.

God will not remember them, who aren’t capable of change.

Chorus

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

Bridge

If there’s still no truth in what you seek,

if you’re still as arrogant and insolent,

as boastful and as glib as Paul was,

you are a failure, a degenerate.

But if you seek practice and true change,

like Peter, not arrogant or willful,

if you seek to perform your duty,

you’re God’s creature who can achieve victory.

Chorus

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

When man measures others, it’s by their contribution.

But when God measures man, it’s by man’s own nature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

607 The Least It Takes to Be One Who Serves God

Verse 1

Since the beginning of His work throughout the universe,

God has predestined many people to serve Him.

It’s included people from every walk of life.

To bring His work on earth to a smooth conclusion

and to satisfy His will: that has been His purpose.

This is God’s aim in choosing people to serve Him.

Pre-chorus 1

Every person who serves God

all must understand His will.

And this work of His makes

His wisdom and omnipotence,

and principles of His work on earth,

clearer for people to understand.

Chorus

All of those who serve before God

do so because of what they possess,

as they have the guidance of God

and the work of the Holy Spirit,

because they’re people who pursue the truth.

These are the minimum conditions

for all of those who serve before God,

the least it takes to be one who serves.

Verse 2

God has actually come to earth to do His work,

to engage with people, so they know His deeds more clearly.

Today you, this group of people, are fortunate indeed,

fortunate that you get to serve the practical God.

This is an incalculable blessing for you.

Truly, it means that you are raised up by God.

Pre-chorus 2

In choosing a person to serve,

God always has His own principles.

Serving God is by no means,

as people may imagine,

a matter as simple as willing enthusiasm.

Chorus

All of those who serve before God

do so because of what they possess,

as they have the guidance of God

and the work of the Holy Spirit,

because they’re people who pursue the truth.

These are the minimum conditions

for all of those who serve before God,

the least it takes to be one who serves.

All of those who serve before God

do so because of what they possess,

as they have the guidance of God

and the work of the Holy Spirit,

because they’re people who pursue the truth.

These are the minimum conditions

for all of those who serve before God,

the least it takes to be one who serves.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Religious Service Must Be Purged

608 How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

Verse 1

If you wish to serve as God wills,

know the kind of men He detests,

know the kind of people He loves,

what kind can serve Him, what kind God perfects.

Chorus

When you’ve truly known God’s work

and experienced His words,

you’ll be qualified to serve,

you’ll be qualified to serve.

Verse 2

You should know the aims of God’s work,

the work that God does at present.

Then through the guidance of God’s words,

you must enter in, accept God’s commission.

Chorus

When you’ve truly known God’s work

and experienced His words,

you’ll be qualified to serve,

you’ll be qualified to serve.

Verse 3

And it is when you’re serving Him,

He opens your spiritual eyes.

You’ll have more knowledge of His work,

which you will then so clearly recognize.

Chorus

When you’ve truly known God’s work

and experienced His words,

you’ll be qualified to serve,

you’ll be qualified to serve.

Bridge

When you enter the reality,

you’ll go through things more real and profound.

All who’ve had this experience

can walk among churches and provide

to other brothers and sisters.

So you can learn from each other

and make up for your own lacks,

your knowledge in spirit will grow richer.

Verse 4

Only when this effect’s achieved,

you are able to serve as God wills,

and you’ll be made perfect by Him

during the course of your service to Him.

Chorus

When you’ve truly known God’s work

and experienced His words,

you’ll be qualified to serve,

you’ll be qualified to serve.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

609 Only God’s Intimates Are Worthy of Serving Him

Verse 1

Those who serve God should be His intimates,

be loved by God and be loyal to Him.

Whether in front of or behind others you act,

God’s joy you are able to gain

and you’ll stand firm before God.

No matter how others treat you,

you will walk your own path,

give your cares to God’s burden.

This is being an intimate of God.

This is being an intimate of God.

Chorus

God’s intimates are His confidants.

They share with Him His worries and His wants.

Though painful and weak, they could endure pain,

forsake what they love to satisfy God, to satisfy God.

Verse 2

God’s intimates are able to serve Him

’cause they’re given God’s commission and burden.

God’s heart as their own they’re able to take,

not considering whether they lose or gain.

Even without prospects,

they’ll believe with a God-loving heart.

So this kind of person is called God’s intimate.

This is being an intimate of God.

This is being an intimate of God.

Chorus

God’s intimates are His confidants.

They share with Him His worries and His wants.

Though painful and weak, they could endure pain,

forsake what they love to satisfy God, to satisfy God.

Bridge

God gives more burdens to people like this.

Through them, what God shall do is expressed.

Thus people like this are loved by God.

Servants they are after His own heart.

Chorus

God’s intimates are His confidants.

They share with Him His worries and His wants.

Though painful and weak, they could endure pain,

forsake what they love to satisfy God, to satisfy God, oh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

610 Emulate the Lord Jesus

Verse 1

Jesus completed God’s mission,

the redemption work of all man

by giving His cares to God’s will,

without selfish purpose or plans.

At the center He placed God’s plan.

To heavenly Father He prayed,

seeking heavenly Father’s will.

He would seek and He’d always pray.

Chorus

If like Jesus you give all your cares to God

and turn your back to flesh,

God will trust you with vital tasks

to enable you to serve Him.

Verse 2

He prayed and said, “God the Father!

Accomplish that which is Your will.

Don’t act based on My intentions,

act so that Your plan is fulfilled.

Why should You care for man who’s weak,

who is like an ant in Your hand?

I wish only to do Your will.

Do in Me as You would intend.”

Chorus

If like Jesus you give all your cares to God

and turn your back to flesh,

God will trust you with vital tasks

to enable you to serve Him.

Verse 3

On the road to Jerusalem,

Jesus’s heart felt agonized.

Yet He kept His word, powered forth

towards where He would be crucified.

At last He was nailed to the cross,

became an image of sinful flesh,

completing work of redemption,

rising above shackles of death.

Chorus

If like Jesus you give all your cares to God

and turn your back to flesh,

God will trust you with vital tasks

to enable you to serve Him.

Verse 4

Jesus lived for thirty-three years,

doing all to satisfy God,

never thinking of loss or gain

but the will of God the Father.

The service of the Lord Jesus

was always in line with God’s will.

So the burden of redemption

He was qualified to fulfill.

Bridge

Boundless suffering He endured,

and countless times Satan tempted.

Yet disheartened He never was.

In trust and love, God gave Him this task.

Chorus

If like Jesus you give all your cares to God

and turn your back to flesh,

God will trust you with vital tasks

to enable you to serve Him.

Outro

And only at times like these

will you dare to say you do His will,

you complete His commission,

that you truly are serving God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

611 To Serve God You Should Give Him Your Heart

Verse 1

Because Jesus cared for God’s will

and made no plans for Himself,

He completed God’s commission,

all mankind’s redemption.

Thirty-three years, He served God’s will,

so God placed the burden of man’s redemption on Him.

He was qualified to do it, and suffered much for God,

tempted by Satan but never disheartened.

God gave Him this task because He trusted Him,

and because God loved Him.

Chorus

You’ve just entered the right track of serving God,

so first give your heart, undivided.

Whether before God or other people,

your heart should face God, loving Him like Jesus.

In this way, God will make you perfect,

so you become a servant after His own heart.

Verse 2

If you don’t give Him your heart,

care for God’s will like Jesus,

He can’t trust you and He will judge you.

Today, as you serve, you try to fool God,

but God may still take note of you.

No matter what, if you cheat God,

heartless judgment will come to you.

Chorus

You’ve just entered the right track of serving God,

so first give your heart, undivided.

Whether before God or other people,

your heart should face God, loving Him like Jesus.

In this way, God will make you perfect,

so you become a servant after His own heart.

Bridge

If you wish to be perfected and serve in line with His will,

then you should change your old views of faith in God,

change the way you used to serve God,

so more of you is made perfect.

So God will not abandon you;

like Peter, you will be a pioneer among those who love God.

If you don’t repent, you’ll end up like Judas.

This should be known by all who believe.

Chorus

You’ve just entered the right track of serving God,

so first give your heart, undivided.

Whether before God or other people,

your heart should face God, loving Him like Jesus.

In this way, God will make you perfect,

so you become a servant after His own heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

612 What It Takes to Be One Who Serves God

Verse 1

If you want to be effective

in eating and drinking God’s words,

you must let go of all religious notions.

If you wish to serve God, it’s even more so,

and you must obey the words of God in everything.

Verse 2

If you don’t know this,

then as you serve you will cause disruption.

If this goes on, you’ll be knocked down, rise no more.

God’s work now differs from before and the Bible;

if you can’t obey, you could fall at any time.

Chorus

What it takes to be someone who serves God

is to be someone who can follow God’s heart,

someone who is fit for God’s use,

is able to relinquish all religious notions.

That’s what it takes to serve God.

Verse 3

To serve according to God’s will,

rectify your own views.

What will be said won’t match what’s been said.

If you do not have the will to obey,

you’re unable to walk the path that lies ahead.

Chorus

What it takes to be someone who serves God

is to be someone who can follow God’s heart,

someone who is fit for God’s use,

is able to relinquish all religious notions.

That’s what it takes to serve God.

Bridge

If one of God’s ways of working takes root inside of you,

and you never let it go, it’ll become your notion.

If what God is takes root in you,

then you have gained the truth.

If God’s words and truth become your life,

you’ll have no more notions of God.

When you have true knowledge of God,

you won’t abide by doctrine.

Chorus

What it takes to be someone who serves God

is to be someone who can follow God’s heart,

someone who is fit for God’s use,

is able to relinquish all religious notions.

That’s what it takes to serve God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know the Work of God Today May Serve God

613 What It Takes to Lead the Church

Chorus

Those who can lead churches, supplying people with life,

apostles to the people, need actual experience.

They need the right understanding of all things spiritual

and correct appreciation and experience of truth.

Only with these qualities are people qualified

to be the workers or apostles that lead the churches.

Else they can only follow as the least.

Verse 1

This is because the function of apostles

is neither to rush about, nor to fight.

It’s to do the work of ministering life,

leading others to transform their dispositions.

Those people performing this function

bear a heavy responsibility.

They are commissioned to do such work.

It’s not something just anyone can do.

Chorus

Those who can lead churches, supplying people with life,

apostles to the people, need actual experience.

They need the right understanding of all things spiritual

and correct appreciation and experience of truth.

Only with these qualities are people qualified

to be the workers or apostles that lead the churches.

Else they can only follow as the least.

Verse 2

One must have life, have experience of the truth

to be able to undertake this work.

They can’t just renounce, rush about, expend themselves,

but they need that experience of the truth.

If one hasn’t been pruned or judged, they can’t do this work.

With no experience, they lack reality.

Then they cannot see reality clearly,

for they don’t possess this kind of being.

Pre-chorus

So if one’s this type, then they’re not able

to do leadership work.

And if they stay without the truth for too long,

they’ll become an object of elimination.

Chorus

Those who can lead churches, supplying people with life,

apostles to the people, need actual experience.

They need the right understanding of all things spiritual

and correct appreciation and experience of truth.

Only with these qualities are people qualified

to be the workers or apostles that lead the churches.

Else they can only follow as the least.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Work

614 Your Entry Is Your Work

Verse 1

Work is not running around for God,

but living a life which will please Him,

using your devotion and knowledge of God

to bear witness and help other people.

This is the duty all men have,

a thing all men should understand.

Verse 2

Many spend their time focusing on

running around for God and preaching.

They overlook their own experience

and neglect their own spiritual entry.

This is what’s led those who serve God

to become those who resist God.

Chorus

Your entry is your work.

Seek to enter while working for God.

Experiencing God’s work

isn’t just eating, drinking His words.

You must know how to witness and serve God,

and minister to other people.

It’s your entry, it’s your work.

It’s what every man should achieve.

Verse 3

One works to meet the will of God

and bring those after God’s heart before Him,

to present God’s work and guidance to man,

so the fruits of God’s work are perfected.

It’s crucial, then, to be thoroughly clear

and to understand the substance of work.

Chorus

Your entry is your work.

Seek to enter while working for God.

Experiencing God’s work

isn’t just eating, drinking His words.

You must know how to witness and serve God,

and minister to other people.

It’s your entry, it’s your work.

It’s what every man should achieve.

Bridge

For those who are used by God,

all are worthy of working for Him,

all have the opportunity

to be used by the Holy Spirit.

Chorus

Your entry is your work.

Seek to enter while working for God.

Experiencing God’s work

isn’t just eating, drinking His words.

You must know how to witness and serve God,

and minister to other people.

It’s your entry, it’s your work.

It’s what every man should achieve.

Outro

When man does the work God gives,

it’s his chance to be used by God.

But what man says and knows

don’t match man’s stature.

And all that you can do is better know your flaws

and be more enlightened by the Holy Spirit.

And this way you will earn

better entry through your work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (2)

615 How to Qualify to Be Used by God

Chorus

To truly be fit for use by God,

you need not only aspiration,

but guidance, refinement of His words,

and His dealing and enlightenment.

Verse 1

Add to this your observations, thoughts,

ponderings, and your conclusions,

your absorptions, eliminations,

practice all these on that foundation.

These are all paths for your entry,

your entry into reality.

All of them are indispensable.

This is the way God works, truly.

Chorus

To truly be fit for use by God,

you need not only aspiration,

but guidance, refinement of His words,

and His dealing and enlightenment.

Verse 2

If you join the way of God’s working,

you can be perfected every day.

Any time, in nice or harsh conditions,

when tested, tempted, working or not,

when living on your own or in a group,

you’ll always find chances to be made perfect,

miss none of them, discover them all.

This is the how to live God’s word secret.

Chorus

To truly be fit for use by God,

you need not only aspiration,

but guidance, refinement of His words,

and His dealing and enlightenment,

and His dealing and enlightenment.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What an Adequate Shepherd Should Be Equipped With

616 Two Principles That Leaders and Workers Must Grasp

1 In their work, church leaders and workers must pay attention to two things: One is to do their work exactly according to the principles stipulated by the work arrangements, never violating those principles and not basing their work on anything that they might imagine or on any of their own ideas. In everything they do, they should show concern for the work of God’s house, and always put its interests first. Another thing—and this is most crucial—is that in all things, they must focus on following the Holy Spirit’s guidance and do everything in strict keeping with God’s words.

2 If you are still capable of going against the Holy Spirit’s guidance, or if you stubbornly follow your own ideas and do things according to your own imagination, then your actions will constitute a most serious resistance against God. Frequently turning your back on the enlightenment and guidance of the Holy Spirit will only lead to a dead end. If you lose the work of the Holy Spirit, then you will not be able to work; and even if you do somehow manage to work, you will accomplish nothing. These are the two main principles to abide by while working: One is to perform your work in exact accordance with the arrangements from the Above, as well as to act according to the principles that have been set forth by the Above; and the other is to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit within you. Once these two points are grasped, you will not be so liable to make mistakes.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

617 God’s Reminder to Man

Intro

God lifts the needy, lifts the needy from dust;

the humble are made so high.

Verse 1

God will use His wisdom in all its forms

to govern the universal church

and the people and the nations.

Those who did not obey before

must now show their obedience.

All will be within Him all in submission.

God has a reminder for man, God has a reminder.

Verse 2

You must love and submit

and be interwoven in life.

Draw on strengths of each other,

serve in harmony and tolerate.

Then Satan’s plots will not succeed,

the church will be well-built.

And God’s plan will be fulfilled in this way.

God has a reminder for man, God has a reminder.

Bridge

Though functions vary, there is one body.

Each must do his best in his place, doing his duty.

Each should be a spark, emitting his own light,

seek maturity in life, and God will be satisfied.

Verse 3

Do not allow misunderstanding

and become decadent in spirit

because someone is a certain way

or does a certain thing.

In God’s eyes it’s inappropriate,

in God’s eyes it is worthless.

Is the One you believe in not God?

It isn’t any human being.

God has a reminder for man,

God has a reminder for man.

God has a reminder for man, God has a reminder.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 21

618 Serve As the Israelites Did

Chorus

You’re required to work in harmony,

like God asked of the Israelites.

If you can’t, you should stop trying to serve.

Verse 1

Because you serve God directly,

you should at least be loyal and submit,

learning your lessons in a practical way.

For those working in a church,

would brothers and sisters below you

dare to deal with someone like you?

Verse 2

Would anyone dare to tell

your mistakes to your face?

You stand high above everyone,

reigning like a king!

You don’t study or enter into

these practical lessons,

yet you still talk of serving God!

Chorus

You’re required to work in harmony,

like God asked of the Israelites.

If you can’t, you should stop trying to serve.

Verse 3

Today you’re asked to lead churches,

but you can’t put yourself aside,

clinging to your notions and opinions,

not taking responsibility

for what you should have dealt with,

doing barely “good enough,”

and venting your opinions.

Pre-chorus

You protect your status, saving face,

unwilling to give yourself up

and make up for each other’s faults

so life may grow more rapidly.

Chorus

You’re required to work in harmony,

like God asked of the Israelites.

If you can’t, you should stop trying to serve.

Verse 4

Fellowship together

about issues and problems;

talk about the enlightenment

and illumination you’ve received.

It’s for all your lives to benefit,

an indispensable practice of service.

Verse 5

Cooperate in harmony

for the church and God’s work.

Spur your brothers and sisters

onward in your work,

each amending the other

for better outcomes in your work,

to care for God’s will.

This is true cooperation.

Bridge

God’s servants must defend

the interests of the church

above their own in everything they do.

You should not work alone

or undermine each other;

or you won’t be fit to serve God!

With a terrible disposition,

such people are more Satan than human.

They are beasts!

Chorus

You’re required to work in harmony,

like God asked of the Israelites.

If you can’t, you should stop trying to serve.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Serve As the Israelites Did

619 Fight the Good Fight for the Truth

Chorus

To fight the good fight for the truth,

first, don’t let Satan do its work.

To do this you should be of one mind

and be able to serve together.

Verse 1

Let go of your own views and notions,

as well as your ways of doing things,

and quieten your heart before God,

focus on the voice of the Spirit.

Be attentive to the Spirit’s work,

and experience in detail God’s words.

Have one aim, that God’s will can be done.

You should have no other intention.

Bridge 1

You must look to God with all your heart,

watch His actions, the way He does things,

and do not ever be negligent.

Your spirit must be sharp,

your eyes open, your eyes open.

Chorus

To fight the good fight for the truth,

first, don’t let Satan do its work.

To do this you should be of one mind

and be able to serve together.

Yes, you must be able to serve together.

Verse 2

Those with wrong intents and purposes,

those who interrupt, who love attention,

who are strong in religious doctrine,

and who are the lackeys of Satan,

when they stand up, it’s hard for the church;

others’ savoring comes to nothing.

This kind of man should be banned promptly.

They’ll suffer if no change rebuke brings.

Bridge 2

Those who stubbornly stay in their ways,

defend themselves, cover up their sins,

should be fully removed from the church.

Don’t be petty, see the big picture, see the big picture.

Chorus

To fight the good fight for the truth,

first, don’t let Satan do its work.

To do this you should be of one mind

and be able to serve together.

Yes, you must be able to serve together.

Yes, you must be able to serve together.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 17

620 Dedicate Your Heart to Carrying Out God’s Will

Spoken

Don’t be vague on God’s word,

you can’t show carelessness.

You must heed and obey, follow His intentions.

Do always be alert, not arrogant, self-righteous.

Trust God to cast away your old disposition.

Intro

Maintain a proper condition, have a stable disposition.

Think soberly, not swayed by people, things.

Stay calm before God; keep fellowship with Him.

Verse 1

You shall show unyielding courage,

stand firm in your testimony to God.

Rise up and speak for the sake of Him,

and fear not what other people say.

Focus on fulfilling His intentions,

and do not be controlled by others.

What God reveals must be done in accord

with His intentions, without delays.

Chorus

For the sake of the church,

God’s will, His management, be fully devoted,

then mysteries and ends you’ll see.

Verse 2

God is your support! God is your shield!

With everything in His hands only,

so then what are you so afraid of?

Aren’t you being too emotional?

You must cast aside your emotions.

God doesn’t care for them but uses righteousness.

Have faith! Have faith! God is your almighty.

Even if you realize this, still watch out!

Chorus

For the sake of the church,

God’s will, His management, be fully devoted,

then mysteries and ends you’ll see.

Verse 3

There will not be any more delays,

as the days are coming to an end.

How should you make your life grow up and mature,

make yourself useful to God sooner?

How will you make His will be carried out?

It needs thinking and fellowship with Him.

Trust and believe Him, don’t be careless,

do things in accord with His guidance.

Chorus

For the sake of the church,

God’s will, His management, be fully devoted,

then mysteries and ends you’ll see.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 9

621 One Cannot Serve God Unless Their Disposition Changes

Intro

Serving God is no simple task,

and you’ll never get to serve Him

with a corrupt disposition

that’s allowed to remain unchanged.

Verse 1

If your disposition has not been judged,

if it has not been chastised by God’s words,

then your disposition represents Satan,

and this proves that your service of God

must be out of your own good intentions,

and it’s based on your satanic nature.

Chorus 1

Serving God with natural character

according to what you prefer,

thinking God delights in what you want

and hates what you do not want to do,

your preferences guiding your work—

how can this be called serving God?

Verse 2

In the end, your disposition won’t change,

and your service will make you more stubborn.

This means corruption will become ingrained,

and your service to God becomes based on

your character and experiences.

These are man’s lessons and philosophies.

Chorus 2

People like this are Pharisees,

they are religious officials.

If they don’t wake up and repent,

they will become the false Christs

and the antichrists spoken of,

who will appear in the last days.

Outro

Serving God is no simple task,

and you’ll never get to serve Him

with a corrupt disposition

that’s allowed to remain unchanged.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Religious Service Must Be Purged

622 The Consequences of Passionate Service to God

Verse 1

Those who don’t revere God

nor have hearts that tremble in fear

may disobey without knowing

God’s administrative decrees.

Many serve God with passion,

yet don’t understand His decrees,

still less any inkling of the meaning of His words.

Verse 2

So with their good intentions,

they disrupt God’s management.

At worst they are thrown out,

cut off, and cast into hell.

These people work in God’s house

with ignorant good intentions,

and end by angering God’s disposition.

Chorus

If you’re not equipped with truth,

lacking real knowledge,

then your passionate service

will just bring God’s loathing.

Verse 3

People serve in the house of God

as they do officials and lords,

thinking the same will do with effortless ease.

They don’t know God’s disposition

is that of a lion and not a lamb.

Their first attempts to reach Him will fail,

for His heart’s unlike any man’s.

Chorus

If you’re not equipped with truth,

lacking real knowledge,

then your passionate service

will just bring God’s loathing.

Bridge

Only after understanding many truths

can you come to know God.

This knowledge is not made up

of words and doctrines,

but as treasure to bring you

into close confidence with God,

and as proof that He delights in you.

Chorus

If you’re not equipped with truth,

lacking real knowledge,

then your passionate service

will just bring God’s loathing.

Outro

By now you should know belief in God

is no mere study of theology!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Three Admonitions

623 How Could Such a Disposition Befit Service to God?

Chorus

Each of you, in everything that you do,

must defend the interests of the church.

And you shouldn’t dwell on interests of your own.

As people who serve, you shouldn’t act alone

and should not undermine each other.

Those doing that aren’t fit to serve God!

Verse 1

Such people have a terrible disposition;

not an ounce of humanity remains in them,

nothing more than beasts, one hundred percent Satan,

even attacking each other in fellowship,

actively seeking excuses to argue,

red in the face over some trivial matter,

with neither side willing to give any ground,

secretive and guarded, watching each other.

Chorus

Each of you, in everything that you do,

must defend the interests of the church.

And you shouldn’t dwell on interests of your own.

As people who serve, you shouldn’t act alone

and should not undermine each other.

Those doing that aren’t fit to serve God!

Verse 2

Does this disposition befit service to God?

Could your work sustain your brothers and sisters?

You can’t guide others to the right path of life.

Even more, you fill them with your corruption.

Your horrible conscience, rotten to the core.

How can it be that you’re not hurting others?

You are not able to enter reality,

nor do you put any truth into practice.

Bridge

You expose your devilish nature to others.

You simply don’t know any shame.

These brothers and sisters are entrusted to you,

yet you are taking them to hell!

Are you not someone whose conscience has become rotten?

You have absolutely no shame!

Chorus

Each of you, in everything that you do,

must defend the interests of the church.

And you shouldn’t dwell on interests of your own.

As people who serve, you shouldn’t act alone

and should not undermine each other.

Those doing that aren’t fit to serve God!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Serve As the Israelites Did

624 God Does Not Praise Those Who Serve Like Paul

Verse 1

If those who serve God follow their own way,

they’ll risk being cast out at any time.

Those relying on years spent in service of God

just to win over and control others,

never repenting or renouncing their benefits of status,

these people will surely fall before God.

They are like Paul, flaunting seniority.

God will not perfect them as it hinders God’s work.

Refrain

God does not praise those who serve like Paul.

Verse 2

People always cling to the past, which impedes their service.

This will throttle your life if you can’t cast them off.

God won’t commend you, even if you toil for Him,

even if you’re martyred; instead He’ll say you’re doing evil.

Refrain

God does not praise those who serve like Paul.

God does not praise those who serve like Paul.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Religious Service Must Be Purged

625 Without Knowing God, You Will Easily Offend God

1 People who serve as leaders always want to try to be different, to be head and shoulders above the rest, and to figure out some new tricks that will make God see just how capable they really are. However, they do not focus on understanding the truth and entering the reality of God’s words; they are always trying to show off. Is this not precisely the revelation of an arrogant nature? Do not just rashly do whatever comes into your mind. How can things be okay if you do not consider the consequences of your actions? When you offend God’s disposition and violate His administrative decrees, and are subsequently eliminated, there will be nothing left for you to say. If you do not understand God’s disposition or His will, you will easily offend Him and be liable to violate His administrative decrees; this is something against which everyone should be on guard.

2 Once you have seriously violated God’s administrative decrees or offended His disposition, He will give no consideration as to whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally. This is a matter that you need to see clearly. If you cannot understand this issue, then you are bound to cause problems. In serving God, people wish to make great strides, do great things, speak great words, perform great work, hold great meetings, and be great leaders. If you always have such grand ambitions, then you will violate God’s administrative decrees. If you are not well-behaved, devout, and prudent in your service to God, then sooner or later, you will offend His disposition. If you just go about things casually, and do not care about anything and have no fear of God, knowingly violating His administrative decrees, then you will certainly be punished!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

626 Those Without Humanity Are Unworthy to Serve God

Verse 1

Many covet status behind God’s back,

gorging and sleeping, steeped in flesh,

not performing duties, freeloading off the church,

standing over others, lecturing with God’s words,

claiming to do God’s will, saying they’re His intimates.

Doesn’t this ring hollow and absurd?

Chorus

You take no burden for your life and church.

Who would trust you? Are you fit for God’s commission?

Would He give you greater tasks?

Does the work not suffer when you serve this way?

Verse 2

If you have right intentions, but cannot serve God

in accordance with His will, then you are being foolish.

But if your intentions aren’t right, and you claim to serve God,

then you oppose Him and God will punish you without mercy.

Chorus

You take no burden for your life and church.

Who would trust you? Are you fit for God’s commission?

Would He give you greater tasks?

Does the work not suffer when you serve this way?

Bridge

You freeload in the house of God,

coveting fleshly comforts, with no heed for God’s interests,

no heed to God’s will, only what is good for you,

nor accepting scrutiny of God’s Spirit.

Scheming and deceiving, you’re two-faced,

like a fox that steals and tramples grapes in the vineyard.

Could these people be God’s intimates?

Are you fit to receive God’s blessings?

Chorus

You take no burden for your life and church.

Who would trust you? Are you fit for God’s commission?

Would He give you greater tasks?

Does the work not suffer when you serve this way?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How to Serve in Harmony With God’s Will

627 Holding to Religious Notions Will Only Ruin You

Intro

In God there is endless abundance and wisdom,

His amazing work and words are for man’s enjoyment.

Verse 1

Those with religious notions, who claim seniority,

who cannot put themselves aside,

find it hard to accept these new things.

The Holy Spirit has no chance to perfect them.

If a person won’t obey, with no thirst for God’s words,

then they have no means to accept these new things.

They’ll become more rebellious and crafty,

ending up on the wrong, ending up on the wrong track.

Chorus

Starting today, God will perfect those

without religious notions, who set aside their old ways,

who long for His words and obey Him with a simple heart.

These people should stand up and serve God.

Verse 2

Through His work, God wants to raise up more people

who love Him and can accept His new light.

He’ll cut down religious ones who flaunt their seniority,

He wants no one, no one who resists change.

Do you serve by your own, by your own preferences,

or do what God requires?

Are you a religious official

or a newborn babe perfected by God?

Chorus

Starting today, God will perfect those

without religious notions, who set aside their old ways,

who long for His words and obey Him with a simple heart.

These people should stand up and serve God.

Verse 3

Old religious notions can forfeit man’s life,

their experience can cause them to stray from God.

If you don’t put these things aside, they will block your growth.

God perfects those who serve and won’t lightly cast them out.

Bridge

If you accept judgment and chastisement of God’s words,

put aside your old religious ways and rules,

cease to use old notions to measure God’s words of today,

only then will there be a future, a future for you.

Outro

But if you cling to old ways, if you still treasure them,

then there is no way you can be saved.

God takes no notice, God takes no notice,

God takes no notice of such people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Religious Service Must Be Purged

628 Give Up Religious Notions to Be Perfected by God

Verse 1

If you accept the judgment and chastisement

of the word of God, drop religious ways,

do not use old notions to measure God’s new words,

then you will have a future.

But if you cling to the old things, treasuring them,

there’s no way to be saved, God will never notice you.

In God’s work and word, He does not refer

to the old ways of history and things before.

Chorus

If you want to be made perfect, you must let go of past things.

What was right or done by God must also be put aside.

Even if it was the work of the Spirit, you must put it aside.

This is what God requires. All must be renewed.

Verse 2

God is always new and never old.

He does not cling to His old words or follow any rules.

As a human being, you cling to past things,

rigidly applying them as formulas,

but all the while, God does not work the same

as He did before, aren’t your words and actions disruptive?

If you cling to the past, aren’t you the enemy of God?

Are you willing to let your life go to ruin over old things?

Chorus

If you want to be made perfect, you must let go of past things.

What was right or done by God must also be put aside.

Even if it was the work of the Spirit, you must put it aside.

This is what God requires. All must be renewed.

Bridge

These old things will make you one who obstructs God’s work.

Is that the kind of person that you want to be?

If you truly do not want that, then stop what you are doing.

Turn around, start again, God won’t recall your past service.

Chorus

If you want to be made perfect, you must let go of past things.

What was right or done by God must also be put aside.

Even if it was the work of the Spirit, you must put it aside.

This is what God requires. All must be renewed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Religious Service Must Be Purged

629 Have You Relinquished Your Religious Notions?

Verse 1

Today, too many people believe in confused ways,

with too much curiosity and desire for blessings.

Following God as a gesture, little desire to seek life,

not seeking the true way, no intent to gain life.

Your attitude is simply wanting to see what will happen.

Chorus

Because you’ve not let go of your old notions,

no one among you is able to fully offer themselves up.

Even now you still worry about your own fate,

thoughts churning day and night, never letting go of it.

Verse 2

Do you think Pharisees to God are “old men” in religion?

Aren’t you just that same archetype in current times?

When God mentions those who measure Him against the Bible,

do you think it’s only Bible experts in religious circles?

When God speaks of those who again nail Him to the cross,

do you think it’s only religious leaders?

Aren’t you great actors for this?

Do you think God’s words to counter

people’s notions are just to mock them?

Have you not also played your part in these things?

Chorus

Because you’ve not let go of your old notions,

no one among you is able to fully offer themselves up.

Even now you still worry about your own fate,

thoughts churning day and night, never letting go of it.

Bridge

Are you sure your notions are few?

You’ve learned to be so clever.

You don’t talk or reveal feelings

on what you don’t understand,

but hearts of submission

and reverence aren’t within you.

You think studying and waiting

is the best practice today.

You’ve learned to be too clever.

Don’t you realize it’s just craftiness?

Do you think a moment of cunning

will free you from chastisement forever?

Chorus

Because you’ve not let go of your old notions,

no one among you is able to fully offer themselves up.

Even now you still worry about your own fate,

thoughts churning day and night, never letting go of it.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Must Understand the Work—Do Not Follow in Confusion!

630 The Truth About God’s Work of Managing People

Chorus

You should know that God’s perfection,

God’s completion, God’s gaining of men

bring only swords and smiting upon their flesh,

and endless pain, burning, judgment,

chastisement and curses, and boundless trials.

This is the truth of God’s work of managing man.

Verse 1

But all these things are aimed at man’s flesh,

for the sake of God’s glory and witness,

and for His management.

This is because God’s work is

more than just for mankind’s sake,

but also for the whole plan,

and to fulfill God’s will when He created man.

Bridge

Thus, most of what man goes through

involves pain and trials of fire.

So man can’t have sweet moments

for which the flesh has yearned,

much less have happy moments in the flesh with God.

Chorus

You should know that God’s perfection,

God’s completion, God’s gaining of men

bring only swords and smiting upon their flesh,

and endless pain, burning, judgment,

chastisement and curses, and boundless trials.

This is the truth of God’s work of managing man.

Verse 2

The flesh is filthy and impure,

so human beings can only see God’s chastisement.

This is because God will reveal

His righteous disposition,

which has no regard for man’s will,

tolerates no offense, and loathes His enemies.

Chorus

You should know that God’s perfection,

God’s completion, God’s gaining of men

bring only swords and smiting upon their flesh,

and endless pain, burning, judgment,

chastisement and curses, and boundless trials.

This is the truth of God’s work of managing man.

Outro

God reveals His disposition in any way He must,

thus finishing the work of His 6,000-year war with Satan.

It’s the work of man’s salvation and the destruction of Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Purpose of Managing Mankind

631 God’s Chastisement and Judgment Is the Light of Man’s Salvation

Verse 1

Living in the flesh is living in a human hell.

And without God’s chastisement and judgment,

like Satan, man’s unclean as well.

Only through chastisement and judgment

by God can man awaken,

despise his own flesh, despise the evil Satan.

Chorus

You should know God’s chastisement

and judgment is the light,

know that God’s judgment

is the light of man’s salvation,

and know that God’s judgment

is man’s best grace and protection.

There is no greater blessing,

there is no greater blessing.

Verse 2

If man wishes to be cleansed

and bring change to his disposition,

if he desires a life of meaning

and to fulfill his duty as God’s creature,

he must accept God’s chastisement and judgment

and not let discipline depart him,

so he can free himself from Satan,

so God’s light he can live in.

Chorus

You should know God’s chastisement

and judgment is the light,

know that God’s judgment

is the light of man’s salvation,

and know that God’s judgment

is man’s best grace and protection.

There is no greater blessing,

there is no greater blessing.

Bridge

God’s discipline frees man

from the influence of Satan,

it frees him from his own world,

so he may live in the light of God’s presence.

There is no better salvation.

There is no better salvation.

There is no better salvation.

There is no better salvation

than judgment and chastisement.

Chorus

You should know God’s chastisement

and judgment is the light,

know that God’s judgment

is the light of man’s salvation,

and know that God’s judgment

is man’s best grace and protection.

There is no greater blessing,

there is no greater blessing.

Outro

Accept His judgment, accept His judgment,

live in the light of God.

Accept His judgment, accept His judgment,

live in the light of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

632 Know That God’s Chastisement and Judgment Are Love

Verse 1

Judgment and chastisement

are meant to punish man’s sins.

None of this work is to condemn

or extinguish man’s flesh.

Verse 2

The harsh disclosures of the word

are for you to find the right path.

You’ve personally felt God’s work.

It doesn’t lead you on evil paths.

Chorus

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

You should see it clearly now, see it clearly now.

Know the meaning of judgment

and no longer hold many views.

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

Verse 3

God’s work makes you live normally.

It’s something you can achieve.

No heavy burdens are placed.

The work is based on your needs.

Chorus

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

You should see it clearly now, see it clearly now.

Know the meaning of judgment

and no longer hold many views.

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

Bridge

If you can’t understand this work,

then forward you won’t commence.

Be comforted in salvation.

You must come into your senses.

Verse 4

Although you can’t see clearly now,

feels like God is hard on you,

that He judges you ’cause He hates you,

it’s God’s love, a guard on you.

Chorus

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

You should see it clearly now, see it clearly now.

Know the meaning of judgment

and no longer hold many views.

Whoa, know the meaning of conquest work.

Know the meaning of conquest work,

the deeper meaning of conquest work.

Know the meaning of conquest work,

the deeper meaning of conquest work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (4)

633 God’s Judgment Is Love

Verse 1

What witness does man bear in the end?

They testify that God is righteous,

He is wrath, chastisement and judgment.

Man testifies to God’s righteousness.

Verse 2

God uses judgment to make man perfect.

He has been loving and saving man.

But how much is contained in His love?

Judgment, majesty, curses and wrath.

Pre-chorus

He curses you, so you may love Him,

and know the essence of flesh.

He chastises you to make you wake up

and know your unworthiness.

Chorus

So God’s judgment, majesty and curse,

the righteousness He shows in you,

all He does is to perfect you.

This is the love of God found in you.

Verse 3

Though God may have cursed man in the past,

they were not cast to the endless pit,

nor put to death, their faith was refined.

God’s purpose was to make them perfect.

Verse 4

The essence of flesh is Satan.

When God said this, He was right indeed.

And yet the deeds carried out by God

are not done as His words have said.

Pre-chorus

He curses you, so you may love Him,

and know the essence of flesh.

He chastises you to make you wake up

and know your unworthiness.

Chorus

So God’s judgment, majesty and curse,

the righteousness He shows in you,

all He does is to perfect you.

This is the love of God found in you.

So God’s judgment, majesty and curse,

the righteousness He shows in you,

all He does is to perfect you.

This is the love of God found in you.

This is the love of God found in you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

636 Have You Gained Chastisement and Judgment?

Chorus

Is what you pursue to be conquered

after chastisement and judgment,

or is it to be cleansed, protected and cared for

after chastisement and judgment?

Is your life a meaningful one,

or is it pointless without value?

Verse 1

Do you want the flesh or do you want the truth?

Do you wish for judgment or do you wish for comfort?

You’ve experienced much of God’s work, seen His holiness,

you’ve seen His righteousness, so how should you pursue?

Pre-chorus 1

How should you walk this path?

How should you show your love?

Has God’s judgment borne any fruit in you?

Chorus

Is what you pursue to be conquered

after chastisement and judgment,

or is it to be cleansed, protected and cared for

after chastisement and judgment?

Is your life a meaningful one,

or is it pointless without value?

Verse 2

Whether or not you know God’s chastisement and judgment

depends on how you live and how much you love God.

You say you love Him but live in your corrupt disposition.

You have no conscience and no fear of God.

Pre-chorus 2

Do such people love God?

Are such people loyal to God?

Do they accept His chastisement and judgment?

Chorus

Is what you pursue to be conquered

after chastisement and judgment,

or is it to be cleansed, protected and cared for

after chastisement and judgment?

Is your life a meaningful one,

or is it pointless without value?

Bridge

You say you love God and you believe in Him,

yet you don’t let go of your notions!

In what you say and what you do,

you don’t show your love of God,

you don’t show reverence for Him at all!

Is this someone who has gained chastisement and judgment?

Verse 3

Does this apply to someone like Peter?

Do they only have the knowledge but not the living out?

Did Peter only pray and not put truth into practice?

For whom is your pursuit? How should you be cleansed?

Verse 4

Is God’s chastisement and judgment of no benefit to man?

If man lives an easy life, how could he be cleansed?

If man wants change, how should he accept God’s perfection?

Which path should you choose today and follow till the end?

Chorus

Is what you pursue to be conquered

after chastisement and judgment,

or is it to be cleansed, protected and cared for

after chastisement and judgment?

Is your life a meaningful one,

or is it pointless without value?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

638 What Will Happen If You Flee God’s Judgment?

Verse 1

Only in faith are you chastised and judged,

and through this you’re conquered and perfected.

Without this your faith would be in vain,

empty since you wouldn’t know God;

no matter how much you believed,

your faith would remain empty and vain;

only after obeying through conquest

does your heart turn to God and faith become true.

Bridge 1

Even if you suffer great judgment for faith,

nonetheless you have true faith,

and you receive the most real and true,

the most precious of things.

Verse 2

You may say if you had no faith,

then you wouldn’t be chastised or judged.

But without this faith, you’d never

meet the Creator or have His care.

You’d never know man’s origin or life’s meaning.

Even if you died, your soul departed,

you’d still not know all God’s deeds

or His great work on earth.

Bridge 2

As one of God’s created humans,

are you willing to fall into darkness

and suffer eternal punishment in ignorance?

Verse 3

If you avoid chastisement and judgment,

do you expect to escape this hard life?

If you leave this place, won’t you find

painful torments and the devil’s abuses?

Does evading judgment save you

from future torture, painful days and nights?

What will come your way?

Can it be the Shangri-La you hope for?

Bridge 3

Can you escape eternal chastisement

by running from reality like you do?

Will you ever find this opportunity

or blessings again one day?

Verse 4

Will you find them when disaster comes?

Will you find them when mankind enters rest?

Your happy life and family of yours—

can they replace your destination?

Bridge 4

If you have true faith and gain much through it,

then all that is what is rightfully yours.

Nothing is more beneficial to faith

and life than such conquest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

639 The Great Significance of God Choosing These People

Verse 1

As an individual in this stream,

each of you should really know

the purpose of God’s great plan,

His entire management plan,

know the facts He’s already fulfilled,

why He’s chosen a group of people,

what its goals and significance are,

and what God wants to achieve in you.

Chorus

In the land of the great red dragon,

God’s raised up a group of average people,

trying and perfecting them in various ways.

He’s said countless words and done much work,

sending so many serving objects.

The significance of God’s work is so great,

but you can’t yet see into it entirely, entirely.

Verse 2

So don’t treat the work God’s done on you

as a small thing or simple matter.

What God’s shown you today is enough

to ponder and to understand.

If you truly and fully grasp it,

you’ll experience it so much deeper.

And it is only in this way

that you can progress in your life.

Chorus

In the land of the great red dragon,

God’s raised up a group of average people,

trying and perfecting them in various ways.

He’s said countless words and done much work,

sending so many serving objects.

The significance of God’s work is so great,

but you can’t yet see into it entirely, entirely.

Bridge

What people can understand

and are doing right now is too little.

It can’t satisfy God’s intentions,

satisfy His intentions in full.

This is man’s deficiency,

and they fail to fulfill their duty.

That’s the reason why

the results that should have been achieved

by now have not been accomplished.

Chorus

In the land of the great red dragon,

God’s raised up a group of average people,

trying and perfecting them in various ways.

He’s said countless words and done much work,

sending so many serving objects.

The significance of God’s work is so great,

but you can’t yet see into it

entirely, entirely, entirely, entirely.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Focus More on Reality

640 You Have Enjoyed Great Blessings

Verse 1

Why is the last days’ work done in China,

the darkest, most backward of places?

It’s to show God’s righteousness,

to reveal His holiness.

The darker a place is,

the more it shows God’s holiness.

It’s true that doing all this

is for the sake of God’s work.

Chorus

God has revealed Himself to you,

and His holy disposition,

He has bestowed it all on you,

for you to have ample blessings.

You have not only tasted

His righteous disposition,

you’ve tasted His salvation,

boundless love and redemption.

You, of all the people, by far the filthiest,

you have gotten great grace.

Isn’t this being blessed?

Verse 2

Now you have known God in heaven

has descended upon the earth.

He shines against your filth,

against your rebelliousness,

so you start to understand Him.

What a great uplifting this is!

You group of people in China

have been chosen and selected.

Bridge

Since you have been chosen

and have enjoyed God’s grace,

since you are not worthy

to enjoy His lavish grace,

for you this is uplifting,

for you this is amazing, amazing!

Chorus

God has revealed Himself to you,

and His holy disposition,

He’s bestowed it all on you,

for you to have ample blessings.

You have not only tasted

His righteous disposition,

you’ve tasted His salvation,

boundless love and redemption.

You, of all the people, by far the filthiest,

you have gotten great grace.

Isn’t this being blessed?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How the Effects of the Second Step of the Work of Conquest Are Achieved

641 God’s Exaltation of Moab’s Descendants

Verse 1

You are now being judged by God,

in the end how much will you understand?

Though your status is not high, you will say,

you have now enjoyed God’s elevation.

Born so low, you did not have standing.

And the status you’ve been given,

it’s all because of God’s elevation.

It’s what He has bestowed upon you.

Chorus

Today you can receive God’s training and judgment,

chastisement, burning, purification.

This is all a sign of God’s great love,

and so much more His elevation.

Verse 2

None were perfected by God’s words before,

none got His burning, purifying.

God speaks to cleanse you, to show your rebellion.

Now truly this is His elevation.

Whether children of David or of Moab,

they’re created beings with little to brag.

As God’s creatures, do your duty for Him.

And for you there is no other demand.

Chorus

Today you can receive God’s training and judgment,

chastisement, burning, purification.

This is all a sign of God’s great love,

and so much more His elevation.

Today you can receive God’s training and judgment,

chastisement, burning, purification.

This is all a sign of God’s great love,

and so much more His elevation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Why Are You Unwilling to Be a Foil?

642 The Resolve That the Descendants of Moab Should Have

Verse 1

No people are more backward or corrupt

than the descendants of Moab.

They don’t acknowledge that there is a God.

So only if they can be conquered,

only if they are able to love God,

only if these people can praise Him,

will this be the testimony of conquest.

Chorus

In the end you will say, “We are cursed,

we are the descendants of Moab.

This is something we cannot change,

because this was decreed by God.

But our living out and our knowledge can change,

and we are resolved to satisfy Him.”

Verse 2

Although you are not Peter, you are able

to live out the image of Peter,

and you can bear witness like Job and Peter.

That is the greatest testimony.

In the end you’ll say, “We’re not the Israelites.

We’re the forsaken descendants of Moab.

We’re not worthy to enjoy God’s blessings.”

Chorus

In the end you will say, “We are cursed,

we are the descendants of Moab.

This is something we cannot change,

because this was decreed by God.

But our living out and our knowledge can change,

and we are resolved to satisfy Him.”

Bridge

“We are not Peter, we don’t have his caliber.

We’re not Job, we don’t have Paul’s resolve.

We cannot dedicate ourselves to God as much as Paul did.

But God has still lifted us up today.

So we must satisfy God and we’re willing.

Although we’re not qualified, we still have this resolve.”

Chorus

In the end you will say, “We are cursed,

we are the descendants of Moab.

This is something we cannot change,

because this was decreed by God.

But our living out and our knowledge can change,

and we are resolved to satisfy Him.”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (2)

643 The Significance of God’s Work on Moab’s Descendants

Verse 1

God works on the descendants of Moab

to save the fallen in the darkest place.

They’re cursed but God wants to

gain glory from them,

because in the beginning,

they were the people,

the ones lacking God in their hearts.

Chorus

The true conquest is to turn those

who lacked God to those who love Him.

The fruit is priceless and convincing.

This is gaining glory,

the glory God wants to gain in the last of days.

This is the significance of working on

the descendants of Moab.

Verse 2

Though lowly, they can gain salvation;

it’s God’s uplifting.

This work has deep meaning.

With judgment, God gains them.

He does not mean to punish them,

but rather comes to save.

If He were conquering Israel

in the last days, it’d be worthless.

Pre-chorus

Even if fruitful, there’d be no value,

no way for God to gain all glory.

He works on you, the fallen ones in darkness

who’re most backward.

Chorus

The true conquest is to turn those

who lacked God to those who love Him.

The fruit is priceless and convincing.

This is gaining glory,

the glory God wants to gain in the last of days.

This is the significance of working on

the descendants of Moab.

Bridge

These people don’t acknowledge

or know that God exists.

Corrupted so far by Satan,

that they’ve forgotten Him,

blinded by Satan, never knowing

there’s a God in heaven.

You worship Satan, worship idols,

aren’t you the lowest of flesh?

You lack freedom, suffer hardship,

the bottom rungs of society,

without even freedom of faith.

This is why God works on you, yeah.

Chorus

The true conquest is to turn those

who lacked God to those who love Him.

The fruit is priceless and convincing.

This is gaining glory,

the glory God wants to gain in the last of days.

This is the significance of working on

the descendants of Moab.

This is the significance of working on

the descendants of Moab.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab

644 To Serve as a Foil Is a Lifelong Blessing

Verse 1

It’s because you live in the same realm as God

and in this filthy land with Him,

you’ve become His foils, been saved.

If He had not become flesh,

who would have mercy on you?

Who would care for you lowly people?

Who would care about you?

Verse 2

If God incarnate were not working amongst you,

when could you gain the salvation

that no one’s had before?

If God had not become flesh

to care for you and judge your sins,

wouldn’t you have fallen into Hades long ago?

Chorus

The work of being foils is suitable for you

because you’ve gained salvation

of God’s judgment due to this.

Don’t you see it’s a blessing to act as a true foil?

You’re just a foil but gain salvation

you’ve never had before.

Verse 3

If God had not become flesh,

humbled Himself amongst you,

what right would you have to be a foil

for the righteousness of God?

Aren’t you acting as foils because God became flesh

so you could gain such great salvation?

You’re saved because God became flesh.

Verse 4

If not for God incarnate living amongst you,

would you see you’re living in a hell on earth

worse than a pig or dog?

Haven’t the judgment and chastisement you’ve gained

been because you’re foils for His work in the flesh?

Chorus

The work of being foils is suitable for you

because you’ve gained salvation

of God’s judgment due to this.

Don’t you see it’s a blessing to act as a true foil?

You’re just a foil but gain salvation

you’ve never had before.

Bridge

Being a foil is your duty now,

and eternal blessings waiting in the future

will be the reward you deserve.

What you gain is not fleeting knowledge,

but a greater blessing, an eternal continuation of life.

Chorus

The work of being foils is suitable for you

because you’ve gained salvation

of God’s judgment due to this.

Don’t you see it’s a blessing to act as a true foil?

You’re just a foil but gain salvation

you’ve never had before.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How the Effects of the Second Step of the Work of Conquest Are Achieved

645 Failures and Setbacks Are Blessings From God

1 God causes you to experience all manner of tempests, hardships, difficulties, and numerous failures and setbacks, so that, ultimately, in the course of experiencing these things, you come to discover that everything God says is correct, and that your beliefs, notions, imaginings, and knowledge are all wrong. They cannot lead you onto the right path in life, they cannot lead you to understand the truth and come before God, and the path you walk is the path of failure. For you, this is a necessary process, and what you should gain during the process of experiencing salvation. Yet it also saddens God: Because people are rebellious, and are possessed of corrupt dispositions, they must undergo this process and experience these setbacks.

2 No matter what God does, He wishes the best for man. No matter what environment He sets out, He always wishes to see the best outcome. Say you encounter setbacks and failure. God does not wish to see you unable to recover from a failure and plunged into dejection. God wishes to see that you are able to seek the truth, that you find the reason for your failure, and that you realize it was wrong to act as you did, that only acting according to God’s words is right. You understand things and grow up through this setback and failure. This is what God wishes to see. God acts with good intention, and His acts all contain His hidden love. It is good for people to experience failure—though it is also something painful, something that tempers them. But if being tempered thus ultimately makes you return before God, accept His words, and take them as the truth, then such tempering, setbacks and failures are to your benefit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Identify the Nature and Essence of Paul

646 The Most Beautiful Thing Among Man

1 God works to manage mankind, save mankind, and thereby give rise to the duty of mankind; and regardless of what duty man performs, this is the most beautiful and righteous thing among man. Creatures of God live under God’s dominion, they accept all that is provided by God, everything that comes from God, and so they should fulfill their responsibilities and obligations—this is their duty. For mankind to perform the duty of a creature of God is more righteous, beautiful, and noble than anything else done whilst living in the world of man; nothing among mankind is more meaningful or worthy, and nothing brings greater meaning and worth to the life of a creature of God, than performing the duty of a creature of God.

2 For a creature of God to be able to perform their duty, to be able to satisfy the Creator, is the most wonderful thing among mankind, and is something that should be celebrated among mankind. Anything entrusted by the Creator to creatures of God should be unconditionally accepted by them; for those among mankind who perform the duty of created beings, nothing is more blessed, wonderful, or worthy of commemoration—it is something positive. On the Creator’s side, He is willing to entrust this commission to each and every one of you; and on created mankind’s side, people should gladly accept this duty, treating it as their life’s obligation, as the worth they should live out in this life. There is no transaction here, this is not an equivalent exchange.

3 Given that people ought to perform the duty of created beings, the Creator has again done greater work among mankind: He provides mankind with the truth, allowing them to gain the truth from Him as they perform their duties and thereby to cast off their corrupt dispositions and be cleansed. Thus, they come to satisfy God’s will and embark on the right path in life, and, ultimately, they are able to fear God and shun evil, attain complete salvation, and be subject no longer to Satan’s afflictions. This is the main effect that God would have mankind achieve in the end by performing their duty. Therefore, as mankind performs their duty, they do not merely enjoy the value and significance that performing one’s duty as a created being brings to human life; they are cleansed and saved, and, ultimately, they come to live in the light of the face of the Creator.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 4. Exposing Antichrists. Item Nine (Part Seven)

647 We Are Saved Because God Chose Us

Verse 1

Though we were born and live in a land of filth,

God leads and protects us, He has conquered us all.

So, we’ve rid ourselves of Satan’s influence.

We don’t obey because we’re good or love God by nature.

Pre-chorus 1

It’s because God chose and predestined us

that today we’ve been conquered and can testify,

we can bear testimony to Him, and we can serve Him.

Chorus

Because God chose and protected us, we have been saved,

and now we’ve been delivered from Satan’s domain.

He saved us, and we’re able to leave the filth behind,

and be cleansed in the nation of the great red dragon.

We are saved, saved, saved because God chose us.

Verse 2

Yes, we are the most corrupt of all the people.

That’s true, that’s what God has decreed, that can’t be denied.

But we’ve escaped that influence and forsaken it,

and we detest our forebear, we turn our backs on it.

Pre-chorus 2

We’re willing to obey all God’s arrangements.

We’d love to act according to God’s will and satisfy Him.

We’re willing to achieve what He requires of us.

Chorus

Because God chose and protected us, we have been saved,

and now we’ve been delivered from Satan’s domain.

He saved us, and we’re able to leave the filth behind,

and be cleansed in the nation of the great red dragon.

We are saved, saved, saved because God chose us,

because God chose us.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (2)

648 If You Practice the Truth, You Can Change

1 A problem or state can always be resolved with the truth, no matter what sort of problem or state it is. As long as you accept the truth and turn it from theory into your reality and practice it and enter it, then no matter what kind of person you are, you will undergo a transformation and growth. The emphasis lies in people’s hearts and their choices, and whether, when encountering a problem, they turn their backs on God or obey Him and submit to His words. It is also about whether people choose to satisfy their physical cravings when faced with something, or whether they can instead forsake their flesh and practice the truth, acting in line with God’s words.

2 As for those people who invariably choose to satisfy their flesh and fulfill their cravings, and follow their physical likes and desires, they can never experience the meaning or worth of practicing the truth. People who can forsake the flesh, let go of their own plans and desires, who can practice according to the truth and enter truth reality can gradually experience what it means to practice the truth, come to realize the fun and enjoyment of practicing the truth, and can, step by step, gain a sense of the significance of God’s words and what the meaning and value are in God’s requirement that humans behave this way.

3 If they practice like this often, then they will give rise to hatred, disgust, and antipathy for their nature essence. Meanwhile, they will also feel dislike for any negative things around them with which they come in contact. They begin to yearn to be able to have stature and sufficient willpower to practice the truth, and they hope to be able to enter truth reality, satisfy God’s will, and be a created being with conscience, with sense, and with truth reality. They also thirst to be able to submit to God, submit to all the environments God has arranged, and refrain from rebelling against Him; they wish to be able to satisfy God’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

649 You Cannot Disappoint God’s Will

Verse 1

You’re able to accept the judgment of God’s words,

as well as refinement and God’s commissions—

God predestined all this at the beginning.

So don’t feel too distressed when you’re chastised.

Verse 2

None may take the work that’s been done in you,

nor the blessings bestowed deep within you.

None may take all that’s been given to you.

People of religion can’t compare to you.

Chorus 1

You are not an expert in the Bible,

nor do you possess religious theory;

yet from God’s work you’ve gained more than anyone.

And so this is your greatest blessing.

Verse 3

You must be even more dedicated,

and be even more loyal to God.

God raises you up, so make more effort,

ready your stature to accept God’s commissions.

Bridge

Stand firm in the place God has given you,

pursue becoming one of God’s people,

accept kingdom’s training, be gained by God,

and become glorious testimony for God.

Chorus 2

If you are possessed of such resolves,

finally you’re sure to be gained by God,

this in its turn will surely make you

a glorious testimony of God.

Outro

The most important commission

is that you must be gained by God,

become God’s glorious testimony.

This is indeed the will of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Know God’s Newest Work and Follow His Footsteps

650 You Must Realize the Meaning of Your Current Suffering

1 These days, most people who believe in God have not yet entered the right track and have not come to understand the truth, so they still feel empty inside, and feel suffering in life, and they do not have the strength to fulfill their duties. This is how God’s believers are before they have a vision in their hearts. Such people have not obtained truth and do not yet know God, so do not yet feel much internal pleasure. You, especially, have all suffered persecution and experienced difficulty in returning home; you suffer, and also have thoughts of death and an unwillingness to live. These are weaknesses of the flesh. Some people even think: Believing in God should be enjoyable, yet believing in God today is extremely vexing.

2 You only know that the pleasure of the flesh is better than anything else. You do not know what God is doing today. God has to allow your flesh to suffer in order to transform your disposition. Even though your flesh suffers, you have God’s word and you have God’s blessing. You cannot die even if you want to. Can you resign yourself to not knowing God and not obtaining truth? Now, mainly, it is just that people have not yet obtained truth, and they do not have life. Now people are in the midst of the process of seeking salvation, so they must suffer some during this period.

3 Today everyone throughout the world is tried: God is still suffering—is it right that you do not suffer? Without refinement through great disasters there cannot be genuine faith, and the truth life will not be obtained. Not having trials and refinement would not do. Peter was ultimately tried for seven years. He experienced hundreds of trials throughout those seven years; only then did he obtain life and experience a transformation in his disposition. Thus, when you truly obtain the truth and come to know God, you will feel that you should be living for God. If you do not live for God, then you will be sorry; you will live out the rest of your days in bitter regret and extreme remorse.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

651 Suffering This Hardship Has Profound Significance

Verse 1

Believers in God harbor hope that God’s day

will soon arrive so their misery will end;

they hope God will change His form,

and that all their suffering will cease.

These thoughts exist in the depths of their hearts,

for man’s flesh is not willing to suffer,

and instead it longs for better days

when it’s going through suffering.

Pre-chorus

These things won’t be revealed

without the right conditions.

While conditions not yet ripe,

everyone will seem fine;

they’ll appear to be of good stature,

seem to understand truth well,

and seem very full of energy.

One day, when conditions arise,

all of these thoughts will be revealed;

their minds will begin to struggle,

some will start to head downhill.

Chorus 1

It’s not that God doesn’t make a way out for you,

or that He doesn’t bestow His grace on you;

it’s not that He disregards

how difficult your situations are.

This pain you endure is a blessing,

because you must withstand this

to be saved and survive;

this is predestined by God.

Verse 2

The suffering you endure is your blessing.

Don’t think this is a simple thing;

it’s not playing around to make people suffer.

The meaning of this is profound.

If you’re on the right path,

and if what you seek is correct,

in the end, you will obtain more

than all the saints through the ages,

and the promises that you inherit will be greater still.

Chorus 2

This pain you endure is a blessing,

because you must withstand this

to be saved and survive;

this is predestined by God,

this is predestined by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Believing in God, Choosing the Right Way Is Most Crucial

652 You Are Those Who Will Receive the Inheritance of God

Verse 1

Understand that as one who believes in God,

in receiving His work in the last days,

you’ve received glory and salvation

as God works His plan through you.

God’s work in the universe has focused on you.

All of His efforts have been devoted to you.

God has sacrificed everything for you,

and bestowed the work of the Spirit upon you.

Chorus

You are the fortunate, the lucky ones.

He has shifted His glory from Israel

to manifest His plan through you,

the heirs to His glory and inheritance.

You are the fortunate, the lucky ones.

He has shifted His glory from Israel

to manifest His plan through you,

the heirs to His glory and inheritance.

Verse 2

Before, you heard but didn’t understand

the true meaning of these wondrous words:

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,

works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

Now you are fully aware, the significance they hold.

These words will be fulfilled in the last days,

upon those who are cruelly afflicted

by the great red dragon, the enemy of God.

Bridge 1

Because it persecutes God,

believers in this land suffer torment.

That’s why God’s promise will be realized in them.

Chorus

You are the fortunate, the lucky ones.

He has shifted His glory from Israel

to manifest His plan through you,

the heirs to His glory and inheritance.

You are the fortunate, you are the lucky ones.

You are the fortunate, you are the lucky ones.

Bridge 2

God carries out His work in a land that opposes Him;

His work suffers great hindrance,

His words cannot be fulfilled soon.

So His people are refined as they wait and suffer.

God’s work is difficult in the great red dragon’s land.

It is through this struggle that God does this step of work

to manifest His wisdom and His wondrous deeds,

to make these people perfect and complete.

Due to their suffering and poor caliber,

their satanic disposition formed in this filthy land,

God works to purify, purify and conquer them,

that He may gain glory and witnesses to His deeds.

This is the meaning of all sacrifice He makes.

God conquers through those who oppose Him,

to manifest His power; in the unclean land,

only people there are worthy of inheriting His glory.

Outro

God’s power is great, but must be revealed

in the impure land, as is His will.

God’s power is great, but must be revealed

in the impure land, as is His will.

God’s power is great, but must be revealed

in the impure land, as is His will.

God’s power is great, but must be revealed

in the impure land, as is His will.

You are the fortunate, you are the lucky ones.

You are the fortunate, you are the lucky ones.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Is the Work of God As Simple As Man Imagines?

653 How to Accept the Judgment and Chastisement of God’s Words

1 To know yourself, you must know your own expressions of corruption, your own vital weaknesses, disposition, and your nature essence, as well as every tiny little bit of things that are revealed in your daily life—your motives, your perspectives, and your attitude about every single thing, whether you are at a gathering, or whenever you eat and drink of the words of God, or whenever you encounter a specific issue. You can know yourself from these things. To know yourself more deeply, you must do it in accordance with God’s words. To achieve results, you must know yourself based on God’s words.

2 When receiving the judgment of God’s words, we must not fear suffering, nor should we be afraid of pain; much less should we fear that God’s words will pierce our hearts. We should read more of His utterances about how He judges and chastises us and exposes our corrupt essences. We must read them and hold ourselves up to them more. Don’t compare others to them—compare ourselves against them. We are not lacking in any single one of these things; we can all square with them. We must first know that it does not matter whether any of His words are easy on the ear or whether they make us feel bitter or sweet; we must accept them all. This is the attitude we should have toward God’s words.

3 In our belief in God, we must affirm God’s words to be the truth. Since they are the truth, we should accept them rationally. Whether or not we are able to recognize or acknowledge it, our first attitude should be one of acceptance of all of God’s words, without exception. God’s words are profound. In every one of God’s words, what God reveals relates to people’s corrupt disposition and deep-rooted, essential things within their lives, not external appearances, and particularly not external behaviors. Thus, you cannot rely on outward appearances to compare yourself to God’s words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

654 How to Accept the Truth

Verse 1

In what manner should you accept the truth?

For whatever corrupt disposition you have,

or which of the venoms of the great red dragon

has poisoned your nature, you acknowledge it,

you acknowledge when God’s words reveal it.

You accept it unconditionally.

You make no excuses, don’t pick and choose,

coming to know yourself based on what He says.

Pre-chorus

This is what it means to accept God’s words.

Chorus

If you’re wishing to be purified of corruption

and undergo a change in your life disposition,

then it’s essential that you have a love for the truth,

as well as the ability to accept the truth.

Verse 2

No matter what God says or how He says it,

no matter how His words may pierce your heart,

you can accept them as long as they’re the truth,

as long as they conform to reality.

You can submit to God’s words regardless

of how deeply you may understand them,

accept and obey the Holy Spirit’s light

that’s fellowshiped by your brothers and sisters.

Pre-chorus

This is what it means to accept God’s words.

Chorus

If you’re wishing to be purified of corruption

and undergo a change in your life disposition,

then it’s essential that you have a love for the truth,

as well as the ability to accept the truth.

Bridge

When such a person has pursued

the truth to a certain point,

they can obtain the truth and achieve

a transformed disposition.

Chorus

If you’re wishing to be purified of corruption

and undergo a change in your life disposition,

then it’s essential that you have a love for the truth,

as well as the ability to accept the truth, to accept the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

655 What God Makes Perfect Is Faith

Verse 1

Great faith, great love

are required of you in this stage of work.

You may stumble if you’re careless,

for this work is not like before.

Chorus

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

One cannot see it, one cannot touch it.

God changes words to faith, love and life.

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Verse 2

Man must endure hundreds of refinements,

possess greater faith than Job’s.

They must suffer great torments

without turning away from God.

Chorus

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

One cannot see it, one cannot touch it.

God changes words to faith, love and life.

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Bridge

When they are obedient till death with great faith,

then this stage of God’s work will be done.

It’s not as simple as you think.

The less in line with man’s notions,

the deeper the significance, oh.

Consider this carefully!

Chorus

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

One cannot see it, one cannot touch it.

God changes words to faith, love and life.

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Oh, what God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

One cannot see it, one cannot touch it.

God changes words to faith, love and life.

What God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Oh, what God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Yes, what God makes perfect is the faith of mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Path … (8)

656 The Pain of Trials Is a Blessing From God

1 Do not be discouraged, do not be weak, and God will make things clear for you. The road to the kingdom is not so smooth; nothing is that simple! You want blessings to come to you easily. Today, everyone will have bitter trials to face. Without such trials, the loving heart you have for God will not grow stronger and you will not have true love for Him. Even if these trials consist merely of minor circumstances, everyone must pass through them; it’s just that the difficulty of the trials will vary from one person to another. Trials are a blessing from God, and how many of you come often before Him and beg on your knees for His blessings? You always think that a few auspicious words count as His blessing, yet you do not recognize that bitterness is one of His blessings.

2 Those who share in God’s bitterness will certainly share in His sweetness. That is His promise and His blessing to you. Do not hesitate to eat and drink and enjoy His words. When the dark passes, light gathers. It is darkest before dawn; after this time the sky gradually brightens, and then the sun rises. Do not be afraid or timid. The obedient and the submissive will receive great blessings. In the church, stand firm in your testimony to God, uphold the truth; right is right and wrong is wrong. Do not confuse black and white. You shall be at war with Satan and must completely vanquish it so that it never rises again.

3 You must give everything you have to protect God’s testimony. This shall be the goal of your actions—do not forget this. But now, you are lacking in faith and the ability to differentiate things and you are always unable to understand God’s words and His intentions. Nonetheless, do not be anxious; everything proceeds according to God’s steps. Spend more time before God and do not attach importance to food and clothing, which are for the physical body. Seek God’s intentions often, and He will clearly show you what they are. Gradually you will find God’s intentions in everything, so that for every human being, God will have a way in without obstruction. This will satisfy His heart and His will will be carried out.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 41

657 Trials Call for Faith

Verse 1

When trials come people can be weak,

negative feelings can rise within.

They may lack clarity on the will of God

or the path that’s best for them to practice.

Verse 2

But you must have faith in God’s work, just like Job,

who was weak and cursed his day of birth,

yet didn’t deny that God gives all things

and that He also takes them away.

Chorus

Whatever refinement you suffer from God’s words,

what God perfects is your faith.

When you can’t touch it, and when you can’t see it,

it’s then that your faith is required.

Verse 3

Faith is called for when something can’t be seen.

When it is hidden from the naked eye,

when you can’t let go of your own ideas,

when you don’t know God’s work, have faith!

Verse 4

In the times of hardship, man’s faith must rise.

When refined, his faith must come through.

Only faith makes you see God

and allows God to perfect you.

Chorus

Whatever refinement you suffer from God’s words,

what God perfects is your faith.

When you can’t touch it, and when you can’t see it,

it’s then that your faith is required.

Whatever refinement you suffer from God’s words,

what God perfects is your faith.

When you can’t touch it, and when you can’t see it,

it’s then that your faith is required.

Oh, it’s then that your faith is required.

Yes, it’s then that your faith is required.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

658 What Is True Faith?

Intro

What does faith refer to?

It’s genuine belief

and true heart man should have

when they can’t touch or see,

when God’s work doesn’t align

with notions humans have,

when it is beyond reach.

This is the faith God speaks of.

Verse 1

People are in need of faith

in refinement and hardships.

And with faith comes refinement.

These things are not separate.

No matter your surroundings,

or how God may work in you,

try to seek the truth and life,

have God’s work done within you,

seek to understand God’s deeds,

act according to the truth.

This shows your genuine faith,

and hope in God you don’t lose.

Chorus

At all times pursue life and satisfy God’s will.

This is genuine faith, love true and beautiful.

Verse 2

When you are being refined,

do not have doubts about God.

You should still pursue the truth

and seek to truly love God.

No matter what work God does,

practice the truth to please Him,

seek and consider His will.

This means your true faith in Him.

Chorus

At all times pursue life and satisfy God’s will.

This is genuine faith, love true and beautiful.

Bridge

When God said you’d reign as king,

you then loved Him.

When He showed Himself to you,

you pursued Him.

But now when God is hidden,

and now when you can’t see Him,

and when troubles have come up,

do you now lose hope in Him?

Chorus

At all times pursue life and satisfy God’s will.

This is genuine faith, love true and beautiful.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

659 Those Who Stand Testimony in Tribulation Are Overcomers

Verse 1

In the Age of Kingdom,

humanity will be made complete,

fully complete in the Kingdom Age.

When the work of conquest is done,

they will be put through refinement and tribulation,

when the conquest is done.

Chorus

Those who overcome

and stand testimony through this tribulation,

oh, they are the ones who will ultimately

be made complete, and will be the overcomers.

Verse 2

During all this tribulation,

man is expected to be refined.

It’s the last instance of the work of God,

the last time that man’s refined

before God’s management work is closed.

All who follow must accept this test.

Chorus

Those who overcome

and stand testimony through this tribulation,

oh, they are the ones who will ultimately

be made complete, and will be the overcomers.

Verse 3

Those who face tribulation

won’t have God’s guidance or the Spirit’s work.

But those conquered, seeking God, will stand.

No matter what God does,

they won’t lose their visions,

but will practice truth, keeping witness.

These ones will come through.

Chorus

Those who overcome

and stand testimony through this tribulation,

oh, they are the ones who will ultimately

be made complete, and will be the overcomers.

Bridge

Oh, they are the ones,

ones who are possessed of humanity,

truly loving God.

Chorus

Those who overcome

and stand testimony through this tribulation,

oh, they are the ones who will ultimately

be made complete, and will be the overcomers.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

660 Song of the Overcomers

Verse 1

The kingdom is growing in this world.

It’s forming among man.

It’s rising among man.

No force can destroy God’s kingdom.

God walks among His people

and lives with His people.

All those who truly love God,

how wonderfully blessed they are!

Verse 2

Blessed are those who submit to God.

They’ll live in His kingdom.

Blessed are those who know God.

To them kingdom power He’ll give.

Blessed are those who seek Him.

They’ll break free from Satan.

For all who leave self behind,

kingdom’s wealth surely will find.

Chorus

Have you ever accepted God’s blessings,

sought the promises God Himself gave?

With His light guiding you,

you will surely break through

from the forces of darkness, be saved.

In the world shrouded by the darkness,

you will not lose the light guiding you.

A master you’ll be, over all creation,

an overcomer before Satan.

Verse 3

Those who run for God, He’ll remember.

Those who give all for Him,

with joy He’ll embrace them.

To them enjoyments He will give.

He’ll bless those who enjoy His words.

They’re pillars in God’s house.

Unrivaled riches are theirs.

No one can compare to them!

Chorus

Have you ever accepted God’s blessings,

sought the promises God Himself gave?

With His light guiding you,

you will surely break through

from the forces of darkness, be saved.

In the world shrouded by the darkness,

you will not lose the light guiding you.

A master you’ll be, over all creation,

an overcomer before Satan.

Bridge

At the great dragon’s fall, you will stand up tall,

and give testimony to God’s victory.

In the land of Sinim, you’ll stand strong and firm,

inherit God’s blessings for your sufferings.

The universe will see in you God’s great glory.

Chorus

Have you ever accepted God’s blessings,

sought the promises God Himself gave?

With His light guiding you,

you will surely break through

from the forces of darkness, be saved.

In the world shrouded by the darkness,

you will not lose the light guiding you.

A master you’ll be, over all creation,

an overcomer before Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 19

661 Sincere Followers of God Can Stand Firm in Trials

Intro

Man will be made complete in the Age of Kingdom.

After conquest comes refinement, tribulation.

Verse 1

Those who can overcome and stand testimony

during tribulation will be made complete.

They are the overcomers, overcomers.

Man is required to accept this refinement.

Verse 2

It is the last time man will be refined;

after is the conclusion of God’s management.

All those who follow God must accept this test,

they must accept this last refinement.

Chorus

True followers of God can withstand the test,

insincere ones aren’t able to stand firm in trials.

Sooner or later they will be expelled,

while the overcomers remain in the kingdom.

Verse 3

Those who are beset by tribulation

are without work of the Spirit, guidance of God.

Those who have been conquered, who truly seek God,

they’ll stand fast, they have humanity, love for God.

Verse 4

No matter God’s actions, the victorious ones

will not lack visions, will practice the truth,

without failing in their testimony.

They will emerge from the great tribulation.

Chorus

True followers of God can withstand the test,

insincere ones aren’t able to stand firm in trials.

Sooner or later they will be expelled,

while the overcomers remain in the kingdom.

Verse 5

Truly seeking God is tested through man’s work.

It’s decided by God’s trials, not man himself.

God doesn’t reject anyone on a whim,

all that He does can utterly convince man.

Verse 6

God does not do anything that’s invisible,

does not do work that cannot convince man.

Whether man’s belief is true or not,

that’s proved by facts, not decided by man.

Bridge

Wheat cannot be made into tares,

tares cannot be made into wheat.

Those who love God will stay in the kingdom.

God won’t mistreat anyone who truly loves Him.

Chorus

True followers of God can withstand the test,

insincere ones aren’t able to stand firm in trials.

Sooner or later they will be expelled,

while the overcomers remain in the kingdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Practice

662 What Man Should Hold to During Trials

Verse 1

For each step of God’s work, there’s a way

people should cooperate.

God refines man so that they have faith.

God perfects man so that they

have faith to be perfected,

willing to accept His refinements

and to be dealt with and pruned by God.

Verse 2

The Spirit of God works in people

to bring enlightenment

and illuminate them so that they

will comply and practice.

God does not speak during refinements.

There’s no sound of His voice,

yet there is work people should do.

Bridge 1

You should uphold what you have,

yet be able to pray to God,

be close to God, stand witness before God;

this is how you do your duty.

Chorus

If you stand firm through every step of God’s trials,

if you stand firm up to the end,

then you’re an overcomer,

someone who’s been perfected by God,

someone who’s been perfected by God.

Verse 3

From God’s work you should all see clearly

that all His many trials

of man’s confidence and love require

that they pray more to God,

and that they must more often savor

God’s words before Him.

You must realize people’s duty.

Verse 4

You may not know what God’s will really is,

but you can do your duty.

You can pray and practice the truth

at the times when you should,

and you can do what people should do

and uphold your vision.

This way you can accept God’s next work.

Chorus

If you stand firm through every step of God’s trials,

if you stand firm up to the end,

then you’re an overcomer,

someone who’s been perfected by God,

someone who’s been perfected by God.

Verse 5

It’s a must to have a stance in God’s process

of perfecting man.

You must trust each step of God’s work

and fulfill man’s duty,

uphold what God has you practice,

remember His bidding,

keep your stance, uphold your witness.

Bridge 2

If you can do all these things,

succeed at each step,

in the end you’ll be made perfect by God,

and you will become an overcomer.

Chorus

If you stand firm through every step of God’s trials,

if you stand firm up to the end,

then you’re an overcomer,

someone who’s been perfected by God,

someone who’s been perfected by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

663 You Should Stand on God’s Side When Trials Befall

Verse 1

Your times of failure and of weakness

can all be seen as God’s trials.

That’s because everything comes from God,

He controls all things and events.

If you fail or you’re weak and stumble,

it rests on God and is in His grasp.

In God’s view, this is a trial of you.

If you can’t see this, it becomes temptation.

Channel

People should notice two kinds of states:

one from the Spirit, one from Satan.

Verse 2

In one the Holy Spirit sheds light,

allowing you to know yourself,

to detest yourself and feel regret,

to have genuine love for God,

and to set your heart on pleasing Him.

In the other state, you know yourself,

but you become weak and negative.

It can be God’s trial or Satan’s temptation.

Bridge 1

If you see this is God saving you,

if you feel deeply in His debt,

and from now try to repay Him

and fall no longer to corruption,

if you work at drinking in His words,

always see yourself as falling short,

and have a longing heart,

then this is God’s trial.

Verse 3

After the suffering has ended,

and you once again move forward,

God will still lead and illuminate,

and enlighten and nourish you.

But if you fail to recognize it,

if you are just negative

and abandon yourself to despair,

if you think this way, it’s Satan tempting you.

Bridge 2

When Job underwent his trials,

God and Satan had a bet,

God let Satan afflict Job.

Although it was God testing Job,

it was Satan who hurt him.

For Satan, it was tempting Job,

but Job was on God’s side,

or Job would have fallen.

Outro

When people fall into temptation,

they fall into danger.

Going through refinement

can be considered a trial from God,

but if you are not in a good state,

it can be seen as temptation from Satan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

664 When God Puts Mankind’s Faith to the Test

Intro

When God tries mankind’s faith,

none bears true witness, offers his all.

Man hides, doesn’t open himself,

as if God would ravish his heart.

Verse 1

Even Job never truly stood firm in trials,

didn’t pour out sweetness while suffering.

People produce green in the warmth of springtime.

They never stay green in the cold of winter.

Pre-chorus 1

Man with his skin and bones stature

cannot fulfill God’s intentions.

Chorus

Only when His chastisement descends on mankind

will they become aware of His works.

With His doing nothing and compelling no one,

man will come to know Him and witness His works.

Verse 2

In all of humanity, there is no one,

no one that can be a model for others.

All men are basically alike, not different,

with little to set them apart from each other.

Pre-chorus 2

For this reason, even today,

men still can’t know God’s works fully.

Chorus

Only when His chastisement descends on mankind

will they become aware of His works.

With His doing nothing and compelling no one,

man will come to know Him and witness His works.

Outro

This is God’s plan.

It’s the aspect of His works that is made manifest.

It is what man should know.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 26

665 What God Wants in Trials Is Man’s True Heart

Verse 1

As a new follower, your reliance is low;

it’s hard to know what to do when you are new to the truth.

In the face of your trials, you can pray sincerely,

let God rule your heart, give all you hold dear.

Verse 2

The more you listen, the more you understand

the meanings in preaching, the truth in God’s word,

the more you’ll grow, the more He’ll expect;

His standards will grow with you in respect.

Chorus

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand,

if your heart is with Him, with your flesh, or Satan.

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand.

Will you be on His side, in harmony with His mind?

Verse 3

The more you hear, the more you know,

the more you’ll absorb God’s truth, your stature’ll mature.

The more you know, the more He’ll expect.

Yes, His standards will grow with you in respect, in respect.

Chorus

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand,

if your heart is with Him, with your flesh, or Satan.

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand.

Will you be on His side, in harmony with His mind,

in harmony with His mind? Ah, ah.

Bridge

When a man’s heart is gradually given to God,

he gets closer and closer to Him.

When a man can truly get near to God,

ever increasingly, the heart starts to fear Him.

A heart that fears God is a heart that’s preferred.

This is the heart that is wanted by God.

Chorus

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand,

if your heart is with Him, with your flesh, or Satan.

When God gives you a trial, He will see where you stand.

Will you be on His side, in harmony with His mind?

Will you be on His side, in harmony with His mind?

Will you be on His side, in harmony with His mind?

A heart that fears God, this is the heart that is wanted by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

666 Those Tested by God’s Words Are Blessed

Chorus

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

If God had not been incarnated,

man wouldn’t be blessed with this suffering.

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

Those who accept the trials of God’s words are blessed.

Verse 1

Based on people’s natural caliber,

their deeds and attitudes toward God,

they are not worthy of such refinement.

This blessing is God’s elevation.

People used to say they weren’t worthy

of seeing God’s face or hearing His words.

Now it’s His exaltation and mercy

allowing man refinement of His words.

Pre-chorus

This is the blessing of all in the last days.

Have you directly experienced this?

Chorus

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

If God had not been incarnated,

man wouldn’t be blessed with this suffering.

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

Those who accept the trials of God’s words are blessed.

Verse 2

In which aspects man should go through suffering

is all determined before by God;

it’s not based on man’s requirements.

This is the absolute truth.

All believers should accept the trials of God’s words;

all should suffer within His words.

In exchange for the suffering you’ve gone through,

you have received today’s blessings.

Bridge

If you don’t suffer, you can’t gain His praise.

Maybe you have complained in the past,

but God does not remember that.

Today has come, look not to yesterday.

Chorus

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

If God had not been incarnated,

man wouldn’t be blessed with this suffering.

All have had refinement because of God’s words.

Those who accept the trials of God’s words are blessed.

Those who accept the trials of God’s words are blessed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Genuine Love for God Is Spontaneous

667 Man Does Not Understand God’s Good Intentions

Verse 1

People worry and fear the trials of God,

while they’re living in Satan’s snare,

in a dangerous place under Satan’s attack,

yet they remain calm. What’s going on?

Chorus

Man’s faith in God is limited to only the things he can see.

He has no appreciation of God’s love and care for humanity,

but some worry and some fear of God’s trials and chastening,

His judgment, wrath and majesty.

Man has no understanding of God’s good intentions.

Verse 2

The mention of trials makes people feel

that God has ulterior motives.

Some even believe that God’s planning evil,

they’re unaware of what God will bring to bear.

Verse 3

So while crying out submission to God’s

sovereignty and arrangements,

they do all they can to resist and oppose

God’s reign and the plan that God has for them.

Bridge

They believe that they must take care,

so God will not mislead them;

and if they don’t control their own fate,

then all the things they have, God could seize them,

and even their life could be taken away.

Chorus

Man’s faith in God is limited to only the things he can see.

He has no appreciation of God’s love and care for humanity,

but some worry and some fear of God’s trials and chastening,

His judgment, wrath and majesty.

Man has no understanding of God’s good intentions.

Verse 4

Man’s in Satan’s camp but never fears

being abused, captured by Satan.

He says he accepts being saved by God,

but never trusts God or believes he’ll be saved.

Chorus

Man’s faith in God is limited to only the things he can see.

He has no appreciation of God’s love and care for humanity,

but some worry and some fear of God’s trials and chastening,

His judgment, wrath and majesty.

Man has no understanding of God’s good intentions.

Outro

If man can submit like Job to God’s designs

and orchestrations and give his being into God’s hands,

like Job, in the end, he’ll get the blessings of God.

If man can accept and submit to God’s sovereignty,

what is there to lose?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

668 God’s Refinement of Man Is Most Meaningful

Verse 1

Faced with man’s state and his attitude toward God,

God has done a new work, so that man can possess

both towards Him knowledge and obedience,

both love and testimony to Him.

Verse 2

Thus man must experience God’s refinement of him,

as well as His judgment, dealing and pruning of him,

without which man would never know God

and never be capable of truly loving Him.

Chorus

God’s refinement of man is not merely

for the sake of one-sided but multi-faceted effect.

Only in this way does God do the work of

refining on those willing to seek the truth.

So their resolve and love for God will be made perfect by God,

be made perfect by God, oh, be made perfect by God.

Bridge

Such a refinement is very meaningful

to those who seek the truth and yearn for God.

Such a refinement is very meaningful

to those who seek the truth and yearn for God.

Verse 3

During refinement, God makes public

His righteous disposition and His requirements.

And He provides more enlightenment

and makes more actual pruning and dealing.

Verse 4

Through comparison between the facts and truth,

He gives man a greater knowledge of himself.

He gives man a greater knowledge of the truth

and a greater understanding of God’s will.

Chorus

God’s refinement of man is not merely

for the sake of one-sided but multi-faceted effect.

Only in this way does God do the work of

refining on those willing to seek the truth.

So their resolve and love for God will be made perfect by God,

be made perfect by God, oh, be made perfect by God,

oh, be made perfect by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

669 Only Through Painful Trials Can You Know God’s Loveliness

Verse 1

Pursuing God’s satisfaction

is practicing God’s words with love for God.

No matter the time, if others lack strength,

inside, your heart still loves God anyway,

deeply yearns for and misses God,

this is actual stature.

Chorus

Only through hardship and refinement

can man know of God’s loveliness.

Having experienced till now,

man knows part of God’s loveliness.

But it’s still not enough, ’cause man is so lacking.

He must experience more of God’s work

and all the refinement of suffering,

man’s disposition then can be changed,

man’s disposition then can be changed.

Verse 2

How great your stature

is rests on your love for God,

if you can stand through the tests,

if you’re weak when the environment comes,

if when rejected you can stand your ground.

The arrival of facts will show

what your love for God is like.

Chorus

Only through hardship and refinement

can man know of God’s loveliness.

Having experienced till now,

man knows part of God’s loveliness.

But it’s still not enough, ’cause man is so lacking.

He must experience more of God’s work

and all the refinement of suffering,

man’s disposition then can be changed,

man’s disposition then can be changed.

Bridge

It is seen from much of God’s work

that God really loves man.

But man’s spiritual eyes aren’t fully open.

Man’s unable to see God’s will,

and much of the work of God,

and many things about God’s loveliness.

Man has little true love for God.

Chorus

Only through hardship and refinement

can man know of God’s loveliness.

Having experienced till now,

man knows part of God’s loveliness.

But it’s still not enough, ’cause man is so lacking.

He must experience more of God’s work

and all the refinement of suffering,

man’s disposition then can be changed,

man’s disposition then can be changed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

670 Only Through Hardships and Trials Can You Truly Love God

Verse 1

How much do you love God today?

How much do you know of all He’s done in you?

Learn these things.

When God arrives on earth,

all He’s done in man and let him see

is so that man will love Him and truly know Him.

The fact that man is able to suffer for God and come this far

is because of God’s love, it’s because of His salvation.

It’s also because of the judgment and the work of chastisement

that He’s carried out in man.

Chorus

If you’re without His judgment, trials, and chastening,

and if God hasn’t made you go through suffering,

you do not truly love God.

The greater God’s work within man, and man’s suffering,

the more you’ll see how meaningful God’s work is,

and the more that man’s heart can love God.

How do you learn how to love God

without refinement and painful trials?

If God only gave man grace, love, and mercy,

could you really truly love God?

Verse 2

On the one hand, when God brings trials,

man comes to know his own deficiencies;

he sees that he is contemptible, insignificant, and lowly,

that he has nothing and is nothing.

On the other hand, when God brings these trials,

He makes environments for man

so that man is able to experience His loveliness.

Bridge

Though the pain is great, unbearable at times,

even to the point of crushing grief,

man sees how lovely God’s work is in him.

Only on this foundation is

there born in man true love for God.

Chorus

If you’re without His judgment, trials, and chastening,

and if God hasn’t made you go through suffering,

you do not truly love God.

The greater God’s work within man, and man’s suffering,

the more you’ll see how meaningful God’s work is,

and the more that man’s heart can love God.

How do you learn how to love God

without refinement and painful trials?

If God only gave man grace, love, and mercy,

could you really truly love God?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

671 God Will Appear to You If You Stand Witness in Trials

Verse 1

You go through the trials of Job

and those of Peter at the same time.

Job stood witness when he was tested.

At the end, Jehovah was revealed.

Only after standing witness

was he worthy to see God’s face.

Pre-chorus 1

Why is it said: “I hide from the land of filth

but show Myself to the holy kingdom”?

It means only when you’re holy and stand witness

can you have the dignity to see God’s face.

Chorus

When you endure refinements to a certain point

and still remain fully compliant just like Job,

the same in front of God,

with nothing you require of Him

and none of your own notions,

then God will appear to you.

Verse 2

If you can’t stand witness for God,

you lack dignity to see His face.

If you retreat or make complaints

against Him in the face of trials,

you fail as a witness and are Satan’s joke,

you won’t gain God’s appearance.

Pre-chorus 2

Job cursed his own flesh in the midst of trials,

refused to complain or sin through his words.

If you can be like Job and detest your own flesh,

then you will be able to stand witness.

Chorus

When you endure refinements to a certain point

and still remain fully compliant just like Job,

the same in front of God,

with nothing you require of Him

and none of your own notions,

then God will appear to you,

the same in front of God,

with nothing you require of Him

and none of your own notions,

then God will appear to you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

673 The Meaning of God’s Trials and Refinement of Man

Chorus

The aim of the work of refinement

is mainly to perfect people’s faith.

In the end, what is achieved is that

you want to leave God but you can’t;

some bereft of hope still have their faith;

people have no hope for their prospects.

Only when people get to this point

will God’s refinement be finished.

Verse 1

Hovering between life and death

is a stage that man has still not reached,

and neither has man tasted death,

so refinement remains incomplete.

Even those at the step of service-doers

were not refined to the utmost.

Verse 2

Job underwent the refinement process

right to its end, with naught to rely on.

And people must undergo the same thing,

to the point where they have no hope,

where they have nothing to rely on.

Only then is this true refinement.

Pre-chorus 1

You undergo the trials of Job, the trials of Peter,

undergo them at the same time.

When Job was tested, he stood witness, and in the end,

Jehovah was revealed to him.

Only after he stood witness was he found worthy

of seeing the face of God.

Chorus

The aim of the work of refinement

is mainly to perfect people’s faith.

In the end, what is achieved is that

you want to leave God but you can’t;

some bereft of hope still have their faith;

people have no hope for their prospects.

Only when people get to this point

will God’s refinement be finished.

Bridge

Why’s it said: “I hide from the land of filth

but show Myself to the holy kingdom”?

It means that only when you are holy and stand witness

have you the dignity to see God’s face.

Verse 3

If in the face of refinements you run,

or if you make complaints against God,

you’ll be failing to stand witness for Him,

becoming Satan’s own laughing stock.

Yes, if you retreat or cannot stand witness,

you won’t gain the appearance of God.

Chorus

The aim of the work of refinement

is mainly to perfect people’s faith.

In the end, what is achieved is that

you want to leave God but you can’t;

some bereft of hope still have their faith;

people have no hope for their prospects.

Only when people get to this point

will God’s refinement be finished.

Verse 4

In the midst of trials, Job cursed his flesh

and never complained against God;

he was able to detest his own flesh,

with no complaints or sins in his words.

If you’re like Job, who managed all this,

then will you be standing witness.

Pre-chorus 2

When you undergo refinements to a certain degree

and are able to be like Job,

when you are utterly obedient in front of God,

without other requirements of Him,

when you can do all of this without your own notions,

then God will appear to you.

Chorus

The aim of the work of refinement

is mainly to perfect people’s faith.

In the end, what is achieved is that

you want to leave God but you can’t;

some bereft of hope still have their faith;

people have no hope for their prospects.

Only when people get to this point

will God’s refinement be finished.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

675 The Purpose of God’s Work of Refinement

Verse 1

Refinement is not easy for anyone,

it’s very hard to accept the process.

But in refinement God reveals

His righteous disposition to man;

He shows man His requirement,

gives enlightenment,

and there’s more pruning, dealing.

Chorus

Refinement doesn’t mean

removing people from before God,

nor does it mean destroying them in hell.

It’s to change man’s dispositions,

intentions, their old views,

changing their love for God,

and changing their whole life,

changing their whole life.

Verse 2

Through comparing facts and truth,

God gives man greater knowledge

of themselves, the truth, and His will,

allowing man to have truer, purer love of God.

These are God’s aims as He carries out refinement.

Chorus

Refinement doesn’t mean

removing people from before God,

nor does it mean destroying them in hell.

It’s to change man’s dispositions,

intentions, their old views,

changing their love for God,

and changing their whole life,

changing their whole life.

Bridge

All the work in man

has purpose and importance.

God’s work is never meaningless.

It always benefits man.

Refinement is a test of man

and a form of real training.

Only through refinement can their love

serve its own function.

Chorus

Refinement doesn’t mean

removing people from before God,

nor does it mean destroying them in hell.

It’s to change man’s dispositions,

intentions, their old views,

changing their love for God,

and changing their whole life,

changing their whole life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

676 With Refinement Comes Faith

1 It is only from within your faith that you will be able to see God, and when you have faith God will perfect you. Without faith, He cannot do this. When you have faith that you will see His actions in your practical experience, then God will appear to you, and He will enlighten and guide you from within. Without that faith, God will be unable to do that. If you have lost hope in God, how will you be able to experience His work? Therefore, only when you have faith and you do not harbor doubts toward God, only when you have true faith in Him no matter what He does, will He enlighten and illuminate you through your experiences, and only then will you be able to see His actions. These things are all achieved through faith. Faith comes only through refinement, and in the absence of refinement, faith cannot develop.

2 What does this word, “faith,” refer to? Faith is the genuine belief and the sincere heart that humans should possess when they cannot see or touch something, when God’s work does not align with human notions, when it is beyond human reach. This is the faith that God speaks of. People are in need of faith during times of hardship and refinement, and indeed, faith is something that is followed by refinement; refinement and faith cannot be separated. No matter how God works, and no matter your environment, you are able to pursue life and seek the truth, and seek knowledge of God’s work, and have an understanding of His actions, and you are able to act according to the truth. Doing so is what it is to have true faith, and doing so shows that you have not lost faith in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

677 How to Love God During Refinement

Intro

How should man love God during refinement?

Verse 1

Accept it with the resolve to love Him.

During this time you’re tormented inside.

It will feel like twisting in your heart is a knife.

But you’re willing to satisfy God with your love,

and you do not want to care for the flesh.

It’s what is meant by practicing the love of God.

Chorus

This is the practice during refinement.

With love for God as a foundation,

through refinement you’ll get closer to God,

and you will be more intimate with Him.

Verse 2

You hurt inside, your pain’s become intense,

yet you’re still willing to come before God and pray:

“Oh God, I cannot leave You. There’s darkness in me,

but I wish to satisfy You, it is true.

Oh, God, I believe You know my heart.

May You put into me more of Your love.”

Chorus

This is the practice during refinement.

With love for God as a foundation,

through refinement you’ll get closer to God,

and you will be more intimate with Him.

Verse 3

In harsh refinement, man is prey to Satan’s powers.

So how should you love God at a time such as this?

Summon your will, lay your heart before God,

devote the rest of your life to Him.

No matter how He may choose to refine you,

practice truth to please God’s heart, seek God and fellowship.

Bridge

When you serve your function, you may not do it well,

but it’s all you can do, it’s all from love for God.

No matter how people think, your intentions are correct,

you are not self-righteous, for you act in behalf of God.

Chorus

This is the practice during refinement.

With love for God as a foundation,

through refinement you’ll get closer to God,

and you will be more intimate with Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

678 Only Through Hardship and Refinement Can You Be Perfected by God

Verse 1

God’s true love is His disposition.

And when His righteousness is shown,

you will suffer much pain, suffer much pain.

Without this, you can never

devote true love to God.

If God makes you perfect,

He’ll show you His whole disposition.

Chorus

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed

through hardship and refinement,

true love for God is revealed.

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed.

And God purifies man’s love

only through refinement.

True love for God, true love for God is revealed.

Verse 2

From the time of creation

until the time of today,

His entire disposition,

God has never, never shown to man.

But God, He reveals it all

during the last days

to this predestined group

that He selected to gain.

By making people perfect,

He reveals His disposition,

completing a group of people.

Such is God’s true love for man.

Chorus

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed

through hardship and refinement,

true love for God is revealed.

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed.

And God purifies man’s love

only through refinement.

True love for God, true love for God is revealed.

Bridge

To experience God’s true love,

man must endure great pain,

man must pay a high price.

Only then can they be gained by God

and give their true love back to God.

Only then will God be satisfied.

Verse 3

If people wish to be made perfect,

if they wish to do God’s will,

and to fully give true love to Him,

they must experience suffering.

They must suffer much pain,

a pain much worse than death.

And in the end, they’ll be forced

to give their true heart back to God.

Chorus

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed

through hardship and refinement,

true love for God is revealed.

True love for God is revealed,

true love for God is revealed.

And God purifies man’s love

only through refinement.

True love for God, true love for God is revealed.

True love for God, true love for God is revealed.

True love, true love for God is revealed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

679 Refinement Is the Best Means for God to Perfect Man

Verse 1

The greater God’s refinement,

the more people’s hearts love God.

It benefits them in life

to have torment in their hearts.

They’ll be at peace before God

and become closer with Him.

They can see God’s supreme love

and His supreme salvation.

Chorus

Refinement is the best means

for man to be perfected.

Only trials and refinement

make people truly love God.

Verse 2

Peter went through refinement;

it happened hundreds of times.

Job went through several trials.

And you too should be refined.

You must go through hundreds of trials,

must rely on this step,

so you can satisfy God,

and God will make you perfect.

Chorus

Refinement is the best means

for man to be perfected.

Only trials and refinement

make people truly love God, yes, truly love God.

Verse 3

When refined to a certain point,

you’ll see your weakness and troubles.

You’ll see how much you’re lacking,

that your problems you can’t beat.

You’ll see your own defiance.

Trials will show you your true state.

Trials will make you better

able to be perfected.

Chorus

Refinement is the best means

for man to be perfected.

Only trials and refinement

make people truly love God.

Bridge

If people go without hardship,

they will lack true love for God.

If they are not tested within,

not subject to refinement,

then their hearts will always float

away in the outside world.

Chorus

Refinement is the best means

for man to be perfected.

Only trials and refinement

make people truly love God,

yes, truly love God, truly love God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

680 People’s Love Becomes Pure Only Through the Suffering of Refinement

Verse 1

Through his lifetime, Peter suffered

hundreds of painful trials.

Such refinement was the foundation

of his supreme love of God.

It was the most significant experience of his whole life.

His love of God was thanks to his will,

but more his refinement and suffering.

Bridge 1

Such suffering was his guide to loving God,

was the most memorable thing to him.

Chorus 1

If people don’t go through the pain

of refinement when loving God,

their love follows its natural course,

overrun with preferences.

If people don’t go through the pain

of refinement when loving God,

their love is full of Satan’s thoughts

and cannot satisfy God’s will.

Verse 2

Resolving to love God is not

the same as truly loving God.

One may only hold in their heart

loving, satisfying Him,

as if it lacked human ideas,

as if it were all for God.

But before God, all of this cannot

be commended or blessed.

Bridge 2

Even when one may grasp and know all truths,

that’s not a sign of truly loving God.

Chorus 2

Though people may have understood

many truths without refinement,

they are incapable of

putting these truths into practice.

Only when they are refined

can people truly understand

the real meaning of these truths

and appreciate their deep meaning.

Verse 3

At that time they are able to practice truth

properly as God wills.

Then will their human thoughts recede,

human naturalness reduce.

And at that time will all their human

emotions be lessened too.

It’s only then that all they do

truly expresses loving God.

Chorus 3

The truth of loving God

bears not fruit through spoken knowledge,

or wishes or understanding,

but demands a price be paid.

It requires man to suffer,

to suffer much in refinement.

Only then will man’s love be pure

and satisfy God’s heart for sure.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Refinement Can Man Possess True Love

681 God Tries and Refines Man to Perfect Him

Verse 1

If you believe in God, you must obey Him,

practice the truth and fulfill all your duties, oh, oh.

You must understand the things you should go through.

If you just go through judgment and discipline, oh, oh,

but you can’t tell when God is dealing with you

or disciplining you, then this won’t do at all.

It’s not enough to stand through refinement in one case,

you should keep on moving, keep on moving.

Pre-chorus

Hey, loving God goes on endlessly, whoa, whoa.

Hey, it’s a lesson without boundary.

Chorus

The more wonderful God’s work is in man,

the more valuable and meaningful it is.

The more incomprehensible it is to you,

more incompatible with your notions,

much more can God’s work conquer you,

gain you and make you perfect.

Verse 2

When God refines man, he goes through suffering,

love for God grows, God’s might is seen more in man.

But when God’s refining is less upon man,

poorer is his love, weaker God’s power in him, oh, oh.

But greater his refinement, pain and torment,

more deeply he will love God, he will love God,

more genuine his faith in God will be,

more deeply he will know God, he will know God.

Pre-chorus

Hey, loving God goes on endlessly, whoa, whoa.

Hey, it’s a lesson without boundary.

Chorus

The more wonderful God’s work is in man,

the more valuable and meaningful it is.

The more incomprehensible it is to you,

more incompatible with your notions,

much more can God’s work conquer you,

gain you and make you perfect.

Bridge

Those who suffer great refinement and discipline

deeply love God and more profoundly know Him.

Those who have not been dealt with

even once only have but a superficial knowledge.

After being dealt with and disciplined,

people can speak of real knowledge of God.

Chorus

The more wonderful God’s work is in man,

the more valuable and meaningful it is.

The more incomprehensible it is to you,

more incompatible with your notions,

much more can God’s work conquer you,

gain you and make you perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

682 God Perfects Man in Many Ways

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit walks a path in each person,

and gives everyone the chance to be perfected.

Through your negative states you’re shown your own corruption.

By throwing off these states you’ll find a path to practice.

These are all ways in which you are perfected.

Verse 2

Through constant guidance of the positive things in you,

you’ll actively do your part, gain insight and discernment.

In good conditions, you are especially willing

to pray to God and willing to read His word,

and relate the sermons you hear to your own state.

Chorus 1

At such times God enlightens you within

and makes you realize positive things.

This is how you come to be perfected,

made perfect in the positive aspect.

Verse 3

In negative states, you are weak and you are passive.

You’ve searched your heart and can’t find God inside,

yet God lights you up, helps you find a path to practice.

This is gaining perfection at a negative time.

God can perfect man in either aspect.

Verse 4

It depends if you are able to experience,

and whether you seek to be perfected by God.

If you do, the negative helps you grasp your real state

and learn what you lack, but can’t make you suffer loss.

It helps you see that man has and is nothing.

Chorus 2

If you don’t experience any trials,

you’ll always feel that you’re better than others.

Through all this you’ll see all that came before

was done by God, and protected by God.

Bridge

Entry into trials leaves you loveless, faithless.

You lack prayer and are unable to sing hymns.

And then without even realizing it,

you come to know yourself in the midst of this.

God has many means of perfecting humankind.

He uses many kinds of environments

to deal with man’s corrupt disposition,

uses various things to lay men bare.

Verse 5

That is, in one regard God deals with man,

in another He chooses to lay him bare,

in another He exposes man, digging out

the “secrets” within of which he’s never been aware,

showing man his nature by revealing all his states.

Chorus 3

God perfects man using many ways,

through dealing with him, through revelation,

by refining him, chastising him,

so man may know how practical God is.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Focus on Practice Can Be Perfected

683 One Cannot Come to Know God by Enjoying His Grace

Intro

Man is able to suffer for God

and he has come this far because of God’s love,

because of His salvation and judgment

and the work of chastisement in man.

Verse 1

If you are without the judgment of God,

without the chastisement and trials from Him,

if God has not made you suffer,

then you won’t be able to truly love Him.

The greater God’s work in man,

and the greater that man is suffering,

the more it shows how meaningful God’s work is,

the more that man’s heart can truly love God.

Chorus

Man’s love of God is built on two things:

the refinement and judgment of God.

If you only enjoy the grace of God,

with a peaceful life or worldly blessings,

then your faith has not been a success,

and you have not gained God.

Verse 2

Now man sees with just God’s mercy, grace and love,

he can never truly know himself,

he’ll never be able to understand

or grasp the essence of mankind.

Only through refinement and judgment of God,

only during the process of refinement,

can man know about his shortcomings

and the fact that he has nothing.

Chorus

Man’s love of God is built on two things:

the refinement and judgment of God.

If you only enjoy the grace of God,

with a peaceful life or worldly blessings,

then your faith has not been a success,

and you have not gained God.

Bridge

God has done one stage of the work of grace,

has already bestowed blessings on man.

But man cannot be made perfect

with grace, love, and mercy alone.

Verse 3

Man encounters some of God’s love in life.

He sees the love and mercy of God.

Yet, having experienced this for a time,

he sees it’s not able to make man perfect.

Grace and love can’t reveal or resolve corruption.

And it won’t make perfect man’s love and faith.

God’s grace was the work of just one stage;

man can’t rely on the grace of God to know God.

Chorus

Man’s love of God is built on two things:

the refinement and judgment of God.

If you only enjoy the grace of God,

with a peaceful life or worldly blessings,

then your faith has not been a success,

and you have not gained God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

684 All Who Truly Seek God Can Attain His Blessings

Intro

How should people cooperate with God

during this stage of His work?

Verse 1

God is testing people now,

not saying a word.

He makes Himself invisible,

away from man’s touch.

From the outside it appears

He does not work at all;

the truth is He continues to

work within mankind.

Pre-chorus

One who pursues life entry

has a vision for their pursuit,

and has no doubts though they may fail

to understand God’s work.

Chorus

Believe that God will never eradicate all mankind.

Instead, He gives promises and blessings.

All those who pursue Him will receive His blessings,

but God will cast aside those who do not. It’s up to you.

You must believe that when God’s work is done,

each person will arrive where he belongs.

Verse 2

As you’re going through God’s trials

even when you do not know

what God wants to achieve,

know that God’s thoughts are good.

If you pursue Him with a true heart,

He’ll always be with you;

He will perfect you in the end,

and bring man to a proper place.

Chorus

Believe that God will never eradicate all mankind.

Instead, He gives promises and blessings.

All those who pursue Him will receive His blessings,

but God will cast aside those who do not. It’s up to you.

You must believe that when God’s work is done,

each person will arrive where he belongs.

Verse 3

No matter what tests God gives now,

there will come a day

when He’ll reward or punish all

based on what they’ve done.

He won’t lead people to a point

and then cast them aside.

Since God is always trustworthy,

He will not ignore them.

Bridge

To experience God’s work, everyone must understand

the work that God is doing now, and how to cooperate.

Chorus

Believe that God will never eradicate all mankind.

Instead, He gives promises and blessings.

All those who pursue Him will receive His blessings,

but God will cast aside those who do not. It’s up to you.

You must believe that when God’s work is done,

each person will arrive where he belongs.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

685 Hold Firm to What Man Must Do

Verse 1

Offering a pure virgin

and a holy spiritual body,

it means keeping a heart of

sincerity in front of God.

For mankind, being able to be

sincere to God is purity.

Verse 2

Holy Spirit’s work has one term:

Man should seek with all their heart’s might,

not be doubtful of God’s actions,

uphold their duty at all times.

This manner is the only way

the Holy Spirit’s work is gained.

Chorus

Since you’re certain this way is true,

you must follow it till the end,

maintain your devotion to God.

Since you have seen that

God Himself has come to earth to perfect you,

you should give all your heart to Him.

No matter what He does,

even if your outcome is bad,

you can still always follow Him.

This is maintaining purity.

Verse 3

In every step of God’s work,

mankind must have enormous faith,

and he should seek in front of God.

Only through experience

can people find God’s loveliness,

see how the Holy Spirit works.

Verse 4

If you do not experience,

if you do not feel your way through this,

if you do not seek, you’ll gain nothing.

For through experience you’ll see God’s deeds,

you will see how wondrous,

how unfathomable He is.

Chorus

Since you’re certain this way is true,

you must follow it till the end,

maintain your devotion to God.

Since you have seen that

God Himself has come to earth to perfect you,

you should give all your heart to Him.

No matter what He does,

even if your outcome is bad,

you can still always follow Him.

This is maintaining purity.

Outro

Fulfill the duty of a creature,

no matter what the outcome’s like,

seek to know and love God,

don’t complain no matter what God treats you like.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

686 Only Those Who Attain God’s Salvation Are the Living

Verse 1

All those under the dark influence

live in death, possessed by Satan.

Without God’s saving and judging,

man can’t escape death’s grasp and live.

These dead cannot bear testimony

or be used by God, much less enter the kingdom.

God only wants the work and testimony of the living.

“The dead” oppose and rebel against God,

numb in spirit, unable to grasp His words,

no truth in practice, no loyalty to God.

They’re exploited, living under Satan.

Chorus

People wishing to become living beings,

to be approved and bear testimony to God

must submit to God’s judgment and be pruned by Him.

They’ll put all truths into practice,

and only then gain God’s salvation

and truly become living beings.

Verse 2

The living are saved by God.

They’ve been judged and chastised by Him,

willing to lay down their lives

and dedicate their whole lives to Him.

When the living bear witness to God,

Satan can then be shamed.

Only the living can spread God’s work.

They’re real people, after God’s heart.

Chorus

People wishing to become living beings,

to be approved and bear testimony to God

must submit to God’s judgment and be pruned by Him.

They’ll put all truths into practice,

and only then gain God’s salvation

and truly become living beings.

People wishing to become living beings,

to be approved and bear testimony to God

must submit to God’s judgment and be pruned by Him.

They’ll put all truths into practice,

and only then gain God’s salvation

and truly become living beings.

They’ll be living beings.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Are You Someone Who Has Come to Life?

687 Failure Is the Best Opportunity to Know Yourself

Verse 1

In your faith, learn to

experience God’s work and submit to God.

Submitting to Him is a truth,

and is required of human beings.

If you can seek in the direction

of submitting to God,

then you’ve set foot on

the right path of truly believing.

Pre-chorus 1

Having failed and fallen time and again,

having been exposed is not a bad thing.

Whether you’ve been dealt with, pruned or exposed,

remember always:

Chorus

Being exposed is not being condemned;

it’s the best chance to know yourself.

It can bring change for your life experience.

Without this, you won’t possess

the chance, the context or condition

to know the truth of your corruption.

Verse 2

If you can know the things in you,

including all that’s concealed,

things deep within, hard to perceive, unearth,

then that’s a good thing.

To come to truly know yourself

is the best opportunity

for you to mend your ways

and thus become a new human being.

Pre-chorus 2

Once you truly know yourself, you will see

to have truth as one’s life is precious indeed.

You’ll thirst for truth, enter reality.

This is such a great thing!

Chorus

Being exposed is not being condemned;

it’s the best chance to know yourself.

It can bring change for your life experience.

Without this, you won’t possess

the chance, the context or condition

to know the truth of your corruption.

Bridge

If you grab this opportunity, reflect on yourself earnestly

and gain true knowledge of yourself whenever you fail or fall down,

you will be able to stand back up in weakness and negativity.

Once you’ve crossed this threshold,

you can have great growth, enter truth’s reality.

Chorus

Being exposed is not being condemned;

it’s the best chance to know yourself.

It can bring change for your life experience.

Without this, you won’t possess

the chance, the context or condition

to know the truth of your corruption.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. To Gain the Truth, One Must Learn From the People, Matters, and Things Nearby

688 No Matter What God Does, It’s All to Save Mankind

1 God works in every single person, and no matter what His method is, what kind of people, matters, and things He makes use of in His service, or what kind of tone His words have, He only has one end goal: saving you. Before saving you, He needs to transform you, so how could you not suffer a bit? You are going to have to suffer. This suffering can involve many things. Sometimes God raises up the people, matters, and things around you to expose you, so that you can come to know yourself, or else you might be directly dealt with, pruned, and exposed. Just like someone on an operating table—you have to undergo some pain for a good outcome.

2 If every time you are pruned and dealt with, and every time He raises up people, matters, and things, it arouses your feelings and gives you a boost, then this is the correct way to experience this, and you will have stature and will enter into truth reality. If, every time you are pruned and dealt with, and every time God raises up your environment, you feel no pain or discomfort whatsoever, and feel nothing at all, and if you do not come before God to seek His will, neither praying nor seeking the truth, then you really are so numb! If a person is too numb, and is never spiritually aware, then God will have no way to work on them.

3 If God arranges certain environments, people, matters, and things for you, if He prunes and deals with you and if you learn lessons from this, if you have learned to come before God and seek the truth, and, unknowingly, are enlightened and illuminated and attain the truth, if you have experienced a change in these environments, reaped rewards, and made progress, if you begin to have a little comprehension of God’s will and you cease to complain, then all of this will mean that you have stood firm in the midst of the trials of these environments, and have withstood the test. As such, you will have gotten through this ordeal.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. To Gain the Truth, One Must Learn From the People, Matters, and Things Nearby

689 To Experience Pruning and Dealing Is Most Meaningful

1 Some people become passive after being pruned and dealt with; they lose all energy to perform their duties, and end up losing their loyalty as well. Why is this? It is partly due to their lack of awareness of the essence of their actions, and this leads to their not being able to submit to being pruned and dealt with. It is also partly due to their still not understanding what the significance of being pruned and dealt with is. People all believe that being pruned and dealt with means that their outcomes have been determined. As a result, they mistakenly believe that if they possess some loyalty to God, then they should not be dealt with and pruned; and, if they are dealt with, then this is not indicative of God’s love and righteousness. Such misunderstanding causes many people to dare not be “loyal” to God. Actually, when all is said and done, it is because they are overly deceitful; they do not want to suffer hardship. They just want to obtain blessings the easy way.

2 People are not aware of God’s righteousness. It is not that He has not done anything righteous or that He is not doing anything righteous; it is simply that people never believe that what God does is righteous. In human eyes, if God’s work does not conform to their human desires, or if it is not in line with what they expected, then He must not be righteous. However, people never know that their actions do not conform to the truth, nor do they ever realize that their actions resist God. If God never dealt with or pruned people for their transgressions, or reproached them for their mistakes, but instead was calm and gentle with them, never offending them or exposing their scars, and if He allowed them to dine and enjoy their time with Him, then people would never complain about God or judge Him to be unrighteous; rather, they would hypocritically claim that He was very righteous.

3 Do such people know God? Can their thoughts be completely attuned to His? How can such people cause Him to stop worrying? People have no inkling that when God judges, prunes, and deals with humans, He is trying to purify and transform their life dispositions so that they can succeed in submitting to Him and loving Him; they simply do not believe that God is righteous. As soon as He becomes slightly reproachful or deals with people a little bit, they grow negative and weak, and start to complain about Him. They refuse to believe that God looks at how people express themselves after they have transformed; they simply have no interest in changing. If you continue in this state, you will be deceived by your notions, and will be unable to be purified or perfected.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

690 You Must Seek God’s Will When Sickness Strikes

1 When the suffering of illness befalls you, how should you experience it? You should come before God to pray, seeking to fathom His will and examining what kinds of transgressions you have made or what corruptions you have not yet resolved. You cannot but suffer physically. Only by being tempered through suffering can people cease to be unbridled and always live before God. When people feel upset, they always pray, reflecting upon whether they have done anything wrong or how they may have offended God. This is beneficial for them. When people suffer great pain and trials, it certainly does not happen by chance.

2 Whether people are ill or in good health, God’s will is at work. When they are sick and do not know God’s will, they will not know how to practice. They will think this is the result of their foolishness. How are they not aware that God’s good intentions are at play? When you suffer a major illness that makes you feel you would be better off dead, it does not happen by chance. During the time of God’s salvation of humanity, does the Holy Spirit only accompany people’s life, enlightening them and shining the light upon them? God will also try and refine people. Only if they suffer much can they be purified, and only then can their life disposition be changed.

3 How does God subject people to trials? He refines them through suffering. Trials are suffering, and whenever there are trials, they are accompanied by suffering. If there were no trials, how would people suffer? And if they did not suffer, how could they change? Trials are accompanied by suffering and that is the work of the Holy Spirit. Humans are deeply corrupted, and if they do not suffer, they will be unaware of heaven’s heights or earth’s depths. If they do not suffer, they will not have God in their hearts. Merely fellowshiping about the truth cannot solve people’s corrupt disposition; it must be done through trials and refinement.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. In Believing in God, Gaining the Truth Is Most Crucial

691 The Onset of Illness Is God’s Love

Verse 1

Almighty God, Head of all things,

wields kingly power from His throne,

ruling over all things,

guiding us on this earth.

Come before Him, learn at all times.

All people, objects and matters

are all permitted by God’s throne.

So if sickness befalls,

God has good intentions.

Don’t complain, His grace He’ll bestow.

Chorus 1

Even if the body suffers,

Satan’s ideas you can’t keep.

Praise God during illness.

Don’t lose heart or give up.

God will shine His light when you seek.

God will shine His light when you seek.

Verse 2

Think of Job, how faithful he was.

God is a powerful doctor.

Dwell in sickness, you’re sick.

Dwell in spirit, you’re fine.

If you breathe, God won’t let you die.

Chorus 2

Resurrected Christ’s life is in us,

but we really lack faith in God.

May He put the faith in us.

All His words are so sweet.

God’s word is medicine for all.

God’s word is medicine for all.

Bridge

Shame the devils and shame Satan.

God’s word quickly will save our hearts.

God’s word is our support.

It dispels all bad things.

It sets everything in peace.

Verse 3

Faith is like a single log bridge.

The coward cannot get across.

But those who sacrifice,

they are able to pass.

Satan fools, with timid thoughts.

Chorus 3

Satan devises many ways

to try to send us its bad thoughts.

Often pray for God’s light,

rely on Him to cleanse our poison.

Come close to God, let Him rule us all.

Come close to God, let Him rule us all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 6

692 Man’s Attitude Toward Trials

Intro

What should you pursue along your path today?

As what kind of person should you see yourself?

Get to know how you should handle what comes your way,

be it trials, hardships, chastisement or cursing.

Verse 1

Faced with these things, reflect on each one.

All that befall you are brief trials.

Maybe they barely burden your spirit,

so you let them drift and don’t realize

they’re a precious part of your progress.

Channel 1

How thoughtless you are!

Verse 2

You see this dear thing like a floating cloud;

you don’t treasure these blows raining down.

They seem to you to be of little weight;

you dismiss them and don’t take them to heart.

You treat them like they are just bad luck.

Channel 2

How arrogant you are!

Bridge 1

Instead of seeing these repeated blows

as the very best protection,

you see them as senseless trouble-making

or punishment from Heaven.

How ignorant you are!

You confine the good times in the darkness;

you see wonderful trials and discipline

as enemy’s attacks.

Verse 3

You don’t know how to adapt to your place,

and you are even less willing to try.

You are unwilling to gain anything

from what you see as cruel chastisement

that keeps happening over and over.

Verse 4

You don’t attempt to search or explore;

resigned to your fate, you go where it leads.

What seem to you like savage chastenings

have not changed or taken over your heart;

they stab you in the heart instead.

Interlude

You see this “cruel chastisement”

only as your enemy.

You have gained nothing.

How self-righteous you are!

Verse 5

You rarely believe that you suffer trials

because you’re so contemptible;

you think you’re unlucky and God nitpicks.

But at this point how much do you know

about what God says and what God does?

Verse 6

Don’t think you’re a natural prodigy,

just below heaven and way above earth.

You’re far from smarter than everyone else.

It’s adorable how silly you are

compared with those who have reason.

Bridge 2

You think too highly of yourself,

you’ve never felt less than,

as if you can see through God’s actions

down to the smallest detail.

How unreasonable you are!

You have no idea of what God intends,

and you have even less awareness

of what He’s doing now.

Verse 7

So God says that you are lower than

an old farmer who’s working the land,

who has no idea about human life,

yet puts all his faith on Heaven’s blessings

as he’s cultivating the land.

Outro

You don’t spare a second’s thought to your life,

you don’t know renown and don’t know yourself.

You are so “above it all”!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Do Not Learn and Remain Ignorant: Are They Not Beasts?

693 God Ultimately Gains Those Who Have the Truth

1 What kind of people are those who have been born in the last days? They are people who have been subjected to Satan’s corruption for thousands of years, and have been so profoundly corrupted that they no longer have a human likeness. After experiencing the judgment, chastisement, and exposure of God’s words, and upon being conquered, these people gain the truth from His utterances and are sincerely convinced by God; they attain knowledge of God and can submit to Him absolutely and satisfy His will. In the end, this will be the sort of people gained through God’s management plan. Would you say the ones who can satisfy God’s will are those who have never been corrupted by Satan, or those who are ultimately saved? The people to be gained throughout God’s management plan are a group who can understand God’s will, who receive the truth from Him, and who possess the kind of life and human likeness which He requires.

2 When humans were first created by God, they merely looked like people and had life. However, they did not have within them the human likeness which God required and hoped for them to attain. The group of people who will ultimately be gained are those who will remain to the last, and these are the ones whom God requires, with whom He is pleased, and who satisfy Him. Over the several-thousand-year course of the work of management, these people have gained the most; this has been watering supplied to them by way of His war with Satan. The people in this group are better than those whom God created in the very beginning; even though they were corrupted, this was inevitable, and it is a matter that falls within the scope of God’s management plan. This fully reveals His almightiness and wisdom, as well as the fact that everything God has arranged, planned, and achieved is the absolute greatest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

694 Peter’s Understanding of Chastisement and Judgment

Intro

Peter’s love of God was pure,

the highest realm of perfection.

There is no life more meaningful.

Accepting God’s chastisement and judgment,

treasuring God’s righteousness—

nothing about Peter was more precious.

Verse 1

Peter said, “Satan gives earthly pleasures,

but I do not treasure them.

In God’s chastisement and judgment,

I find grace and blessings.

If not for God’s judgment, I’d never love God,

I’d still be controlled and commanded by Satan.

If that were the case, I could never be a real human,

for I could not satisfy God or devote all of me to Him.

Chorus 1

Though God does not bless me and I have no comfort inside,

as if a fire is burning in me, with no peace or joy,

even though His chastisement and discipline surround me,

in them I can behold God’s righteousness.

Verse 2

I take delight in this; nothing is more meaningful

or more valuable in this life that I live.

His protection and care become ruthless judgment,

curses and smiting; still I take enjoyment.

For they can cleanse and change me,

purify my love, draw me towards God,

so I can fulfill my duties,

freed from serving Satan.

Chorus 2

God’s chastisement and judgment have saved me.

My life can’t be without them. On earth I’m in Satan’s grasp.

Were it not for God’s care and protection of His judgment,

I’d always be under Satan, no chance of life with meaning.

Outro

Only if God’s judgment and chastisement

stay beside me can I be cleansed by God.

Only through God’s harsh words and righteousness

have I been protected, blessed, living in light.

Cleansed and freed from Satan, under God’s dominion—

this is the greatest blessing in my life today.”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

695 Peter’s Attitude Toward Trials

Verse 1

Peter suffered trials, countless trials by God in his life.

These tests would leave him half-dead,

but his faith would never decline.

Even when God said He would not praise him,

and to Satan he would fall, and said He had forsaken him,

he was not discouraged at all.

Pre-chorus 1

He continued to love God in a practical way,

in accordance with past principles; he continued to pray.

Chorus 1

Amid such trials, not of flesh, but of words,

Peter still prayed to God.

Verse 2

“Oh God, the Almighty, among heaven, earth and all things,

in Your hands You hold all the creatures and all human beings.

When You are merciful, my heart rejoices with Your mercy.

When You judge me, unworthy though I may be,

I gain a greater sense of Your unfathomable deeds,

because You are filled with wisdom and authority.

Pre-chorus 2

Though my flesh suffers, I am comforted in my soul.

How could I not give praise to Your wisdom and deeds?

Chorus 2

Even if I were to die after knowing You,

how could I not do that happily?”

Bridge

During such trials, Peter couldn’t fully grasp God’s will,

yet he was proud and he was honored to be used by Him still.

Because of his loyalty, and because of God’s blessing,

he has been a model to man for thousands of years.

Outro

Isn’t this precisely what you should mirror?

Think about why God gave such a lengthy account of Peter.

These should be the principles of your behavior.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 6

696 You Must Know How to Experience God’s Work

Verse 1

Most people don’t know

how to experience God’s work.

When they have an issue,

they don’t know what to do.

They’re unable to lead spiritual lives.

You must take God’s words

and work into daily life.

Chorus

If you don’t experience God’s work,

then you will never be perfected.

When you can experience it

and ponder it any time, any place,

when you can leave the shepherds

and live independently,

reliant on God, seeing His deeds,

only then will God’s will be achieved.

Verse 2

Sometimes God gives you a feeling

where you lose joy and His presence,

you’re plunged into darkness;

this is a refinement.

When all you do goes wrong,

this is God’s discipline.

No one sees your rebellious acts,

but God surely does.

Pre-chorus 1

He’ll surely discipline you.

The Spirit’s work is detailed.

He observes words, thoughts and actions,

giving man awareness within.

Chorus

If you don’t experience God’s work,

then you will never be perfected.

When you can experience it

and ponder it any time, any place,

when you can leave the shepherds

and live independently,

reliant on God, seeing His deeds,

only then will God’s will be achieved.

Verse 3

Something you do goes wrong,

then another, and another.

Gradually you’ll understand

the work of the Holy Spirit.

Through much discipline,

you will learn what’s in line with His will,

in the end rightly responding

to His guidance within you.

Pre-chorus 2

Sometimes you’ll be rebellious,

thus rebuked by God from within.

This all comes from God’s discipline.

Chorus

If you don’t experience God’s work,

then you will never be perfected.

When you can experience it

and ponder it any time, any place,

when you can leave the shepherds

and live independently,

reliant on God, seeing His deeds,

only then will God’s will be achieved.

Outro

If you slight God’s word and work,

He will pay you no mind.

But the more seriously you take them,

the more He’ll enlighten you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

697 Great Are the Gains From Belief in the Practical God

Verse 1

The Son of man continues to speak.

This meager man leads us in God’s work through each step.

We’ve gone through many trials and chastenings,

and we have also been tested with death.

We learn of God’s righteousness and majesty.

We enjoy God’s compassion and His love.

We appreciate His wisdom and His power,

see He’s lovely and eager to save man.

Chorus

In the words of this ordinary person,

we learn God’s substance, will, disposition.

We also learn man’s nature and substance,

and see the path of salvation, perfection.

Verse 2

His words cause us to die and be reborn.

They leave us with guilt and indebtedness.

Yet they also bring much comfort to us.

His words bring great pain, but also joy and peace.

Now enemies burned to ashes by His wrath,

now lambs to His slaughter, now apple of His eye,

we’re ones He saves, we’re maggots in His eyes,

we’re lost lambs He searches for day and night.

Chorus

In the words of this ordinary person,

we learn God’s substance, will, disposition.

We also learn man’s nature and substance,

and see the path of salvation, perfection.

Verse 3

He pities, raises, despises us,

comforts, exhorts, guides and enlightens us,

chastens, disciplines and even curses us,

night and day, worries, protects, cares for us.

He’s always by our side, giving all His care.

He’s paid all the price for the sake of us.

In His words, we’ve enjoyed God’s entirety

and beheld the destination He’s given us.

Chorus

In the words of this ordinary person,

we learn God’s substance, will, disposition.

We also learn man’s nature and substance,

and see the path of salvation, perfection.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

698 God’s Judgment Gives Us Life

1 Each of God’s words strikes at one of our mortal spots, leaving us wounded and filled with dread. He exposes our notions, our imaginings, and our corrupt disposition. From all that we say and do, down to every one of our thoughts and ideas, our nature essence is revealed in His words, putting us in a state of fear and trembling with nowhere to hide our shame. One by one, He tells us about all of our actions, our aims and intentions, even the corrupt disposition that we ourselves have never discovered, making us feel exposed in all our wretched imperfection and, even more, completely won over. He judges us for opposing Him, chastises us for blaspheming and condemning Him, and makes us feel that, in His eyes, we have not one single redeeming feature, that we are the living Satan.

2 His judgment and chastisement have caused us truly to appreciate God’s honor and intolerance of man’s offense, compared to which we are exceedingly base, exceedingly impure. His judgment and chastisement have made us realize for the first time how arrogant and pompous we are, and how man will never be the equal of God, or on a par with God. His judgment and chastisement have made us yearn to live no more in such a corrupt disposition, to rid ourselves of this nature essence as soon as possible, and to cease being vile and detestable to Him. His judgment and chastisement have made us happy to obey His words, no longer rebelling against His orchestrations and arrangements. His judgment and chastisement have once more given us the desire to survive and made us happy to accept Him as our Savior….

3 We are just such an ordinary group of people, possessed of a corrupt satanic disposition, the ones predestined by God before the ages, and the needy ones whom God has lifted from the dunghill. We once rejected and condemned God, but we have now been conquered by Him. From God we have received life, the way of eternal life. Wherever we may be on earth, whatever persecutions and tribulations we endure, we cannot be apart from the salvation of Almighty God. For He is our Creator, and our only redemption! The love of God extends forth like the water of a spring, and is given to you, and to me, and to others, and to all those who truly seek the truth and await the appearance of God. Just as the moon follows the sun in unending alternation, so the work of God never ceases, and is carried out upon you, upon me, upon others, and upon all those who follow the footprints of God and accept His judgment and chastisement.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

699 Offering the Most Precious Sacrifice to God

Verse 1

After years of hardships, chastised and refined,

man finally is weather-beaten.

Glory, romance, now lost, he now understands

the truth of being man and God’s devotion.

Chorus

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

Verse 2

He loathes his wickedness, hates his savageness,

and misconceptions and demands of God.

He cannot reverse time, change all his regrets.

But God’s word and love now give him new life.

Chorus

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

Bridge 1

Day by day, man’s wounds heal, strength returns.

He stands, gazes at the face of the Almighty,

only to discover God’s always been here,

His smile and His love still so beautiful.

Chorus

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

Bridge 2

His heart holds man’s concerns;

His hands warm and strong,

as they’ve always been from the beginning.

It’s like man’s returned to Garden of Eden.

He resists serpent, turns to Jehovah.

Chorus

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him.

And so he offers up the most precious sacrifice

to his God, who’s smiling down on him—

Oh! My Lord! My God!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

700 Changes in Disposition Are Mainly Changes in Nature

Verse 1

Transformation in disposition

is a transformation of nature.

Nature can’t be seen in one’s behavior.

It involves the meaning and worth of life,

it involves the values of human life,

things deep in the soul, the essence of man.

Chorus

No matter how people or things change

or the world may turn upside down,

if you’re guided by truth inside,

and the truth inside you takes root,

if God’s words guide your life and likes,

and they guide your experience,

then you will have truly transformed,

then you will have truly transformed.

Verse 2

If people experience God’s work

and fully enter into the truth,

if they change their values, outlooks on life,

and view things the same way as God,

if they can submit and devote to God,

then their dispositions will be changed.

Bridge

If people could not accept the truth,

then in these aspects they can’t transform.

Chorus

No matter how people or things change

or the world may turn upside down,

if you’re guided by truth inside,

and the truth inside you takes root,

if God’s words guide your life and likes,

and they guide your experience,

then you will have truly transformed,

then you will have truly transformed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. What Should Be Known About Transforming One’s Disposition

701 What Are Changes in Disposition?

1 When it comes to knowing man’s nature, the most important thing is to see it from the perspective of man’s world view, life view, and values. Man’s philosophies for living, their ways of doing things, and their maxims are all filled with the poisons of the great red dragon, and they all come from Satan. Thus, all things that flow through people’s bones and blood are all things of Satan. Mankind has been profoundly corrupted by Satan. Man’s nature is corrupt, evil, and reactionary, filled by and immersed in the philosophies of Satan—it is, in its entirety, a nature that betrays God. This is why people resist God and stand in opposition to God. If you want to seek a change in your disposition, then you must first know your nature.

2 A transformation in disposition happens when a lover of the truth, while experiencing God’s work, accepts the judgment and chastisement of His words and undergoes all manner of suffering and refinement. Such a person is cleansed of the satanic poisons within him, so that he can submit to all of God’s orchestrations and arrangements, never again to rebel against Him or resist Him. This is a transformation in disposition. A transformation in disposition means that a person, because he loves and can accept the truth, finally comes to know his disobedient nature that is in opposition to God; he understands that man is corrupted too deeply, he recognizes man’s absurdness and deceitfulness, he recognizes man’s poorness and pitifulness, and finally comes to understand man’s nature essence. Knowing all this, he becomes able to deny and forsake himself completely, live by God’s word, and practice the truth in all things. This is someone who knows God; this is someone whose disposition has transformed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

702 Dispositional Changes Require the Holy Spirit’s Work

Verse 1

The Holy Spirit’s work and presence

decide whether you seek sincerely,

not the judgments of others,

nor their opinions neither.

But more than this, what decides

your sincerity is, over time,

whether the Holy Spirit’s work

changes you and makes you know God.

Chorus

With the Holy Spirit’s work,

your disposition will change,

your view on faith will grow pure.

Change means the Holy Spirit is at work,

no matter how long you’ve followed Him.

Verse 2

If there’s no change in you, then it shows

the Holy Spirit doesn’t work on you.

Even if you render service,

you do it to gain blessing.

Rendering occasional service

does not mean change in disposition.

Service-doers will be destroyed

for the kingdom doesn’t need them.

Bridge

The kingdom doesn’t need the unchanged

to serve the faithful and perfected.

Chorus

With the Holy Spirit’s work,

your disposition will change,

your view on faith will grow pure.

Change means the Holy Spirit is at work,

no matter how long you’ve

followed Him, followed Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

703 Transforming Your Disposition Begins With Understanding Your Nature

1 The first step to transforming your disposition begins by understanding your own nature; this is key. How does one understand one’s nature? Understanding your nature actually means analyzing the depth of the soul; it involves what is in your life. It is the logic and viewpoints of Satan by which you have been living; that is, it is the life of Satan that you have been living by. Only by uncovering the deep-down parts of your soul can you understand your nature. Examples of these are people’s viewpoints on matters, their methods and goals in life, their life values and outlook, and their views on all things relating to truth. All of these things exist deep within people’s souls and are directly correlated with the transformation of their dispositions.

2 Corrupt mankind’s outlook on life is this: “Everyone for himself, and the devil take the hindmost.” People all live for themselves and care only about their physical bodies. Their lives are completely without value, much less do they have any meaning. Your outlook on life involves what you rely on to survive and live in the world; it is what you live for, and it dictates how you live. These are all things to do with the essence of human nature. Through analyzing the nature, you will see that people are all resisting God, and that they are all devils, and there is no genuinely good person. Only by analyzing people’s natures can you truly know the essence and corruption of humanity, as well as what people actually belong to, what they truly lack, and how they should pursue the truth to live out human likeness. This is the truth you must understand.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. What Should Be Known About Transforming One’s Disposition

704 Knowing Your Own Nature Is Key to a Change in Disposition

Chorus

Knowing your own nature is key

to a change in disposition.

This must happen in accordance

with God’s revelations.

Verse 1

It is in the word of God

that you can know your nature,

recognizing Satan’s poisons

in your hideous nature.

Only through the word of God

can you see your own foolishness,

the weak and negative elements

within your nature.

Verse 2

Only when these are fully known,

when you’re able to hate yourself

and truly forsake the flesh,

always carrying out God’s word,

and when you truly have the will

to utterly submit to God’s word

and to the Holy Spirit,

you’ll have walked Peter’s path.

Chorus

Knowing your own nature is key

to a change in disposition.

This must happen in accordance

with God’s revelations.

Bridge

Without the grace of God,

without the guidance of the Holy Spirit,

this path is too difficult to walk.

For people lack the truth

and cannot forsake themselves.

Verse 3

With shallow self-knowledge,

you cannot solve problems,

and your life disposition

will never, ever change.

You must know yourself profoundly,

the elements of your nature.

From where do these elements come?

How do they originate?

Verse 4

Are you able to hate these things?

And have you seen your ugly soul?

If you can really see that truth,

you will start to hate yourself.

Only when you loathe yourself

can you forsake the flesh

and have the needed strength

to practice the truth with ease.

Chorus

Knowing your own nature is key

to a change in disposition.

This must happen in accordance

with God’s revelations.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

705 Only Dispositional Changes Are True Changes

Verse 1

Satan poisoned man and trampled on him.

That’s where man’s corrupt disposition stems from.

His fundamental things have been corrupted:

his thinking, morality, insight, and sense.

All are vastly changed from how God made them:

he can’t understand the truth and opposes God.

Pre-chorus 1

And so changes in man’s disposition

should begin with changes in his thinking,

in his sense, and in his insight,

to change his knowledge of God and of truth.

Chorus

Achieving true changes in man’s disposition

begins with thorough knowledge of his essence,

and through changes in his thinking, nature, outlook.

Then can fundamental changes be achieved.

Verse 2

Before he was corrupted by Satan,

man followed God, obeyed His words on hearing;

he had sound sense, conscience, and humanity.

But that humanity, sense and conscience,

all grew dull after Satan corrupted him.

He’s lost obedience and love toward God.

Pre-chorus 2

Man’s sense has gone astray, his disposition

alike to animal’s, his rebellions more grievous;

yet he remains ignorant of all of this,

and blindly rebels against and opposes God.

Chorus

Achieving true changes in man’s disposition

begins with thorough knowledge of his essence,

and through changes in his thinking, nature, outlook.

Then can fundamental changes be achieved.

Bridge

Man’s disposition is revealed

through his sense, insight and conscience

that dull and unsound have become.

And thus his disposition has

grown rebellious against God.

If his sense and insight cannot change,

then neither shall his disposition,

and never shall he conform to God’s will.

Chorus

Achieving true changes in man’s disposition

begins with thorough knowledge of his essence,

and through changes in his thinking, nature, outlook.

Then can fundamental changes be achieved.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Have an Unchanged Disposition Is to Be in Enmity to God

706 How God Measures Changes in People’s Dispositions

1 Transformation in disposition does not happen overnight, and once you understand the truth you cannot necessarily put it into practice within every environment. This involves man’s nature. Sometimes it might seem as though you are putting the truth into practice, but in reality, the nature of your actions does not show that you are doing so. Many people have certain ways of behaving outwardly, such as being able to cast aside their families and careers in order to fulfill their duties, and therefore believe they have practiced the truth. However, God does not recognize that they are practicing the truth. If everything you do has a personal motive behind it and is adulterated, then you are not practicing the truth. Strictly speaking, your conduct will probably be condemned by God; it will not be praised or remembered by Him. Dissecting this further, you are doing evil and your conduct is in opposition to God.

2 From the outside, you are not interrupting or disturbing anything and you have not done real damage or violated any truth. It appears to be logical and reasonable, yet the essence of your actions pertains to doing evil and resisting God. Therefore, you should determine whether there has been a change in your disposition and whether you are putting the truth into practice by looking at the motives behind your actions in light of God’s words. It does not depend on a human view of whether your actions conform to the human imagination and human intentions, or whether they are suited to your taste. Rather, it depends on God saying whether or not you are conforming to His will, whether or not your actions possess truth reality, and whether or not they meet His requirements and standards. Only measuring yourself against God’s requirements is accurate.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. What Should Be Known About Transforming One’s Disposition

707 A Change in Disposition Is Inseparable From Real Life

Spoken

In believing in God, if man desires to have change,

then he must not detach himself from the real life that he is in.

Verse 1

If you dwell on theories and religious ceremony,

but don’t enter into real life, you won’t enter reality,

you’ll never know yourself or know the truth or God.

You will remain ignorant, you will always remain blind.

Chorus

In real life, know yourself, forsake yourself,

and practice truth, learn rules and common sense

of self-conduct in all things.

These will help you achieve

gradual transformation, gradual transformation.

Verse 2

Those who disobey God cannot enter into real life.

Of humanity they speak, but demons they are like.

They all speak of the truth, but doctrines they live out.

Those who can’t live truth in life, God will shut them out.

Chorus

In real life, know yourself, forsake yourself,

and practice truth, learn rules and common sense

of self-conduct in all things.

These will help you achieve

gradual transformation, gradual transformation.

Verse 3

Practice your entry, know your flaws and disobedience,

your abnormal humanity, your weakness and ignorance.

Bridge

That way your knowledge is combined with your true state.

Such knowledge is real, allows you to grasp your condition

and achieve transformation.

Chorus

In real life, know yourself, forsake yourself,

and practice truth, learn rules and common sense

of self-conduct in all things.

These will help you achieve

gradual transformation, gradual transformation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Discussing Church Life and Real Life

708 The Process of Dispositional Change

1 Transformation in one’s disposition is not a change in behavior, nor is it a feigned outward change or a temporary alteration made out of zeal; rather, it is a genuine transformation of disposition that brings about a change in behavior. Such a change in behavior is not the same as changes exhibited in a person’s outward actions. Transformation of disposition means that you have understood and experienced the truth, and that the truth has become your life. In the past, you understood the truth of this matter, but you were unable to put it into practice; truth was merely a doctrine to you that did not stick. Now that your disposition has transformed, you not only understand truth, but you also practice in accordance with it.

2 You are now able to let go of the things you were fond of in the past, the things you used to be willing to do, your imaginings, and your notions. You are now able to let go of the things you were not able to let go of in the past. This is transformation of disposition, and it is also the process of transforming your disposition. It might sound quite simple, but in fact, someone who is in the midst of this process must suffer many hardships, subdue his body, and forsake aspects of the flesh that are part of his nature. Such a person must also undergo dealing and pruning, chastisement and judgment, and trials. Only after experiencing all of this can a person somewhat understand his own nature. Having some understanding of it, though, does not mean that one is able to change immediately; one must endure hardships in the process.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. What Should Be Known About Transforming One’s Disposition

709 Pursue the Truth to Obtain Dispositional Changes

1 Only by pursuing the truth can one achieve a change in disposition: This is something people must comprehend and understand thoroughly. If you do not have sufficient understanding of the truth, you will easily slip up and go astray. If you really possess the truth, the path you walk will naturally be the correct path. Without the truth, it is easy to do evil, and you will do it despite yourself. For example, if arrogance and conceit existed within you, you would find it impossible to keep from defying God; you would feel compelled to defy Him. You would not do it on purpose; you would do it under the domination of your arrogant and conceited nature. Your arrogance and conceit would make you look down on God and see Him as being of no account; they would cause you to exalt yourself, constantly put yourself on display, and, finally, sit in God’s place and bear testimony for yourself. In the end, you would turn your own ideas, your own thinking, and your own notions into truths to be worshiped. See how much evil is done by people under the dominance of their arrogant and conceited nature!

2 To resolve their evil acts, they must first resolve the problem of their nature. Without a change in disposition, it would not be possible to bring a fundamental resolution to this problem. When you have some understanding of God, when you can see your own corruption and recognize the contemptibility and ugliness of arrogance and conceit, you will then feel disgusted, sickened, and distressed. You will be able to consciously do some things to satisfy God and, in doing this, will feel at ease. You will be able to consciously bear witness for God and, in doing this, will feel enjoyment. You will consciously unmask yourself, exposing your own ugliness, and by doing this, you will feel good inside and feel yourself to be in an improved state of mind. Therefore, the first step of seeking a change in your disposition is to seek to understand God’s words and to enter into the truth. Only by understanding the truth can you attain discernment; only with discernment can you understand things thoroughly; only by understanding things thoroughly can you forsake the flesh and, step by step, be on the right track with your belief in God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

710 Only Obeying God’s Work Brings Dispositional Change

Verse 1

If you’re able to follow

the Holy Spirit’s current words

and experience God’s work,

then your disposition can change.

If you follow and seek

what the Holy Spirit says,

you are one who obeys Him;

there will be a change in you.

Pre-chorus

Men change with the Spirit’s new words.

If you cling to the past, you cannot change.

You must follow the Spirit’s guidance,

obey whatever God says.

Chorus

People cannot change their own disposition.

They must be judged and chastised,

refined and pruned by God’s words.

Only then can they achieve

obedience and faithfulness to God,

not going through the motions or fooling Him.

Verse 2

Through refinement of God’s words,

people’s dispositions change.

Being revealed and judged by God’s words,

they rash no more but become composed.

Most importantly, they submit

to God’s current words and work,

putting man’s notions aside,

and willingly submitting.

Chorus

People cannot change their own disposition.

They must be judged and chastised,

refined and pruned by God’s words.

Only then can they achieve

obedience and faithfulness to God,

not going through the motions or fooling Him.

Bridge

Before, changing meant forsaking oneself,

the discipline and suffering of flesh,

leaving behind fleshly preferences;

it’s one kind of change in disposition.

Today, all know that obeying

the current words of God

and knowing His new work

is the real marker of change.

Man’s old notions of God can then be erased

to truly know and obey God.

Only this is a true expression

of a change in disposition.

Chorus

People cannot change their own disposition.

They must be judged and chastised,

refined and pruned by God’s words.

Only then can they achieve

obedience and faithfulness to God,

not going through the motions or fooling Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. People Whose Dispositions Have Changed Are Those Who Have Entered Into the Reality of God’s Words

711 Good Behavior Does Not Equal Dispositional Change

1 When God works to save man, it is not to adorn man with good behavior—the purpose of God’s work is to transform people’s dispositions, to make them reborn into new people. Thus, God’s judgment, chastisement, trials, and refinement of man all serve to change his disposition so that he may achieve absolute submission and devotion to God, and come to worship Him normally. This is the aim of God’s work.

2 Behaving well is not the same as submitting to God, much less does it equal being compatible with Christ. Changes in behavior are based on doctrine and born of fervor; they are not based upon true knowledge of God or upon the truth, much less do they rest upon guidance from the Holy Spirit. Even though there are times when some of what people do is directed by the Holy Spirit, this is not an expression of the life, much less is it the same as knowing God.

3 No matter how good a person’s behavior is, it does not prove that they have submitted to God or that they put the truth into practice. Behavioral changes are but a momentary illusion; they are but manifestations of zealousness. They cannot be counted as expressions of the life. People can behave well, but that does not necessarily mean they are possessed of the truth. People’s fervor can only make them abide by doctrine and follow regulation; people who are without the truth have no way of resolving essential problems, and doctrine cannot stand in for the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

712 The Expressions of Those Whose Disposition Is Changed

1 Those who have experienced a change in their disposition have understood the truth, they are discerning on all issues, they know how to act in accordance with God’s will, how to act in accordance with the truth principles, how to act to satisfy God, and they understand the nature of the corruption they reveal. When their own ideas and notions are revealed, they are able to be discerning and forsake the flesh. This is how a change in disposition is expressed. The main thing about a change in disposition is that they have clearly understood the truth, and when carrying things out, they put the truth into practice with relative accuracy and their corruption is not revealed as often.

2 People whose dispositions have changed appear to be particularly reasonable and discerning, and because of their understanding of the truth, they do not exhibit as much self-righteousness and arrogance. They can see through and discern much of the corruption that is revealed, so do not give rise to arrogance. They are able to have a measured grasp on what man’s place is, how to behave reasonably, how to be dutiful, what to say and what not to say, and what to say and what to do to which people. This is why it is said that people like this are relatively reasonable. Those who have a change in disposition truly live out the likeness of a human.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

713 The Features of Dispositional Change

1 Changes in disposition have a characteristic. That is, being able to accept the truth and to submit to what is right and in line with the truth. No matter who gives you suggestions—whether they are young or old and whether you get along well—as long as they say something that is correct and in line with the truth, and beneficial to the work of God’s family, then you can adopt it and accept it, and not be impacted by any other factors. This is the first characteristic. Another characteristic is being able to seek the truth whenever you encounter a problem. If you encounter a new problem that no one can fathom, you can seek the truth, see what you should do to make the matter in line with the truth principles, and meet God’s requirements.

2 Yet another characteristic is gaining the ability to be considerate of God’s will. No matter what requirements God has of you in your duty, you are able to carry it out according to what God requires, act in an effort to satisfy God, and act with responsibility and faithfulness. All of these are ways to be considerate of God’s will. If you do not know how to be considerate of God’s will in the thing you are doing, you must do some seeking in order to accomplish that and to satisfy Him. If you can put these three principles into practice, measure the way you actually are living by them, and find a path of practice, then you will be handling affairs in a principled manner. Whatever you encounter and whatever problems you have to deal with, if you can find the principles of practice, then you will naturally be able to practice the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Practicing the Truth Can One Cast Off the Shackles of a Corrupt Disposition

714 Those With Dispositional Change Can Live Like a Human

1 Those who have undergone a change in their dispositions truly live out a human likeness, and they possess the truth. They are always able to speak and see things in accordance with the truth, and they are principled in everything they do; they are not subject to the influence of any person, matter, or thing, and they all have their own views and can uphold the truth principles. Their dispositions are relatively stable, they do not blow hot and cold, and no matter what their circumstances, they understand how to do their duties properly and how to behave to God’s satisfaction. Those whose dispositions have actually changed are not focused on what to do to make themselves look good on a superficial level; they have gained internal clarity on what to do to satisfy God. From the outside, they may not seem to be so enthusiastic or to have done anything very great, but everything they do is meaningful, is valuable, and yields practical results.

2 Those whose dispositions have changed are certain to possess a lot of truth, and this can be confirmed by their perspectives on things and the principles of their actions. Those who do not possess the truth have absolutely not achieved any change in disposition. The most crucial ingredient of a change in disposition is that a person’s internal life has changed. The truth expressed by God becomes one’s very life, the satanic poisons within have been eliminated, and one’s perspectives have completely changed—and none of them is still in line with worldly points of view. These people can see the schemes and poisons of the great red dragon clearly for what they are; they have grasped the true essence of life. Their life values have changed, and this is the most fundamental sort of transformation, as well as the essence of a change in disposition.

3 Those who have undergone a change in disposition feel that while living, people should fulfill their human duties, worship God, submit before God, and satisfy God; they think these comprise the foundation of what it means to be human, and represent an obligation that is in accord with the unalterable principles of Heaven and earth. Otherwise, they would not be worthy of being called human; their lives would be empty and meaningless. They feel that people should live in order to satisfy God, to perform their duties well, and to live lives of meaning, so that even when it is their time to die, they will feel content and not have the slightest regret, and that they have not lived in vain. The main cause of a change in one’s life disposition is possessing the truth within and having knowledge of God; one’s outlook on life is therefore changed, and one’s values are different from before. The transformation starts from within, and from one’s life; it is certainly not a mere external change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

715 This Is the Likeness of a Real Person

1 One who believes in God must read many of His words before they can understand the truth; only by understanding the truth can one know themselves and identify and see clearly what corrupt dispositions they have. To practice the truth and live before God, one must betray their flesh and wage war against their preferences, their desires, and their satanic dispositions. If people truly loathe their satanic dispositions and genuinely hate the preferences of the flesh, then they can consciously practice according to the truth, and their actions will be principled, with a scope and limits; these are the effects achieved by understanding the truth. If people do not understand the truth, they will always be ruled and bound by the flesh, without a way forward.

2 If there comes a day in one’s experience when their outlook on life and the significance and the basis of their existence have changed entirely, when they have been altered to their very bones, and have become someone else—what a wonderful thing it would be! This would be a great change, an earth-shattering change. Only when you are uninterested in the fame and fortune, status, money, pleasure, and luxuries of the world, and can easily forgo them, will you have the likeness of a human being. Those who will ultimately be made complete are such a group of people; they live for the truth, live for God, and live for that which is just. This is the likeness of a true human being.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

716 Only Those With the Truth Can Live Out a Real Life

1 If people have a genuine understanding of God’s disposition, and can give heartfelt praise to His holiness and righteousness, then it means they truly know Him and possess the truth; only then do they live in the light. Only once a person’s view of the world and of life changes does one undergo a fundamental transformation. When one has a life goal and comports oneself according to the truth, when one submits absolutely to God and lives by His words, when one feels peaceful and illuminated to the depths of one’s soul, when one’s heart is free of darkness, and when one can live entirely free and unrestrained in God’s presence, only then does one lead a genuine human life, and only then has one become a person who possesses the truth.

2 All the truths in your possession have come from God’s words and from God Himself. The Ruler of the entire universe and all things—God Most High—approves of you as a real person living a true human life. What could be more meaningful than this? This is what it means to be in possession of the truth. Only God is the truth. God controls the heavens and earth and everything in them, and rules over all. Not to believe in God and not to submit to God is to be unable to obtain the truth. If you live in accordance with God’s words, then in the depths of your heart, you will feel brightened and at ease, and you will also enjoy an incomparable sweetness. When that happens, you will have truly obtained life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Know Man’s Nature

717 Witnesses for God Must Have a Change in Disposition

Verse 1

The change of man’s disposition

comes from various kinds of God’s work.

Without such changes, man’s unable

to bear witness, be after God’s heart.

The change of man’s disposition

shows he’s freed from Satan and darkness.

He’s truly a model of God’s work.

He’s after God’s heart, he’s God’s witness.

Pre-chorus

Those who bear testimony to God

must have knowledge of Him.

Only this testimony is real,

only this shames Satan.

Chorus

God uses those who’ve come to know Him

through being pruned and being dealt with,

through undergoing His judgment

to bear testimony to Him.

He uses those who’ve been corrupted

and who have changed their disposition,

and thus have obtained His blessings

to bear testimony to Him.

Verse 2

Today God incarnate’s come to earth,

and His work He has come to perform.

He requires man to know Him,

obey Him and bear witness to Him—

to know His normal, practical work,

obey His work, words, at odds with man’s notion,

witness to His work of saving man

and the deeds He’s done to conquer them.

Pre-chorus

Those who bear testimony to God

must have knowledge of Him.

Only this testimony is real,

only this shames Satan.

Chorus

God uses those who’ve come to know Him

through being pruned and being dealt with,

through undergoing His judgment

to bear testimony to Him.

He uses those who’ve been corrupted

and who have changed their disposition,

and thus have obtained His blessings

to bear testimony to Him.

Outro

He doesn’t need praise by mouth from man,

nor need the praise and testimony

of Satan’s ilk whom God has not saved.

Only those who know God can truly

bear testimony to Him;

only those who’ve been transformed

can be qualified for this.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Testimony to God

718 Have Faith in Dispositional Change

Intro

A change in disposition

does not happen overnight,

as it’s achieved through finding

the source of one’s corrupt essence.

Verse 1

During the course of this process,

after undergoing much,

you may grasp just one part of the truth,

gain one part of dispositional change.

Perhaps only after knowing

many people, events, environments,

after taking many winding roads,

will you gain the slightest transformation.

Pre-chorus

Whatever size your transformation,

it’s precious in God’s eyes.

He treasures and remembers it,

for you suffered and paid a big price.

God sees into the depths of men’s hearts;

He knows your weaknesses,

and He knows what your wishes are.

Even more He knows what you need.

Chorus

No matter how weak you are,

if you don’t forsake God’s name,

if you do not leave God or this way,

you’ll always have a chance to be changed,

to be changed in your disposition.

Verse 2

A story in the Bible

tells of the prodigal son.

This analogy is made to show

God’s will to save humans is true.

He gives men the chance to change.

And during the course of this process,

He understands men, knows they will fail,

and knows their corruption and weakness.

Pre-chorus

Whatever size your transformation,

it’s precious in God’s eyes.

He treasures and remembers it,

for you suffered and paid a big price.

God sees into the depths of men’s hearts;

He knows your weaknesses,

and He knows what your wishes are.

Even more He knows what you need.

Chorus

No matter how weak you are,

if you don’t forsake God’s name,

if you do not leave God or this way,

you’ll always have a chance to be changed,

to be changed in your disposition.

Outro

Once we know what a change in disposition is,

and what we must go through to experience it,

we need not be afraid but should be confident.

And to achieve this change, God’s work is practical.

He has the power to save men from Satan’s hands,

save them from the essence of Satan’s corruption.

He also holds the power and the wisdom

to let men gain a change in disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Path of Practice Toward Changing One’s Disposition

719 Those Who Truly Obey God’s Work Can Be Gained by Him

Verse 1

The truth that God asks people to enter

is that you can obey what He tells you,

and that you can put it into practice,

bow before the practical God,

knowing the corruption in you,

and bare your heart in front of Him,

and thus you can be gained by Him

through these words of His.

Verse 2

God gains glory when His words conquer you

and make you fully obedient to Him.

In this way, He brings Satan to shame

and brings all His work unto its end.

When you do not possess notions

of God incarnate’s practicality,

which means you’ve passed this trial,

then you’ve borne this witness well.

Chorus

Bearing resounding witness for God

is about whether you understand the practical God,

and if you’re able to submit

before this person who is both normal and plain,

and submit even unto your death.

If you bear this true witness for God,

this means that you have been obtained by God.

Verse 3

If someday you have full understanding

of the practical God and can submit to Him

even unto your death the way Peter did,

then you’ll have been gained by God and perfected.

It’s because God is practical

that people are going through their trials.

His work is real, not supernatural.

All His words are practical.

Bridge

By understanding His words without notions,

by being able to genuinely love Him

as His work grows more and more practical,

you will be gained by Him.

All the people who will be gained by God

are those who know Him.

They are the ones who know He is practical,

the ones who can submit to God’s practical work.

Chorus

Bearing resounding witness for God

is about whether you understand the practical God,

and if you’re able to submit

before this person who is both normal and plain,

and submit even unto your death.

If you bear this true witness for God,

this means that you have been obtained by God.

Outro

If you can submit unto death in front of Him

without complaints, without judgments,

without notions, without hidden motives,

then God will gain glory.

Submitting to a plain person who’s scorned by man

even unto death with no notions at all, this is testimony.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Truly Love God Are Those Who Can Submit Absolutely to His Practicality

721 Those Who Do Not Obey God Oppose God

Verse 1

Why do you believe in God?

Most people can’t answer this.

They have two different views

about the practical God

and the God in heaven.

Therefore, they believe in God

not so they can obey Him,

but for things He can give them,

or so they can escape

the pain of the disaster.

Only then do they obey.

Their obedience is for

their personal prospects.

It’s conditional

and they’re compelled to obey.

Pre-chorus 1

Your faith must be based on obedience to God,

or you’ll be punished for opposing Him.

Chorus

Those who do not obey God oppose God.

God asks that people seek the truth,

that they crave and take in His words,

and that they live them,

so that they achieve obedience to God.

Verse 2

If this is your true purpose,

then God will raise you up,

and He will give you grace.

Of this, there’s no doubt,

and it never will change.

If you don’t mean to obey God,

if you have other aims,

then all you do and say,

even your prayers to God,

will only oppose Him.

Bridge

You may be soft-spoken,

you may have good manners,

you may have the look

of one who obeys.

But when it comes to your intent

and your views about faith,

all you do opposes God,

all that you do is evil.

Chorus

Those who do not obey God oppose God.

God asks that people seek the truth,

that they crave and take in His words,

and that they live them,

so that they achieve obedience to God.

Verse 3

Those who look obedient

as if they were good sheep,

but inside of their hearts,

they hold evil intent.

They are wolves in disguise.

They directly offend God,

He will spare none of them.

The Holy Spirit will show

that all these hypocrites

will receive God’s contempt.

Pre-chorus 2

Do not be concerned, God will reckon with them all

and dispose of every last one.

Chorus

Those who do not obey God oppose God.

God asks that people seek the truth,

that they crave and take in His words,

and that they live them,

so that they achieve obedience to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. In Your Faith in God You Should Obey God

722 Obey God Become Flesh to Be Made Perfect

Verse 1

God incarnate wants to gain those after His heart.

Do not live in vagueness but obey His work.

Don’t be concerned with ideas of God in heaven

or make things for God in the flesh difficult.

Those who obey Him obey all of His plans.

Those who obey Him listen to His words.

They don’t mind what God in heaven does, what He’s like,

they give all their heart to the God on earth.

Pre-chorus

They place their entire being before Him.

They never do think about their own safety.

They never make a fuss ’bout God in the flesh,

His normalcy and His practicality.

Chorus

Those who obey God in the flesh can be perfected,

those who believe in God in heaven gain nothing.

This is ’cause it’s God on earth, not God in heaven,

who bestows promises and blessings on humans.

Verse 2

It’s unfair to magnify God in heaven

and see God on earth as an average person.

God in heaven’s great, wonderful and He’s wise.

But this God doesn’t exist at all.

God on earth’s average and insignificant,

He is very normal with no earth-shattering acts,

and He has no extraordinary mind.

He works, speaks in a normal, practical way.

Although He does not speak through using thunder,

He does not summon the wind and command the rain,

He’s truly God in heaven’s incarnation,

and He’s truly God living amongst humans.

Chorus

Those who obey God in the flesh can be perfected,

those who believe in God in heaven gain nothing.

This is ’cause it’s God on earth, not God in heaven,

who bestows promises and blessings on humans.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Truly Love God Are Those Who Can Submit Absolutely to His Practicality

723 The Criteria for Man’s Obedience to God

Verse 1

If you constantly make demands of God,

then it proves that you do not obey Him,

you are trying to make deals,

you are choosing your own thoughts,

and acting according to them.

This is betrayal and disobedience.

Making demands of God is senseless.

If you believe He is God,

you wouldn’t dare make demands.

You’re not qualified, whatever the reason.

Pre-chorus

If you have true belief in God

and believe that He is God,

you’ll have no choice but to worship and obey.

Chorus

When working out whether people

can submit themselves to God,

see if they want something excessive

that they expect from God,

if there are any other motives

that should be taken into account.

Verse 2

Not only do people have a choice today,

but they impose their will on God.

They try to make God act

according to their own thoughts

when they should act in accordance with God’s.

They have no true belief in God,

nor the substance belief contains.

Belief and obedience grow with fewer demands,

and your sense will become right.

Pre-chorus

If you have true belief in God

and believe that He is God,

you’ll have no choice but to worship and obey.

Chorus

When working out whether people

can submit themselves to God,

see if they want something excessive

that they expect from God,

if there are any other motives

that should be taken into account.

Bridge

When you’re able to truly obey,

you’ll follow God with one heart and one mind,

no matter if He uses you;

no matter whether you have status,

you’ll be able to expend for Him.

And only then will you possess the sense

and be someone who truly obeys God.

Chorus

When working out whether people

can submit themselves to God,

see if they want something excessive

that they expect from God,

if there are any other motives

that should be taken into account.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. People Make Too Many Demands of God

724 Key to Obeying God Is to Accept the Newest Light

Verse 1

If you can’t accept new light and grasp God’s work today,

and do not seek it or else doubt it,

or pass judgment on it or scrutinize and analyze it,

then you have no mind to obey God.

Verse 2

If, when the light of the here and now appears,

you still treasure the light of yesterday

and oppose God’s new work, you are nothing more than a joke.

You’re one of those who deliberately oppose God.

Chorus

The key to obeying God is to accept the new light

and be able to appreciate it.

The key to obeying God is appreciating the new light

and putting it into practice.

The key to obeying God is practicing the new light.

Only this is true obedience.

Verse 3

Those who do not have the will to thirst for God

are incapable of being of a mind to obey God.

They can only oppose God, they can only oppose God

as a result of their satisfaction with the status quo.

Chorus

The key to obeying God is to accept the new light

and be able to appreciate it.

The key to obeying God is appreciating the new light

and putting it into practice.

The key to obeying God is practicing the new light.

Only this is true obedience.

Bridge

Those who are without the slightest obedience to God,

who merely acknowledge God’s name,

and have some sense of God’s dearness and loveliness,

yet don’t keep pace with the Holy Spirit,

those who do not obey the present work

or the present words of the Holy Spirit,

such people just live amid God’s grace,

will not be made perfect or gained by Him.

Chorus

The key to obeying God is to accept the new light

and be able to appreciate it.

The key to obeying God is appreciating the new light

and putting it into practice.

The key to obeying God is practicing the new light.

Only this is true obedience.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. In Your Faith in God You Should Obey God

725 Submit to the Current Words of God to Be Made Perfect

Intro

The path the Holy Spirit takes now

is the words God currently speaks.

Verse 1

Any who wish to walk on that path

must obey and eat and drink of the words,

the current words of God incarnate.

The work He does is the work of words.

Pre-chorus

Everything takes its start from His words,

upon which everything’s established.

Chorus

When one understands and can obey,

obey the essence of God’s current words,

then he’ll truly be living on the path

where he’s guided by the Holy Spirit.

And he’ll have embarked upon the right track

by which God perfects man.

Verse 2

Whether it’s to be certain about

the incarnate God or to know Him,

one should put more effort into His words.

Else he achieves nothing and has nothing.

Verse 3

Man should come to know and satisfy God

on the basis of reading God’s words.

Only thus can they gradually build

a normal relationship with God.

Chorus

When one understands and can obey,

obey the essence of God’s current words,

then he’ll truly be living on the path

where he’s guided by the Holy Spirit.

And he’ll have embarked upon the right track

by which God perfects man.

Outro

Eating, drinking and practicing God’s word

is the best way man cooperates with God.

It’s the way that man can best stand firm

in their testimony as His people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. People Whose Dispositions Have Changed Are Those Who Have Entered Into the Reality of God’s Words

726 A Created Being Should Be at the Mercy of God

Verse 1

No matter what God asks of you, give it your all.

Show your loyalty to Him only till the very end.

If you see Him on the throne with a delighted smile,

on that day you leave this world behind,

you can laugh with joy as you close your eyes.

Chorus

What can you do for God, oh, created one?

Give yourself to His mercy.

As long as God is happy and satisfied,

let Him do as He desires.

How could one complain inside?

Verse 2

As long as you are here on earth, with all your might,

do your final duty for God, satisfy Him, oh.

Like Peter, who loved God to the death,

was crucified for the sake of Him.

With all that you do, satisfy Him.

Chorus

What can you do for God, oh, created one?

Give yourself to His mercy.

As long as God is happy and satisfied,

let Him do as He desires.

How could one complain inside? Oh.

Let Him do as He desires,

give yourself to His mercy. Oh.

What can you do for God, oh, created one?

Give yourself to His mercy.

As long as God is happy and satisfied,

let Him do as He desires.

How could one complain inside?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 41

727 The Created Beings Should Obey the Creator

1 There is a fundamental principle of the Lord of creation’s treatment of created beings, which is also the highest principle. How He treats created beings is completely based on His management plan and on His requirements; He does not need to consult any single person, nor does He need to get any single person to agree with Him. Whatever He ought to do and however He ought to treat people, He does, and, no matter what He does or how He treats people, it all accords with the principles by which the Lord of creation works. As a created being, the only thing to do is submit; there should not be any other choice.

2 The Lord of creation will always be the Lord of creation; He has the power and the qualifications to orchestrate and rule over any created being as He pleases, and does not need a reason to do so. This is His authority. There is not one among the beings of creation who, insofar as they are created beings, has the power or is qualified to pass judgment on how the Creator should act or on whether what He does is right or wrong, nor is any created being qualified to choose whether they should be ruled over, orchestrated, or disposed of by the Lord of creation. Likewise, not a single created being has the qualifications to choose how they are ruled over and disposed of by the Lord of creation. This is the highest truth.

3 No matter what the Lord of creation has done to His created beings, and no matter how He has done it, the humans He created should do only one thing: Seek, submit, know, and accept this fact put in place by the Lord of creation. The final result will be that the Lord of creation will have accomplished His management plan and completed His work, having caused His management plan to progress without any obstructions; meanwhile, because the created beings have accepted and submitted to the Creator’s rule and arrangements, they will have gained the truth, understood the Creator’s will, and come to know His disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Understanding the Truth Can One Know God’s Deeds

728 Can You Really Submit to God’s Orchestrations?

Verse 1

Are you willing to enjoy My blessings on earth,

blessings like the ones in heaven?

Will you value understanding Me, enjoying My words,

and knowing Me as your most treasured things?

Are you truly able to submit to Me,

with no thought of your own outlook?

Would you let yourselves be put to death,

and be led like a sheep by Me?

Can any among you attain such things?

Could it be that all who are accepted by Me

and receive My promises

are the ones who gain My blessings?

Chorus

If I test you, can you truly put yourselves at My mercy,

in trials, search My intentions and see My heart?

I’m not wishing for your touching words,

no need for you to tell moving stories;

I ask that you bear fine testimony to Me,

and fully deeply enter into reality.

If I didn’t speak directly,

could you forsake all to be used by Me?

Is this not what I require?

Who can grasp the meaning of My words?

Verse 2

I ask that you no more be weighed down by doubts,

be active in your entry, grasp My word’s essence.

This prevents misunderstanding of My words,

and from violating My administrative decrees.

Bridge

Think no more of your prospects, act as you’ve resolved

to obey God’s orchestrations in all things.

All those in My household should do all that they can.

Offer the best of yourself to My last section of work on earth.

Are you willing to practice these things?

I hope you grasp My intentions for you in My words.

Chorus

If I test you, can you truly put yourselves at My mercy,

in trials, search My intentions and see My heart?

I’m not wishing for your touching words,

no need for you to tell moving stories;

I ask that you bear fine testimony to Me,

and fully deeply enter into reality.

If I didn’t speak directly,

could you forsake all to be used by Me?

Is this not what I require?

Who can grasp the meaning of My words?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 4

729 The Proper Attitude Toward God

1 The only attitude that a created being should have to its Creator is one of obedience, one of unconditional obedience. You need not discuss the hows and whys of what God has done; all you need do is maintain your faith that He is the truth, and recognize that He is your Creator, that He is your God. This is higher than all truth, higher than all worldly wisdom, than man’s so-called morality, ethics, knowledge, education, philosophy or traditional culture, and it is even higher than affection or comradeship or so-called love between people—it is higher than absolutely anything else.

2 Regardless of how long a person has believed in God, how long the road they have traveled along, how much work they have done and how many duties they have performed, this time has all been preparing them for a single thing: for you to ultimately be able to achieve unconditional, absolute submission to God. Regardless of the environment, people, events, and things that come upon you and that God has arranged, you must always have an obedient attitude. Do not ask the reason why. If you are always examining whether what God is doing conforms to your notions, looking at whether what God is doing is what you like, or even whether it complies with what you believe to be the truth, then your position is wrong, and this will bring you trouble and you will be liable to offend God’s disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 4. Exposing Antichrists. Item Eight (Part Two)

730 How to Submit to God’s Authority

1 With what attitude should man now know and regard God’s authority and the fact of God’s sovereignty over human fate? This is a real problem that stands before every person. When confronting real-life problems, how should you know and understand God’s authority and His sovereignty? When you are faced with these problems and do not know how to understand, handle, and experience them, what attitude should you adopt to demonstrate your intention to submit, your desire to submit, and the reality of your submission to God’s sovereignty and arrangements? First you must learn to wait; then you must learn to seek; then you must learn to submit.

2 “Waiting” means waiting for the time of God, awaiting the people, events, and things that He has arranged for you, waiting for His will to reveal itself gradually to you. “Seeking” means observing and understanding God’s thoughtful intentions for you through the people, events, and things that He has laid out, understanding the truth through them, understanding what humans must accomplish and the ways they must adhere to, understanding what results God means to achieve in humans and what accomplishments He means to attain in them. “Submitting,” of course, refers to accepting the people, events, and things that God has orchestrated, accepting His sovereignty and, through it, coming to know how the Creator dictates man’s fate, how He supplies man with His life, how He works the truth within man.

3 All things under God’s arrangements and sovereignty obey natural laws, and if you resolve to let God arrange and dictate everything for you, you should learn to wait, you should learn to seek, and you should learn to submit. This is the attitude every person who wants to submit to God’s authority must adopt, the basic quality every person who wants to accept God’s sovereignty and arrangements must possess. To hold such an attitude, to possess such a quality, you must work harder. This is the only way you can enter into the true reality.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

731 Man Makes Too Many Demands on God

Verse 1

People can’t totally submit to or worship God.

They make unfair requests to suit their own preferences.

They expect God to be patient, always tolerant,

to communicate about the truth all of the time.

And so it seems human reason is very flawed:

Whilst they can’t submit to God’s plans and arrangements,

they impose additional requirements upon Him.

Acting like this, how can people be faithful to God?

Pre-chorus 1

How can they submit to God’s arrangements?

Even more, how can they truly love God?

Chorus

Man makes too many demands on God,

demands that cross the line.

They ask God to do things this way or that,

utterly out of their minds, minds.

Verse 2

People all have requirements for how God should love them,

how He should tolerate, watch over and protect them.

They have requirements for how God should care for them.

Yet they have no demands for their own approach to God:

how they should love Him, think of Him, have Him in their hearts,

be considerate toward Him, satisfy and worship Him.

Why don’t people press forward in these things that they should do?

Is it possible they don’t exist in their hearts?

Chorus

Man makes too many demands on God,

demands that cross the line.

They ask God to do things this way or that,

utterly out of their minds.

Bridge

The ardor some feel will not last.

They lose hope and complain at every bump in the road.

The problems of man are many,

and so few men seek the truth, or to love and satisfy God.

Pre-chorus 2

Humans are so senseless, taking the wrong stance,

yet they see themselves as especially precious.

Chorus

Man makes too many demands on God,

demands that cross the line.

They ask God to do things this way or that,

utterly out of their minds, minds.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

732 Why Does Man Always Make Demands of God?

Verse 1

Regardless of what they face or deal with,

people always protect their interests.

They always look out for their own flesh,

and look for excuses that serve them.

They are all without the slightest truth,

doing things to justify their own flesh.

They only think of their own prospects.

All claim God’s grace to get what they can.

Pre-chorus 1

In praying, communing, and preaching,

in what they pursue, their thoughts, wishes,

they make demands of God and claim things.

It’s human nature that causes this.

Chorus

Why does man make many demands of God?

This proves that they’re naturally greedy

and don’t possess any sense before God.

Yes, they don’t have any sense before God.

Verse 2

That people make many demands of God

proves they don’t have the sense man should have.

They all ask for things for their own sakes,

or look for excuses for their own sakes.

They have no sense in what they do,

which is full proof of Satan’s logic,

which says that “Everyone’s for himself,

and the devil takes the hindmost.”

Pre-chorus 2

What’s proved by man’s excessive demands?

It proves how corrupt Satan’s made them,

which means that, in their belief in God,

people don’t treat Him as God at all.

Chorus

Why does man make many demands of God?

This proves that they’re naturally greedy

and don’t possess any sense before God.

Yes, they don’t have any sense before God.

Bridge

Externally, you do follow God,

yet in your attitude towards Him,

and in your views and many matters,

you don’t treat Him like the Creator.

Chorus

Why does man make many demands of God?

This proves that they’re naturally greedy

and don’t possess any sense before God.

Yes, they don’t have any sense before God, before God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. People Make Too Many Demands of God

733 Humans Are So Lacking in Reason

1 People do not make high demands of themselves, but they make high demands of God. They ask Him to show them special kindness, and to be patient and forbearing toward them, cherish them, provide for them, and even smile at them, and take care of them in multiple ways. They expect Him not to be strict with them at all or do anything that would upset them even slightly, and are only satisfied if He sweet-talks them every single day. Humans are so lacking in sense! They are not clear on what they should do, what they should accomplish, what viewpoints they should have, what position they should stand in to serve God, and what position is suitable to place themselves in. People with a little bit of status have a very high opinion of themselves, yet those without status also think quite highly of themselves. Humans never know themselves.

2 Currently, you have too many requirements, and they are far too excessive. Having too many human intentions proves that you are not standing in the correct position; your position is too high, and you have viewed yourself as overly honorable—as though you are not much lower in position than God. You are therefore difficult to deal with, and this is precisely the nature of Satan. You must come to a point in your belief in God where, regardless of how He speaks to you, how strict He is with you, and how much He might ignore you, you can keep on believing without complaint and continue to fulfill your duty as usual. You will then be a mature and experienced person, and you will truly have some stature and a bit of the sense of a normal person. You will not make demands of God, you will no longer have extravagant desires, and you will no longer make requests of others or of God based on your own likes and dislikes. This will show that to a certain extent, you possess the likeness of a human.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

734 You Are Likely to Defy God When You Make Demands of Him

Chorus

People demand so much of God; it’s hardest to deal with.

If God doesn’t act the way you think, you then resist Him.

This shows that the nature of man is opposed to God.

You must pursue the truth to know and solve this.

Verse 1

Those who lack the truth demand so much of God.

Those who know the truth demand nothing,

but wish to satisfy and obey God more.

People’s demands of God show their corrupt nature.

Treat this with all seriousness,

or there’ll be peril on your path of faith.

You can overcome most things in life,

but when your very fate is involved, you may not overcome.

Without the truth, you will regress and be destroyed.

Chorus

People demand so much of God; it’s hardest to deal with.

If God doesn’t act the way you think, you then resist Him.

This shows that the nature of man is opposed to God.

You must pursue the truth to know and solve this.

Verse 2

Many of you conduct yourselves well while following,

but the future is unsure,

for you don’t know your Achilles’ heel.

You’re unaware of how your natures oppose God.

Before they bring disaster, you remain utterly unknowing.

When your journey ends and God’s work is over,

you may then do what most opposes God, such a terrible thing,

the most grievous blasphemy against Him.

Chorus

People demand so much of God; it’s hardest to deal with.

If God doesn’t act the way you think, you then resist Him.

This shows that the nature of man is opposed to God.

You must pursue the truth to know and solve this.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. People Make Too Many Demands of God

735 The Necessary Path to Fearing God and Shunning Evil

Intro

To fear God doesn’t mean nameless fright, evading,

idolizing or superstition.

Rather, to fear God means to admire, trust, esteem,

understanding, caring, obedience.

It is consecration, love, absolute worship,

requital, surrender without complaint.

Verse 1

Without genuine knowledge of God,

man can’t admire or trust, understand,

nor can really care or obey,

but would be filled with dread and unease,

full of doubt, misunderstanding,

prone to evade and want to avoid.

Without genuine knowledge of God,

consecration and requital can’t be,

and humanity would not have worship

and surrender that is real,

only blind idolization,

nothing more than dead superstition.

Verse 2

Without genuine knowledge of God,

man can’t walk in His ways, fear God, shun evil.

Rather all they do will be filled with

rebellion and with defiance,

full of sland’rous accusations,

inaccurate judgments about Him,

and with evil conduct opposed to truth

and what God’s words really mean.

But with real trust in God,

they’d know how to follow and depend on Him.

Only then would man comprehend,

understand God, start caring for Him.

Verse 3

Only with genuine care for God

can man have genuine obedience.

And from obedience will flow

genuine consecration to God,

and from such real consecration,

requital that’s unconditional.

Only thus can man know God’s essence,

disposition, and who He is.

When they know the Creator,

then true worship and surrender can stir.

Only when these exist

can man truly put aside their evil ways.

Outro

And these things constitute the entire process

of “fearing God and shunning evil”

and give the content too in its entirety

of “fearing God and shunning evil.”

It is also the path that needs to be traveled

to become one who fears God and shuns evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. Preface

736 Only by Fearing God Can Evil Be Shunned

Chorus

God’s not a sheep to be slaughtered;

His disposition is majesty, wrath.

He’s not a puppet to be controlled

by humans however they want.

If you truly believe God exists,

then a God-fearing heart you should have.

You need to know that God’s essence

is one never to be angered.

Verse 1

This anger may be caused by a word,

it may be caused by a thought,

or by behavior that’s vile,

or even behavior that’s mild—

behavior allowed by human eyes and ethics;

or it could be provoked by a theory or doctrine.

Pre-chorus 1

Once you have angered God, your end days will begin,

opportunity is lost: this is a terrible thing.

Chorus

God’s not a sheep to be slaughtered;

His disposition is majesty, wrath.

He’s not a puppet to be controlled

by humans however they want.

If you truly believe God exists,

then a God-fearing heart you should have.

You need to know that God’s essence

is one never to be angered.

Verse 2

If you don’t know God allows no offense,

if you don’t know how to fear God,

then you are unable to fear Him,

perhaps you are often offending Him.

You won’t know how to enter, follow God’s way:

one of fearing God, pushing evil away.

Pre-chorus 2

Once you become aware that you must not offend God,

then you’ll know what it is to shun evil and to fear God.

Chorus

God’s not a sheep to be slaughtered;

His disposition is majesty, wrath.

He’s not a puppet to be controlled

by humans however they want.

If you truly believe God exists,

then a God-fearing heart you should have.

You need to know that God’s essence

is one never to be angered.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

737 Man Should Have a God-fearing Heart

Intro

God’s essence has love and God shows mercy

towards every human being.

But people have missed and forgotten

that His essence has dignity.

God’s love does not mean

man can offend Him and not provoke His feelings,

nor does His mercy mean He has no principles

in the way that He treats people.

Verse 1

God is alive, He is real.

Thus, we should always listen to His voice

and closely observe His attitude.

Don’t define Him with human imaginings,

nor impose human thoughts on Him,

making Him treat people like humans do.

Verse 2

Acting this way would anger God,

challenge His dignity and invite His wrath.

So know how serious this matter is.

God urges every single one of you

to always behave with caution,

and also be cautious with what you say.

Bridge 1

With regard to how you treat God,

the more prudent you’re, the better for you.

When you don’t understand God’s attitude,

make sure you don’t act or speak rashly.

Do not affix labels casually.

Above all, never jump to conclusions.

Instead, you should learn to wait and seek,

which shows that you fear God and shun evil.

Verse 3

If you can achieve these things,

and if you can possess this attitude,

then you will not be blamed by God

for your foolishness and ignorance,

or your failure to understand

the reasons behind all that happens.

Verse 4

Because you fear offending God,

respect what He wants and try to obey,

God will always be your guide,

remember you and enlighten you.

He will tolerate your ignorance

and understand that you still need to grow.

Bridge 2

But if you’re irreverent and judge God,

guess at and define His ideas,

then God will condemn and punish you,

or say something that involves your outcome.

Verse 5

God intends to emphasize:

Be cautious with all that comes from God,

take care with what you say or do.

Stop and think before you speak:

Will I anger God with what I do?

Am I being reverent to God?

Outro

Even in the simplest things,

try to figure these questions out,

and think longer about them.

If you always practice these principles,

especially when you don’t understand something,

God will always guide you with a path to follow.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

738 You Should Look to God’s Standard to Satisfy Him

Verse 1

Before you settle on your own conclusions,

come to understand God’s view toward you.

Find out what He thinks, then you can decide

whether your own way of thinking is right.

God doesn’t measure one’s outcome

by time, or how much they’ve suffered.

Things not in line with God’s standard

come from human notion or imagination.

Chorus

If you let go of your way of thinking

and correct all the wrong views of the past,

if you can fear God, shun evil from now on,

and honor God as great in all things,

if you refrain from your own fancies or notions,

or beliefs defining yourself and God,

if you seek His intentions and understand

His attitude toward humanity,

if you meet His standards to satisfy Him,

it will be wonderful, and it will show

you’re embarking on the journey

of fearing God and shunning all evil.

Verse 2

If you insist on your notions and fancies,

the result is God’s spurning of you.

For you flaunt your credentials before Him,

compete and argue with Him.

You don’t try to find out what His will is,

or learn His attitude toward mankind.

If you go down this path,

you put yourself above all.

Bridge

This does not honor or magnify God.

You believe in yourself, not in God.

God does not want such people,

He won’t bring them salvation.

Chorus

If you let go of your way of thinking

and correct all the wrong views of the past,

if you can fear God, shun evil from now on,

and honor God as great in all things,

if you refrain from your own fancies or notions,

or beliefs defining yourself and God,

if you seek His intentions and understand

His attitude toward humanity,

if you meet His standards to satisfy Him,

it will be wonderful, and it will show

you’re embarking on the journey

of fearing God and shunning all evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

739 Those Who Revere God Extol God in All Things

Verse 1

Though Job had never seen God or heard His words,

Job had a place in his heart for God.

His attitude toward God was “blessed be Jehovah’s name.”

He blessed God’s name without condition,

regardless of context, and bound to no reason.

Job had given his heart to God,

yielding himself to God’s control;

all his thoughts, decisions, and plans of heart

were laid open to God and not closed off.

His heart did not stand opposing God,

and he had never asked God to do or give him anything,

and he harbored no extravagant desires

that he would gain from his worship of God.

Chorus

Job didn’t talk of trades with God,

and made no requests or demands of Him.

He praised God’s name

because of God’s great power and authority

in ruling all things, ruling all things;

Job’s praise did not depend

on gaining blessing or facing disaster.

Verse 2

Job believed that whether God blesses people

or brings disaster on them,

God’s power and authority will not change;

regardless of the circumstances,

God’s name should be praised.

The fact that man is blessed by God

is because of God’s sovereignty,

and when disaster befalls man, so, too,

it’s because of God’s sovereignty.

God’s power and authority

rule and arrange everything about man;

God demonstrates this in man’s ever-changing fortune.

Regardless of one’s viewpoint,

God’s name should be praised.

This is what Job experienced

and came to know in his years of life.

All Job’s thoughts and actions

reached God’s ears and eyes,

and were seen as important to Him.

God cherished this knowledge of this man,

and treasured him for having such a heart.

Bridge

Job’s heart always waited for God’s command.

It didn’t matter what time or place,

he welcomed all things that befell him.

He made no demands of God.

He demanded of himself

to wait for, accept, face, and obey

every arrangement that came from God.

Job believed this to be his duty,

exactly what God wanted.

Chorus

Job didn’t talk of trades with God,

and made no requests or demands of Him.

He praised God’s name

because of God’s great power and authority

in ruling all things, ruling all things;

Job’s praise did not depend

on gaining blessing or facing disaster.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

740 Only Those Who Revere God Can Stand Witness in Trials

Verse 1

Job’s fear, yielding to God is a model to man.

His perfection was the peak of what man should be.

Though he didn’t see God, he knew He existed.

Thus he feared God; this fear allowed him to obey.

He let God take all he had without complaint.

He fell before Him, told Him that even now

if God took his flesh, he’d gladly allow it.

His conduct was due to his perfect humanity.

Pre-chorus

Job had an honest, innocent, kind humanity,

had experience of fearing and obeying God.

He also shunned evil and had the knowledge

“Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away.”

Chorus

Because of all of these things he stood firm,

bore witness during Satan’s vicious attacks.

Because of this he didn’t disappoint God,

he gave God a suitable answer when trials came.

Bridge

Innocent, honest, and kind, Job was always unwavering

in his sense and experience of God’s existence.

Verse 2

On this foundation he made demands of himself

and standardized his thinking and behavior,

his conduct and principles of actions,

following God’s guidance and God’s deeds he had seen.

Because of Job’s experiences over time,

he had a real and actual fear of God.

He was able to truly shun evil.

This was the source of his steadfast integrity.

Pre-chorus

Job had an honest, innocent, kind humanity,

had experience of fearing and obeying God.

He also shunned evil and had the knowledge

“Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away.”

Chorus

Because of all of these things he stood firm,

bore witness during Satan’s vicious attacks.

Because of this he didn’t disappoint God,

he gave God a suitable answer when trials came.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

741 Fear God to Gain His Protection

Verse 1

Being practical in how you behave and act,

not departing from prayer in all you do,

coming often before God, not straying from Him—

these are the most fundamental of all.

Verse 2

However great your life, stature,

how much truth’s reality you’ve entered,

in your heart you can’t leave God,

and you cannot stray from Him.

Pre-chorus

You say you won’t go far from God,

but it’s not a matter of near or far.

Without God in your heart,

you’ve already strayed too far.

Chorus

Not straying from God in your heart

and being able to come before Him at all times

is an attitude of reverence toward Him.

Only when you possess it can God protect you

from taking the wrong path, from taking the wrong path.

Verse 3

What happens to all those who stray?

They’ll be used and taken captive by Satan,

make mistakes, rebel, interrupt.

How frightful it will be!

Chorus

Not straying from God in your heart

and being able to come before Him at all times

is an attitude of reverence toward Him.

Only when you possess it can God protect you

from taking the wrong path, from taking the wrong path.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

742 Only Those Who Revere God Are Happy

Verse 1

There lived a righteous man named Job,

who always feared God and always shunned evil,

his deeds praised by God, remembered by man.

Job’s life had meaning, Job’s life had worth.

Job was blessed by God, but he also was

tested by Satan and tried by God.

As he stood witness for God he feared,

he deserved to be called a righteous man.

Pre-chorus

Regardless of what Job had been through,

his life was happy, there was no pain.

Chorus

Job was happy not only because

he was blessed or commended by God,

but also because of his pursuit,

’cause he pursued the reverence of God.

Job was happy.

Verse 2

In the few decades after Job was tried,

his life was more grounded and meaningful.

He pursued belief and recognition

and also submission to God’s sovereignty.

All important junctures in Job’s life

were marked by these pursuits and goals.

With them he lived out his last years in peace,

and greeted the end with happiness.

Pre-chorus

Regardless of what Job had been through,

his life was happy, there was no pain.

Chorus

Job was happy not only because

he was blessed or commended by God,

but also because of his pursuit,

’cause he pursued the reverence of God.

Job was happy.

Bridge

In seeking to fear God and to shun evil,

Job had come to know God’s sovereignty.

And in his experience of it,

he realized how wondrous the Creator’s deeds were.

Job was happy because of his association with God,

his acquaintance with God,

and the understanding between him and God.

Job was happy.

Chorus

Job was happy not only because

he was blessed or commended by God,

but also because of his pursuit,

’cause he pursued the reverence of God.

Job was happy.

Outro

Job was happy because of the comfort and joy

that came from knowing the Creator’s will,

because of his fear after seeing

how great, wondrous, lovable, and faithful God is.

Job was happy.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

743 Only Those Who Fear God Live With Dignity

Verse 1

If you don’t have a heart that fears and obeys God,

if you don’t understand the truth, and when you act,

you are confused and a stranger to principles,

you’re barren of honor.

Chorus

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that reveres God.

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that obeys God.

Verse 2

Lofty sermons you’ve heard and doctrine that you know,

understanding you have, won’t matter much at all.

You must come back to what really matters most.

You must pursue the truth.

Chorus

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that reveres God.

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that obeys God.

Bridge

Pursue the truth, obey and fear.

This is fundamental, first and foremost!

Chorus

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that reveres God.

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that reveres God.

Live with dignity, live with integrity,

and have a heart that obeys God.

Adapted from God’s Fellowship

744 The Proof of Job’s Victory Over Satan

Verse 1

See Job’s obedience towards God:

He said, “Naked I came, thus I’ll go.”

His words prove he overcame Satan.

He also said, “Jehovah gave,

and Jehovah has taken away.

Jehovah, blessed, blessed be His name.”

Verse 2

Those words Job spoke prove to all that

God observes the depths of all man’s hearts.

He looks into the mind of man.

They prove His approval of Job

is without error, that this man

who was approved by God was righteous.

Chorus

“Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away.

Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name.”

These words are Job’s testimony to God and say,

“Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name, His name.”

Verse 3

These ordinary words cowed Satan,

brought it shame, and it fled in panic.

It was shackled and left with nothing.

These words made Satan feel the power,

the wondrousness of the deeds of God,

amazing deeds of Jehovah God.

Chorus

“Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away.

Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name.”

These words are Job’s testimony to God and say,

“Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name.”

Bridge

These words made Satan see the stunning appeal of one

whose heart was directed by the way of God.

They showed Satan the powerful vitality

shown by such a small and trivial man

in adhering to shunning evil and fearing God,

shunning evil and fearing God.

Chorus

“Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away.

Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name.”

These words are Job’s testimony to God and say,

“Jehovah, Jehovah, blessed be His name, His name.”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

745 Job’s Testimony Defeated Satan

Verse 1

When Job first underwent his trials,

all he owned and all his children

were taken away from him,

but it did not make him fall

or say a word in sin against God.

Verse 2

He’d overcome Satan’s temptations.

He’d overcome losing his children

and losing his possessions,

which means that he obeyed God

as God took things away from him.

Bridge 1

Job obeyed and thanked God,

he gave praise to God for all God did.

This was Job’s behavior,

his testimony through God’s first trial.

Verse 3

When Job went through his second trial,

Satan reached out to afflict Job.

Job felt the greatest pain he’d known,

and still his testimony

would leave people astounded.

Verse 4

He used his strength and conviction,

his obedience and fear of God

to defeat Satan yet once more.

His conduct and his witness

once again won God’s approval.

Bridge 2

And throughout this trial,

Job used his conduct to tell Satan:

Pain of flesh could never change

his faith and obedience to God.

Verse 5

Pain couldn’t kill his devotion,

his obedience and fear of God.

He would never renounce God

or give up his perfection

or his virtue as he faced death.

Verse 6

All of Job’s determination

made a coward out of Satan.

His faith left Satan trembling.

The intensity he fought with

left Satan with a deep hatred.

Verse 7

Job’s perfection and uprightness

left Satan helpless against him.

Satan gave up on its attacks

and all its accusations

that it had laid in front of God, in front of God.

Bridge 3

Job overcame the world,

he overcame the flesh,

he overcame Satan,

he overcame death.

He completely belonged to God,

he completely belonged to God.

Outro

Through these trials, Job stood witness,

truly lived out his perfection

and lived out his uprightness,

broadened his living principles

of fearing God, shunning evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

746 Job’s Righteous Deeds Defeated Satan

Intro

When Job first went through his trials,

he lost his children and all he had,

but he did not fall or say sinful things against God.

Verse 1

He’d overcome Satan’s temptations,

he obeyed while God took from him,

and he offered thanks and praise to God

because of what God did.

Such was Job’s testimony

during the first trial of God.

Verse 2

In the next trial, Satan plagued Job.

Though Job suffered as never before,

he used his strength, faith, obedience

and his fear of God to beat Satan once again.

God approved his testimony.

Refrain

Job’s righteous deeds let him overcome Satan.

Verse 3

These two trials made Job’s life richer.

He became more seasoned and mature,

his strength and his faith grew even greater.

He became more sure that the integrity he held

was right and also worthy.

Verse 4

God’s trials gave Job understanding

and a sense of God’s concern for man.

They let him sense how precious God’s love is,

thus concern for God and also love for Him

were added to his reverence.

Pre-chorus

The trials of Jehovah God did not drive Job away,

but brought him closer to God’s heart.

Refrain

Job’s righteous deeds let him overcome Satan.

Verse 5

When Job’s pain was at its highest,

the care he felt from God Jehovah

forced him to curse the day he was born.

This was not long-planned,

but it naturally revealed

his heart’s love and care for God.

Bridge

This was a natural revelation

born of his consideration

and his love for God.

That is, because he loathed himself

and could not stand to torment God,

thus his love and consideration

reached the point of selflessness.

Refrain

Job’s righteous deeds let him overcome Satan.

Verse 6

Job stood fast in his witness,

his deeds also made him perfect.

His life’s value was elevated,

more transcendent than ever,

and they made him the first human

to be tempted by Satan no more.

Verse 7

Because of Job’s righteousness,

Satan accused and tempted him,

he was handed over to it,

he beat it, stood firm in witness.

He became the first who’d never

be given to Satan again.

Outro

Job truly came before God’s throne

and lived in the light,

under God’s blessings,

free of Satan’s spying and ruin.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

747 How Come Job Could Revere God?

Verse 1

Job had never seen God or heard Him utter any teaching,

but to God his heart and he himself were more precious

than those people who were only able to boast,

speak of offering sacrifices and talk profound theory;

they never had a true knowledge of God,

they never had a true fear of God.

Chorus

How come Job could revere God?

Job’s heart was pure and not hidden from God.

His humanity was honest and kindhearted.

Job loved justice and that which was positive.

Only such a man could follow God’s way,

fearing God and shunning evil.

Verse 2

Such a man could see God’s sovereignty;

he could see His authority and power.

He was able to achieve obedience

to God’s sovereignty and arrangements.

Only such a man could truly praise God’s name.

For he never looked if God would bless him,

he never looked if God would bring disaster upon him.

Verse 3

Job knew that everything is controlled by the hand of God,

and for man to worry is a sign of foolishness,

for man to worry is a sign of ignorance,

irrationality, of doubt toward God’s sovereignty.

It is a sign of not revering God.

This knowledge of Job was precisely what God wanted.

Chorus

How come Job could revere God?

Job’s heart was pure and not hidden from God.

His humanity was honest and kindhearted.

Job loved justice and that which was positive.

Only such a man could follow God’s way,

fearing God and shunning evil.

Bridge

Job hadn’t experienced God’s work,

seen His face or heard His word.

His attitude toward God was the result of his humanity

and his pursuit that are not possessed by people of today.

Thus, God said “There’s none like him on earth,

a perfect and an upright man.”

Chorus

How come Job could revere God?

Job’s heart was pure and not hidden from God.

His humanity was honest and kindhearted.

Job loved justice and that which was positive.

Only such a man could follow God’s way,

fearing God and shunning evil.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

748 Job’s True Faith and Obedience Toward God

Verse 1

Job beheld Jehovah’s deeds over decades

and gained Jehovah’s blessings for him.

These blessings left him feeling indebted,

because he had done nothing for God

while he’d received such grace and great blessings.

Verse 2

So he prayed in his heart he could repay God,

hoping for the chance to bear witness

to the deeds of God and to His greatness,

hoping his obedience would be tested,

his faith made pure and he’d gain God’s approval.

Chorus 1

When his trial came, he knew that God heard him.

He cherished the chance more than anything.

He knew not to dare treat the trial lightly,

for his lifelong wish could now be realized.

This chance meant his obedience and reverence

could be put to the test and purified.

It meant Job had a chance for God’s approval,

thus bringing him closer to God.

Verse 3

Such faith let him become more perfect

and better understand God’s will.

Job also became more grateful to God

for the blessings and graces He bestowed,

and he praised the deeds of God even more.

Verse 4

He was more reverent of God and more fearful;

he longed for His loveliness much more

and also His greatness and holiness.

Though Job still feared God and shunned evil,

he grew by leaps and bounds in faith and knowledge.

Chorus 2

His faith increased, his obedience gained a foothold;

his fear of God had become more profound.

Though his spirit and his life had been transformed,

Job felt that this change was not enough,

nor did he let it slow his progress down.

As he added up his gains from the trial

and he thought about where he was still lacking,

he prayed, waiting for his next trial.

Outro

Job yearned for his faith and obedience,

and his fear of God to be elevated

during his next trial of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

749 Job’s Attitude Toward God’s Blessings

Verse 1

Job believed in his heart that all he possessed

was bestowed by God and not by his own hand.

He did not see blessings as things to take advantage of,

but held onto the way that he should keep

as his guide to living.

Chorus

Job never reveled or wildly delighted

because of the blessings God bestowed,

nor ignored God’s way or forgot the grace of God

because of blessings he often enjoyed.

Verse 2

Job cherished God’s blessings, giving thanks for them.

But he did not indulge in them, nor search for more.

He never did anything for the sake of blessings,

not worried about losing or lack of them from God, oh.

Chorus

Job never reveled or wildly delighted

because of the blessings God bestowed,

nor ignored God’s way or forgot the grace of God

because of blessings he often enjoyed.

Woo, whoa, whoa.

Job never reveled or wildly delighted

because of the blessings God bestowed,

nor ignored God’s way or forgot the grace of God

because of blessings he often enjoyed. Oh, oh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

750 The Reasons Why Job Won God’s Praise

Verse 1

Job had not seen God’s face or heard the words He spoke,

and much less had he personally experienced God’s work.

And yet his fear of God, his testimony through trials

are seen, admired, envied by all and win the praise of God.

Verse 2

His life was nothing great; an ordinary man.

He’d work all day and rest at night; an average kind of life.

What sets Job’s life apart is insight that he gained

into God’s way, His power and rule as no one ever had.

Chorus

The first reason Job gained these things beyond all normal people

was his pure heart belonged to God, was led by the Creator.

And reason two was his pursuit, his striving for perfection,

to shun all evil, have God’s love, obey the will of Heaven.

Verse 3

Not born a genius, no strong, tenacious life,

Job had no hidden, special skills, but in him you could find

a love of all things fair, a kind heart, honesty,

a love of righteousness not found in the majority.

Bridge

Job saw the line between love and hate,

was unyielding and persistent, instinctively just,

meticulous with the detail in his thinking.

Verse 4

So in his normal life, Job saw God’s holiness.

He saw the wonders God achieved, His greatness, righteousness.

He saw God’s graciousness, how He protected man,

and how He held such honor and supreme authority.

Chorus

The first reason Job gained these things beyond all normal people

was his pure heart belonged to God, was led by the Creator.

And reason two was his pursuit, his striving for perfection,

to shun all evil, have God’s love, obey the will of Heaven.

Outro

If people have humanity, pursuit the same as his,

they can gain realization like Job’s,

understanding and knowledge Job had

of the all-embracing sovereignty of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

751 Job Spent His Whole Life Seeking to Know God

Verse 1

Job had never seen God nor heard Him speak,

but he’d truly come to know the means

by which God rules over everything.

He understood His wisdom.

Though he’d never heard God’s spoken word,

he knew that God gives and takes away.

Pre-chorus 1

Though the years of his life

were the same as any others’,

he did not allow his commonplace life

to affect his knowledge of

God’s sovereignty over all things,

or his fearing God and shunning evil.

Chorus

Job’s life was the realization

of God’s rule and arrangements,

who is hidden in all things.

He was attentive to God’s word

and the voice of His heart,

who is silent in all things

but expresses the voice of His heart

by ruling the laws of all things.

Verse 2

Job saw the laws of all are God’s deeds,

God’s sovereignty is seen in man’s life.

He had not seen God, but realized

God’s deeds are everywhere.

During Job’s unremarkable life,

he saw God’s wondrous deeds and arrangements.

Pre-chorus 2

God was hidden and silent,

but it didn’t hinder Job’s

realization of God’s deeds

and his knowledge of

God’s sovereignty over all things,

nor his fearing God and shunning evil.

Chorus

Job’s life was the realization

of God’s rule and arrangements,

who is hidden in all things.

He was attentive to God’s word

and the voice of His heart,

who is silent in all things

but expresses the voice of His heart

by ruling the laws of all things.

Bridge

If people are like Job

in pursuit and humanity,

then they can come to know

the same things known by Job,

and can acquire the same understanding

and knowledge of God’s sovereignty.

Chorus

Job’s life was the realization

of God’s rule and arrangements,

who is hidden in all things.

He was attentive to God’s word

and the voice of His heart,

who is silent in all things

but expresses the voice of His heart

by ruling the laws of all things.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

752 The Value of the Life of Job

Verse 1

Where was the value of Job’s life testimony?

To man, Job represented the humanity,

the very people whom God wishes to save,

in bearing a resounding testimony to Him.

Job testified to God before Satan and the world,

and fulfilled the duty that should be fulfilled.

He showed an example for those God wishes to save

that they can beat Satan by relying on Him.

Chorus

What Job lived out in his lifetime

and his remarkable triumph over Satan

will be cherished by God forever.

Job’s purity, his uprightness,

his fear of God will be honored, emulated

and echoed by generations to come, to come.

Verse 2

To God, the value of Job’s life lay in his fear;

Job feared Him, worshiped Him, bore witness to His deeds.

He praised the actions of God, bringing Him comfort.

Job brought God joy and made Him very pleased.

To God, the value of Job’s life before his end

was also in how he faced trials and beat Satan,

and bore resounding testimony to God

before Satan and the people of the world.

Pre-chorus

He glorified God among mankind.

He brought comfort to God’s heart.

God’s eager heart beheld that result

and hope ignited in His heart.

Chorus

What Job lived out in his lifetime

and his remarkable triumph over Satan

will be cherished by God forever.

Job’s purity, his uprightness,

his fear of God will be honored, emulated

and echoed by generations to come.

Bridge

Job’s testimony set a precedent

to stand firm in one’s testimony to God,

for being able to shame Satan for God

in His work of managing all of mankind.

Job brought comfort to God’s heart,

and he gave Him a foretaste of delight of being glorified.

He gave a good start to God’s management plan,

and his name became a symbol for God’s glory,

a sign of mankind’s triumph over Satan.

Chorus

What Job lived out in his lifetime

and his remarkable triumph over Satan

will be cherished by God forever.

Job’s purity, his uprightness,

his fear of God will be honored, emulated

and echoed by generations to come, to come.

Outro

Job will always be cherished by God,

just like a flawless, shiny pearl,

and by man should be treasured.

This is the value of Job’s life.

This is the value of Job’s life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

753 All That God Does Is to Save Man

Intro

No matter what God does or the means by which He acts,

regardless of the cost, regardless of His goal,

the purpose of His actions doesn’t change.

All that God does involves saving man.

Verse 1

God’s purpose is to work His words into man,

also what He requires and His will for man.

He wants to work into man all that He believes

to be positive in line with His steps,

so that man can understand His heart,

and truly comprehend His essence,

allowing them to obey His rule and plans,

with the shunning of evil and fear of Him.

Chorus

Everything God does is needed,

and has remarkable meaning.

All that He does is for His management,

and for the salvation of mankind.

Verse 2

Because Satan is the foil

and the service object in God’s work,

man is often given to it.

God uses this means so people may see

its evil, ugliness, and hatefulness

within its attacks, its temptations.

That causes people to hate it, so they see,

so they recognize negative things.

Bridge

This process allows men to free themselves

from Satan’s control, charges, and attacks—

until, thanks to all of God’s words,

their faith and their obedience,

their knowledge and fear of Him,

they triumph over, triumph over

all the attacks and accusations,

completely delivered from Satan.

Chorus

Everything God does is needed,

and has remarkable meaning.

All that He does is for His management,

and for the salvation of mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

754 God Will Gain Only Those Who Utterly Overcome Satan

Verse 1

Satan is defeated when people are delivered,

no longer its food, not devoured, instead relinquished.

For such people are upright,

have faith and obedience and fear toward God;

they break with Satan completely.

Pre-chorus 1

For they bring shame on it, make a coward of it,

completely overcome it.

Their belief in God, obedience and fear of God

make Satan let them go.

Chorus

Only people like these have been truly gained by God.

It’s His objective in saving man.

If they want to be saved, be completely gained by God,

temptations and attacks people must face.

It’s the ones who come through all that Satan can do

and defeat it who are saved by God.

Verse 2

Those who have been saved by God

have undergone God’s trials,

been tempted, attacked in so many ways by Satan.

Those who are saved understand God’s will and requirements,

submit to His plans;

they can fear God and shun evil.

Pre-chorus 2

They possess honesty, are kindhearted

and can see the difference between love and hate.

With a sense of justice, they are rational

and care for God and treasure all from Him.

Chorus

Only people like these have been truly gained by God.

It’s His objective in saving man.

If they want to be saved, be completely gained by God,

temptations and attacks people must face.

It’s the ones who come through all that Satan can do

and defeat it who are saved by God.

Bridge

Not bound nor watched, accused, abused by Satan,

they’re free, released to liberty.

Like Job whom God could hand to Satan,

'cause he lived with freedom.

Chorus

Only people like these have been truly gained by God.

It’s His objective in saving man.

If they want to be saved, be completely gained by God,

temptations and attacks people must face.

It’s the ones who come through all that Satan can do

and defeat it who are saved by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

755 Only Those Who Defeat Satan Are Saved

Intro

When people have yet to be saved,

their lives are interfered with

and controlled by Satan.

They are all prisoners to it.

Verse 1

These prisoners, they have no freedom,

have not been relinquished by Satan,

not fit or entitled to worship God.

Satan remains close on their heels.

As they suffer its vicious attacks,

such people have no happiness,

no right to a normal existence,

even no dignity to speak of.

Chorus

You must stand up, do battle with Satan,

with faith, submission, and fear of God

as the weapons for this life-and-death fight.

With all of these you can bring Satan to its knees.

When you do and fully defeat it,

cause it to turn tail, become cowardly,

it will no longer attack or accuse you.

Only then will you be saved, becoming free.

Verse 2

If you’re determined to break with Satan,

but you’re not equipped with the right weapons,

you will remain in danger, in peril.

Over time, you’ll be tortured, sapped of strength,

still unable to bear testimony,

trapped by its attacks and accusations,

not able to fully free yourself.

Then you have little hope of salvation.

Bridge

When the end of God’s work is proclaimed,

you will still be in the grip of Satan,

unable to free yourself, no chance or hope.

Such people will be in Satan’s captivity.

Chorus

You must stand up, do battle with Satan,

with faith, submission, and fear of God

as the weapons for this life-and-death fight.

With all of these you can bring Satan to its knees.

When you do and fully defeat it,

cause it to turn tail, become cowardly,

it will no longer attack or accuse you.

Only then will you be saved, becoming free.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

756 Defeat Satan With the Truth to Be Gained by God

Intro

During God’s abiding provision and support,

He tells man all of His will and requirements.

He shows His deeds and disposition,

what He has and what He is to man.

Verse 1

The goal is to equip man with stature,

to help him gain all truths while following God.

These truths are weapons God gives to man,

weapons for the battle with Satan.

Verse 2

When equipped man must face God’s tests.

God has many means for testing man,

but every one of them needs “assistance”

from Satan, the enemy of God.

Chorus

Whether or not man can be saved

depends on if he can defeat Satan;

whether or not man can gain his freedom

depends on if he can use the weapons

to overcome the bondage of Satan,

so it gives up hope and leaves him alone.

Oh, oh, oh.

Verse 3

After giving man the weapons to fight,

God hands man over to Satan.

He allows it to test man’s stature

to see if man can break free from its trap.

Verse 4

If he can escape its siege and still live,

then man will have surely passed the test.

But if man fails to succeed in this

and submits to Satan, he will have failed.

Bridge

No matter what God examines in man,

the standard for His test is to see

if man stands firm in his testimony

when he is attacked by Satan,

and if he’s forsaken God and surrendered

while he is ensnared by Satan.

Chorus

Whether or not man can be saved

depends on if he can defeat Satan;

whether or not man can gain his freedom

depends on if he can use the weapons

to overcome the bondage of Satan,

so it gives up hope and leaves him alone.

Outro

If Satan gives up hope and lets someone go,

this means it won’t take this person from God,

it will never again accuse, interfere,

it will never torture or attack him.

Only such a person will have been gained by God.

This is the process that God gains people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

757 The Warning of Job’s Testimony to Later Generations

Intro

Job’s faith, obedience, witness of beating Satan

have been a source of help and encouragement to people.

Verse 1

In Job they see hope for salvation,

that they can prevail over Satan

through true faith and obedience to God,

through true reverence for Him.

They see that as long as they obey

God’s sovereignty and His arrangements,

don’t forsake God even when they lose all,

they’ll bring defeat, shame upon Satan!

Pre-chorus

If people have the will and perseverance

to stand firm in their testimony,

even if it means losing their lives,

Satan will be cowed and retreat quickly.

Chorus

Job’s testimony is a warning to later generations,

that if they do not defeat Satan,

they will not escape from

its accusations and disturbances,

nor its abuse or its attacks.

Verse 2

Job’s witness tells later generations

that only if they are perfect, upright

can they fear God and shun evil,

bearing resounding testimony.

Only with resounding testimony

can they be freed from Satan’s control.

They’ll live under God’s guidance and protection.

Only this will be true salvation.

Chorus

Job’s testimony is a warning to later generations,

that if they do not defeat Satan,

they will not escape from

its accusations and disturbances,

nor its abuse or its attacks.

Job’s testimony is a warning to later generations,

that if they do not defeat Satan,

they will not escape from

its accusations and disturbances,

nor its abuse or its attacks.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

758 Blessed Are Those Who Love God

Verse 1

If you love God you can testify of Him;

only then can you be His witness;

only then will you be blessed by God

and receive His promises.

Verse 2

God’s intimates are those who love Him,

He loves them too; they share blessings together.

Only these people will live forever

under His care and protection.

Chorus

Those who love God can wander

freely through the world;

those who testify of God

may travel the universe.

These people are loved by God,

they are blessed by Him,

and they will live within His light

forever and forever.

Verse 3

Someone who truly loves God

is devoted to God’s work and testifies of Him.

They can walk the earth without resistance,

wield power on earth and rule God’s people.

Chorus

Those who love God can wander

freely through the world;

those who testify of God

may travel the universe.

These people are loved by God,

they are blessed by Him,

and they will live within His light

forever and forever.

Bridge

From across the world these people unite.

They speak different tongues,

they have different colors of skin,

but their existence has the same meaning.

They all have a heart that loves God,

they bear the same testimony of God

and have the same resolve and the same wish.

Chorus

Those who love God can wander

freely through the world;

those who testify of God

may travel the universe.

These people are loved by God,

they are blessed by Him,

and they will live within His light

forever and forever.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

759 You Should Seek to Have True Love for God

Verse 1

Today you must set on the right track

since you believe in the practical God.

Having faith, don’t solely seek His blessings,

but seek to love God and to know God.

Through His enlightenment and from your pursuit,

truly understand God, have love in your heart true.

Chorus

When your love for God is genuine,

such that none could destroy or block,

you’re on the right track of faith in God.

When your love for God is genuine,

yes, it proves that to God you belong,

because your heart is possessed by God,

and that you’re taken by nothing else.

When your love for God is genuine,

yes, your love for God is genuine.

Verse 2

Because of what you pay and go through,

and God’s work, you have unbidden love.

Then you’re freed from Satan’s influence,

and you live in the light of God’s words.

If you’re free from dark force, you are deemed to gain God.

In your faith, seek this goal. It’s the duty you have.

Chorus

When your love for God is genuine,

such that none could destroy or block,

you’re on the right track of faith in God.

When your love for God is genuine,

it proves that to God you belong,

because your heart is possessed by God,

and that you’re taken by nothing else.

When your love for God is genuine,

yes, your love for God is genuine.

Verse 3

Don’t be content with things as they are.

You can’t be of two minds towards God’s work,

or regard lightly the work of God.

In all respects, think of God at all times.

Do all things for His sake, place the house of God first

when you speak or do things; this conforms to God’s will.

Chorus

When your love for God is genuine,

such that none could destroy or block,

you’re on the right track of faith in God.

When your love for God is genuine,

it proves that to God you belong,

because your heart is possessed by God,

and that you’re taken by nothing else.

When your love for God is genuine,

yes, your love for God is genuine,

yes, your love for God is genuine.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Ought to Live for the Truth Since You Believe in God

760 Pure Love Without Blemish

Verse 1

Love is a pure emotion, pure without a blemish.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

Love doesn’t set conditions or barriers or distance.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

Chorus

If you love you don’t deceive,

grumble, turn your back, look to get something in return.

If you love you’d sacrifice,

accept hardship and be one with God in harmony.

Verse 2

In love there’s no suspicion, no cunning, no deceit.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

In love there is no trade and nothing that’s not pure.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

Chorus

If you love you don’t deceive,

grumble, turn your back, look to get something in return.

If you love you’d sacrifice,

accept hardship and be one with God in harmony.

Bridge

You would give your family, youth and future you may see,

give your marriage up for God; you would give your all for Him.

You would give your family, youth and future you may see,

give your marriage up for God; you would give your all for Him.

Or your love’s no love at all, but deceit, betrayal of God.

Outro

Love is a pure emotion, pure without a blemish.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

Love doesn’t set conditions or barriers or distance.

Use your heart, use your heart to love and feel and care.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen

761 Do You Have True Love for God?

Verse 1

If you love God for fleshly peace or pleasure,

then your love may reach its peak where you ask no more,

but still you seek a tainted love that God does not like.

Those who love God only to fill dull lives and hearts

are the kind who are greedy for an easy life,

not those who seek true love for God.

Such love is forced, a quest to please the mind.

God has no need for that.

Chorus 1

What kind of love is yours? Why do you love God?

How much true love for God is within you right now?

Verse 2

Most of you have that kind of love that God rejects.

Such love cannot endure, nor can it take root,

like a flower that blooms and dies bearing no fruit.

If you’ve loved God like this and if you have no one

to lead you on the path ahead, you will collapse.

If you love God in the moment,

but do not change your life disposition,

you can’t break free from Satan.

Chorus 2

No one like this can be fully gained by God;

they’ll surely be Satan’s in body, soul and spirit.

Verse 3

Those who can’t be gained by God

will go back where they came from,

down to the lake of fire

to accept God’s punishment.

Those gained by God are those

who forsake and escape Satan.

They’re officially numbered

among those of the kingdom.

Chorus 3

This is how the people of the kingdom come to be.

Are you willing to become a person of this kind?

Outro

Are you willing to be gained by God?

Escape from Satan and return to God?

Do you belong to Satan, or are you numbered

among the people of the kingdom?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Viewpoint Believers Ought to Hold

762 You Do Not Truly Love God

Verse 1

You think you have already given up enough for God,

and your love for Him is enough.

But your words and actions are rebellious and deceitful,

why are you always being that way?

You follow Him and yet you do not acknowledge His word.

Is this what you consider love?

You follow Him, but then cast Him aside.

Is this what you consider love?

Chorus

There is not the slightest hint of love within you for God.

After so many years of work

and all the words God has supplied,

how much have you actually gained?

Isn’t it time for a careful look back?

Verse 2

You follow God and yet you are mistrustful of Him.

Could this be considered love?

You follow Him, and yet you can’t accept His existence.

Could this be considered love?

You do not treat Him as befits who He is,

making things difficult for Him.

Could this be considered love?

Is this what you consider love?

Chorus

There is not the slightest hint of love within you for God.

After so many years of work

and all the words God has supplied,

how much have you actually gained?

Isn’t it time for a careful look back?

Bridge

You follow God, and yet you try to fool Him,

you try to deceive Him in every matter.

You serve Him and yet you do not fear Him.

You oppose Him in all respects and all things.

You have dedicated much, it is true,

yet you have never practiced what God asked of you.

Can this be considered love?

Chorus

There is not the slightest hint of love within you for God.

After so many years of work

and all the words God has supplied,

how much have you actually gained?

Isn’t it time for a careful look back?

There is not the slightest hint of love within you for God.

After so many years of work

and all the words God has supplied,

how much have you actually gained?

Isn’t it time for a careful look back?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen

763 God’s Love Must Be Tasted in Real Life

Verse 1

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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 2

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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 3

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.

Bridge

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.

Chorus

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.

Outro

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.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

764 To Love God, You Must Experience His Loveliness

Verse 1

If people believe in God

and experience words of God

with a heart that reveres Him,

they’ll have God’s salvation and love.

These people can witness to God,

they live the truth and they witness

God’s being and disposition.

They see God’s love, live amidst it.

Chorus

If people wish to love God,

they must taste God’s loveliness,

they must see God’s loveliness;

only then can there be roused in them

a heart that loves God

and loyally expends for God.

Verse 2

God won’t make people love Him

by words or imagination.

He doesn’t force people but lets them

love Him of their own volition.

He makes them see how He’s lovely

in His words and the work He does,

and after that there is born inside them

a true love for God.

Pre-chorus

Only this way can people bear

a true testimony to God.

They don’t love God from being urged,

nor on emotional impulse.

Chorus

If people wish to love God,

they must taste God’s loveliness,

they must see God’s loveliness;

only then can there be roused in them

a heart that loves God

and loyally expends for God.

Bridge

They love God because they see

how He’s lovely,

they see there’s so much of Him

that’s loveworthy.

They’ve seen God’s salvation, wisdom,

His wondrous deeds.

And this is why they praise God

and yearn for Him,

aroused in them such passion

that they couldn’t survive without gaining God.

Chorus

If people wish to love God,

they must taste God’s loveliness,

they must see God’s loveliness;

only then can there be roused in them

a heart that loves God

and loyally expends for God,

and loyally expends for God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

766 The Motto of Those Who Love God

Intro

To this day many still don’t know

what God does in the final days,

why He endures such extreme shame

to stand with man in flesh;

despite woe, He remains.

Verse 1

Man doesn’t know God’s goals, nor the purpose of God’s plan.

So people act lukewarm towards the entry God demands.

It’s brought a great challenge to work God does in the flesh.

Men become a hindrance; they don’t clearly comprehend.

Chorus

May all brothers and sisters do everything in your strength

and offer your whole beings to God’s heavenly intent.

May you be holy servants, enjoy the promises God sends,

so God’s heart can soon enjoy a peaceful rest.

Verse 2

Thus God will talk about the work He’s doing on man,

His urgent intentions, so you’ll be loyal servants.

Like Job, you’d rather die, bear all shame than reject God.

Like Peter, you’ll give your all to be confidants of God.

Chorus

May all brothers and sisters do everything in your strength

and offer your whole beings to God’s heavenly intent.

May you be holy servants, enjoy the promises God sends,

so God’s heart can soon enjoy a peaceful rest.

Bridge

“Fulfill God the Father’s will” should be the motto all times

of all people who love God.

Let it be man’s entrance guide, let it direct man’s ways.

It’s the resolve man should maintain.

Verse 3

Full cooperation with work God does in the flesh

to complete God’s work on earth, this is the duty man has.

One day when God’s work’s done, man will bid Him a farewell,

to heaven He will return; isn’t this duty man should do well?

Chorus

May all brothers and sisters do everything in your strength

and offer your whole beings to God’s heavenly intent.

May you be holy servants, enjoy the promises God sends,

so God’s heart can soon enjoy a peaceful rest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (6)

767 To Believe in but Not Love God Is a Vain Life

Verse 1

No lesson is more profound

than the one of loving God.

From a lifetime of belief,

the lesson people learn is how to love God.

If you believe in God,

you should strive to love Him.

If you believe but don’t love,

fail to gain knowledge of Him,

and you’ve never loved Him

with a true love that comes from your heart,

then your belief is futile.

Chorus

If you believe in God

but do not love Him, then you live in vain,

and your entire life is the most lowly of all lives.

If, in your whole life,

you have never loved or satisfied God,

then what is the point, what is the point of living?

What’s the point of your belief in God?

Isn’t that a waste of effort?

Verse 2

If people are to believe in, love God,

then there’s a price to pay.

They should not just try to

act in some external ways.

They must seek out true insight

in the depths of their hearts.

If you’re passionate about

singing hymns and dancing,

but you simply cannot

put into practice the truth,

can you say you truly love God?

Chorus

If you believe in God

but do not love Him, then you live in vain,

and your entire life is the most lowly of all lives.

If, in your whole life,

you have never loved or satisfied God,

then what is the point, what is the point of living?

What’s the point of your belief in God?

Isn’t that a waste of effort?

Bridge

Loving God requires

seeking God’s will in all things.

You should probe deep within

when anything happens to you.

Try to grasp God’s will,

try to see in this matter

what He wishes you to achieve,

and how you should be mindful of it.

Chorus

If you believe in God

but do not love Him, then you live in vain,

and your entire life is the most lowly of all lives.

If, in your whole life,

you have never loved or satisfied God,

then what is the point, what is the point of living?

What’s the point of your belief in God?

Isn’t that a waste of effort?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

768 Living to Carry Out God’s Will Is Most Meaningful

Verse 1

If you love God, entry into the kingdom

to be one of God’s people

is your true future, a life of value.

No one more blessed.

Today you’ll live for God,

carry out the will of God.

God says your life is a life with value.

Chorus

Only the ones chosen by God

are able to live with meaning.

Lucky you are to be this blessed

to have the value in your lives.

Verse 2

Chosen by God, loved and raised up by Him,

you’ve grasped the value of life.

God opened your eyes,

His grace led you before Him.

Chorus

Only the ones chosen by God

are able to live with meaning.

Lucky you are to be this blessed

to have the value in your lives.

Bridge

You would not see God’s loveliness

or give your true love to Him,

if He had not inspired you.

God moved your heart,

so you can give your heart to Him.

Chorus

Only the ones chosen by God

are able to live with meaning.

Lucky you are to be this blessed

to have the value in your lives.

Only the ones chosen by God

are able to live with meaning.

Lucky you are to be this blessed

to have the value in your lives.

Only the ones chosen by God

are able to live with meaning.

Lucky you are to be this blessed

to have the value in your lives.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Know God’s Newest Work and Follow His Footsteps

769 Those Who Love God Have the Chance to Be Perfected

Verse 1

God perfects man according to their functions.

So long as you can do all in your strength

and submit yourself to the work of God,

you’ll be able to be perfected by Him.

Not one of you is perfect right now.

Whether you perform one function or two,

just use all your strength and expend for God,

and ultimately He will perfect you.

Chorus

It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old,

each one in this stream that truly loves God

has the chance to be perfected by Him.

Keep obedience to God in your heart

and keep reverence for Him too,

and you’ll be perfected by Him in the end.

Verse 2

You know the function you ought to perform,

be you younger or older in the church.

Those in their youth are not arrogant,

those older don’t regress and aren’t passive.

Without prejudice, they serve one another,

learning from each other to improve themselves.

And this is how a friendship bridge is built.

God’s love helps you understand each other.

Pre-chorus

Among brothers and sisters in the church,

the younger ones never look down on the older,

and the older never act self-righteously.

Is this not a harmonious partnership?

Chorus

It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old,

each one in this stream that truly loves God

has the chance to be perfected by Him.

Keep obedience to God in your heart

and keep reverence for Him too,

and you’ll be perfected by Him in the end.

Outro

If you all have this resolve,

God’s will shall surely be done.

Yes, it shall be accomplished in your generation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Everyone Performing Their Function

770 God Hopes That Man Loves God With All His Heart, Mind and Strength

Verse 1

God’s work is almost done in His chosen people.

His wrath will appear through disasters,

but He will not appear.

All in the red dragon’s land will suffer,

including the church on earth.

The fact will be seen and no one will escape.

This has been planned by God.

When facing calamity, man can’t think of anything else.

It’s hard to enjoy God, so love God before it’s too late.

Chorus

God hopes that you can love Him

with all your heart, with all your mind and strength,

just as you would cherish your own life.

Is this not a life of the utmost meaning?

Verse 2

When this fact passes, God defeats the red dragon,

the testimony of God’s people comes to an end.

After, God commences the next step of work,

laying waste the country of the great red dragon.

He nails those in the world upside down on the cross,

after which, He shall destroy mankind.

These are the steps of God’s work ahead.

So you should love God in this time of peace.

Chorus

God hopes that you can love Him

with all your heart, with all your mind and strength,

just as you would cherish your own life.

Is this not a life of the utmost meaning?

Verse 3

In the future, there’ll be no more chance

to love God, for only in flesh can man love Him.

When they live in another world,

no one will talk of loving God.

Isn’t this duty of a creature?

How should you love God all the days of your life?

Are you waiting for death to start loving God?

Is this not empty talk?

Today, why don’t you pursue the love for God?

Chorus

God hopes that you can love Him

with all your heart, with all your mind and strength,

just as you would cherish your own life.

Is this not a life of the utmost meaning?

Bridge

Where else could you find the meaning of life?

Would that not be so blind? Are you willing to love God?

So what should you do?

Love God boldly without reservation,

see if those He perfects are ones who truly love Him.

And then you will know what God’s will is.

Chorus

God hopes that you can love Him

with all your heart, with all your mind and strength,

just as you would cherish your own life.

Is this not a life of the utmost meaning?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 42

771 God Protects Those Who Love Him

Intro

Great trials may befall you, but truly love God,

stand firm in your testimony and please God,

and you will be comforted and not afraid

no matter how great your future trials.

Verse 1

You can’t see what will happen in the future,

you can only satisfy God today.

You are unable to do any great work,

so experience God’s words to satisfy Him,

bear strong and resounding testimony,

and that will then bring shame upon Satan.

Chorus

If you always put the truth into practice,

and please God with a heart that truly loves Him,

then God will protect you through all future trials.

Verse 2

Though your flesh stays unfulfilled and you’ve suffered,

you’ll have satisfied God and brought Satan shame.

If you always practice this way in all things,

God will open up a path before you.

Then when, one day, a great trial comes your way,

others will fall down, but you will stand firm.

Chorus

If you always put the truth into practice,

and please God with a heart that truly loves Him,

then God will protect you through all future trials.

Verse 3

Because of the price you have paid for loving God,

God will protect you to stand firm, not fall down.

Although you are foolish, oh yes, so foolish,

and of little stature and poor caliber,

God will not discriminate against you.

It depends on if your intentions are right.

Chorus

If you always put the truth into practice,

and please God with a heart that truly loves Him,

then God will protect you through all future trials.

Verse 4

Now you can satisfy God in all things,

you love God and you give your true heart to God.

Though there are some things that you can’t understand,

you can come before God to rectify

all your intentions and to seek God’s will,

doing all things needed to please God.

Bridge

Perhaps your brothers, sisters will discard you,

but your heart will still be satisfying God.

You will not covet the pleasures of the flesh.

Practice this way and you’ll be protected through trials.

Chorus

If you always put the truth into practice,

and please God with a heart that truly loves Him,

then God will protect you through all future trials.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Loving God Is Truly Believing in God

772 The More You Satisfy God, the More You Are Blessed

Chorus

The more you satisfy God,

the more you will be blessed.

You’ll have greater strength to love Him;

faith and resolve you will get.

You’ll find nothing is more important

than a life spent loving God.

Oh, nothing is more significant

than a life spent loving God.

Verse 1

If you love God, you’ll have no grief.

You may have troubles and feel weak,

but if you depend on Him,

within your spirit you’ll be soothed,

and you will gain certitude,

have something to rely on.

Verse 2

Then, you’ll overcome many things,

won’t complain of your sufferings.

You’ll want to pray, dance and sing,

love to commune, yearn for God.

You’ll feel what God arranges

in life for you is fitting.

Chorus

The more you satisfy God,

the more you will be blessed.

You’ll have greater strength to love Him;

faith and resolve you will get.

You’ll find nothing is more important

than a life spent loving God.

Oh, nothing is more significant

than a life spent loving God.

Verse 3

If you have no love for God,

all things will seem to bother you,

and nothing can please your heart,

you’ll be unfree in spirit.

You’ll always complain about Him,

you’ll feel your pain is unjust.

Verse 4

If you do not just pursue

for the sake of your own pleasure,

but strive to satisfy God

and to be free from Satan’s charge,

then your strength will be large,

you’ll find great strength to love God.

Bridge

Whatever God says you can do.

All you do will be pleasing to Him.

You will be able to do it all.

Whatever God says you can do.

And all you do will be pleasing to Him.

This is what it means to be possessed of reality.

Chorus

The more you satisfy God,

the more you will be blessed.

You’ll have greater strength to love Him;

faith and resolve you will get.

You’ll find nothing is more important

than a life spent loving God.

Oh, nothing is more significant

than a life spent loving God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

773 Are You Willing to Give God the Love in Your Heart?

Verse 1

Believing in God without an object of pursuit

results in a life that is lived all in vain.

When the time comes around for such a person to die,

they will only see dusty earth and blue sky.

Do you think that’s the way to lead a meaningful life?

Why do you always go looking for trouble?

If you can meet God’s requirements while you are alive,

is this not something that is so beautiful?

Pre-chorus

Are you willing to give your love,

give your love to God to enjoy?

Are you willing to base your life

on the love you give to God?

Chorus

All man’s love for God is precious;

that’s the way God sees all man’s love.

Upon all of those who love God,

He heaps even more of His blessings.

This is because man’s love is scarce,

because there’s so little of it.

Verse 2

Within the promise I have come to make with God,

I’m only willing to comfort the God that I love,

and it is with My own heart that I do this,

so that His Spirit in heaven may be comforted.

The heart may be valuable but love is more precious;

I will give the most precious love in My heart to God,

so He may enjoy the most beautiful thing I have,

that He may be fulfilled by the love I give to Him.

Pre-chorus

Are you willing to give your love,

give your love to God to enjoy?

Are you willing to base your life

on the love you give to God?

Chorus

All man’s love for God is precious;

that’s the way God sees all man’s love.

Upon all of those who love God,

He heaps even more of His blessings.

This is because man’s love is scarce,

because there’s so little of it.

Bridge

I see now that the more love I give to God,

the more I feel that I am living in joy,

I have boundless strength, and I am willing

to sacrifice My entire body and mind.

Yet still I feel I cannot love God enough.

If you truly want to love Him, there’s a way—

you will always have more love to give back.

Since that’s true, then nothing can stand in the way

of your love for God.

Chorus

All man’s love for God is precious;

that’s the way God sees all man’s love.

Upon all of those who love God,

He heaps even more of His blessings.

This is because man’s love is scarce,

because there’s so little of it.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Path … (3)

774 Peter’s Expressions of Love for God

Verse 1

Anything in Peter’s life

that did not satisfy God’s desire

made him feel uneasy.

If it did not please God,

he would feel remorse,

looking for a way to strive

and satisfy God’s heart.

Even in the smallest things in Peter’s life,

he required himself

to satisfy God’s desire,

no leniency with his old disposition,

demanding himself

to go deeper into truth.

Chorus

Be it chastisement, judgment, or tribulation,

you can achieve obedience unto death.

And this should be achieved by a creature of God.

This is the purity of the love of God.

This is the purity of the love of God.

Verse 2

Peter loved God to a point

required by God.

Only such people can have testimony.

In his belief, Peter sought

to satisfy God in everything,

obeying all that came from God,

without complaint, accepting

chastisement and judgment,

refinement, lack in life, and tribulation,

none of which could shake his love for God.

Is this not the ultimate love of God?

Does this not fulfill the duty

of a creature of God?

Chorus

Be it chastisement, judgment, or tribulation,

you can achieve obedience unto death.

And this should be achieved by a creature of God.

This is the purity of the love of God.

This is the purity of the love of God.

This is the purity of the love of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

775 Seek to Love God No Matter How Great Your Suffering

Verse 1

You should understand how valuable

the work that God does today is.

Most people don’t have that knowledge,

they think suffering is valueless:

They’re oppressed for their faith,

rejected by the world,

their homes are troubled too,

their future all too bleak, all too bleak.

Verse 2

The suffering of some becomes too much,

so much that they want to die.

How does this show a God-loving heart?

People like this are worthless!

They cannot persevere,

they have no stamina.

They’re weak and feeble too,

and they are powerless.

Chorus

You must see clearly that

God cleanses you by refining you.

So your testimony you must bear always

during the last days.

No matter how you’re suffering,

as long as you are still breathing,

stay true to God, bow to His hand.

This is true love for God, a strong testimony.

Verse 3

God is eager for man to love Him,

but as they do, their sufferings grow.

The more their love deepens for God,

through greater trials they will go.

If you really love Him,

great sufferings will come.

But if you don’t, maybe all will seem

well with life, well with life.

Verse 4

When your heart starts to practice loving God,

you will find many things hard.

You’re small in stature and so are refined,

and you can’t satisfy God.

With weakness deep within,

you can’t fulfill God’s will.

You feel it’s out of reach,

so you will be refined, be refined.

Chorus

You must see clearly

that God cleanses you by refining you.

So your testimony you must bear always

during the last days.

No matter how you’re suffering,

as long as you are still breathing,

stay true to God, bow to His hand.

This is true love for God,

a strong testimony, strong testimony, yeah.

Oh, stay true to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only by Experiencing Painful Trials Can You Know the Loveliness of God

776 Peter Held to True Faith and Love

Verse 1

Peter would often come to Jesus in prayer,

feeling regret that was beyond compare,

for failing to meet God’s will and reach His standard.

This issue became his greatest burden.

He said, “One day I will give to You

everything I have and am; it’s true.

I will give to You that which is most precious;

I’ll give to You that which is most valuable.”

Refrain

“Oh God, my life and body are worthless!

I have only faith and love for You.

I have faith in You in my mind;

I have love for You in my heart.

Two things alone I have to give to You,

true love and faith in You.”

Verse 2

Encouraged by the words of Jesus,

Peter said while upon the cross,

“God, even if You ask me to die,

I still can’t love You enough.

Wherever You will send my soul,

whether Your promise I’ll behold,

whatever You shall do,

I will love and forever believe in You.”

Refrain

“Oh God, my life and body are worthless!

I have only faith and love for You.

I have faith in You in my mind;

I have love for You in my heart.

Two things alone I have to give to You,

true love and faith in You.”

Outro

What Peter held onto was his faith, his true love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Peter Came to Know Jesus

777 Emulate Peter’s Experience

Verse 1

The great refinement Peter got

was because of the things he did.

He felt he owed God too much,

he couldn’t make it up to Him.

He saw that mankind is corrupt,

so he had a guilty conscience.

Verse 2

Jesus said many things to him,

there was so little he figured out.

Sometimes he opposed and rebelled.

Till Jesus was nailed to the cross,

then Peter awakened with guilt.

At last no wrong thought he’d permit.

Pre-chorus 1

After he underwent God’s work,

he gained discernment and insight,

grasped the principles of service,

and honored what Jesus assigned.

Chorus

The reason he was a model

was because he suffered the most,

what he went through was successful.

So if you walk the path that way,

then not a single creature

can take your blessings away,

not a single creature

can take your blessings away.

Verse 3

Peter knew his state very well,

and he was deeply aware of

the holiness of the Lord,

and so from all Peter’s knowledge,

his heart of love for the Lord grew,

and he focused on his life more.

Verse 4

Due to this he suffered hardships.

It seemed he was so ill at times,

and he would seem nigh to death’s door.

Being refined so many times,

he understood himself much more,

developing true love for the Lord.

Pre-chorus 2

His life underwent refinement,

and in chastisement it was spent.

His experience was different,

his love beat those not perfected.

Chorus

The reason he was a model

was because he suffered the most,

what he went through was successful.

So if you walk the path that way,

then not a single creature

can take your blessings away,

not a single creature

can take your blessings away.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How You Should Walk the Final Stretch of the Path

778 People Should Seek to Live Out a Meaningful Life

Intro

Man must pursue a life of meaning,

not be satisfied with how things are.

To live the image of Peter, you must

have his knowledge and experience.

Verse 1

Aim to enter in from the positive side.

Do not submissively allow yourself

to backslide for the momentary ease,

ignoring deeper, more practical truths.

Have practical love, find ways to be free

from this depraved, carefree animal life.

Live out a life of value.

Don’t fool yourself or treat life like a toy.

Chorus

Man must pursue a life of meaning,

not be satisfied with how things are.

To live the image of Peter, you must

have his knowledge and experience.

Pursue higher and more profound things,

pursue a deeper, purer love for God,

and a life that has value and meaning.

This is life and when man’s like Peter.

Verse 2

For everyone who aspires to love God,

there can be no unobtainable truths

and no justice for which they can’t stand firm.

So, do you know how you should live your life?

How should you love God to satisfy Him?

There is no greater matter in your life.

Have such aspirations and persevere.

And do not be like those spineless weaklings.

Chorus

Man must pursue a life of meaning,

not be satisfied with how things are.

To live the image of Peter, you must

have his knowledge and experience.

Pursue higher and more profound things,

pursue a deeper, purer love for God,

and a life that has value and meaning.

This is life and when man’s like Peter.

Verse 3

Learn to experience a meaningful life and truths,

and don’t be slipshod with yourself.

Without knowing it, your life will pass by.

And will you have one more chance to love God?

Can man love God after he is dead?

You must have Peter’s aspirations, conscience.

Your life must be made much more meaningful.

You must not play any games with yourself.

Outro

In pursuing God, judge how you treat your life,

how to have a more meaningful faith in God,

and how you offer yourself and love Him

in a more pure, beautiful and good way.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

779 God Hopes Man Can Know and Understand Him

Verse 1

Since God’s first touch with mankind,

He has been revealing to them

His essence and what He is and has,

without cease, constantly.

Whether people through the ages

can see or understand,

God speaks and works to show

His disposition and essence.

Chorus

Never concealed, never hidden,

released without reservation,

God’s essence and disposition,

His being and possession,

are revealed as He works

and engages with mankind.

Verse 2

God hopes man can understand Him,

know His substance, disposition,

which He wants not to be thought

as secrets of eternity.

Pre-chorus

Nor does He want man to see Him

as a riddle that can’t be solved.

Chorus

Never concealed, never hidden,

released without reservation,

God’s essence and disposition,

His being and possession,

are revealed as He works

and engages with mankind.

Bridge

Only when mankind has known God

can they know the way forward,

worthy to be led by God.

They’ll live under His dominion

and live in His light and blessings.

Chorus

Never concealed, never hidden,

released without reservation,

God’s essence and disposition,

His being and possession,

are revealed as He works

and engages with mankind,

never concealed, never hidden,

are revealed as He works

and engages with mankind.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

780 God Wants to Gain Those Who Have True Knowledge of Him

Verse 1

To know God’s disposition,

all He has and all He is

helps people gain confidence,

obey and fear Him,

no longer blindly follow,

nor blindly worship Him.

God does not want fools,

but those who have clear understanding

of God’s disposition.

They can act as God’s witnesses.

Seeing His righteousness and loveliness,

they would never abandon Him.

Chorus

Only with true understanding

can people gain true belief,

can they be true followers,

can they show true obedience,

can they show true reverence.

Only they will give their heart to God,

open up to Him!

This is what God wants,

for all they do and think

can pass His test and bear witness.

Verse 2

If your heart lacks clarity

or you’re confused on God’s existence,

or His disposition,

His plan to save mankind,

then your faith cannot gain His praise.

God won’t want this follower.

He does not like this type before Him.

They do not understand Him,

they cannot give their heart to Him,

their heart is closed to Him,

so their faith contains impurities,

they are blind in their following.

Chorus

Only with true understanding

can people gain true belief,

can they be true followers,

can they show true obedience,

can they show true reverence.

Only they will give their heart to God,

open up to Him!

This is what God wants,

for all they do and think

can pass His test and bear witness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

781 Knowing Him Is God’s Final Requirement of Mankind

Verse 1

The process of coming to know God’s word

is coming to know God and know His work.

Knowing visions means to know God in flesh,

His humanity, God’s word and His work.

Verse 2

From the word of God, man comes to know God.

From the word of God, they realize God’s will.

From God’s work, they know God’s disposition.

From the work of God, they know what God is.

Chorus

Knowing God is the final effect

that’s achieved when God’s work is complete,

the last demand that God makes of man.

It’s for His final testimony.

The reason God does this work is that

man may fully turn to Him at last.

Verse 3

Faith in God is the first step to knowing God.

The early faith grows to very profound—

it’s the process of coming to know God

and experiencing the work He does.

Verse 4

If your faith in God is just to believe

and it’s not for the sake of knowing Him,

then there’s no reality to your faith;

there’s no doubt you’re not pure in your belief.

Chorus

Knowing God is the final effect

that’s achieved when God’s work is complete,

the last demand that God makes of man.

It’s for His final testimony.

The reason God does this work is that

man may fully turn to Him at last.

Bridge

If in the process man goes through God’s work

man gradually comes to know God,

his disposition will then slowly change,

his belief becomes even more honest.

When man succeeds in his belief in God,

by that time, he’ll have completely gained God.

God went great lengths to become flesh again,

so that man could know and also see God.

Chorus

Knowing God is the final effect

that’s achieved when God’s work is complete,

the last demand that God makes of man.

It’s for His final testimony.

The reason God does this work is that

man may fully turn to Him at last.

Outro

Man can only come to love God by knowing God.

And to love God, man must come to understand God.

No matter what or how he seeks,

he must be able to know God.

It’s the sole way to meet God’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Testimony to God

782 To Know God, You Must Know the Three Stages of His Work

Intro

The work of God Himself

is the vision man must know.

Only God can do it; man does not possess it.

The three stages of God’s work

are His whole management;

there is no greater vision.

Verse 1

If man is unaware of this great vision,

it’s hard to understand God’s will and know Him;

the path man walks will become more grueling.

Man could not have come this far without visions.

Verse 2

The visions have sustained men till today,

and have given man the greatest protection.

You must know God’s whole will and His work’s essence.

Only this knowledge is your true stature.

Chorus

The three stages of work were all done by one God;

this vision is greatest, it’s the one path to knowing God.

Verse 3

No one stage of the three can be held up as

the one vision that must be known by mankind.

The full work of salvation is the three stages.

God’s management can’t end till it’s all been done.

Verse 4

God’s being, disposition, and His wisdom

are expressed in the full work of salvation;

they’re not revealed to man in the beginning,

but in the work they’ve been gradually expressed.

Bridge

Each stage shows part of God’s disposition,

and part of His being;

no one stage can directly and completely

show God’s full being.

Chorus

The three stages of work were all done by one God;

this vision is greatest, it’s the one path to knowing God.

Verse 5

Salvation’s work can only be completed

once the three stages of work have been finished,

so man’s full knowledge of God can’t be detached

from the three stages of the work of God.

Outro

If you know well the three stages,

that is, God’s full management plan,

if you can tie in the first two stages

with the present stage and you can see

it’s the work of one God,

then you will possess the strongest foundation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

783 To Know God Is the Highest Honor for Created Beings

Verse 1

Putting truth into practice is very hard for you,

and knowing God an even greater problem.

It’s also for mankind.

Some may know God better,

but almost none are up to standard.

Verse 2

Man doesn’t understand what it means to know God,

why it’s necessary, or to what degree they must attain.

It’s confounding to mankind.

No one can answer this question,

for no man to this day has had success in this work.

Chorus

If you can become one of the first to know God,

would this not be the highest honor among creatures?

Would any creature among mankind

be more commended by God, be more commended by God?

Verse 3

When the riddle of God’s three stages of work is shown to man,

a group of talents who know God will start to appear.

God has hoped for this, carrying out this work,

hoping to see more such talents one day soon.

Verse 4

They’ll be the pioneers to witness the three stages of work.

God hopes those who truly pursue can gain this blessing.

There’s never been work like this since the start of time,

or ever in the history of humankind.

Chorus

If you can become one of the first to know God,

would this not be the highest honor among creatures?

Would any creature among mankind

be more commended by God?

Bridge

This is the work of today and the future,

the last and highest work of 6,000 years,

a way to reveal each type of man.

Verse 5

Such work is not easy, but will reap rewards.

Regardless of their gender or nationality,

all those who are capable of gaining the knowledge of God

will receive God’s greatest honor.

Only they’ll have His authority.

Chorus

If you can become one of the first to know God,

would this not be the highest honor among creatures?

Would any creature among mankind

be more commended by God, be more commended by God?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

784 Only by Knowing God’s Work Can You Follow Till the End

Chorus

Don’t assume following God is an easy matter.

The key is you must know Him and His work,

have the will to suffer, sacrifice your life,

let Him perfect you.

This is the vision you should have.

Verse 1

If you only think of enjoying grace,

you would be wrong!

God is not here just to

give grace or be enjoyed.

If you can’t risk your life to follow Him,

abandon all you have,

then surely you can’t follow Him to the end!

Chorus

Don’t assume following God is an easy matter.

The key is you must know Him and His work,

have the will to suffer, sacrifice your life,

let Him perfect you.

This is the vision you should have.

Verse 2

You must have visions as a base.

What should you do in hardship?

Would you still follow Him?

Do not answer lightly.

Open your eyes wide to see what time it is.

You may be the temple’s pillars,

but worms will gnaw those away.

Pre-chorus

The temple will collapse,

for you lack many visions.

You only know your little world,

not the best way of seeking.

Chorus

Don’t assume following God is an easy matter.

The key is you must know Him and His work,

have the will to suffer, sacrifice your life,

let Him perfect you.

This is the vision you should have.

Verse 3

You don’t heed today’s vision

of God’s work in your hearts.

Have you thought that one day

God may send you to a strange place?

Imagine if God took everything,

would your drive and faith remain?

You must know the greatest vision, “God,”

as you follow Him.

Chorus

Don’t assume following God is an easy matter.

The key is you must know Him and His work,

have the will to suffer, sacrifice your life,

let Him perfect you.

This is the vision you should have.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Must Understand the Work—Do Not Follow in Confusion!

785 To Know God, You Must Know His Words

1 Knowing God must be achieved through reading and understanding God’s words. God’s words are an expression of His disposition. From God’s words, you can see His love and salvation for humans, as well as His method for saving them…. This is because His words are expressed by God Himself, not written by humans. They have been personally expressed by God; God Himself is expressing His own words and His inner voice. Why are they called words from the heart? It is because they are issued from deep down, and express His disposition, His will, His thoughts, His love for mankind, His salvation of mankind, and His expectations of mankind….

2 God’s utterances include harsh words, and gentle and considerate words, as well as some revelatory words that are not in line with human wishes. If you look only at the revelatory words, you might feel that God is rather stern. If you look only at the gentle words, you might feel that God is not very authoritative. You therefore should not take them out of context; rather, look at them from every angle. Sometimes God speaks from a gentle and compassionate perspective, and then people see His love for mankind; sometimes He speaks from a very strict perspective, and then people see the disposition of His that will tolerate no offense. Man is deplorably filthy, and is not worthy of seeing God’s face or of coming before Him. That people are now allowed to come before Him is purely by His grace.

3 God’s wisdom can be seen from the way He works and in the significance of His work. People can still see these things in God’s words, even without any direct contact from Him. When someone who genuinely knows God comes into contact with Christ, his encounter with Christ can correspond with his existing knowledge of God; however, when someone who has only a theoretical understanding encounters God, he cannot see the correlation. The truth of the incarnation is the most profound of mysteries; it is difficult to fathom. Sum up God’s words on the mystery of the incarnation, look at them from all angles, and then pray together, ponder, and fellowship further on this aspect of the truth. In doing so, you will be able to gain the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit and come to understand. Because humans have no chance of having direct contact with God, they must rely on this kind of experience to feel their way through and enter a little bit at a time in order to attain true knowledge of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

786 Man Knows God Through Experiencing His Word

Verse 1

What God has and is, His essence, disposition,

all have been made known in His words to man.

When put into practice, man will know

their aim, source, and their intended effect.

These are all things man must experience,

grasp and attain to gain truth and life,

grasping God’s will, disposition changed,

able to obey God’s rule and arrangements.

Chorus 1

Step by step, man will come to understand God,

gaining different degrees of knowledge, knowledge about Him.

Verse 2

The process of truly understanding God

through appreciating, feeling, confirming His words

is true communion between man and God,

where man comprehends God’s intentions,

truly understanding what God has and is,

knowing His essence and disposition,

certain of God’s dominion over all,

clear on His identity and position.

Chorus 2

Man’s caring and obedience for God will grow,

his reverence becoming more and more real and profound.

Bridge

In this communion, man will not just gain

the provision of truth and baptism of life,

but also gain true knowledge of God,

transformed and gaining salvation.

He will develop a true reverence and worship

of a created being towards God.

With this communion man will mature

and be gradually transformed.

Verse 3

Man’s faith will pass from vague belief

into genuine obedience, care and reverence.

Man will not follow God passively,

but he will take positive action.

Chorus 3

Only with this communion will man arrive

at true understanding and knowledge of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. Preface

787 Do You Truly Understand God?

Verse 1

Do you dare say that you know God?

And have you had dealings with Him?

Do you know His disposition?

And do you know what He likes?

Verse 2

Do you know the things you do

that offend His disposition?

What corruptions within you

can incur God’s aversion?

Pre-chorus 1

Upon whom does He mete righteousness?

Which kind of people does He detest?

Which of your problems does He most loathe?

If you don’t know, you don’t know God at all.

Chorus

If you know God and understand Him,

if you comprehend some of His will,

then you can truly believe in Him,

truly submit to Him and love Him,

and truly worship Him.

Verse 3

You claim that you have seen Him,

yet you don’t understand His joy,

His anger, sorrow or happiness.

You don’t get His disposition.

Pre-chorus 2

You don’t understand His righteousness,

nor do you know His mercifulness.

You don’t know what He likes or what He loathes.

This shows that you have no knowledge of God.

Chorus

If you know God and understand Him,

if you comprehend some of His will,

then you can truly believe in Him,

truly submit to Him and love Him,

and truly worship Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

788 Humans Have No Understanding of God’s Will

Chorus

Although people may follow God

and may pray to Him every day,

read the words of God every day,

they don’t actually understand

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will,

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will.

Verse 1

If someone understands God’s heart,

if they understand what God likes,

what God loathes, wants, what He rejects,

what people He loves or dislikes,

if they understand the standards

God has on His demands on man,

if they understand the approach

that He takes for perfecting man,

Pre-chorus

can they still have their own ideas?

Can they worship a normal person?

Chorus

Although people may follow God

and may pray to Him every day,

read the words of God every day,

they don’t actually understand

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will,

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will.

Verse 2

When someone understands God’s will,

they’ll become more rational,

they would not arbitrarily

idolize a corrupted person.

And when they’re walking the path

of putting truth into practice,

they won’t think clinging to simple rules

can replace practicing the truth.

Chorus

Although people may follow God

and may pray to Him every day,

read the words of God every day,

they don’t actually understand

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will,

God’s will, God’s will, God’s will.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

789 You Should Know God Through His Work

Verse 1

God became flesh, an ordinary person,

a person who bore God’s work, commission.

This meant He undertook work, suffering

which ordinary persons couldn’t withstand.

His suffering shows God’s devotion to man,

stands for Him being shamed, the price to save man,

to redeem man’s sins and complete this stage.

It means God would redeem man from the cross.

Bridge 1

It’s a price paid in blood and paid in life,

a price created beings cannot afford.

Since He has what God has and is, God’s essence,

He can bear this type of work and suffering.

No created being can do what He does.

This is the work of God during the Age of Grace,

a revelation of His disposition.

Verse 2

God became flesh again in the Age of Kingdom,

in the same way He did the first time ’round.

He still expresses His word, what He has and is,

does the work He should do without reserve.

He also does endure and tolerate

man’s disobedience and man’s ignorance,

always revealing His disposition

and showing His will at the same time.

Bridge 2

So, from man’s creation until now,

God’s disposition and will, what He has and is

have always been open to everyone,

never been hidden on purpose.

The reality’s that man doesn’t care

about what God’s doing, about God’s will.

And so, this is the very reason why

man doesn’t know much about God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

790 God’s Will Is Open to Everyone

Chorus

From the creation of man,

God’s being, His will, His possessions and disposition

have been open to everyone and open to all.

Verse 1

God has never hidden His essence,

nor His disposition or will on purpose.

It’s just that mankind pays no mind to God’s works, His will,

so man’s understanding of God is pitifully weak.

Chorus

From the creation of man,

God’s being, His will, His possessions and disposition

have been open to everyone and open to all.

Verse 2

What this means is while God conceals His person,

He stands beside man at all times,

and at every moment He reveals

His will, His disposition, and essence.

Bridge

And in a sense, God’s person is open to all people.

But because man is blind and disobeys,

man sees not God’s appearance, sees not God’s appearance.

Chorus

From the creation of man,

God’s being, His will, His possessions and disposition

have been open to everyone and open to all.

From the creation of man,

God’s being, His will, His possessions and disposition

have been open to everyone and open to all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

792 How Should You Know God?

Verse 1

If you truly wish to know God,

look beyond the three stages of His work,

look beyond the stories of His past work.

If you don’t try to know Him this way,

you’ll limit and confine Him,

and see Him as small.

Verse 2

You would never know God’s wonder,

His supremacy and almightiness,

and the scope of His authority.

You could not fully accept the truth

that God rules all things,

or know God’s true identity.

Chorus

If you know God within a limited scope,

then what you receive is limited.

Expand your horizons, seek full understanding

of the scope of God’s work,

His management, His rule,

and all things He governs.

Through these things you should

understand God’s actions,

if you truly wish to know God.

Verse 3

With this understanding,

before you know it, you will feel

that God rules, cares, and provides

for all things among them,

and you will feel you’re a member,

a part of all things.

Bridge

As God provides for all things,

you accept God’s rule and provision.

This is a fact no one can deny.

Chorus

If you know God within a limited scope,

then what you receive is limited.

Expand your horizons, seek full understanding

of the scope of God’s work,

His management, His rule,

and all things He governs.

Through these things you should

understand God’s actions,

if you truly wish to know God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VIII

793 Notions and Imagination Will Never Help You Know God

Verse 1

Knowledge of God relies not

upon experience nor imagination.

These must never be imposed upon God.

For no matter how rich

human experience and fancy are,

they’re limited, they are not fact nor truth,

being also incompatible

with God’s real disposition,

being also inconsistent

with God’s real substance.

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition

is His own true substance;

it’s not dictated by man,

nor akin to His creation.

God is God after all,

He’s never a part of His own creation.

Even if He joins in,

His disposition, essence

won’t change, won’t change.

Verse 2

Therefore, knowledge of God,

it is not perceiving, perceiving objects,

it’s not dissecting matter,

it’s not understanding other humans.

The knowledge of God won’t be attained

through such means and ways.

Knowledge of God relies not

on experience nor fantasy.

They’re limited, they are not,

they are not fact nor truth.

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition

is His own true substance;

it’s not dictated by man,

nor akin to His creation.

God is God after all,

He’s never a part of His own creation.

Even if He joins in,

His disposition, essence won’t change.

Bridge

One will never comprehend God,

relying upon his imagination.

The only path to knowing God is thus:

Accept all that comes from Him,

experience it bit by bit.

Verse 3

The day will come when enlightenment,

truly knowing God,

they will be yours, your reward,

the result of your cooperation with God,

and your hunger and your thirst for truth.

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition

is His own true substance;

it’s not dictated by man,

nor akin to His creation.

God is God after all,

He’s never a part of His own creation.

Even if He joins in,

His disposition, essence won’t change.

God’s righteous disposition

is His own true substance;

it’s not dictated by man,

nor akin to His creation.

God is God after all,

He’s never a part of His own creation.

Even if He joins in,

His disposition, essence won’t change.

He won’t change.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

794 Those Who Know God’s Rule Will Submit to His Dominion

Verse 1

After decades of life’s experience,

knowing the Creator’s sovereignty,

a person has true appreciation

for life’s value and meaning.

With deep knowledge of life’s purpose,

understanding and experience

of the Creator’s sovereignty,

they’ll submit to His authority.

Pre-chorus 1

They know the meaning of God making man.

They know to worship the Creator,

all that man has comes from the Creator,

and will return to Him soon.

Chorus

If one views life as an opportunity

to experience Creator’s sovereignty,

to understand His authority,

as a rare chance to perform one’s duty;

if one views life as an opportunity

to fulfill one’s mission as a created being,

one will have the right view of life,

and live a life blessed and guided by Him.

They’ll walk in the light, know His sovereignty,

come under His dominion,

bear witness to His wondrous deeds

and His powerful authority.

Verse 2

This type of person will understand:

By the Creator’s sovereignty,

man’s birth and death are arranged,

pre-destined by His authority.

When one can truly understand this,

they will be calm when facing their death;

they’ll let go of their worldly possessions,

and let them go peacefully.

Pre-chorus 2

Rather than fight and dread it blindly,

they’ll submit to it happily,

welcome the last life juncture

arranged by the Creator.

They’ll embrace it without struggle,

and submit to all that follows.

Chorus

If one views life as an opportunity

to experience Creator’s sovereignty,

to understand His authority,

as a rare chance to perform one’s duty;

if one views life as an opportunity

to fulfill one’s mission as a created being,

one will have the right view of life,

and live a life blessed and guided by Him.

They’ll walk in the light, know His sovereignty,

come under His dominion,

bear witness to His wondrous deeds

and His powerful authority.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

795 Only Knowing God’s Rule Brings Liberation

Verse 1

The Creator has sovereignty

over human fate and all human matters.

If people fail to recognize that

and can’t truly submit to His dominion,

it’ll be hard for them not to be driven or fettered

by the idea that “one’s fate is in one’s own hands.”

Chorus 1

It will be difficult for them to shake off the pain

of their intense struggle against fate,

their struggle against the Creator’s authority.

It will also be so hard for them

to become truly liberated and truly free,

to become people who worship God.

Verse 2

There’s an exceedingly simple way

to free yourself from this kind of state:

Bid farewell to your old way of life

and say goodbye to your previous life goals;

summarize and analyze your previous lifestyle,

your view of life, pursuits, desires, and ideals.

Chorus 2

Then compare them with God’s will and demands for man,

see whether they are after God’s heart.

Do they lead to a greater understanding of the truth

and provide the right values for life?

Do they allow you to live with humanity

and the likeness of a human being?

Bridge

When you dissect and investigate

people’s various life goals and ways of living,

you’ll find none conforms to the Creator’s intent

with which He created humanity.

They draw people away from God’s rule and care.

They’re all traps that cause people to become depraved,

and all of these traps lead them to hell.

Chorus 3

When you see this, you should lay aside your old view of life,

stay far away from various traps,

let God take charge of your life, make arrangements for you,

submitting only to God’s plans and guidance,

living your life free of individual choice,

becoming someone who worships God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

796 The Effect of Understanding God’s Disposition

Verse 1

Knowing God’s essence is no small matter.

You must understand His disposition.

Then you will slowly know His essence.

This knowledge will take you to a higher state.

You will come to feel ashamed for your hideous soul,

with nowhere to hide from your shame.

Verse 2

Then in your conduct you’ll do fewer

things that offend God’s disposition.

Your heart will come closer to God’s own heart,

and slowly your heart will grow love for Him.

This is a sign of humanity

coming into a beautiful state.

Bridge 1

But you have not yet attained this.

You all rush about for your fate,

with no interest in God’s essence.

If you keep this up,

you will transgress against God’s decrees,

since you understand

so very little of God’s disposition.

Verse 3

Aren’t you now laying down a foundation

for you to offend God’s disposition?

God’s asking you to come to understand

His disposition doesn’t clash with His work,

for if you often act against His decrees,

who will escape His punishment?

Bridge 2

Wouldn’t God’s work be in vain then?

So this is the reason God asks you

to be mindful of your conduct,

be careful with the steps you take.

This is the higher demand

that God makes of you,

that should be considered earnestly.

Outro

Should a day come

when the things you do provoke rage in God,

the consequence will be yours alone,

with no one else to be punished in your place.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Understand God’s Disposition

797 God’s Work Is Unfathomable

Chorus

God is unfathomable,

God is so wise and wonderful;

this is people’s first knowledge of Him

when they experience His work.

They unconsciously revere Him,

feel the mystery of His work.

It’s beyond man’s understanding.

God’s work is unfathomable.

Verse 1

People want to meet God’s requirements,

they want to satisfy His desires,

but they do not wish to exceed Him,

for His work is beyond man’s thinking

and beyond man’s imagination,

and can’t be done by man in His stead.

Pre-chorus 1

Man doesn’t know his own inadequacies,

and yet God has forged him a new path,

bringing him to a new, more beautiful world,

making new progress and a brand-new start.

Chorus

God is unfathomable,

God is so wise and wonderful;

this is people’s first knowledge of Him

when they experience His work.

They unconsciously revere Him,

feel the mystery of His work.

It’s beyond man’s understanding.

God’s work is unfathomable.

Verse 2

People feel not just admiration,

it’s awe and love for God they feel most deeply.

They feel God is indeed wonderful.

He does and says things man just cannot do.

There’s an indescribable feeling

people have when they experience His work.

Verse 3

People of deep enough experience,

they can understand the love of God;

they can also feel His loveliness,

and that His work is wise and wonderful.

A power that’s truly infinite

is thereby developed among them all.

Pre-chorus 2

That power’s not fear or occasional love and respect,

but a deep sense of God’s mercy and tolerance,

while those who have experienced His judgment

sense God’s majesty and that He won’t abide offense.

Bridge

Even people who’ve experienced much of His work

are still not able to fathom Him.

All those who truly revere Him,

they know that His work

is not in line with people’s notions.

It always goes against their notions.

Chorus

God is unfathomable,

God is so wise and wonderful;

this is people’s first knowledge of Him

when they experience His work.

They unconsciously revere Him,

feel the mystery of His work.

It’s beyond man’s understanding.

God’s work is unfathomable.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Work and Man’s Work

798 True Faith Comes Only From Knowing God

Verse 1

God’s work now is to speak, no more signs, nor wonders.

It’s not the Age of Grace. God is normal and real.

In the last days He’s not the supernatural Jesus,

but a practical God in flesh, no different from man.

Chorus

So man’s belief in God

is because of His many works, words and deeds.

Yes, it is God’s utterance that conquers and perfects man.

Signs and wonders aren’t the root of their faith.

Yes, it’s God’s deeds that make man know Him.

Verse 2

In every age God reveals different dispositions,

a different part of His deeds.

But they all, still give a deeper knowledge of Him,

a more down-to-earth and true belief in God.

Chorus

So man’s belief in God

is because of His many works, words and deeds.

Yes, it is God’s utterance that conquers and perfects man.

Signs and wonders aren’t the root of their faith.

Yes, it’s God’s deeds that make man know Him.

Bridge

Comprehend His reality, understand His disposition

only by knowing His actual deeds,

how He works and speaks,

employs His wisdom, makes people perfect ones.

Comprehend how He works upon man,

understand His likes and dislikes.

This can help differentiate right from wrong,

and through this knowledge of God

there’s progress in your life.

Chorus

So man’s belief in God

is because of His many works, words and deeds.

Yes, it is God’s utterance that conquers and perfects man.

Signs and wonders aren’t the root of their faith.

Yes, it’s God’s deeds that make man know Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing God’s Work Today

801 Man Can Only Come to Love God by Knowing God

Verse 1

Knowing God is to be achieved

at the conclusion of God’s work;

it is the last requirement

God makes of mankind.

The reason why He does this

is for the sake of His final testimony.

It is in order that man may finally turn to Him

that He does this work.

Pre-chorus 1

Only by knowing God can man have true faith,

only by knowing God can he truly fear and obey God.

Those who do not know God will never arrive

at true obedience and reverence of God.

Chorus

Man can only come to love God by knowing God.

And no matter how he seeks or what he seeks to gain,

he must be able to achieve the knowledge of God.

Man can satisfy the heart of God in this way, God in this way.

Verse 2

Knowing God includes

knowing His disposition,

understanding His will

and knowing what He is.

Yet whichever aspect one comes to know

he must pay a price,

he must have the will to obey,

or he could not follow to the end.

Pre-chorus 2

The work of God is too incompatible

with the notions of man.

It’s hard for man to know what God is

and all that He does and says.

If man wishes to follow God yet is unwilling to obey Him,

then he will have gained nothing, no, nothing.

Chorus

Man can only come to love God by knowing God.

And no matter how he seeks or what he seeks to gain,

he must be able to achieve the knowledge of God.

Man can satisfy the heart of God in this way, God in this way.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Testimony to God

802 Only Those Who Know God Can Gain God

Verse 1

If you use knowledge

and the things you have learned to study God,

you’ll never be able

to know or understand, understand God.

But if you use the way

of seeking the truth and seeking God,

look at God from the point of getting to know God,

then one day you’ll see:

Chorus 1

God’s actions and God’s wisdom are everywhere.

You’ll understand why God is called the Master,

the Master of all and the source of life,

the source of life for all things.

Verse 2

With more of such knowledge, the more you’ll understand,

yes, you will see why God’s called the Master,

the Master of all things.

Yes, you will see.

All things including you

are constantly given the flow of God’s supply.

You’ll sense that in this world and among this mankind,

there’s none but God

Chorus 2

who can have such power and such essence

to rule over and to manage all things,

and to maintain the existence of all things.

There is no one apart from God.

Verse 3

Achieving this understanding,

you will get to admit God is your God.

And when you reach this point, truly accepting God,

you’ll be willing to let Him be your God,

and to be your Master.

You’ll be willing.

So when you understand,

when you have reached that point,

then you will find:

Chorus 3

God will no longer test you and judge you,

He won’t have any requirements of you,

for you know God and His heart and have accepted,

truly accepted Him in your heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VIII

803 Only by Knowing God Can You Truly Worship Him

1 Without exception, all who genuinely know God worship and revere Him whenever they see Him; they are all compelled to bow down and worship Him. At present, while God incarnate is at work, the more understanding people have of His disposition and of what He has and is, the more they will treasure these things and the more they will revere Him. Generally, the less understanding people have, the more careless they are, and so they treat God as human. If people really knew and saw God, they would tremble with fear. “He that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear”—why did John say this? Though deep down he did not have a very profound understanding, he knew that God is awe-inspiring.

2 If people neither know Christ’s essence nor understand God’s disposition, they are unable to truly worship the practical God. If they see only the ordinary and normal outward appearance of Christ, yet do not know His essence, then it is easy for them to treat Christ as just an ordinary man. They may adopt an irreverent attitude toward Him and can cheat Him, resist Him, disobey Him, and cast judgment on Him. They can be self-righteous and not take His words or work seriously; they can even give rise to notions, condemnations, and blasphemy against God. To resolve these issues, one must know Christ’s essence and divinity. This is the main aspect of knowing God; it is what everyone who believes in God must achieve.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

804 The Result Achieved by Knowing God

Verse 1

One day, you’ll feel the Creator’s no more a riddle,

He’s never been hidden,

never covered His face from you;

He’s not far from you at all;

He’s no longer the One you yearn for day and night

but can’t reach with your feelings.

He is genuinely standing guard around your side,

supplying your life, and controlling your fate.

He’s not on the distant horizon,

nor is He hidden in the clouds.

He is right by your side, reigning over your all.

He’s your everything and your only One.

Verse 2

A God as such makes you adore Him,

admire Him, cling to Him, hold Him close,

whom you fear to lose,

no longer want to turn your back on and disobey,

or avoid and distance from;

you just want to care for Him,

obey Him, repay all He gives you,

submit to His dominion.

You no longer refuse

His guidance, supply, care, and protection;

you don’t resist His sovereignty

and arrangement anymore.

You just want to follow Him, be with Him;

you just want to accept Him as your one and only life,

as your one and only Lord and God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. Preface

805 Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Witness for Him

Chorus

The reason those who witness God give strong testimony

is because their testimony is based on

true knowledge and yearning for Him.

Their testimony to God is not from emotional whim,

but from their knowledge of God and His disposition.

Verse 1

Because they have come to know God,

they feel they must be a witness,

make all who yearn for God know God,

know His loveliness, His realness.

Like the love people have for God,

their testimony is not forced.

It is real and it has worth,

and it has real significance.

Pre-chorus 1

It is not passive or hollow, it is not meaningless.

Chorus

The reason those who witness God give strong testimony

is because their testimony is based on

true knowledge and yearning for Him.

Their testimony to God is not from emotional whim,

but from their knowledge of God and His disposition.

Verse 2

Only those who truly love God

have the most value in their lives,

only they truly believe in God,

for they are living in God’s light.

They’re able to live for God’s work

and for the management of God.

They do not live meaningless lives,

but lives that have been blessed by God.

Pre-chorus 2

They do not live in the darkness, but they live in the light.

Chorus

The reason those who witness God give strong testimony

is because their testimony is based on

true knowledge and yearning for Him.

Their testimony to God is not from emotional whim,

but from their knowledge of God and His disposition.

Pre-chorus 2

They do not live in the darkness, but they live in the light.

Chorus

The reason those who witness God give strong testimony

is because their testimony is based on

true knowledge and yearning for Him.

Their testimony to God is not from emotional whim,

but from their knowledge of God and His disposition,

from their knowledge of God and His disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Love God Will Forever Live Within His Light

806 The Consequences of Not Knowing God’s Disposition

Verse 1

If you don’t understand God’s disposition,

then you can’t do the work you should for Him.

If you don’t know God’s essence,

then you can’t revere and fear Him.

But there’s only carelessness and blasphemy.

Chorus

If you don’t understand God’s disposition,

then you’ll be likely to offend Him,

provoking God’s ire,

and so violating against His decrees.

Verse 2

Though knowing God’s disposition

and essence is important,

no one has examined or delved into these issues.

It’s clear you’ve dismissed God’s administrative decrees.

Chorus

If you don’t understand God’s disposition,

then you’ll be likely to offend Him,

provoking God’s ire,

and so violating against His decrees.

Bridge

God wants you to know His disposition;

it doesn’t contradict His work.

For if you often go against His decrees,

you will surely be punished.

Wouldn’t His work be totally in vain?

So God demands you be cautious

and watch your own ways.

This is God’s higher demand. Give it your full regard.

And if your actions provoke God’s towering rage,

the consequences are yours alone to bear;

no one can be punished in your place.

Chorus

If you don’t understand God’s disposition,

then you’ll be likely to offend Him,

provoking God’s ire,

and so violating against His decrees.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Understand God’s Disposition

807 You Should Emulate Peter

Verse 1

People always have good things to say about Peter.

He was gifted and smart and loved by his parents.

Yet as an adult, he became their enemy

because he kept seeking the knowledge of God,

and so he turned his back on them.

Verse 2

Peter believed earth and heaven are in God’s hands,

and that all positive comes from directly Him

and is not processed or corrupted by Satan.

His parents’ opposition gave him more knowledge

of God’s kindness and mercy.

Pre-chorus

Thus his longing to seek God grew and grew.

Chorus

Because Peter was loyal to God,

and because God gave him His blessing,

he’s been an example and model

to mankind for thousands of years.

Shouldn’t you emulate this?

Verse 3

He worked on more than just drinking God’s words in,

but on grasping God’s will and keeping vigilant.

His spirit was keen, all he did followed God’s will.

He watched people’s failures to spur himself on,

afraid of failing himself.

Verse 4

He also kept working hard to absorb

the faith and love of all who’d ever loved God.

Thus in both negative and positive aspects,

his growth quickened until his knowledge was the greatest

among all in God’s presence.

Chorus

Because Peter was loyal to God,

and because God gave him His blessing,

he’s been an example and model

to mankind for thousands of years.

Shouldn’t you emulate this?

Bridge

Peter put everything in God’s hands,

even such choices as clothing and food.

He enjoyed God’s riches based on pleasing God.

Verse 5

God subjected Peter to hundreds of trials,

that left him half-dead, but he never lost faith.

Even when God said He’d forsaken Peter,

he never gave up, but kept on loving God

by following past principles.

Chorus

Because Peter was loyal to God,

and because God gave him His blessing,

he’s been an example and model

to mankind for thousands of years.

Shouldn’t you emulate this?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 6

808 Peter Knew God Best

Verse 1

Peter was faithful to God for years,

yet he never had a complaining heart.

Even Job was not his equal,

much less saints throughout the ages.

He not only sought to know God,

but to know Him when Satan schemed.

Years of service, after God’s heart;

Satan could not exploit him.

Chorus

Peter knew God, Peter knew God best.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

Verse 2

Peter drew upon the faith of Job,

but he understood some things Job did not.

Though Job had great faith,

he lacked knowledge of the spiritual realm.

Therefore he spoke many words

not aligning right with the truth.

All his knowledge was still shallow,

incapable of perfection.

Chorus

Peter knew God, Peter knew God best.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

Bridge

Peter always looked to gaining a sense of the spirit.

He was focused on observing

the dynamics of the spiritual realm.

He could not only grasp God’s will,

but understood some of Satan’s schemes.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

Chorus

Peter knew God, Peter knew God best.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

Peter knew God, Peter knew God best.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

His knowledge of God was greater than that of anyone.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 8

809 How to Walk Peter’s Path

Chorus

Taking Peter’s path is to take the path

of pursuing the truth.

It is also the path to truly know oneself

and to change one’s disposition.

Verse 1

Only Peter’s way leads to God’s perfection.

Know how to take it and put it into practice.

First, put aside your intentions, family,

improper pursuits, things of your own flesh,

fully devote to the word of God,

eat and drink His word, search for His will and truth.

Chorus

Taking Peter’s path is to take the path

of pursuing the truth.

It is also the path to truly know oneself

and to change one’s disposition.

Verse 2

Yes, this is the practice most fundamental and critical.

It’s what Peter did after seeing Jesus.

Practicing this way gives the best results.

Bridge 1

Wholehearted devotion to the words of God

means to seek the truth,

seek God’s intention within all His words,

focus on grasping God’s will, focus on understanding

and obtaining more truth from the words of God.

Chorus

Taking Peter’s path is to take the path

of pursuing the truth.

It is also the path to truly know oneself

and to change one’s disposition.

Verse 3

When reading His words, Peter didn’t try to

understand doctrines or get theological knowledge.

His focus was on truth, on knowing God’s will,

His disposition and His loveliness.

Chorus

Taking Peter’s path is to take the path

of pursuing the truth.

It is also the path to truly know oneself

and to change one’s disposition.

Bridge 2

He also tried to understand through the words of God

the corrupt states, nature, shortcomings of man,

achieving all aspects of the demands God makes to satisfy Him.

He had many correct practices within the words of God.

He was true to God’s will. This is man’s best cooperation.

Chorus

Taking Peter’s path is to take the path

of pursuing the truth.

It is also the path to truly know oneself

and to change one’s disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Walk the Path of Peter

810 Peter Always Pursued Knowing God

Verse 1

When Peter first followed Jesus,

he believed He was sent by God.

He saw Jesus as an apostle

but did not see Him as the Christ.

Peter had experienced the words of God

and had dealt with himself;

though he had endured hardship for God,

he did not know God’s work.

Verse 2

After a time of experience,

Peter saw in Jesus many deeds of God.

He beheld God’s loveliness

and saw much of God in Him.

He saw the words that Jesus spoke

could not have come from man;

he saw that the work that Jesus did

could not have been done by man.

Chorus

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

Peter saw God’s wisdom revealed.

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

much divine work could be seen.

Verse 3

Through experience, Peter came to know

much more than just himself.

He watched Jesus’ every move

and discovered many new things:

Jesus had many expressions of the practical God;

Jesus was more than an ordinary man

in His words and work, and actions,

and in the way He shepherded the churches.

Bridge

Peter learned from Jesus many necessary things.

Before Jesus went to the cross,

he gained some knowledge of Jesus,

which led to a lifetime loyalty to Him.

Peter was crucified upside-down for the Lord,

he suffered for the sake of the Lord.

Chorus

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

Peter saw God’s wisdom revealed.

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

much divine work could be seen.

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

Peter saw God’s wisdom revealed.

In Jesus’ words and deeds,

much divine work could be seen.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Know God Can Bear Testimony to God

811 Peter’s Pursuit Most Accorded With God’s Will

1 When experiencing the hundreds of trials from God, Peter examined himself strictly against every word of God’s judgment of man, every word of God’s revelation of man, and every word of His demands of man, and strived to fathom the meaning of those words. He tried in earnest to ponder and memorize every word that Jesus said to him, and achieved very good results. Through this manner of practicing, he was able to achieve an understanding of himself from God’s words, and he not only came to understand the various corrupt states of man, but also came to understand man’s essence, nature, and various shortcomings. This is what it means to truly understand oneself.

2 From God’s words, Peter not only achieved a true understanding of himself, but from the things expressed in God’s words—God’s righteous disposition, what He has and is, God’s will for His work, His demands of mankind—from these words he came to know God completely. He came to know God’s disposition, and His essence; he came to know and understand what God has and is, as well as God’s loveliness and God’s demands for man. Peter went through hundreds of trials, but did not suffer in vain. He not only came to understand himself from the words and the work of God, but he also came to know God.

3 Peter particularly focused on God’s requirements of mankind within His words. In whichever aspects man should satisfy God to be in line with God’s will, Peter was able to put forth great effort in these aspects and achieve full clarity; this was extremely beneficial with regard to his own entry. No matter what God spoke of, as long as those words could become his life and they were the truth, Peter was able to carve them into his heart to ponder and appreciate them frequently. After hearing the words of Jesus, he was able to take them to heart, which shows that he was especially focused on God’s words. In the end, he was able to freely put the words of God into practice, accurately practice the truth and be in line with God’s will, act entirely in accordance with God’s intention, and give up his own personal opinions and imaginations. In this way, Peter entered into the reality of God’s words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Walk the Path of Peter

812 Peter Focused on Knowing God Practically

Verse 1

During Peter’s time with Jesus, he found so much to love,

so many things to emulate, so much to supply him.

He saw much of God in Jesus, and took all of Him to heart,

all about His life, His words and all His actions.

Chorus 1

Peter learned that Jesus was no ordinary man.

Though His appearance was just like any other,

He was full of love and empathy and mercy for mankind.

All He did and said gave great aid to all.

Peter gained so much he’d never seen before.

Verse 2

Peter saw that Jesus looked like a common man

but had a different air Peter could not explain.

He saw Jesus was unique, His deeds different from others.

He had a special character and a slow and steady hand.

Chorus 2

Jesus never overstated or minimized a thing.

He lived His life in a way that revealed

a character both normal and very admirable.

He spoke plain with grace, cheerful yet serene.

He kept His dignity throughout all of His work.

Verse 3

Peter saw Jesus was quiet, sometimes speaking on and on.

He could be happy as a dove, or He could be sad and silent.

He’d show anger like a soldier or a roaring lion.

There were times that He would laugh,

other times He prayed and wept.

Chorus 3

However Jesus acted, Peter grew to have a love

and respect for Jesus that was boundless.

Jesus’ laughter brought him joy.

Jesus’ sorrow brought him grief.

Jesus’ anger made him tremble in fear.

But Jesus’ demands, mercy, forgiveness

fostered true love, reverence, and longing for Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Peter Came to Know Jesus

813 Peter’s Knowledge of Jesus

Verse 1

Peter followed Jesus for a number of years

and saw a lot in Him he did not see in others.

Peter judged himself by all that Jesus did.

The words that Jesus preached were etched inside his heart.

He was loyal to Jesus with no grievance against Him,

becoming His companion everywhere He went.

Peter heard His teachings and His gentle words,

saw what He ate and wore, His shelter and His travels.

Bridge 1

He emulated Jesus,

never was self-righteous,

cast off what was outdated,

did what Jesus did in both word and deed.

Verse 2

Peter felt everything was in the hands of God,

and so he didn’t make his own choice.

Peter took all Jesus was as an example.

Jesus’s life shows He was never self-righteous;

instead of boasting, He moved people with love.

Many things revealed to Peter all that Jesus was,

therefore Peter mirrored everything about Him.

This gave him a sense of Jesus’s loveliness.

Bridge 2

Peter said such things as,

“I’ve searched for the Almighty

throughout the universe,

and I’ve seen all the wonders

between heaven and earth.

Bridge 3

And thus I’ve gained a sense of

the Almighty’s loveliness.

But in my heart I’d never

had genuine love, or seen His loveliness.

Outro

Today, in the eyes of the Almighty,

I have been looked upon with favor,

and I have finally felt God’s loveliness.

I have finally discovered

it’s more than God’s creating all things

that causes humanity to love Him;

in my life I have found His boundless loveliness.

How could it be limited to what can now be seen?”

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, On the Life of Peter

814 Are You Aware of Your Mission?

Verse 1

Are you aware of the burden, the duty,

and the commission on your shoulder?

Where is your historic sense of mission?

How will you be a good master in the next age?

Is your sense of masterhood strong?

How will you explain the master of all things?

Is it really the master of all living things,

or master of all the material world?

What’s your plan on the next step of work?

How many are waiting for you to shepherd?

Don’t you feel your task very heavy?

Verse 2

These poor souls are pitiable, blind and very lost,

wailing in the darkness, waiting for a way out.

How they desire the light like a shooting star to come

and disperse the force of darkness

that has oppressed them for so many years.

Their yearning by day and night, who has ever known?

When the light flashes by, these wretched sufferers

are prisoned in darkness, with no hope of release.

When will they weep no more?

These restless fragile spirits are suffering such misfortune.

Heartless ropes, frozen history have long sealed them off.

Who has ever heard their wailing?

Who has ever seen their misery?

Verse 3

Have you ever thought about God?

How grieved and anxious could He be?

How can He bear to watch mankind suffer,

whom He created by His own hands?

Mankind are the poisoned unfortunates.

And though they have survived till today,

they have long been poisoned by the evil one.

Have you forgotten that you are a victim yourself?

Don’t you want, for your love of God,

to save those who have survived,

to repay God with all of your effort,

who loves man like His own flesh and blood?

How do you understand being used by God

to live an extraordinary life?

Do you have a real desire and confidence

to live a meaningful life of piety, a life lived to serve God?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Should You Attend to Your Future Mission?

815 You Should Understand God’s Will

Intro

What you’ve inherited this day

surpasses that of the prophets

and apostles through the ages

and even Moses and Peter.

Verse 1

Blessings can’t be had in a day or two;

they must be earned through sacrifice.

You must have love that’s been through refinement,

you must have faith and many truths

that God requires you to gain.

Verse 2

Face justice and remain unyielding,

have a persistent love for God,

have resolve, change your disposition,

heal your corruption, accept what God plans,

don’t complain but obey till death.

Pre-chorus

Attain this; it is God’s final aim,

it’s what God asks of you.

Chorus

All God’s work is done for your sake,

to make you worthy of what He will bestow.

It’s not for the sake of God’s glory

but rather for your salvation,

and for perfecting those people

who’ve been profoundly afflicted in the unclean land.

You should understand the will of God.

Verse 3

God gives to you, so He’ll ask in return,

and will make fitting demands.

This shows why God’s work, time and again,

is so rigorous and exacting.

This is why you should be filled with faith.

Chorus

All God’s work is done for your sake,

to make you worthy of what He will bestow.

It’s not for the sake of God’s glory

but rather for your salvation,

and for perfecting those people

who’ve been profoundly afflicted in the unclean land.

You should understand the will of God.

Bridge

He exhorts the ignorant masses,

those who have no sense or insight:

Do not test God, resist no more.

Verse 4

God has endured suffering like no man,

and even more shame in man’s place.

What else are you unable to let go?

What could be more important than God’s will?

What could be higher than God’s love?

Verse 5

God’s work in this foul land is hard enough,

and if man chooses to transgress,

the work of God will have to take longer.

God is not bound by time in the least;

His work and His glory come first.

Outro

God will pay any price for His work,

no matter how long it takes.

This is the disposition of God:

He won’t rest till His work is done.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Is the Work of God As Simple As Man Imagines?

816 To Bear Witness for God Is Man’s Duty

Verse 1

God bestows you with life;

it’s a gift you receive from Him.

And so it’s your duty

to bear witness to Him.

God gives you His glory,

His life the Israelites didn’t have.

And so you must devote

your life and youth to Him.

Refrain

You’ve got God’s glory,

so you must bear God’s witness.

It’s ordained.

Verse 2

It’s your good fortune

to be given God’s glory.

And so it’s your duty

to testify to His glory.

If you believe in God

only to gain blessings,

His work won’t be meaningful,

and you won’t fulfill your duty.

Refrain

You’ve got God’s glory,

so you must bear God’s witness.

It’s ordained.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Do You Know of Faith?

817 God’s Only Wish

Verse 1

The glory of Jehovah,

the redemption of Jesus,

and all God’s deeds today,

are what you see today.

Words of God’s Spirit you’ve heard,

His wisdom and His wonder,

His disposition you have known,

His management plan you have been told.

Chorus

Though you were born in the last days,

you’ve understood what’s of the past,

experienced what’s of this day,

which is accomplished by God’s hand.

God’s demand is within reason

because He’s given a lot, much you’ve seen from Him.

Bear witness for God to the former saints,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His.

Verse 2

What you’ve seen is not merely

a loving God, but a righteous One.

You’ve seen how wondrous God’s work is,

known His wrath, His majesty.

You’ve also known that once God

brought His great raging fury

on the house of Israel,

this day, it’s come your way.

Chorus

Though you were born in the last days,

you’ve understood what’s of the past,

experienced what’s of this day,

which is accomplished by God’s hand.

God’s demand is within reason

because He’s given a lot, much you’ve seen from Him.

Bear witness for God to the former saints,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His.

Verse 3

You’ve realized God’s mysteries

more than Isaiah and John.

You’ve known His loveliness more

than all previous saints.

You don’t just receive God’s truth,

His way, and His life,

but vision and revelation

greater than what John received.

Chorus

Though you were born in the last days,

you’ve understood what’s of the past,

experienced what’s of this day,

which is accomplished by God’s hand.

God’s demand is within reason

because He’s given a lot, much you’ve seen from Him.

Bear witness for God to the former saints,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His.

Bridge

You’ve understood more mysteries,

seen God’s true countenance.

You’ve received more of God’s judgment,

known more of His righteousness.

Chorus

Though you were born in the last days,

you’ve understood what’s of the past,

experienced what’s of this day,

which is accomplished by God’s hand.

God’s demand is within reason

because He’s given a lot, much you’ve seen from Him.

Bear witness for God to the former saints,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His,

that’s the only wish from the heart of His.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Do You Know of Faith?

818 Are You Willing to Be Someone Who Bears Witness for God?

Verse 1

When the three stages of work, they come to an end,

there will be made a group of those

who will bear testimony to God.

These people will all know God and be able to

put the truth into practice.

Pre-chorus 1

They’re ones who will bear testimony to God.

They’ll possess humanity, they will possess sense.

They’ll all know the three stages of God’s work of salvation.

Chorus

Perhaps there can be a place in this group for all of you,

or perhaps only half, or perhaps just a few.

It depends on your will and how hard you pursue, you pursue.

Verse 2

They are those who represent crystallization

of work of 6,000 years of management.

They’re the fruits of God’s work.

And this group of people are the most powerful

testimony to Satan’s ultimate defeat.

They’re the fruits of God’s work.

Pre-chorus 2

Those who testify to God will gain His promise.

They will remain at the end,

with God’s power, bearing witness.

Chorus

Perhaps there can be a place in this group for all of you,

or perhaps only half, or perhaps just a few.

It depends on your will and how hard you pursue.

Perhaps there can be a place in this group for all of you,

or perhaps only half, or perhaps just a few.

It depends on your will and how hard you pursue.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

819 Do You Know the Purpose and Meaning of God’s Work?

Verse 1

Do you truly know why you believe in God?

The purpose of His work and your duty?

Do you know God’s glory and His testimony?

If you don’t have both, you’ve been left behind.

The know-it-alls are thorns in His eye,

useless obstacles in God’s house,

tares to be winnowed out in His work.

God has long abhorred them.

Chorus

You should now know how to satisfy God

and set on the right track in faith in Him.

God desires your loyalty and obedience,

your love and testimony.

If you know not how to love and bear witness,

you should bring to Him your all,

turn over your only treasures:

your loyalty and obedience.

Verse 2

Often God’s wrath befalls all bereft of testimony,

His rod never strays; they’re without blessings,

turned over to the evil one.

Their chastisement will be much worse

than that of foolish women.

God bundles all wheat and weeds in His work today.

The tares shall be winnowed in the time of His winnowing.

The wheat will be gathered and stored,

the weeds will be burned and made into dust.

Chorus

You should now know how to satisfy God

and set on the right track in faith in Him.

God desires your loyalty and obedience,

your love and testimony.

If you know not how to love and bear witness,

you should bring to Him your all,

turn over your only treasures:

your loyalty and obedience.

Bridge

God’s work is to bind all men into bundles

and fully conquer them.

Then He’ll begin winnowing away

to reveal the end of man.

Chorus

You should now know how to satisfy God

and set on the right track in faith in Him.

God desires your loyalty and obedience,

your love and testimony.

If you know not how to love and bear witness,

you should bring to Him your all,

turn over your only treasures:

your loyalty and obedience.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Do You Know of Faith?

820 The Testimony Man Should Bear

Verse 1

Bearing testimony means speaking of God’s work,

of how He conquers, changes, and saves people,

telling what you know of how He guides people

to enter into the reality of truth,

thus allowing themselves to be conquered

and then to be made perfect and saved by Him.

Verse 2

Bearing testimony means speaking of God’s work.

It means speaking of all you have experienced.

Only His work can represent God Himself,

and reveal Him fully and openly.

It bears witness to Him and, along with His words,

directly represents the Spirit.

Pre-chorus 1

Though these things are expressed through God incarnate,

they are really expressions of the Spirit.

All the work He does, all the words He speaks,

every one of them represents His essence.

Chorus

When you bear witness to God,

you should not simply testify

to His normal humanity,

but also to the work He does,

the path He leads, how you’ve been conquered,

and how you have been made perfect.

These are the things you should speak of

when you bear testimony to God, to God.

Verse 3

You have experienced judgment, refinement,

as well as trials and setbacks, tribulations;

you’ve been conquered, and set selfish things aside,

including your personal motivations

and the prospects and interests of the flesh.

In short, God’s words have conquered your heart completely.

Pre-chorus 2

Though you’ve not grown in your life like God demands,

you know these things and you’re convinced by what He does.

And so this may be called true testimony,

and it’s testimony that is real and true.

Chorus

When you bear witness to God,

you should not simply testify

to His normal humanity,

but also to the work He does,

the path He leads, how you’ve been conquered,

and how you have been made perfect.

These are the things you should speak of

when you bear testimony to God.

Bridge

The work that God has come to do,

the work of judgment and chastisement,

is work that’s meant to conquer man,

but also work of conclusion.

He’s ending the entire age,

delivering humankind from sin,

fully gaining humankind, which He created.

You should bear testimony to all of this.

Chorus

When you bear witness to God,

you should not simply testify

to His normal humanity,

but also to the work He does,

the path He leads, how you’ve been conquered,

and how you have been made perfect.

These are the things you should speak of

when you bear testimony to God, to God.

Outro

In the future when the gospel is spread,

you should speak of your own knowledge,

testify to all that is gained in your heart,

and all the while you should spare no effort.

A created being should attain this.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

821 How to Bear Witness to God in Your Faith

Verse 1

After all the work of God that you’ve seen,

seen with your own eyes and experienced,

it would be sad to get right to the end

without performing the function you should.

When the gospel is spread in the future,

you should be able to share what you know,

testify to what you’ve gained in your heart,

sparing no effort in your doing so.

Pre-chorus

This is what should be attained by a created being.

Chorus

If you are resolved on

being one of God’s witnesses,

then you need to understand

what God loathes and what God loves.

You must come to know His disposition

through His work on you;

you must understand His will

and requirements of mankind

to truly testify about Him and perform your duty.

Verse 2

What’s the meaning of this stage of God’s work?

And just what is the effect of His work?

How much of it is carried out in man?

And what should man do in the work of God?

When you are able to speak clearly

of all the work done by God incarnate,

all the work He’s done since He came to earth,

then your testimony will be complete.

Pre-chorus

This is what should be attained by a created being.

Chorus

If you are resolved on

being one of God’s witnesses,

then you need to understand

what God loathes and what God loves.

You must come to know His disposition

through His work on you;

you must understand His will

and requirements of mankind

to truly testify about Him and perform your duty.

Bridge

When you can speak clearly of these five things:

the significance and content of His work,

and the substance and principles of His work,

His disposition represented by it,

then this will prove that you are now capable

of bearing truest testimony to God,

and that you possess the knowledge.

God’s requirements of you are not too high

and can be reached by all those who truly pursue.

Chorus

If you are resolved on

being one of God’s witnesses,

then you need to understand

what God loathes and what God loves.

You must come to know His disposition

through His work on you;

you must understand His will

and requirements of mankind

to truly testify about Him

and perform your duty, your duty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

822 How to Testify to God to Reap Practical Results

Chorus

When you bear testimony for God,

these are the things you should mainly speak of:

how God judges and chastises people,

what trials He uses to refine them,

bring about change to their dispositions.

You should also say how much corruption

has been revealed in your experience,

how much you have endured along the way,

and how you were finally conquered by God.

Share all the knowledge of God’s work you have,

and show how you should bear witness for God

to repay Him for the love that He gives.

Verse 1

When you bear testimony for God,

you should do so in practical terms,

express yourself in a simple manner;

resist the temptation to show off

with profound-seeming, empty theories,

making you seem arrogant and senseless.

Pre-chorus 1

You should speak more of things from your real experience,

things that are genuine and from the heart.

This will be of most benefit for other people,

most appropriate for them to see.

Chorus

When you bear testimony for God,

these are the things you should mainly speak of:

how God judges and chastises people,

what trials He uses to refine them,

bring about change to their dispositions.

You should also say how much corruption

has been revealed in your experience,

how much you have endured along the way,

and how you were finally conquered by God.

Share all the knowledge of God’s work you have,

and show how you should bear witness for God

to repay Him for the love that He gives.

Verse 2

You would do well never to forget this:

You were the people who opposed God the most.

You were the least inclined to submit to Him.

Truly, that is who you used to be,

only you have now been conquered by God’s words.

You would do well never to forget that.

Pre-chorus 2

You should think on this more, or you’ll be liable to

commit shameful and senseless acts.

Chorus

When you bear testimony for God,

these are the things you should mainly speak of:

how God judges and chastises people,

what trials He uses to refine them,

bring about change to their dispositions.

You should also say how much corruption

has been revealed in your experience,

how much you have endured along the way,

and how you were finally conquered by God.

Share all the knowledge of God’s work you have,

and show how you should bear witness for God

to repay Him for the love that He gives.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

823 Only by Knowing God’s Deeds Can One Bear True Witness to Him

Verse 1

If you can’t see any of God’s deeds

among all the things that He has created,

then to His actions you can’t bear witness.

If for God you cannot bear witness,

but you still talk of the small “God” you know,

a God limited by ideas of your own,

who only exists in your small mind,

then God will never praise your faith.

Chorus

If you want to bear true witness to God,

the one true God, according to His will,

you must see from His deeds what He has and is,

through His rule over all things

see His authority and see how He provides

for mankind endlessly.

Verse 2

If you only bear witness for God

on your own terms,

testifying to Him based on

how you take His discipline,

how you benefit from His grace,

how you accept His chastening,

then that does not come close

to satisfying Him.

Chorus

If you want to bear true witness to God,

the one true God, according to His will,

you must see from His deeds what He has and is,

through His rule over all things

see His authority and see how He provides

for mankind endlessly.

Outro

If all that you acknowledge is

that your sustenance and all your needs,

they come from God, the only God,

but the whole truth you fail to see—

everything created by God

is used to provide for mankind

and by ruling over all things,

He is leading all mankind—

if you have not acknowledged this

and have not seen the entire truth,

then you’ll never be able to bear witness to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique IX

824 The Sense Man Should Possess After Being Conquered

1 After humans are conquered by God, the basic attribute of the sense of reason they should be equipped with is to be sure not to speak arrogantly. They should assume a lowly status, “as dung upon the ground,” and say some things that are true; this would be best. Especially when bearing testimony for God, if you can say something of substance from the heart, with no empty or tall talk and no fictitious lies, then your disposition will have changed, and this is the change that should occur once you have been conquered by God. If you cannot possess even this amount of reason, then you are truly without any semblance of a human being. From now on, you must always behave properly, recognize your status and position, and not relapse into your old ways.

2 Satan’s image most classically manifests in human arrogance and conceit. Unless you change this aspect of yourself, you will never have the likeness of a human, and you will always possess the visage of Satan. Merely having knowledge in this area will not be sufficient to attain a complete transformation; you will still need to endure multiple refinements. Without being dealt with and pruned, in the long run, you will still be in danger. To keep from sliding back into your old ways, first you must recognize that your disposition has not yet changed and that your God-betraying nature is still deeply rooted within you. You are still at great risk of betraying God, and you face the constant possibility of perdition.

3 Another thing is to never take the position of one who is a witness of God; you can only speak of personal experience. You may speak about how God saved you, fellowship about how you were conquered by God, and talk about what grace He bestowed upon you. Never forget that you are the most deeply corrupted of people. Only through God have you been uplifted. Because you are the most corrupted and most filthy, you have been saved by God incarnate, and He has granted you such enormous grace. You therefore have nothing worth bragging about, and can only praise and thank God. Your salvation is purely due to God’s grace.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Pursuing the Truth Can One Achieve a Change in Disposition

825 God’s Sole Exhortation Is to Stand Witness

Intro

God is always fretting over you:

What if you’d be left on your own?

Verse 1

Would you really be better than you are today?

Does your childish stature not make you anxious?

Can you truly be like the Israelites,

loyal to God alone at all times?

What’s revealed in you is not the impishness of children,

who have strayed from their parents, unable to see them,

but the beastly nature that comes from animals

which are just out of reach of the whip.

Pre-chorus 1

You should know your nature,

which is also the weakness that you share.

It is a common ailment to you all.

Chorus

God’s only request of you today

is that you stand firm in witness.

Do not, under any circumstance,

give your old ways a chance.

The most important thing

is to bear testimony to Him;

that is the heart of God’s work.

Verse 2

Do accept His words just as Mary did Jehovah’s.

He gave her a revelation that came inside a dream.

She chose to believe Him and then tried to obey.

Only this qualifies as being chaste.

You’ve heard His words the most, you are most blessed by Him.

All His precious possessions God has given you.

Yet you are no Israelite, you are worlds apart.

But you’ve received much more compared to them.

Pre-chorus 2

They await God desperately,

while you are passing pleasant days with Him,

and you are sharing in His bounty.

Bridge

What gives you the right to squabble with God

and demand possessions?

What have you not gained?

God gives you so much but what do you give Him?

Heartbreak and sadness and anxiety.

You are so repugnant, yet to be pitied.

So God has to hold back all His anger,

voicing His objections again and again.

Chorus

God’s only request of you today

is that you stand firm in witness.

Do not, under any circumstance,

give your old ways a chance.

The most important thing

is to bear testimony to Him;

that is the heart of God’s work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Is Your Understanding of God?

826 Your Duty as a Believer Is to Bear Witness for God

Intro

You should know that the testimony to God’s defeat of Satan

lies within the loyalty and obedience of man,

as does the testimony to His full conquest of man.

Chorus

The duty of your faith in God

is to bear witness to Him,

to be loyal to Him and none other,

and to be obedient to the end.

Verse 1

Before God begins His next step of work,

how will you bear witness to Him?

How will you be loyally obedient to Him?

Are you loyal to your function, or will you give up?

Will you submit to His arrangements,

or flee midway to avoid His chastisement?

God chastises so that you’ll bear witness to Him,

loyal and obedient.

Chorus

The duty of your faith in God

is to bear witness to Him,

to be loyal to Him and none other,

and to be obedient to the end.

Verse 2

Chastisement now is to unfold

the next step of God’s work

and to allow the work to progress unhindered.

So be wise, don’t treat your life

and its significance like worthless sand.

Can you know what His work to come will be,

or how His work will unfold?

Verse 3

You should know the significance

of your experience of God’s work,

and the meaning of your faith in Him.

God has truly come to bring this age to an end.

But you must know that He’ll begin a new age,

begin new work, and most of all,

He’ll spread the gospel of the kingdom.

Bridge

Know that the present work is only to begin an age

and lay foundation to spread the gospel in the time to come

and bring the age to an end in the future.

God’s work is not as simple as you may think,

nor is it as worthless as you may believe.

You should give your life to His work,

and devote yourself to His glory.

Long has God yearned for you

to bear witness to Him, to spread His gospel.

You should understand what’s in His heart.

Chorus

The duty of your faith in God

is to bear witness to Him,

to be loyal to Him and none other,

and to be obedient to the end.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Do You Know of Faith?

827 Overcomers Are Those Who Bear Resounding Witness for God

Verse 1

Belief in God requires obedience,

experience of God’s work.

He’s done so much;

His work’s all perfection, refinement, chastisement,

not what man expects.

And what they enjoy is God’s harsh words.

When God comes, man should enjoy

His wrath and majesty.

Though His words are harsh,

He saves and perfects them.

Being created, man should do their duty

and stand witness for God in refinement.

Chorus

In every trial man should uphold their witness,

bear a resounding testimony for God.

No matter how refined, stay confident in God,

never lose confidence, do what you should do.

This is what God requires of man.

Return your heart fully to Him,

every moment side with Him.

This is an overcomer.

Verse 2

Overcomers are those who stand witness,

keeping confidence and full devotion to God,

even when under Satan’s influence,

even though Satan holds them in siege by dark forces.

If you still maintain a heart of purity

and true love for God no matter what may be,

you are then standing witness in front of God,

you’re what God Himself calls an overcomer.

Chorus

In every trial man should uphold their witness,

bear a resounding testimony for God.

No matter how refined, stay confident in God,

never lose confidence, do what you should do.

This is what God requires of man.

Return your heart fully to Him,

every moment side with Him.

This is an overcomer.

Bridge

Your stance is crucial for God to perfect you.

Don’t doubt His work, do your duty,

uphold what God wants you to practice,

remember what God exhorts,

no matter what He does,

never forget it and maintain your stance,

keep your testimony, walk in victory,

and God will perfect you to be an overcomer.

Chorus

In every trial man should uphold their witness,

bear a resounding testimony for God.

No matter how refined, stay confident in God,

never lose confidence, do what you should do.

This is what God requires of man.

Return your heart fully to Him,

every moment side with Him.

This is an overcomer.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Maintain Your Devotion to God

828 Can You Testify to God Before the Great Red Dragon?

Chorus

God’s hope is that all of you

can bear Him testimony

before the great red dragon,

give yourselves for Him one last time,

and one last chance meet His demands.

Are you able, are you lacking?

Verse 1

God’s work among the people of the final days

is unprecedented as an enterprise.

So that the cosmos may be filled with God’s glory,

all of you must suffer the last hardship for Him.

Do you grasp His will, do you understand?

This is the last requirement God makes of man.

Chorus

God’s hope is that all of you

can bear Him testimony

before the great red dragon,

give yourselves for Him one last time,

and one last chance meet His demands.

Are you able, are you lacking?

Verse 2

You did not please God on other occasions—

could you now reverse such a situation?

God gives you the chance to ponder carefully

before you make your choice and answer finally.

Are you ready now, do you have the faith

to meet God’s requirements in these final days?

Chorus

God’s hope is that all of you

can bear Him testimony

before the great red dragon,

give yourselves for Him one last time,

and one last chance meet His demands.

Are you able, are you lacking?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 34

829 Are You Truly Confident to Bear Witness for God?

Verse 1

Although your faith is very sincere,

yet none of you can fully explain Me,

not one of you can truly testify

to all the realities that you see.

Right now, most of you neglect your duties,

choosing to chase after things of flesh,

satisfying and enjoying the flesh.

The truth you possess is just a little.

Chorus 1

How can you testify to all you’ve seen?

Are you confident you can be My witnesses?

Verse 2

If a day comes when you can’t testify

to all the things that you have seen today,

you’ll have lost the function of your creation;

you will have lost your reason to exist.

Chorus 2

You’ll be unworthy of being human.

It could be said that you no longer are.

Bridge

I have done infinite work on you,

but because you’re not currently learning,

aware of nothing and working in vain,

when the time comes to expand My work,

you’ll be tongue-tied, useless, staring blankly.

Chorus 3

Won’t that make you a sinner for all time?

When it comes, won’t you feel deepest regret?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What Is Your Understanding of God?

831 Believe That God Will Surely Make Man Complete

Chorus

God wants to perfect you

right here and right now.

God truly wants to perfect you,

no matter what, no matter how.

No matter the trials you face,

or what events may take place,

no matter what disaster waits,

God wants to perfect you.

Verse 1

The things you do today

will decide your future,

whether you are blessed or cursed.

If you’re to be perfected,

well, it needs to be now;

the chance will not come later.

Pre-chorus 1

The word of God through the ages

and the generations

has never reached the height it has today.

It has entered the highest realm.

The work of the Holy Spirit

is unprecedented amongst all men.

Chorus

God wants to perfect you

right here and right now.

God truly wants to perfect you,

no matter what, no matter how.

No matter the trials you face,

or what events may take place,

no matter what disaster waits,

God wants to perfect you.

Verse 2

Very few from the past

have experienced this,

this work of the Holy Spirit.

Even in Jesus’ time,

revelations weren’t this large,

and the heights reached were not as high.

Pre-chorus 2

The words God has spoken to you

and the things you understand,

and the things you have experienced,

they are achieving great heights now.

God truly wants to perfect you,

and this is not a manner of speaking.

Bridge

You do not depart in the midst

of trials and chastisements,

this is sufficient to prove

God’s work has reached new glory.

Man cannot make or maintain this;

it’s the work of God Himself.

From God’s work you can see

He wants to perfect man,

He is certainly able to make you complete.

Chorus

God wants to perfect you

right here and right now.

God truly wants to perfect you,

no matter what, no matter how.

No matter the trials you face,

or what events may take place,

no matter what disaster waits,

God wants to perfect you—

this is a definite and undoubted fact,

this is a definite and undoubted fact.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Everyone Performing Their Function

832 God Has Resolved to Complete This Group of People

Verse 1

There’s scarcely a man who’s able

to understand God’s urgent heart,

because man’s caliber is too low,

his spiritual perception is rather dull,

man never heeds what God is doing.

So God keeps worrying about man.

Verse 2

Man’s beastly nature could break out

and show at any given time.

That’s why God’s coming down to earth

is faced with great temptations from all men.

But wanting to complete a group of people,

God has revealed His will to man.

Chorus 1

God has resolved

to complete this group of ordinary people.

That’s why, come hardship or temptation,

He looks away and He ignores it all.

Verse 3

There may be people tempting,

misunderstanding and blaming God,

but He takes none of that to heart.

When God descends into glory, man will see

that everything He does is for man’s well-being.

God has revealed His will to man.

Chorus 1

God has resolved

to complete this group of ordinary people.

That’s why, come hardship or temptation,

He looks away and He ignores it all.

Chorus 2

God does His own work

and believes that man will know Him in His glory,

that once completed by God,

man will understand His heart.

Bridge

Appearing here in all His glory,

God’s hiding nothing from these people.

Appearing here in all His glory,

God’s hiding nothing from these people.

Appearing here in all His glory,

God’s hiding nothing from these people.

Chorus 1

God has resolved

to complete this group of ordinary people.

That’s why, come hardship or temptation,

He looks away and He ignores it all.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (4)

833 The Requirements That One Must Meet to Be Perfected

Verse 1

If you’re truly willing to be perfected by God,

then you will have the courage to cast aside your flesh,

you’ll carry out God’s words, neither passive nor weak,

able to obey everything that comes from God.

All you do in public or private

will be presentable, presentable to God.

Chorus

The requirement for all to be perfected by God

is to do all things with a heart that loves God.

As you hold the right intentions,

whether you’re right or wrong,

all of your actions can be brought before Him.

You’re not afraid for them to be shown to God

or to brothers and sisters,

and you dare to vow before God.

Verse 2

If you’re honest and practice truth, then you’ll be perfected.

Those two-faced people don’t want to be perfected.

They’re sons of perdition and destruction,

not of God, but Satan, not chosen by God!

If you accept His judgment, change your disposition,

you’ll be on the path to be perfected by God.

Chorus

The requirement for all to be perfected by God

is to do all things with a heart that loves God.

As you hold the right intentions,

whether you’re right or wrong,

all of your actions can be brought before Him.

You’re not afraid for them to be shown to God

or to brothers and sisters,

and you dare to vow before God.

Bridge

If you’re truly willing to be perfected by God

and to do His will, then obey God’s work,

never complaining or judging the work of God.

These are the basic requirements to be perfected by God.

Chorus

The requirement for all to be perfected by God

is to do all things with a heart that loves God.

As you hold the right intentions,

whether you’re right or wrong,

all of your actions can be brought before Him.

You’re not afraid for them to be shown to God

or to brothers and sisters,

and you dare to vow before God, oh, God!

Outro

Each intention and thought, every idea should be fit

to be examined in the presence of God.

If you practice and enter in this very way,

your progress in life will be swift,

your progress in life will be swift.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Obey God With a True Heart Shall Surely Be Gained by God

834 God Perfects Those Who Love Him Truly

Verse 1

God wants to gain a certain group of people,

who strive to work together with Him,

who obey His work, believe in His words,

and put God’s requirements into practice.

They have true understanding in their hearts.

They’re able to walk the path of perfection.

It’s something that’s inevitable,

for they’re the ones who can be perfected.

Chorus

If you pursue and treasure God’s words,

God will work in you.

The more you treasure His words,

the more His Spirit works in you,

and the greater your chance

of being perfected by God.

God perfects those who love Him,

whose hearts are at peace before Him.

Verse 2

Those people who cannot be perfected

are those who do not clearly know God’s work,

those who do not eat and drink of His words,

and who fail to pay attention to them,

and who have no love in their hearts for God.

Those who doubt God incarnate and deceive Him,

who are careless with His words, they’re resistant;

they are Satan’s own and cannot be perfected.

Chorus

If you pursue and treasure God’s words,

God will work in you.

The more you treasure His words,

the more His Spirit works in you,

and the greater your chance

of being perfected by God.

God perfects those who love Him,

whose hearts are at peace before Him.

Bridge

To treasure all of God’s work and enlightenment,

to treasure His presence, care and protection,

to treasure how God’s words become your reality,

to truly value how they provide for your life—

all this accords best with God’s heart.

Verse 3

There’s nothing more important for believers

than to receive God’s work and gain perfection,

and become those people who do God’s will.

This is the goal that you should all pursue.

Chorus

If you pursue and treasure God’s words,

God will work in you.

The more you treasure His words,

the more His Spirit works in you,

and the greater your chance

of being perfected by God.

God perfects those who love Him,

whose hearts are at peace before Him.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God Perfects Those Who Are After His Own Heart

835 God Only Perfects Those Who Truly Love Him

Verse 1

If you wish to be perfected by God,

learn to experience everything now,

whether it’s good or bad.

Learn to be enlightened in all you face.

From it you must benefit.

Verse 2

If you wish to be perfected by God,

don’t ever let it make you be passive.

Stand on the side of God,

that’s how you should consider it.

Don’t you study it from the perspective of man.

Pre-chorus 1

If you wish to be perfected by God,

try this manner of experience now,

and your heart will be burdened for life,

you’ll always live in the light of His presence,

won’t easily deviate in your practice.

And great prospects will open up for you.

Chorus

There are so many opportunities

to be perfected by God, if you truly love Him.

There are so many possibilities

to be perfected by God, if you are determined

to be gained and perfected by Him,

to receive His blessing and His inheritance.

Verse 3

If you wish to be perfected by God,

it’s no use to only have resolution;

that is never enough.

To avoid mistakes in your practice,

knowledge is what you need.

Verse 4

Most people have limited themselves

to merely basking in God’s grace now.

What they do want to receive

is only some fleshly comforts from Him,

not higher revelations.

Pre-chorus 2

This shows their heart is still on the outside.

They don’t care if they can be made perfect.

Their lives are decadent and vulgar.

They just get by with the bare minimum,

adrift in a purposeless existence,

without achieving the slightest change.

Chorus

There are so many opportunities

to be perfected by God, if you truly love Him.

There are so many possibilities

to be perfected by God, if you are determined

to be gained and perfected by Him,

to receive His blessing and His inheritance.

Bridge

So few seek to enter God’s word in what they face

to gain more enriching things,

to become ones of greater wealth in His house

and receive more of His blessings.

Chorus

There are so many opportunities

to be perfected by God, if you truly love Him.

There are so many possibilities

to be perfected by God, if you are determined

to be gained and perfected by Him,

to receive His blessing and His inheritance.

There are so many opportunities to be perfected by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Promises to Those Who Have Been Perfected

836 What Those Who Have Been Perfected Possess

Verse 1

People who have been made perfect

don’t just possess normal humanity;

they hold truths higher than conscience,

they exceed the standards of conscience.

They not only use their conscience

to be sure they repay the love of God;

they’ve known God and seen He’s lovely,

and that He’s so worthy of man’s love.

Pre-chorus

Men who’ve been made perfect,

they know there is much to love in God,

and because of this,

they cannot help but love Him.

Chorus

Those who’ve been made perfect

love God because they yearn to.

It’s a spontaneous love;

they expect nothing in return.

Their love is not part of a deal,

nor a transaction to be made.

Their love of God purely comes

from the knowledge of Him that they have gained.

Verse 2

These people don’t care for God’s grace,

they only wish to satisfy God.

They don’t love God so they can strike deals,

or weigh their love for Him by their conscience:

“You have given to me,

and thus I love you in return;

if you don’t give to me,

then I have nothing in return.”

Pre-chorus

Men who’ve been made perfect,

they know there is much to love in God,

and because of this,

they cannot help but love Him.

Chorus

Those who’ve been made perfect

love God because they yearn to.

It’s a spontaneous love;

they expect nothing in return.

Their love is not part of a deal,

nor a transaction to be made.

Their love of God purely comes

from the knowledge of Him that they have gained.

Bridge

When people have been made perfect they believe:

“God is Creator, He carries out His work on us.

Since I have this chance, this condition,

this qualification to be made perfect,

my quest should be to

live a life of meaning and satisfy Him.”

Chorus

Those who’ve been made perfect

love God because they yearn to.

It’s a spontaneous love;

they expect nothing in return.

Their love is not part of a deal,

nor a transaction to be made.

Their love of God purely comes

from the knowledge of Him that they have gained.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

837 How to Be Perfected

Verse 1

If you want to be perfected by God,

just hitting the streets is not enough,

nor is expending yourself for God.

You must possess much to be perfected by God.

When you face suffering, you must be able

to not consider flesh, not complain against God.

When God hides Himself, you must have the faith to follow,

maintaining your love, don’t let it fade or die.

Chorus

If you want to be used and perfected by God,

you must be possessed of everything:

the will to suffer, faith and endurance,

obedience, and experience of God’s work,

gaining a grasp of His will, considerate of God’s sorrow.

Each refinement that you experience

requires your faith and love.

Verse 2

No matter what God does, you must accept His design.

Curse your flesh before you complain against Him.

Please God when in trials, even if you weep

or lose what you love; this is true love and faith.

No matter your stature, you must possess true faith,

the will to suffer and to forsake the flesh.

You should be willing to endure pain and loss

to satisfy the will of God.

Bridge

You must have a heart to feel regret

that you weren’t able to satisfy God in the past.

Nothing can be lacking, so God can perfect you.

If you lack these things, you cannot be perfected!

Chorus

If you want to be used and perfected by God,

you must be possessed of everything:

the will to suffer, faith and endurance,

obedience, and experience of God’s work,

gaining a grasp of His will, considerate of God’s sorrow.

Each refinement that you experience

requires your faith and love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement

838 Everyone Has the Chance to Be Perfected

Verse 1

If you’re of poor caliber,

God’s requirements of you will align with that.

But if you’re of high caliber,

His requirements will be in alignment with this.

Pre-chorus 1

If you’re ignorant or well-read,

if you’re old or can host others,

what God requires will match

your true conditions.

God’s perfection of you will align

with the duty you perform.

Chorus

Every person has the chance to be made perfect.

If you’re willing, and if you pursue,

in the end you’ll be able to achieve the effects,

not one of you forsaken.

Every person has the chance to be made perfect.

Verse 2

Being loyal and obeying to the very end,

chasing the supreme love for God,

these are the best practices, what you must complete.

Man’s required to achieve these, then they’ll be made perfect.

Pre-chorus 2

But above all, press on, truly pursuing.

God says every person

has the chance to be made perfect.

Each can reach perfection,

but without improvement

or meeting these three standards,

in the end you’ll be abandoned.

Chorus

Every person has the chance to be made perfect.

If you’re willing, and if you pursue,

in the end you’ll be able to achieve the effects,

not one of you forsaken.

Every person has the chance to be made perfect.

If you’re willing, and if you pursue,

in the end you’ll be able to achieve the effects,

not one of you forsaken.

Every person has the chance to be made perfect,

to be made perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

839 God Wishes Everyone Could Be Perfected

Verse 1

All those willing to be made perfect,

loyal and obedient to God,

faithfully performing their function—

all of them can be made perfect.

Pre-chorus 1

I don’t want to forsake or cast out

any of those among you.

But if you don’t strive to do well,

you’ll only ruin yourself.

It’s you, not Me, that weed you out.

Chorus

God’s wish is for every person

to be gained by Him in the end,

to be totally cleansed by Him.

God wishes to make all perfect

and become people that He loves,

and become people that He loves.

Verse 2

It’s a fact when I say you’re backward

or when I say you’re of poor caliber.

Doesn’t mean I intend to forsake you

or lose hope, unwilling to save you.

Pre-chorus 2

Today I have come to continue

My salvation work for you.

Everyone has the chance to be made perfect.

Just be willing and pursue,

it will work in the end; none will be forsaken.

Chorus

God’s wish is for every person

to be gained by Him in the end,

to be totally cleansed by Him.

God wishes to make all perfect

and become people that He loves,

and become people that He loves.

Verse 3

I want everyone to catch up,

have Holy Spirit’s work and light,

to obey until the very end,

for this is duty you all should do.

Pre-chorus 3

When duties all done,

you’ll find yourself perfected,

you’ll have great testimony.

Defeating Satan and gaining God’s promise,

you will be those who remain to live

in a destination so good.

Chorus

God’s wish is for every person

to be gained by Him in the end,

to be totally cleansed by Him.

God wishes to make all perfect

and become people that He loves,

and become people that He loves.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

840 You Must Have Resolution and Courage to Be Perfected

Verse 1

Today you must consider your future path.

Don’t be content with how you are conquered.

Resolve to be perfect; don’t think you’re incapable.

Does truth pick favorites or oppose men?

Bridge 1

If you pursue the truth, can it overwhelm you?

If you stand firm for justice, will it knock you down?

If you truly pursue life, can life elude you?

Verse 2

If you’re without the truth, it’s not that truth ignores you,

but rather that you stay away from the truth.

If you cannot stand for justice, that does not mean it’s flawed,

but rather you believe it distorts the facts.

If you’ve sought but not gained life,

it’s not that life has no conscience;

rather, you have no conscience for life, driving it away.

Bridge 2

If you live in the light yet cannot gain the light,

it’s not that light can’t shine on you;

rather, you ignore it’s there.

Because of this, the light has quietly departed from you.

Verse 3

If you do not pursue, then you’re absent of worth,

no courage or spirit to resist the darkness.

You’re too weak to escape Satan laying siege to you.

You just want to live in peace and die in ignorance.

Outro

It’s your duty to pursue truly being conquered.

If you’re content in this way, you’ll drive out the light.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

841 The Way to Be Perfected by God

Verse 1

The more you understand God’s words

and put them into practice,

the faster you can start to walk

the path of perfection.

Through prayer, you can be perfected.

And by taking in God’s words,

grasping and living them,

you’ll also be made perfect.

Verse 2

By experiencing God’s words,

you should become aware of

what’s lacking in yourself,

and see your fatal flaw

and all your other weaknesses;

you should seek and pray to God.

And over time, by doing this,

you will be made perfect.

Chorus 1

The path to perfection is praying

and drinking in God’s words,

understanding what they mean

and experiencing them,

coming to know what you are lacking,

submitting to God’s work,

caring for God’s burden

and forsaking the flesh

through your love of God,

and joining frequent fellowship,

which can enrich your lives.

Verse 3

Whether it be in community,

or if it be in private,

or if it be in groups big or small,

they can all help you

to acquire the experience,

and train your heart to be

quiet in God’s presence

and return to Him.

All of this is part of the process

of being made perfect.

Verse 4

Experience and taste God’s words

to let you live them out,

so you can gain a greater faith

and greater love for God.

And in time you can get rid of

your satanic disposition;

you can give up wrong motives,

live like a normal person.

Chorus 2

The greater love for God within—

the more you’ve been perfected—

the less you will be possessed

by Satan’s corruption.

Through real experience,

in time you will set foot

on the path to perfection.

If you wish to be made perfect,

you must remain mindful

of the will of God and live out His words.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Be Mindful of God’s Will in Order to Attain Perfection

842 You Should Seek to Be Perfected by God in All Things

Intro

Now, what you should chiefly seek

is to be perfected by God

through all people, matters, and things you face.

Then more of what God is will be in you.

Verse 1

First receive the inheritance of God on earth;

then you can inherit more and greater blessings.

Seek these things first,

and the more you seek God’s perfection,

the more you’ll see the hand of God in all things.

From different angles and in various matters,

seek to enter the reality of God’s words.

You can’t be content only avoiding sin

or having no notion, man’s philosophy or will.

Chorus

God perfects man in a multitude of ways.

In all things lies the chance of being perfected.

It can be in the positive or negative.

Both can make what you gain more abundant.

Verse 2

Every day is a chance to be perfected.

Every day seek time to be gained by God.

After a time you will be greatly changed.

You will know things you were ignorant of before.

God will enlighten you, and without help from others,

you’ll enter into all experiences with detail.

God will guide you, you won’t veer left or right.

You’ll be on the path to being perfected.

Chorus

God perfects man in a multitude of ways.

In all things lies the chance of being perfected.

It can be in the positive or negative.

Both can make what you gain more abundant.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Promises to Those Who Have Been Perfected

843 Are You One Who Seeks to Be Perfected by God?

Pre-verse

If you are one of the people

striving to be made perfect,

you’ll have borne testimony,

and you are going to say:

Verse 1

“Through each and every step

of what God is doing,

I have accepted this work

of chastisement and judgment.

Though I have suffered a lot,

I have gained God’s own work,

I have known His righteousness

and how He makes man perfect.

Verse 2

Righteous God’s disposition

has come upon me,

brought me blessings and grace.

And His judgment has saved me,

purified and protected me.

By the harsh words of God,

His chastisement and judgment,

I am saved and I know Him.”

Chorus

That’s the path walked by those

who are being made perfect,

that’s the knowledge of which they speak.

They’re people who’ve gained life,

people who are like Peter,

people who possess God’s truth.

When they walk this path till the end,

through chastisement and judgment,

they’ll surely be cleansed,

they’ll completely get rid of the influence of Satan,

and they will be gained by God.

Pre-verse

If you are one of the people

striving to be made perfect,

you’ll have borne testimony,

and you are going to say:

Verse 3

“Today I have seen,

as a creature of God,

we not only enjoy

all things made by the Creator.

But what’s much more important,

beings that He created

should enjoy God’s righteous

disposition and judgment.

Verse 4

Because God’s disposition

is worthy of all man’s savoring,

and corrupt creatures should

relish His righteousness.

There’s judgment and chastisement,

there is also great love.

Though I can’t fully gain God’s love,

I’ve been blessed to see it.”

Chorus

That’s the path walked by those

who are being made perfect,

that’s the knowledge of which they speak.

They’re people who’ve gained life,

people who are like Peter,

people who possess God’s truth.

When they walk this path till the end,

through chastisement and judgment,

they’ll surely be cleansed,

they’ll completely get rid of the influence of Satan,

and they will be gained by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

844 God Will Perfect You Only If You Walk Peter’s Path

Verse 1

What Jesus said to Peter

is what He says to people today.

Man’s knowledge and life entry

must attain Peter’s level.

Based on this requirement and path,

God will perfect all.

You must also go through what Peter did.

The fruits Peter gained must manifest in you;

you too must suffer the pain Peter did.

Chorus

The path you walk is the same as Peter’s.

The pain you suffer is Peter’s too.

When you gain glory and live out a real life,

then you live out the image of Peter.

The path is the same,

and one is made perfect by following it.

Verse 2

You must be clear about the path you walk

and the path you’ll take in the future,

what it is that God will make perfect,

and what has been entrusted to you.

Chorus

The path you walk is the same as Peter’s.

The pain you suffer is Peter’s too.

When you gain glory and live out a real life,

then you live out the image of Peter.

The path is the same,

and one is made perfect by following it.

Bridge

One day you might be tested,

and if you can be inspired

by Peter’s experience,

it will show you’re on his path.

Peter was commended

by God for his true faith

and his love and loyalty to God.

He was honest and longed for God,

thus Peter was made perfect.

If you have that love and faith,

Jesus will surely make you perfect.

Chorus

The path you walk is the same as Peter’s.

The pain you suffer is Peter’s too.

When you gain glory and live out a real life,

then you live out the image of Peter.

The path is the same,

and one is made perfect by following it.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How Peter Came to Know Jesus

845 Only Those Perfected by God Can Truly Love Him

Verse 1

Man lives under the shroud of Satan,

beneath the influence of darkness,

unable to escape the bondage

of the influence of Satan.

Man’s disposition, processed by Satan,

has become ever more corrupt.

He has always lived this way;

he’s incapable of loving God.

Chorus

To truly love God, one must be directly perfected,

broken, pruned, chastened, refined by the Holy Spirit.

Verse 2

If man wishes to truly love God,

he must be stripped of his arrogance,

stripped of conceit and self-righteousness.

All that is of Satan’s disposition.

If man is not stripped of these things,

then his love is an impure love;

then his love is satanic love

and can’t receive the approval of God.

Chorus

To truly love God, one must be directly perfected,

broken, pruned, chastened, refined by the Holy Spirit.

Bridge

If you say part of your disposition represents God,

that you can therefore truly love Him,

then you are arrogant, you are absurd.

Such people are the archangel!

Verse 3

The inborn nature of man

cannot directly represent God;

man must shed his innate nature

through the direct perfection of God.

Only by fulfilling God’s will

and undergoing His chastisement

and the work of the Holy Spirit

can what man lives out be approved by God.

Chorus

To truly love God, one must be directly perfected,

broken, pruned, chastened, refined by the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Corrupt Man Is Incapable of Representing God

846 The People Perfected by God’s Words

Chorus

If one can satisfy God while fulfilling his duty,

become principled in all of his words and actions,

enter the reality of all aspects of the truth,

then he is a person who has become perfected by God.

Verse 1

It can be said that the work and the words of God

have been completely effective for such people.

God’s words have become their life, they’ve obtained the truth,

they’re able to live in accordance with God’s words.

Pre-chorus

After this, the nature of their flesh,

foundation of their original existence,

it will shake apart and collapse.

With God’s words as their life, they’ll become new people.

Chorus

If one can satisfy God while fulfilling his duty,

become principled in all of his words and actions,

enter the reality of all aspects of the truth,

then he is a person who has become perfected by God.

Verse 2

If the words of God become one’s life,

along with God’s requirements of humanity,

while adhering to the vision of God’s work,

and further, His revelations to humans,

meeting the standards for a true life that He requires,

if he lives according to these words and these truths,

then he has been perfected by the words of God,

become a new person who’s reborn through God’s words.

Bridge

This is the path by which Peter pursued the truth.

It is the path of being perfected,

perfected by God’s words, gaining life from God’s words.

The truth expressed by God becomes one’s life,

so he becomes a person who obtains the truth.

Chorus

If one can satisfy God while fulfilling his duty,

become principled in all of his words and actions,

enter the reality of all aspects of the truth,

then he is a person who has become perfected by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. How to Walk the Path of Peter

847 Seeking the Truth Is the Only Chance to Be Made Perfect

Verse 1

If man’s not cleansed, then he is of the filth;

if he’s not protected and cared for by God,

then he’s still a captive of Satan;

if he’s not judged and he is not chastised,

then he will have no means of escaping

the oppression of Satan’s dark influence.

Pre-chorus

How much do you know

of today’s chastisement and judgment?

How much do you possess

of that which Peter came to know?

And if you can’t know now,

can you learn it in the future?

Chorus

If man is not serious about matters of life

and he doesn’t pursue entry into the truth,

if he doesn’t pursue changes in his disposition,

much less pursue a knowledge of the work of God,

if, in his belief in God, he doesn’t do all this,

man cannot be made perfect.

Verse 2

Someone as lazy and cowardly as you

can’t simply know chastisement and judgment.

If you pursue the peace of the flesh,

and you pursue the pleasures of the flesh,

you can’t be cleansed, you’ll be returned to Satan,

for what you live out is Satan and the flesh.

Chorus

If man is not serious about matters of life

and he doesn’t pursue entry into the truth,

if he doesn’t pursue changes in his disposition,

much less pursue a knowledge of the work of God,

if, in his belief in God, he doesn’t do all this,

man cannot be made perfect.

Verse 3

As of now, many people don’t pursue life,

which means that they do not care about being cleansed,

or entering deeper life experience.

Without pursuing life or knowledge of God,

or working to change their disposition,

they can’t escape Satan and be made perfect.

Bridge

They are not at all serious about

their knowledge of God and their entry

into changes in their disposition,

like those who only believe in religion,

and who merely follow ceremony

and attend regular services.

Is that not a waste of time?

Chorus

If man is not serious about matters of life

and he doesn’t pursue entry into the truth,

if he doesn’t pursue changes in his disposition,

much less pursue a knowledge of the work of God,

if, in his belief in God, he doesn’t do all this,

man cannot be made perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

848 The Expressions Possessed by Those Who Are Perfected

Verse 1

When people step onto the path of perfection,

their old disposition can be changed.

And their lives keep growing, and growing and growing,

and they enter more deeply into the truth.

Verse 2

They can loathe the world and those who don’t pursue the truth,

especially loathe themselves,

but even more than that, they come to clearly know themselves.

They are willing to live by and pursue the goal of truth.

Refrain

This is what the perfected have.

This is what the perfected have.

Bridge

They no longer wish to follow their own minds’ thoughts,

and they loathe man’s self-conceit and haughtiness.

They speak with a strong sense of propriety,

and they handle things with discernment and with wisdom.

They are loyal and obedient to God.

Verse 3

If they experience chastisement and judgment,

they do not become passive, but give thanks to it.

They believe they cannot do without God’s judgment;

and through it they can receive God’s protection.

Verse 4

They do not pursue a faith of peace and joy,

nor a faith of seeking bread to fill their hunger.

Nor do those upon the path of perfection

go in pursuit of fleeting fleshly pleasures.

Refrain

This is what the perfected have.

This is what the perfected have.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (4)

849 God’s Promises to Those Who Have Been Perfected

Verse 1

Those that God intends to perfect

will all receive His blessings and His inheritance.

They take in what God has and is,

so that it in turn becomes what they have within them.

The words of God are wrought into them,

so that they’re able to take in whatever God is,

take it all in exactly as is,

and because of this, live out the truth.

Pre-chorus 1

This is the kind of person who’s perfected by God,

and this is the kind of person who is gained by God.

Chorus

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God,

all the blessings bestowed by God,

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Verse 2

They will gain the whole of God’s love

and can act in accordance with His will in all things.

They will gain the guidance of God,

living in His light and gaining God’s enlightenment.

They’ll live out the image God loves,

loving God as Peter did, crucified for God,

worthy to die to repay God’s love,

having the same glory as Peter.

Pre-chorus 2

They’ll be loved, respected by everyone on earth.

Yes, they will be admired by everyone on earth.

Chorus

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Verse 3

They’ll overcome the bondage of death,

giving Satan no chance to carry out its work.

All the while they’ll be possessed by God,

and they will live within a fresh and lively spirit,

with elation that’s beyond words,

as if they have beheld the day of God’s glory.

They’ll win glory together with God,

their looks resembling God’s beloved saints.

Bridge

They will become that which God loves on earth,

and that is a beloved son of God.

They will change form and ascend with God

to the third heaven, transcending the flesh.

Chorus

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Only those who’ve been perfected

are eligible to receive

all the blessings bestowed by God,

all the blessings bestowed by God,

all the blessings bestowed by God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Promises to Those Who Have Been Perfected

850 God’s Realness and Loveliness

Verse 1

God made coats of skins, clothes for Adam and Eve.

In this image God appears as a parent of theirs.

Having created these two, He took care of them,

made them companions, met their basic needs.

Pre-chorus

In this man sees God’s humbleness, His affection and concern.

Man sees God’s responsibility, yes, all he sees is God’s care.

Chorus

This may be a simple thing, not worthy of a mention.

But for those who follow God with vague ideas,

this allows them treasured insight into how real God is.

They see how lovely, they see how faithful,

how humble God is, He is.

Verse 2

While God does this, men don’t see how lofty God is,

or see His supremacy, or His mystery.

No, man does not get to see especially

His wrath or majesty, no, man does not see.

Pre-chorus

In this man sees God’s humbleness, His affection and concern.

Man sees God’s responsibility, yes, all he sees is God’s care.

Chorus

This may be a simple thing, not worthy of a mention.

But for those who follow God with vague ideas,

this allows them treasured insight into how real God is.

They see how lovely, they see how faithful, how humble God is.

Bridge

God treated Adam and Eve

like a human parent to their child.

He loved, watched over, cared for them

as a human parent would do.

His love was real, visible, tangible.

Not sitting high and mighty,

or holding Himself aloft from man,

He Himself made clothes of skins for them.

Chorus

This may be a simple thing, not worthy of a mention.

But for those who follow God with vague ideas,

this allows them treasured insight into how real God is.

They see how lovely, they see how faithful,

how humble God is, He is.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

851 How Important God’s Love for Man Is

Verse 1

The scene painted in the Bible

“God’s command to Adam”

is both touching and heartwarming.

Although the picture contains

only God and man,

the relationship between the two

is so intimate we start to feel wonder,

wonder and admiration.

Verse 2

God’s love overflowing

is freely given to man,

God’s love is around him.

Man, innocent and pure,

without a care to tie him down,

lives in bliss in the eyes of God.

God takes care of man,

and man lives under His wings.

All that man does, all his words and deeds,

are bound up with God, can’t be apart.

Verse 3

From the first moment

God created the human race,

God had them in His charge.

What kind of charge is that?

It’s for Him to protect man

and to watch over man.

He hopes for man to trust in,

to trust in and obey His words.

This was the first thing God expected

of the human race.

Bridge

Bearing this first hope,

God spoke the following words,

“Of every tree of the garden

you may freely eat:

But of the tree of the knowledge

of good and evil, good and evil,

you shall not eat of it:

for in the day that you eat

thereof you shall surely die.”

These simple words, standing for God’s will,

show that concern for man

was already in His heart.

Verse 4

So, in these simple words,

we see what’s in God’s heart.

Is there love in His heart?

Isn’t there care and concern?

God’s love and care is something

that can be both felt and sensed.

If you are a person of conscience

and with humanity,

you will feel warm, being cared for and loved,

you will feel blessed with happiness.

Verse 5

When you feel these things,

how will you act towards God?

Will you cleave to Him?

Will reverential love,

will reverential love not grow in your heart?

Will your heart draw close to Him?

From this we see, how important

God’s love for man is.

But even more important than this

is that man can feel and comprehend God’s love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

852 God Treats Man as His Dearest One

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 contribution.

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.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

853 God’s Perfect Care Over All

Verse 1

Greatness, holiness, sovereignty and love,

details of God’s essence and disposition

are revealed every time He implements His work,

seen in His will toward man,

fulfilled in the lives of all people.

Verse 2

Regardless of whether you have felt it in your life,

God cares for each person in every way.

With sincerity, wisdom, in so many ways,

He warms the heart, stirs the soul.

This is true today and forever.

Verse 3

Greatness, holiness, sovereignty and love,

details of God’s essence and disposition

are revealed every time He implements His work,

seen in His will toward man,

fulfilled in the lives of all people.

This is true today and forever.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

854 God’s Essence Truly Exists

Verse 1

God’s realness and His loveliness

are brought out by the things so small,

the things that man doesn’t think He’d do,

for they think they’re unremarkable.

In His essence and disposition

there is no pride or disguise,

and arrogance, pretense and boastfulness,

they aren’t there for man to find.

Pre-chorus

God’s loveliness is real.

Chorus

God’s essence, like His loveliness, is not fake.

It’s real and truly exists.

God’s essence, it isn’t given by others.

It is unchanged by time or by place.

Verse 2

God never boasts about what He does,

He always loves, cares for and leads

His creation, all the human beings,

with all His faithfulness and sincerity.

Regardless of how much you believe,

how much you can touch, feel or see,

He is indeed doing all these things,

genuinely and sincerely.

Pre-chorus

God’s loveliness is real.

Chorus

God’s essence, like His loveliness, is not fake.

It’s real and truly exists.

God’s essence, it isn’t given by others.

It is unchanged by time or by place.

God’s essence, like His loveliness, is not fake.

It’s real and truly exists.

God’s essence, it isn’t given by others.

It is unchanged by time or by place.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

855 Only the Creator Treats This Mankind Tenderly

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.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

856 God’s Pity on Mankind

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Bridge

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.

Verse 3

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.

Chorus

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.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

857 God’s Mercy Towards Mankind Has Never Ceased

Spoken:

“Then said Jehovah, You have had pity on the gourd,

for the which you have not labored, neither made it grow;

which came up in a night, and perished in a night:

And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city,

wherein are more than six score thousand persons

that cannot discern between

their right hand and their left hand;

and also much cattle?” (Jonah 4:10–11).

Verse 1

“The Creator’s mercy”

is not an empty phrase, nor a hollow promise.

It has principles and objectives,

true and real with no disguise.

His mercy, bestowed on mankind, endless through time.

But the Creator’s words with Jonah remains

His exclusive statement of why He is merciful,

and how He shows mercy,

how tolerant He is of humanity,

and His true feelings for them.

Chorus

God’s wrath often befalls man, but His mercy never ceases.

With mercy, He guides and leads, supplies, nourishes man,

generation to generation, one age to the next.

His love for man never changes, His love will never change!

His love for man never changes, His love will never change!

Verse 2

Jehovah God’s conversation shows

His full thoughts on humanity,

an expression of His heart

and proof of rich mercy for man,

not just bestowed on elders, but granted to the young,

as it has been and will be one generation to next.

Chorus

God’s wrath often befalls man, but His mercy never ceases.

With mercy, He guides and leads, supplies, nourishes man,

generation to generation, one age to the next.

His love for man never changes, His love will never change!

God’s wrath often befalls man, but His mercy never ceases.

With mercy, He guides and leads, supplies, nourishes man,

generation to generation, one age to the next.

His love for man never changes, His love will never change!

His love for man never changes, His love will never change!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

858 The Creator’s Sincere Feelings Toward Mankind

Spoken

The following is recorded in the Book of Jonah 4:10-11:

“Then said Jehovah, You have had pity on the gourd,

for the which you have not labored, neither made it grow;

which came up in a night, and perished in a night:

And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city,

wherein are more than six score thousand persons

that cannot discern between

their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?”

These are the actual words of Jehovah God,

a conversation between Him and Jonah.

While this exchange is a brief one,

it is brimming with the Creator’s care for mankind

and His reluctance to give him up.

These words express the true attitude and feelings

that God holds within His heart for His creation,

and with these clear-cut words,

the likes of which are rarely heard by man,

God states His true intentions for humanity.

Verse 1

The Creator is among man at all times.

He is always in conversation with man

and the entirety of all creation.

And He is performing new deeds every day.

His essence and disposition are expressed,

they are conveyed in His dialogue with man.

His thoughts and ideas are revealed completely.

Yes, they are shown completely in His deeds.

He accompanies and observes mankind at all times,

speaks quietly to mankind

and all of creation with His silent words.

Pre-chorus

God is in the heavens, amongst His creation.

He is keeping watch and He is waiting. He is at your side.

Chorus

His hands are warm and strong,

His footsteps, they are light,

His voice graceful and soft,

His form passes and turns, embracing all mankind.

Beautiful and gentle, that’s what His countenance is.

He has never ever left, nor has He ever vanished.

Day and night, He’s with man.

He is mankind’s constant companion.

Verse 2

His devoted care and special affection

that He spends on all of humanity,

as well as His true concern and love for man,

all came to light in a gradual way

when He saved the city of Nineveh.

In particular, the exchange between Jehovah God and Jonah

laid yet barer the degree of pity the Creator felt

for the mankind that He Himself had created.

You’ll learn of God’s sincere feelings

for humanity through their dialogue.

Pre-chorus

God is in the heavens, amongst His creation.

He is keeping watch and He is waiting. He is at your side.

Chorus

His hands are warm and strong,

His footsteps, they are light,

His voice graceful and soft,

His form passes and turns, embracing all mankind.

Beautiful and gentle, that’s what His countenance is.

He has never ever left, nor has He ever vanished.

Day and night, He’s with man.

He is mankind’s constant companion.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

859 God’s Love and Essence Are Selfless

Intro

God gives His best, His best side He gives.

The best things, very best things, He gives.

Verse 1

Never disclosing or showing His suffering,

God, He endures, waiting in silence.

Not cold or numb, not a sign of weakness,

God’s essence and His love are always selfless.

Chorus

God gives His best, His best side He gives.

The best things, very best things, He gives.

For all mankind, He suffers, He suffers.

Bearing quietly, quietly, He gives.

He gives His best.

Verse 2

Never disclosing or showing His suffering,

God, He endures, waiting in silence.

This is the expression of His essence and disposition,

of who He really is: the Creator of all things.

Chorus

God gives His best, His best side He gives.

The best things, very best things, He gives.

For all mankind, He suffers, He suffers.

Bearing quietly, quietly, He gives.

He gives His best, He gives His best, He gives His best.

God gives His best, His best side He gives.

The best things, very best things, He gives.

For all mankind, He suffers, He suffers.

Bearing quietly, quietly, He gives.

Bearing quietly, quietly, He gives.

He gives His best, He gives His best.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

860 God’s Love for Mankind Is True and Real

Chorus

God’s love for mankind is mainly shown

in His work done in the flesh, done in the flesh,

in living and speaking face-to-face,

and personally saving them,

with no distance nor pretense,

while being true and real.

Verse 1

God saves people to the extent

He was able to become flesh

and endure years of pain

with humans in the world,

all because of His love and mercy for mankind.

Chorus

God’s love for mankind is mainly shown

in His work done in the flesh, done in the flesh,

in living and speaking face-to-face,

and personally saving them,

with no distance nor pretense,

while being true and real.

Verse 2

God’s love for man

has no conditions and no demands.

What does He get from them in return?

People are cold to Him.

Who is able to treat Him as God Himself?

Bridge

People give God no comfort at all;

God has still not received

true love from mankind.

He just keeps selflessly giving and providing.

Chorus

God’s love for mankind is mainly shown

in His work done in the flesh, done in the flesh,

in living and speaking face-to-face,

and personally saving them,

with no distance nor pretense,

while being true and real.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Do You Know God’s Love for Mankind?

861 God’s Love for Man

Verse 1

God has come to work in a filthy land,

He has come to reveal His holiness.

To do His work and save people in this place,

He endures great humiliation.

Verse 2

This He does for a witness and for all mankind.

Through God’s work, all see His righteousness, supremacy.

By saving a group of the lowly, His greatness is shown,

and His uprightness now is fully known.

Chorus

Though born in a land filthy, yet God is not lowly.

This is how His greatness and love show.

The more He works in this way, the more man comes to know

God’s pure and flawless love for all humanity.

Verse 3

God is holy, righteous, though born in a foul land,

living with the filthy as Jesus lived with sinners.

Is not all His work for mankind’s survival?

Isn’t it all for mankind’s great salvation?

Chorus

Though born in a land filthy, yet God is not lowly.

This is how His greatness and love show.

The more He works in this way, the more man comes to know

God’s pure and flawless love for all humanity.

Though born in a land filthy, yet God is not lowly.

This is how His greatness and love show.

The more He works in this way, the more man comes to know

God’s pure and flawless love for all humanity,

God’s pure and flawless love for all humanity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab

862 The Incarnate God Is Most Lovable

Verse 1

After God became flesh, living life among mankind,

He saw man’s depravity, the situation of their life.

God in the flesh deeply felt man’s helplessness,

how pitiful they are, the sad state they’re in.

Chorus

God gained more compassion

for the human condition,

and more concern for His followers

from His instincts in the flesh.

Verse 2

In God’s heart, those He wants to manage and save

mean the most to Him; He values them above all else.

Great price He’s paid; rebellion and hurt He’s endured.

But He won’t cast man out, relentless in His work,

with no regrets, no complaints.

Chorus

God gained more compassion for the human condition,

and more concern for His followers from His instincts.

God gained more compassion for the human condition,

and more concern for His followers

from His instincts in the flesh.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

863 God Incarnate Has Lived Long Amongst Man

Verse 1

When God became flesh and lived among man for years,

when He’d seen and been through many ways people lived,

He thought not of living a good life, being free,

or having comfort.

Verse 2

Instead, going through real human life, He saw

how helpless were those living amongst corruption.

He saw and went through the bleak conditions of those

who lived in sin.

Channel 1

He saw they lost direction,

overcome by Satan’s torture.

Everything He saw made Him feel

the need and the importance

of the work He’d undertaken

while He lived in the flesh.

Verse 3

As all this went on, Jesus understood more and more

what He had to do, what He’d been entrusted with.

He became ever eager to complete the work

He was to take on.

Channel 2

He’d atone for mankind’s sins

so they lived in sin no longer.

And God would forgive their sins

because of the sin offering,

so God could keep on working

for mankind’s salvation.

Bridge

Jesus was willing to sacrifice Himself

as a sin offering for the sake of mankind,

to be nailed to the cross.

When He saw the bleak human condition,

He wanted more to fulfill His mission,

without a second’s delay.

It was so urgent; He gave no contemplation

to His own pain or humiliation.

His heart held just one conviction.

Verse 4

As long as He offered Himself and was crucified

as a sin offering, then God’s will would be done,

and then God could start new work where man’s life of sin

would be transformed.

Outro

His conviction and determination

were related to bringing man salvation.

He only wanted to do God’s will

so God could start His work’s next stage.

This is what Lord Jesus was thinking.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

864 What Is the Great Pain That God Suffers?

Verse 1

There are some sympathetic with Christ’s plight

because there is a verse in the Bible that says:

“The foxes have holes, and the birds have nests;

but the Son of man has nowhere to lay His head.”

Verse 2

Hearing this they take it to heart and believe

it’s the greatest suffering of God, Christ.

But looking just at facts, God does not believe

these hardships to be suffering that He endures.

Pre-chorus 1

He’s never cried out against injustice

because of His suffering of the flesh;

He has never made man repay or reward Him. However,

Chorus

When God sees all man’s evil

and the corrupt lives that they live,

when He sees they can’t escape from Satan’s grasp,

living in sin and don’t know what truth is,

He loathes man more by the day,

and cannot tolerate their sins,

but still He must continue to endure all this.

This is God’s great suffering.

Verse 3

God can’t fully express His heart among followers,

and none of them can understand His pain.

No one even tries to understand, or comfort His heart,

which suffers year by year and day by day.

Verse 4

God wants nothing in return for all He’s given,

but His essence means He can’t abide man’s sin.

He hates and loathes their evil and corruption,

and so endures unending suffering.

Pre-chorus 2

Have any of you ever seen this?

Most likely, none of you could see,

because none of you can ever truly understand God.

Chorus

When God sees all man’s evil

and the corrupt lives that they live,

when He sees they can’t escape from Satan’s grasp,

living in sin and don’t know what truth is,

He loathes man more by the day,

and cannot tolerate their sins,

but still He must continue to endure all this.

This is God’s great suffering.

When God sees all man’s evil

and the corrupt lives that they live,

when He sees they can’t escape from Satan’s grasp,

living in sin and don’t know what truth is,

He loathes man more by the day,

and cannot tolerate their sins,

but still He must continue to endure all this.

This is God’s great suffering.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

865 God Is Grieved by Mankind’s Evil and Corruption

Verse 1

When God becomes flesh, He lives an average life,

side-by-side with people among mankind.

The way they live and their laws and methods

are all based on the logic of Satan,

on its knowledge and its philosophy.

Living under these types of laws, God sees

humans have no truth or humanity—

they defy all truth and are hostile to God.

Verse 2

God’s essence is exactly the opposite

of Satan’s logic, knowledge, philosophy.

It’s full of righteousness, truth and holiness,

and other realities of positive things.

Pre-chorus 1

God, with this essence, and living among mankind,

what does He feel in His heart?

Would it not be full of pain?

It would be filled with pain that none may understand

and none may experience.

Yes, His heart is in pain.

Chorus

God’s essence is not the same

as that of corrupt humans,

so the corruption of humans

is the source of God’s greatest pain,

God’s greatest pain.

Verse 3

Everything God encounters, hears and sees,

and all that He experiences

is all a part of mankind’s corruption,

mankind’s evil and their rebellion

against the truth and their resistance to it.

Yes, everything that comes from humans,

that God is receiving from mankind,

that is the source of God’s suffering.

Verse 4

When God becomes flesh, there are none to be found

who can communicate with

or have this exchange with God.

Things that people discuss, love, pursue and long for,

they are all to do with sin

and with evil tendencies.

Pre-chorus 2

When God faces all of this,

it’s like a knife to His heart.

So how can He have joy in His heart?

Could He find consolation?

How could His heart not suffer

when those who live with Him are humans

full of rebelliousness and evil?

Chorus

God’s essence is not the same

as that of corrupt humans,

so the corruption of humans

is the source of God’s greatest pain,

God’s greatest pain, God’s greatest pain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

866 The Meaning of Jesus’ Appearance After His Resurrection

Verse 1

God wanted man to come close to Him,

to be His family, and not avoid Him.

So after His resurrection,

Jesus appeared in flesh and ate and drank with man.

Pre-chorus 1

God sees man as family,

wants to be seen as the One dearest to them.

This way God can gain man,

and man can love and worship God.

Chorus 1

Much thought had been put into what

Jesus said and did after resurrection.

This was full of His love for man and His care for

His deep relationship with man when He was in flesh.

This was full of His longing for the days of

eating and living together

with His followers during His time in the flesh.

Verse 2

God never wanted man to feel distanced from Him,

nor did He want mankind to distance from Him.

Nor did He want man to feel Jesus after His resurrection

was no longer the Lord once intimate with His people,

or that Jesus returned to the Father

whom they could never see or reach,

not wanting man to feel they were different in status.

Pre-chorus 2

When God sees people who wish to follow

but keep their distance from Him,

He hurts because their hearts are far

and will be hard to gain.

Chorus 2

All Jesus did made man feel

that the Lord had not changed.

Though crucified, He had been resurrected,

He had never left mankind.

He had returned among humans.

Nothing about Him had changed.

He let man feel close and at ease,

and regain Him with joy.

With great ease, they relied on and looked up to Him,

this Son of man who could forgive each of their sins.

They prayed to Jesus without hesitation,

to obtain His grace, and blessings,

His peace, joy and care, and gain His protection.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

867 God Is Man’s Eternal Support

Verse 1

Though Jesus was resurrected,

His heart and work hadn’t left man.

Through His appearance He told man

He’s there, whatever form He’s in.

He would walk with people,

be there at all times and places,

provide, shepherd, let them see, touch Him,

so they are not helpless again.

Chorus

All Jesus did after His resurrection

showed God’s constant hope and concern for man,

that He deeply cares and cherishes man.

It’s all the same, it has never changed.

Verse 2

Jesus wanted that people should know

their lives in this world aren’t alone.

God cares for them, He is with them,

He’s the One people can lean on.

He’s family to His followers.

Leaning on God, man’s not weak, lone.

Those who accept Him as sin offering

won’t be bound in sin anymore.

Chorus

All Jesus did after His resurrection

showed God’s constant hope and concern for man,

that He deeply cares and cherishes man.

It’s all the same, it has never changed.

Verse 3

Jesus’s works post resurrection,

for man, were all very small things.

But for God, they were meaningful,

valuable and important things.

God does finish what He starts.

There’re steps, a plan, showing His wisdom,

His omnipotence and great deeds,

and also His love and mercy.

Chorus

All Jesus did after His resurrection

showed God’s constant hope and concern for man,

that He deeply cares and cherishes man.

It’s all the same, it has never changed.

Bridge

The main thread through all of God’s work

is that He cares deeply for man,

and is really concerned for man.

These are feelings that He cannot ignore.

Chorus

All Jesus did after His resurrection

showed God’s constant hope and concern for man,

that He deeply cares and cherishes man.

It’s all the same, it has never changed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

868 God in the Flesh Quietly Works to Save Mankind

Chorus

God became flesh, stayed hidden among man

to do the new work, save us from corruption.

He reserves explanation.

By the plans that He has made,

He does His work step by step.

Verse 1

His words are increasing day by day,

consoling, reminding, reproving, and warning.

From gentle and kind to fierce and majestic,

His words show mercy, make us tremble with fear.

All that He says reveals our deepest secrets.

His words can pierce us, and we feel ashamed.

There’s endless supply of His living water.

And thanks to Him, we live with God face to face.

Chorus

God became flesh, stayed hidden among man

to do the new work, save us from corruption.

He reserves explanation.

By the plans that He has made,

He does His work step by step.

Verse 2

We’re thankful for grace of Lord Jesus in heaven,

yet have never considered the feelings of this man,

who’s so ordinary yet possessed of divinity.

No, we’ve never thought about this.

He works humbly in the flesh,

expressing His heart, unheeding of man’s rejection.

It seems He’ll eternally forgive man’s ignorance,

forever patient of man’s irreverence.

Verse 3

His words have the power of life,

and show the way to walk, let us know what the truth is.

Drawn by His word, we heed the tone and the heart’s voice

of this person unremarkable.

He makes every effort and sheds His heart’s blood.

It is for us He sighs and weeps in pain,

and He endures such shame for our fate and salvation.

His heart bleeds and cries for our rebelliousness.

Pre-chorus

None can attain such being and possessions.

No one can match His tolerance.

No creation could ever have the love and patience He has.

Chorus

God became flesh, stayed hidden among man

to do the new work, save us from corruption.

He reserves explanation.

By the plans that He has made,

He does His work, He does His work,

He does His work step by step.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

869 God Suffers Greatly to Save Man

Verse 1

A long time ago, God came to the human world,

endured the same sufferings as man.

He has lived with man for many years,

none has discovered His existence.

He’s silently endured the misery of the world,

carrying out the work He’s brought with Him.

Chorus

For the will of God the Father and the needs of mankind,

He has suffered pain never seen by man,

serving them quietly, humble before them,

for the Father’s will and the needs of man.

Verse 2

Because God’s work requires Him to act and speak directly,

because there is no way for man to help,

God has endured great pain on earth to do the work.

Man cannot stand in for Him.

Chorus

For the will of God the Father and the needs of mankind,

He has suffered pain never seen by man,

serving them quietly, humble before them,

for the Father’s will and the needs of man.

Bridge

God has risked dangers much greater than those

in the Age of Grace to come to where the red dragon dwells,

to do His own work, put all His thought and care

in redeeming poor mankind, those in the muck and mire.

Chorus

For the will of God the Father and the needs of mankind,

He has suffered pain never seen by man,

serving them quietly, humble before them,

for the Father’s will and the needs of man.

For the will of God the Father and the needs of mankind,

He has suffered pain never seen by man,

serving them quietly, humble before them,

for the Father’s will and the needs of man,

for the needs of man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry

870 God Suffers Great Torment for Man’s Salvation

Verse 1

This time, God has become flesh

to perform the work still to be done,

to judge and bring this age to an end,

to save man from the sea of suffering,

to thoroughly conquer humanity,

to change people’s life dispositions.

Verse 2

Many are the sleepless nights

God endures for the sake of the work,

the work to be done for mankind.

He has descended from the highest place

to the lowest place, this human hell,

in order to pass His days with man.

Bridge 1

God has never complained

of the shabbiness amongst men,

nor has He reproached man

for his rebelliousness;

rather, God has endured great shame

so all men may soon enjoy rest.

God has suffered injustice

and come to earth to save mankind.

Verse 3

Many times He’s faced the stars,

many times He’s risen before dawn,

many times He’s worked into the night.

He has endured extreme agony,

He’s been subjected to people’s attacks,

and He’s been subjected to their breaking.

Bridge 2

God has descended down,

He has come to this land of filth,

enduring man’s ravages,

enduring man’s oppression.

He’s done this in obscurity,

without excessive demands of men.

He Himself has performed all the work

that’s necessary for mankind.

Outro

God teaches and enlightens man,

He refines them with His words.

He reminds, exhorts and comforts them,

judging and exposing them.

Despite erasing their prospects and fate,

everything He does is for their sake;

it is all so they can survive,

escape oppressive forces as black as night.

Every step He takes is for humanity’s sake;

every step is so men can have

a beautiful destination on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry

871 God’s Humbleness Is So Lovable

Verse 1

God humbles Himself and does His work

on the filthy and corrupt man.

To make them perfect, God becomes man;

He shepherds and attends to them,

Bridge 1

comes to the great red dragon’s heart

to save and to conquer those corrupt,

doing the task of changing and making them new.

He humbles Himself to be man

and endures the hardship it brings.

It’s the supreme Spirit’s great humiliation.

Chorus

God, great and lofty; man, mean and lowly.

Yet God speaks, provides, lives among them.

He is so humble, so lovable.

Verse 2

God living in flesh with normal life and needs,

proves He’s lowered to a degree.

God’s Spirit, high and great, comes as common man

to carry out His Spirit’s work.

Bridge 2

You are unworthy of His work,

of such hardships He has suffered.

It shows in your qualities, insights and sense.

You are unworthy of His work,

of such hardships He has suffered.

It shows in your humanity and your lives.

Chorus

God, great and lofty; man, mean and lowly.

Yet God speaks, provides, lives among them.

He is so humble, so lovable.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Only Those Who Focus on Practice Can Be Perfected

872 God Endures Great Humiliation

Intro

God is holy and righteous.

Even though He was born in a filthy land

and lives with filthy people,

as Jesus lived with sinners

in the Age of Grace,

is His work not for the sake of mankind,

so man can gain salvation?

Verse 1

Two thousand years ago, He lived with sinners.

That was for the sake of redemption.

If not to save mankind, why would He return

to the flesh a second time in the land of demons?

Pre-chorus

And why would He live with those

deeply corrupted by Satan?

Chorus

All this can only mean

God’s love for all mankind is selfless as can be.

The humiliation He endures is great to the extreme.

Surely you should know that

all His suffering is for you and your destiny.

Verse 2

For the sake of all mankind’s survival,

He chose birth in a land that’s filthy,

and He put Himself through every possible disgrace.

Is His work not all real and practical?

Bridge

Though all people malign Him and say He sits with sinners,

though all the people mock Him for living with the filthy,

He still gives selflessly, yet mankind still rejects Him.

Chorus

All this can only mean

God’s love for all mankind is selfless as can be.

The humiliation He endures is great to the extreme.

Surely you should know that

all His suffering is for you and your destiny.

Verse 3

Ask yourself about the way God suffers,

isn’t it much more than you must go through?

Doesn’t the work He does come at greater cost

than any price you possibly could pay?

Chorus

All this can only mean

God’s love for all mankind is selfless as can be.

The humiliation He endures is great to the extreme.

Surely you should know that

all His suffering is for you and your destiny.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Significance of Saving the Descendants of Moab

873 How Hard God’s Work Is

Verse 1

The steps of God’s work on earth involve great hardship.

Man’s weakness, deficiencies, childishness,

man’s ignorance and everything that is of man

have been carefully planned and considered by God.

Man’s like a paper tiger, none dare provoke him,

or he bites back, gets lost, relapses, ignores God,

or runs to his “pig dad, dog mum” to indulge

in their body’s impure things—what a great hindrance!

Verse 2

At all steps, God’s on trial and faces danger.

His words are sincere, honest and without malice.

It breaks His heart that none accept or fully submit.

He toils night and day and is worried for man’s life.

He sympathizes with the weakness of man.

He endures twists and turns with every word and work.

Knowing how man’s weak, disobedient, childish, fragile,

He turns these things over in His mind, day and night.

Bridge 1

Who has ever known this? Who can He confide in?

Who can understand it? Oh, God’s work is so hard.

Verse 3

God always hates all man’s sins and man’s spineless ways.

He worries about man’s weakness and his road ahead.

And as He observes all man’s words and his deeds,

it all fills Him with mercy, anger and heartache.

The innocent have now all become so callous,

why must God always make it so difficult for them?

Feeble man is now not able to persevere.

So why should God always be so angry with him?

Bridge 2

Man’s weak and powerless, with no vitality.

Why scold his disobedience? Who can withstand God’s threats?

Verse 4

Man is fragile, and so in a desperate state,

God has now pushed His anger deep into His heart,

so fragile man may slowly reflect on himself.

Yet man, who’s in trouble, doesn’t value God’s will.

Unaware he’s been trampled by the devil king,

he always sets himself up against the true God,

or he is neither hot nor cold towards his God.

Who’s ever taken God’s many words seriously?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (8)

874 All That God Does for Man Is Sincere

Intro

All God does is practical.

Nothing He does is empty.

Verse 1

God comes among humans

as a regular person.

He won’t do a little then leave,

or speak only a few words.

He comes among humanity

to feel the pain of the world.

Verse 2

He feels this pain in exchange for

a destination for man.

Is this not practical work?

Parents may pay a real price

for the sake of their children,

showing that they are sincere.

Pre-chorus

As God incarnate does this,

He is most sincere

and faithful to mankind.

Chorus

The essence of God is faithful.

He does what He says He’ll do;

whatever He does, He achieves it.

All that God does for man is sincere.

Verse 3

He doesn’t simply say things.

When He says He’ll pay a price,

when He says He’ll take man’s pain

and suffer for them instead,

He comes to live among them

and suffers this pain Himself.

Bridge

Then all things in the universe

will acknowledge that all God does

is right, righteous, and realistic.

This is powerful evidence.

Chorus

The essence of God is faithful.

He does what He says He’ll do;

whatever He does, He achieves it.

All that God does for man is sincere.

Verse 4

Man’s end will be wonderful,

and all of those who remain

will praise God and know His deeds

were done out of love of man.

His good and beautiful essence

shows in His incarnation.

Verse 5

God’s words and deeds are firm and true.

His plans are done practically;

He pays a real price for them.

He doesn’t merely say things.

Thus, God is a righteous God;

God is a faithful God.

Chorus

The essence of God is faithful.

He does what He says He’ll do;

whatever He does, He achieves it.

All that God does for man is sincere.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Second Aspect of the Significance of the Incarnation

875 The Significance of God’s Becoming Flesh to Suffer in Man’s Stead

Verse 1

God becomes flesh to suffer for men,

bring them a wondrous future destination.

During the stage of Jesus’ work, He laid

foundations for man’s entry to his fine destination.

Pre-chorus 1

He took man’s sins upon Himself, was crucified;

He served as a sin offering, redeemed mankind.

It served as proof by which man’s sins may be forgiv’n;

and more, it was a counter chip against Satan.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to work and taste worldly suff’ring.

His deeds and His efforts are essential

to bring salvation to humanity

and for mankind’s wondrous destination.

Verse 2

In the last days God will complete His work,

bring survivors to their good destination.

So He’s become flesh again to conquer man,

and has come to endure suffering on people’s behalf.

Pre-chorus 2

This evidence will remove mankind’s suffering.

It is God Himself who bears His testimony.

With this He’ll defeat and humiliate Satan,

and bring about man’s wonderful destination.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to work and taste worldly suff’ring.

His deeds and His efforts are essential

to bring salvation to humanity

and for mankind’s wondrous destination.

Bridge

After God brings humans back

by tasting of their suff’ring,

Satan will no longer have

a thing to use against them,

and humans will turn to God completely.

Only then will they belong to God wholly.

Chorus

God becomes flesh to work and taste worldly suff’ring.

His deeds and His efforts are essential

to bring salvation to humanity

and for mankind’s wondrous destination.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Significance of God’s Tasting of Worldly Suffering

876 God Experiencing Man’s Pain Is Deeply Meaningful

Intro

The two stages of work God incarnate

has done are perfect.

They’ve resolved all the pain humans

go through in life and that of each person.

What’s the source of human sufferings

from birth, old age, illness and death?

Verse 1

Man did not have them at creation.

They came when Satan tempted man,

and their flesh became depraved.

The pain of flesh, its emptiness,

and the sad affairs of man’s world

came after Satan corrupted man.

God Himself had to feel this suffering

to bring them back and towards a great haven.

Verse 2

Back when Jesus became human

and brought about the Age of Grace,

He brought mercy and love to man.

He was crucified, forgiving man

of all their sins and redeeming them.

Although humans were forgiven,

they have been deeply corrupted by Satan,

have a sinful nature, and can still resist God.

Bridge

Satan can still control the things

of the mind or soul in people.

It’s why you can feel ill or troubled, even suicidal;

the world feels empty and life has no meaning.

Satan still commands these sufferings;

they are among man’s fatal flaws.

Verse 3

Satan can still use these things

that it’s corrupted and trampled;

they’re Satan’s weapons against man.

Thus, God has become flesh again

in the last days to do judgment.

He must suffer for mankind’s sake

while performing the work of conquering man.

He pays the price of pain to fix man’s fatal flaws.

Outro

Once He brings man back by tasting man’s pain,

Satan’s weapons will be no more;

mankind will turn fully to God.

Only then will humans wholly be God’s.

Thus God incarnate endures the world’s pain

for humanity’s sake; this is absolutely vital.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. The Significance of God’s Tasting of Worldly Suffering

877 God Endures Great Humiliation to Save Humans

Verse 1

Humans and God are completely diff’rent;

they live in two different realms.

Humans can’t grasp God’s thoughts or language.

Only He can understand men.

As man has no way to know God,

He must become flesh, be as humans,

bear disgrace and pain to save them,

so they can understand His work.

Verse 2

If it were as people imagine,

and God destroyed humans when mad,

He would not need to take such great pains

to save them as He has.

It is precisely due to the pain

suffered by God while in the flesh,

that bit by bit His love manifests

and it’s discovered by all men.

Pre-chorus 1

If God were not doing this work,

men would just know of a God,

a God who is in heaven,

who has love for humanity.

However, if this were the case,

it would be merely doctrine;

people would never be able

to see and encounter God’s love.

Chorus

Why does God never stop saving humans?

It’s because of His love.

He sees they are corrupted by Satan,

and cannot bear to give up.

And so because of His love for man,

He came up with His management plan.

Verse 3

Only through God’s work done in the flesh

can people truly know Him.

This understanding’s not vague or empty.

It is not merely doctrine,

not something to just pay lip service to,

but a genuine understanding,

because the love that God gives humans

brings substantial advantage.

Pre-chorus 2

How great was the love Jesus gave?

He came and was crucified

on corrupt humans’ behalf,

and served as a sin offering.

He’d come to redeem humankind

up until His crucifixion.

Such boundless love! The work God’s done

is of profound significance.

Chorus

Why does God never stop saving humans?

It’s because of His love.

He sees they are corrupted by Satan,

and cannot bear to give up.

And so because of His love for man,

He came up with His management plan.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Do You Know God’s Love for Mankind?

878 Every Step of God’s Work Is for the Life of Man

Verse 1

God has become flesh this time

to complete His unfinished work,

to judge this age, bring it to an end,

save the sinful from the world of pain

and utterly transform them.

Chorus 1

God spends sleepless nights for the work of mankind.

From the heights to the depths, He’s descended

to the living hell to spend time with people.

He’s never complained of the world’s shabbiness,

He’s never rebuked man’s defiance,

but bears disgrace as He does work Himself.

Verse 2

How could God be of hell or spend His life there?

But for man’s sake, so man can rest sooner,

He has endured disgrace and borne injustice

to come down to earth and go into a “hell,”

for man’s salvation.

Chorus 2

What qualifies man to go against God?

How can man complain of Him?

Or have the gall to look upon Him?

God’s come from heaven to this vile land of vice,

never venting objections or gripes about man.

Verse 3

He quietly accepts man’s oppression and abuse,

has never opposed man’s demands

or demanded of man unreasonable things;

He does the work man needs with no complaint.

Chorus 3

Which of His steps has not been for mankind?

He enlightens, reproaches, refines with words;

He reminds, consoles, judges and reveals.

Though He’s removed man’s fate,

which steps have not been for man’s survival,

or to free man from pain and from darkness?

Outro

Who understands God’s eager heart,

which is like that of a loving mother?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry

880 God Loves Man With Wounds

Verse 1

God in flesh is judged, condemned, sneered at.

By the devils He is pursued.

He is spurned by the religious world.

No one can make up for His hurt.

Verse 2

Mankind’s ferocious resistance,

his slanders, hunting and false blames

cause God’s flesh to face great dangers.

Who can understand and ease His pain?

Pre-chorus 1

God saves corrupt man through patience,

He loves people with a bruised heart.

This is the most painful,

most painful work of all.

Chorus

Since the start of God’s work in flesh,

what has been revealed is all love.

He gives His everything to man,

the substance of His work is love.

Since the start of God’s work in flesh,

what has been revealed is all love.

He gives His everything to man,

the substance of His work is love.

Verse 3

For thirty-three and a half years,

Jesus lived on earth and wasn’t free from pain

till He was crucified, risen,

and appeared to man for forty days.

Pre-chorus 2

Hard years of living with man ceased,

but God’s heart still suffered the same,

worried where man will end up.

None could know and bear this pain.

Chorus

Since the start of God’s work in flesh,

what has been revealed is all love.

He gives His everything to man,

the substance of His work is love.

Since the start of God’s work in flesh,

what has been revealed is all love.

He gives His everything to man,

the substance of His work is love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Christ’s Essence Is Love

881 God Takes Great Pains to Save Man

Verse 1

In flesh God’s worked for years, spoken at length.

He begins with the “service-doer trial,”

then speaks prophecies and starts to judge,

uses trial of death for refining.

Verse 2

He then leads people to the right track

of belief in God, speaking words,

providing people with all the truth,

fighting man’s notions of all kinds.

Verse 3

Later He gives man a little hope,

so they can see what is ahead,

which is that God and man will enter

a good destination hand in hand.

Chorus

Though men are creations of God,

and Satan has corrupted them all,

though they are worthless wretches

and their natures are like this,

God won’t treat them by their essence

or the punishment they deserve.

His words are stern, yet to people,

He’s merciful and tolerant.

Verse 4

Though God’s work is carried out as planned,

it’s in alignment with man’s needs.

It is not casually performed.

All work is done by God’s wisdom.

Verse 5

Because of love, because of His love,

with His wisdom and in earnest,

He treats all these corrupted people,

doesn’t toy with them at all.

Verse 6

Notice God’s tone, notice His wording.

Sometimes it brings discomforts or trials.

His words at times put people at ease.

He’s mindful and thoughtful of them.

Chorus

Though men are creations of God,

and Satan has corrupted them all,

though they are worthless wretches

and their natures are like this,

God won’t treat them by their essence

or the punishment they deserve.

His words are stern, yet to people,

He’s merciful and tolerant.

Outro

With care, slowly ponder this!

If God didn’t pity all,

treat them with tolerance, grace,

would He speak countless words to save?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Do You Know God’s Love for Mankind?

882 God Has Given All His Love to Humanity

Verse 1

Whether showing His righteousness,

His majesty or wrath,

God carries out His management

and saves man out of His love.

How much love? Some asked.

But the answer isn’t how much,

God’s love is 100 percent.

For if God’s love was just a bit less,

then people would not be saved.

For humanity all His love, God gave.

Chorus

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love to humanity.

He gives all His love, He gives His love.

Verse 2

Why has God become flesh?

In saving man He spared no cost.

His incarnation contains all His love.

Great extremes shown of man against God.

Past the point of being saved,

man has already gone past.

So God has no choice but to become flesh

to sacrifice Himself for man.

Chorus

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love to humanity.

He gives all His love, He gives His love.

Verse 3

God would not become flesh

if He did not love man.

God could have sent thunder from heaven,

and could have issued His wrath.

Humanity would then collapse

and there would be no need

for God to endure the humiliating cost

of becoming flesh indeed.

Bridge

He sacrificed for mankind,

gave His love for mankind.

He sacrificed for mankind,

gave His love for mankind.

Verse 4

God preferred to endure the pain and oppression,

the humiliation, and the rejection.

Given this He still saved humanity.

The very definition of love.

Chorus

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love, God gives all His love,

God gives all His love to humanity.

He gives all His love, He gives His love.

He gives all His love, He gives His love.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Christ’s Essence Is Love

883 Only When God Became Flesh Does Man Have the Chance of Salvation

1 One day, your experience will be such that you understand the incarnation of God, with His fleshly body of normal humanity, is what all mankind needs. The more normal are God’s incarnation, humanity, all He has and what He reveals, the greater their salvation of us; the more normal they are, the more we need them. If God’s incarnation were supernatural, then not one of us—even though we were chosen by God—could be saved. It is precisely because of God’s humility and hiddenness, because of the normality and practicality of this seemingly unremarkable God, that people have a chance at salvation. In people, there is disobedience and the essence of a corrupt, satanic disposition, which give rise to all kinds of notions, misunderstandings, and antagonism of God, such that, as a result of these notions, people frequently deny this Christ, and deny His normal humanity. This is a huge mistake.

2 If you wish to be saved, to receive God’s salvation, and to accept the judgment and chastisement of God, you must first put aside all your different notions and erroneous definitions of Christ; you must put aside your various insights and opinions about Christ; and you must think of a way to accept all that comes from Him. Only then will the words He speaks and the truths He expresses find some entry into your heart and become your life. If you wish to follow Him, you should accept all that is associated with Him; you ought not to stand against Him, nor misunderstand Him by means of your own notions; you ought not to cling to your own notions and constantly misunderstand and doubt Him, or even resist and oppose Him. With such an attitude, you can only hurt yourself; it is not of the slightest benefit to you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Resolving One’s Notions Can One Embark on the Right Track of Belief in God (1)

884 God’s Love Is Most Real

Verse 1

God’s conquering work on you, such great salvation it is.

Every one of you is full of sin and licentiousness.

Verse 2

Now you see God face to face, He chastises and judges,

you get His great salvation, you receive His greatest love.

Chorus

All God does is from His love; He judges your sins,

so you examine yourselves, so your salvation is gained.

All God does is from His love; He judges your sins,

so you examine yourselves, so your salvation is gained.

Verse 3

God doesn’t want to destroy mankind made by His own hands.

He’s trying His best to save; among you He works and speaks.

Chorus

All God does is from His love; He judges your sins,

so you examine yourselves, so your salvation is gained.

Verse 4

God doesn’t really hate you; His love is most true indeed.

He judges for man disobeys; it’s the only way to save.

Verse 5

Because you don’t know how to live, and you live in such a place,

filthy and full of sin, He has to judge to save you.

Bridge

God doesn’t want you to fall lower,

nor live in this filthy land,

trampled by Satan or falling to hell.

God’s conquest is just to save man.

Chorus

All God does is from His love; He judges your sins,

so you examine yourselves, so your salvation is gained.

All God does is from His love; He judges your sins,

so you examine yourselves, so your salvation is gained.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (4)

885 God’s Earnest Intentions Behind His Work to Save Man

Intro

In the stage of work in the last days,

man has seen God’s love,

His judgment and chastisement.

God supplies, supports, enlightens and guides man,

so man will come to see His intentions

and to see the truth He bestows on mankind.

Verse 1

God does not always discipline and chasten,

nor does He always show tolerance and patience.

Instead, He provides for each person in different ways,

at their own stages, according to statures and qualities.

He does many things for man at a great cost man can’t see.

Verse 2

God’s love is real: Through the grace of God,

man skirts disaster time after time and again.

And through all of this God tolerates man’s weakness.

He’ll judge and chastise, so people will realize man’s corruption.

Man will come to understand his essence is satanic.

Chorus 1

That which God provides and His guidance

show man truth’s essence,

so they will know what people need,

the road that they should take,

the worth and meaning of life, and how to walk the road.

Verse 3

God’s ways of working are a ceaseless effort

to help man’s heart awaken, so that man can realize

who guides and supports him, where mankind came from,

who’s kept him living, who’s the Creator and who to worship.

So man will know what road to walk and know how to come to God.

Chorus 2

It’s all to help man’s heart revive,

so man can know what’s in God’s heart,

so human beings can comprehend

the care and thought behind

the work that God performs to save humankind.

Verse 4

When man’s heart awakens, man no longer wishes

to keep on living with corrupt disposition,

but instead seek truth to satisfy God.

Then he’ll be able to break free from Satan

and be harmed no longer.

Satan will lose all control, man will be deceived no more.

Outro

Instead man will cooperate

in God’s work and His words to satisfy God’s heart,

thus will attain fear of God, shunning evil.

This is why God began His work.

This is why God began His work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

886 God’s Love Is Not Possessed by Any Created Being

Verse 1

God’s words carry life power,

they show the way we should walk,

they allow us to see truth.

And to God’s words we are drawn,

we notice God’s speech and tone.

Subconsciously we’re drawn in

to the heart’s voice that we hear

of this average person.

Chorus

He has tolerance and patience

no ordinary person has,

and His love is not possessed

by any created man.

Verse 2

He works His heart out for us,

loses appetite and sleep.

He sighs and He weeps for us,

He groans in sickness so deep.

He suffers greatly in shame

for our fate and salvation.

His heart bleeds and sheds tears

for our numbness and rebellion.

Chorus

He has tolerance and patience

no ordinary person has,

and His love is not possessed

by any created man.

Bridge

Such possessions are beyond

an ordinary person,

and they cannot be attained

by any of the corrupt.

Chorus

He has tolerance and patience

no ordinary person has,

and His love is not possessed

by any created man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 4: Beholding the Appearance of God in His Judgment and Chastisement

887 God Silently Provides for Everyone

Verse 1

God supplies all man’s needs,

every place, at all times.

He observes all their thoughts,

how their hearts go through change.

And He gives them the comfort that they need,

encouraging and guiding them.

Chorus

For the one who loves Him, for the one who’s following,

God will nothing withhold, all His blessings will unfold.

He gives grace to them all, and His mercy flows wide.

What He has and what He is, He gives without reserve.

Verse 2

Though man ignores His thoughts,

God still leads them in light,

supplies and helps them to let them follow His way,

helping them all obey,

so that they might receive from His hand

the most beautiful destiny planned.

Chorus

For the one who loves Him, for the one who’s following,

God will nothing withhold, all His blessings will unfold.

He gives grace to them all, and His mercy flows wide.

What He has and what He is, He gives without reserve.

Verse 3

God has never revealed

all the pain that He endures,

or His own state of mind.

No complaint will be heard,

when no one cares or understands.

God just waits until one day they awake.

Chorus

For the one who loves Him, for the one who’s following,

God will nothing withhold, all His blessings will unfold.

He gives grace to them all, and His mercy flows wide.

What He has and what He is, He gives without reserve.

What He has and what He is, He gives without reserve.

What He has and what He is, He gives without reserve.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

888 God’s Love for Mankind Knows No Bounds

Verse 1

When you experience God’s work,

you must undergo suffering.

In it are God’s good intentions.

You should see that all God has done

is designed to save people,

and completely embodies His love.

Pre-chorus 1

Whether you look at everything from

the wisdom that is within God’s work,

from the steps and methods in God’s work,

or from the duration of the work,

or His precise arrangement and plans,

it all contains His love.

Chorus

God never deals with people fast and loose.

His plans are precise; He takes them step by step.

The when, the where, His tone, the way that He speaks,

the effort He puts forth, all of this reveals His love.

God’s love for man knows no bounds.

Verse 2

People love their sons and daughters;

they have all put forth great effort,

so their children may walk the right path.

When children’s weaknesses are found,

parents worry if they speak softly,

their children won’t hear, won’t change.

Pre-chorus 2

They worry if they speak too sternly,

their children’s self-esteem will be hurt.

This makes them worry that the children

will not be able to bear it all.

This is all done out of love;

much effort goes with that.

Chorus

God never deals with people fast and loose.

His plans are precise; He takes them step by step.

The when, the where, His tone, the way that He speaks,

the effort He puts forth, all of this reveals His love.

God’s love for man knows no bounds.

Verse 3

You’re sons and daughters yourselves,

so you may have experienced

the love that your parents can give.

Love is not merely gentleness,

nor merely consideration;

even more, it means strict chastening.

Bridge

Everything God does for mankind

is done out of love for mankind

and under love’s precondition,

which is why He does His utmost

to bring corrupt humanity

salvation, salvation, salvation!

Chorus

God never deals with people fast and loose.

His plans are precise; He takes them step by step.

The when, the where, His tone, the way that He speaks,

the effort He puts forth, all of this reveals His love.

God’s love for man knows no bounds.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Do You Know God’s Love for Mankind?

889 Since God Saves Man, He Will Save Them Completely

Verse 1

Though the work of conquest is reached

by God’s purging of man’s prospects,

man will be ultimately led

to the proper place God prepared.

Pre-chorus

Because it is God who works man,

their destination is assured.

Chorus

Since God created man, He leads them.

Since He saves, He’ll thoroughly save them.

Man He’ll completely gain.

Since He created man and manages them,

He must be responsible for their fate.

He’ll bring them to their proper destination.

And this is the work done by the Creator.

Verse 2

That which man hopes for and pursues

are the yearnings of their pursuit

of the fleshly lavish desires,

and not the destination due.

After creation God prepared

blessings due as well as His pledge.

It’s for man once they’ve been made pure,

free from man’s choice, notions or flesh.

Pre-chorus

Because it is God who works man,

their destination is assured.

Chorus

Since God created man, He leads them.

Since He saves, He’ll thoroughly save them.

Man He’ll completely gain.

Since He created man and manages them,

He must be responsible for their fate.

He’ll bring them to their proper destination.

And this is the work done by the Creator.

Bridge

This destination is not prepared

with a specific person in mind,

but it’s a place of rest for the whole of mankind,

well suited resting place for the whole of mankind.

Chorus

Since God created man, He leads them.

Since He saves, He’ll thoroughly save them.

Man He’ll completely gain.

Since He created man and manages them,

He must be responsible for their fate.

He’ll bring them to their proper destination.

And this is the work done by the Creator.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

890 The Essence of Christ Is Love

1 For humans, Christ’s essence is love; for those who follow Him, it is boundless love. If He had no love or mercy, then people would not still be following Him. In the work God does for humanity while incarnate, His most obvious and prominent essence is love; it is infinite tolerance. If it were not love and instead were as you imagine—when God intends to strike someone down, He does so; when He hates someone, He punishes, curses, judges, and chastises that person—how strict He would then be! If He is angry at people, they will tremble in fear and not be able to stand before Him…. This is just one way in which God’s disposition is expressed. Ultimately, His goal is still to bring salvation, and His love runs through all revelations of His disposition.

2 While working in the flesh, what God reveals the most to people is love. Patience is having mercy that stems from the love within, and its purpose is still to save people. God is able to have mercy on people only because He has love. If God had only hate and fury, and simply passed judgment and chastisement without any love, then calamity would befall you people. Would He be providing you with the truth? If people were cursed after having been chastised and judged, then how would the humanity of today still exist? God’s hatred, wrath, and righteousness are all expressed from a foundation of wanting to bring salvation to this group of people. This disposition also contains love and mercy, as well as a vast patience. This hate carries a sense of having no other choice, and includes boundless concern and anticipation for mankind!

3 God’s hatred is aimed at mankind’s corruption; it is aimed at people’s rebelliousness and sins, it is unilateral, and is established upon a foundation of love. Only when there is love can there be hate. God’s hatred toward humans is different from His hatred toward Satan, because God saves people, but He does not save Satan. God’s righteous disposition has always been there; He has had wrath, righteousness, and judgment from the very beginning. They did not simply spring into existence the moment He directed them at mankind. In fact, whether God is righteous, majestic, or wrathful, all of the work He does for the salvation of humanity results from love. He does not just carry a few kernels of love for people; one hundred percent of what He carries is love. Any less, and humans would not be saved. God dedicates all of His love to people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Christ’s Essence Is Love

891 God Cares Most for Those He Will Save

Verse 1

God cannot wait to

complete His plan in today’s age

and save people He wants to save.

What God cares for is

not how non-followers resist

and not how mankind slanders Him.

Chorus

He only cares if those who follow Him,

the ones of His salvation,

have been made complete by Him,

if they’ve achieved His gratification.

Verse 2

As for the people

other than those who follow Him,

He’ll express His wrath, punish them,

while at the same time

He’s protecting those following,

those about to be saved by Him.

Chorus

He only cares if those who follow Him,

the ones of His salvation,

have been made complete by Him,

if they’ve achieved His gratification.

Verse 3

God’s disposition

is on one hand He’ll give extreme

tolerance to those He’ll complete,

and He waits for them

as long as He possibly can.

And in contrast, on the other hand,

Bridge

God strongly detests and loathes

all the Satan-type of folks

who don’t follow, who oppose.

Chorus

He only cares if those who follow Him,

the ones of His salvation,

have been made complete by Him,

if they’ve achieved His gratification.

Outro

Though God doesn’t care

whether Satan-types worship Him,

He’s being patient yet still detests them.

As He determines

the ending of these Satan-types,

He waits for steps for His plan to arrive.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

892 Those Who God Will Save Are Foremost in His Heart

Verse 1

How significant is God’s saving work,

more important than all other things to Him.

With purposed plans and will, not just thoughts and words,

He does everything for all mankind.

Oh, how significant it is, God’s saving work,

for both man and Himself.

Verse 2

How busy God is, what effort He makes.

He manages His work, rules all things, all people.

Never seen before, at so great a price.

In His work, God reveals to man bit by bit

what God is and has, the price He’s paid,

wisdom, power, all His disposition.

Chorus

No matter how hard the work, no matter what obstacles,

no matter how weak and rebellious man is,

nothing can stop God, nothing’s too hard,

nothing’s too hard.

Verse 3

How close is God, what intimacy

for the ones He chooses to manage and save.

In this universe, who else ever had

such an intimate relationship with God?

In His heart, they are most important

and He values them above all.

Verse 4

How they hurt God, how they disobey.

Even though He’s paid such a great price for them,

tirelessly God works, no complaints, no regrets,

knowing someday humans will be moved by His words.

They’ll wake up to His call,

recognize Him Lord of all, return to His side.

Chorus

No matter how hard the work, no matter what obstacles,

no matter how weak and rebellious man is,

nothing can stop God, nothing’s too hard,

nothing’s too hard.

Wow, wow, wow, wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

894 God Comes Among Man to Save Them

Chorus

If I did not descend into mankind in My own person,

they’d have been permeated long ago by their own notions,

becoming Satan’s possessions,

for what you believe in is just the image of Satan;

it has nothing at all to do with God Himself.

Is this not My salvation?

Verse 1

Day by day, I live with men and act together with men.

I’m in the midst of mankind, but none have noticed this.

Were it not for My Spirit guiding the whole human race,

which of them would still exist in the present age?

Pre-chorus 1

In the past, I said “I have created humanity,

guided the whole of humanity,

commanded all of humanity”;

was this not actually so?

Verse 2

Could it be your experience of these things isn’t enough?

The mere phrase “service-doer” should be enough for you

to spend a lifetime’s effort explaining in detail.

With no real experience,

people won’t come to know Me through My words.

Pre-chorus 2

But today I’ve come, yes, I have come into your midst:

Won’t this let you get to know Me?

Could it be My incarnation

isn’t also salvation for you?

Chorus

If I did not descend into mankind in My own person,

they’d have been permeated long ago by their own notions,

becoming Satan’s possessions,

for what you believe in is just the image of Satan;

it has nothing at all to do with God Himself.

If I did not descend into mankind in My own person,

they’d have been permeated long ago by their own notions,

becoming Satan’s possessions,

for what you believe in is just the image of Satan;

it has nothing at all to do with God Himself.

Is this not My salvation?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 13

895 God’s Will for Mankind Will Never Change

Verse 1

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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 2

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.

Chorus

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.

Outro

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.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 35

896 God Is Always Waiting for Man to Turn Back to Him

Verse 1

Often I have called man with My Spirit,

yet man acts as if he’s been stabbed by Me.

He tends to regard Me from a distance,

in fear I’ll lead him to another world.

Often I have inquired in man’s spirit,

yet he remains utterly oblivious,

scared that I’ll strip him of all that he owns.

Thus he shuts Me outside a cold tight door.

Chorus

I do not compel man, I merely do My work.

One day he’ll swim to Me through the mighty sea,

so that he might enjoy all the riches on earth,

no possibility of being drowned in the sea.

Bridge

Often when man has fallen, I have saved him,

yet after waking he at once leaves Me;

untouched by My love, he shoots guarded looks.

So never have I warmed the heart of man.

Chorus

I do not compel man, I merely do My work.

One day he’ll swim to Me through the mighty sea,

so that he might enjoy all the riches on earth,

no possibility of being drowned in the sea.

Verse 2

Man is an emotionless creature,

he is a cold-blooded animal.

Even though he is warmed by My embrace,

he has never deeply been moved by it.

Man is just like a mountain savage,

never valued the way I’ve cherished him.

He’d rather dwell in hills, endure wild beasts;

he’s unwilling to take refuge in Me.

Chorus

I do not compel man, I merely do My work.

One day he’ll swim to Me through the mighty sea,

so that he might enjoy all the riches on earth,

no possibility of being drowned in the sea.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 20

897 God Wishes to Save Man to the Greatest Extent Possible

Verse 1

During God’s work of salvation,

He will save all those He can save

to the greatest extent possible,

and He will discard no one.

But all those who are unable to

change their disposition,

or to obey God completely

become objects for punishment.

Chorus

All who accept the conquering of words

will have many chances for salvation.

God’s salvation will show them

His utmost leniency and tolerance.

If people turn back from the wrong path,

if they repent, God will give them

the opportunity to obtain His salvation.

Verse 2

This stage of work, the work of words,

just opens up to people

all the ways and mysteries

that they do not understand.

This helps man know the will of God

and God’s requirements of man.

So they can practice God’s words

and change their disposition.

Chorus

All who accept the conquering of words

will have many chances for salvation.

God’s salvation will show them

His utmost leniency and tolerance.

If people turn back from the wrong path,

if they repent, God will give them

the opportunity to obtain His salvation.

Verse 3

God just uses words to do His work.

He does not punish people

because of their little rebellion,

’cause now’s the time for salvation.

If all who rebel were punished,

none would have the chance to be saved.

They would all be punished

and would fall into Hades.

The words judging man allow them

to know themselves and obey God,

not for them to be punished

by the judgment of these words.

Chorus

All who accept the conquering of words

will have many chances for salvation.

God’s salvation will show them

His utmost leniency and tolerance.

If people turn back from the wrong path,

if they repent, God will give them

the opportunity to obtain His salvation.

Bridge

When people first rebel against God,

He has no desire to put them to death,

but instead does all He can to save them.

If one has no room for salvation,

God will cast them aside.

He is slow to punish

since He wants to save

all those who can be saved.

Chorus

All who accept the conquering of words

will have many chances for salvation.

God’s salvation will show them

His utmost leniency and tolerance.

If people turn back from the wrong path,

if they repent, God will give them

the opportunity to obtain His salvation.

Outro

He judges, enlightens,

guides people using only words,

not striking them down with a rod.

Using words to save is the purpose,

meaning of this final stage of work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. You Should Put Aside the Blessings of Status and Understand God’s Will to Bring Salvation to Man

898 God Is Comforted When People Turn Away From Their Mistakes

1 Some people, reluctant to let go of their attachment to the world, have been purged. They wander about for a few years before returning to God’s house. In doing so, they have a hope of attaining salvation—and this is a rare and precious thing. Regardless of how God acts, and no matter how He treats, hates, or detests people, if there comes a day when they can make a turnaround, then God will take great comfort, for this will mean that they still have that little bit of room for God in their hearts, that they have not completely lost their human reason or their humanity, that they still want to believe in God, and they have at least some intention to acknowledge and return before Him. No matter who leaves God’s house, if they return, and they still hold this family dear, then God will become somewhat sentimentally attached and will take some comfort in it. However, if they never return, God will think it a pity. If they can return and begin to sincerely believe in God, then His heart will especially be filled with gratification.

2 In the Age of Grace, Jesus had pity and grace for humans. If one sheep was lost out of a hundred, He would leave the ninety-nine to look for the one. This line does not represent a kind of mechanical method, nor a rule; rather, it shows God’s intentions for mankind, as well as His urgency to bring salvation to people. It shows His deep love for them. God’s love for humankind is not a type of method; it is a kind of disposition, a sort of mentality. Therefore, no matter how many weaknesses or misconceptions people have, if they can eventually come to realize the truth, and gain knowledge and make a turnaround, then God will feel especially comforted. In this world of gaiety and splendor, and in this evil age, being able to stand firm, acknowledge God, and get back on the right track are things that bring quite a bit of comfort and excitement.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

899 God’s Intention of Saving Man Will Not Change

Verse 1

Now man knows a bit of God’s dispositions,

of what God has and is, of the works that He does.

Yet most of their understandings are nothing

more than words on a page, theories in mind.

Chorus

God doesn’t want anyone to feel

abandoned or left out in the cold.

He wants to see a firm heart to follow the road

of knowing God and seeking truth.

Verse 2

What people lack is a true knowledge

and a view that come from real experience.

God tries various ways to awaken man’s heart,

but there’s still a long road before it’s revived.

Chorus

God doesn’t want anyone to feel

abandoned or left out in the cold.

He wants to see a firm heart to follow the road

of knowing God and seeking truth.

He wants everyone to march on,

carry no burden, take no misgiving.

Bridge

No matter what wrongs you have done,

no matter how far you’ve gone astray,

don’t stop your pursuit of knowing God.

You should continue marching on.

God’s heart to save man will never change.

This is what’s most precious of God.

Chorus

God doesn’t want anyone to feel

abandoned or left out in the cold.

He wants to see a firm heart to follow the road

of knowing God and seeking truth.

He wants everyone to march on,

carry no burden, take no misgiving.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

900 God Saves Man to the Utmost Limit

Intro

God’s work is of salvation,

He’ll never recklessly

strike down the people He wishes to save.

Verse 1

Some transgressions are with intent,

others involuntary.

If you can change once you realize,

will God smite you before that day?

Could God save people that way?

Pre-chorus

Whether you transgress

despite yourself or in rebellion,

you must wake up afterward.

No matter what happens, press onward.

Chorus

God did not come this time round

to strike people down,

but to save them this time around.

Who is entirely free of error?

If everyone were struck down,

then how would it be called “salvation”?

Verse 2

No matter your degree of change,

or how much you may transform,

even if God struck you down,

He would do it in righteousness.

When the time comes, He’d make you see.

Chorus

God did not come this time round

to strike people down,

but to save them this time around.

Who is entirely free of error?

If everyone were struck down,

then how would it be called “salvation”?

Bridge

You should strive for truth,

focus on life entry, fulfill your duty.

No matter how God treats you,

it will be righteous; do not doubt this.

Even if you can’t understand,

there’ll come a day when you do.

Chorus

God did not come this time round

to strike people down,

but to save them this time around.

Who is entirely free of error?

If everyone were struck down,

then how would it be called “salvation”?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

901 So Long as You Don’t Leave God

Chorus

God’s love and mercy permeates His work of management

from the first to the last detail.

Verse

Whether man feels His kind will or not,

He is tireless in pursuing the work He needs to do.

Whether man comprehends His management or not,

God’s work brings help and supply that can be felt by all.

Chorus

God’s love and mercy permeates His work of management

from the first to the last detail.

Bridge

Perhaps you don’t feel today

the love and the life God gives,

but so long as you don’t leave His side,

nor forgo your will to seek after truth,

one day, surely, you’ll see God’s smile.

For God’s purpose in His work of management

is to wrest mankind from out of Satan’s domain,

and not forsake them who’re corrupted by Satan

and oppose His will.

Chorus

God’s love and mercy permeates His work of management

from the first to the last detail.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Appendix 3: Man Can Only Be Saved Amidst God’s Management

902 The Status and Identity of God Himself

Verse 1

God’s identity is Creator, Ruler.

He is unique amongst all things, all that there is.

None of God’s creatures, man or spiritual,

can portray, replace His status or identity.

Verse 2

For there exists only one among all things

with this identity, authority, power,

and ability to rule over all things.

It’s the only One: Our unique God Himself.

Chorus

God rules and reigns over all things.

He created, administers, and provides for all there is.

God rules and reigns.

This is His status and identity.

Verse 3

He lives and He moves among all there is.

He can rise up high and be above all things.

He can humble Himself to become a man,

becoming one among those of flesh and blood.

Verse 4

He meets people, shares in their joys and sorrows.

He commands all things, decides their fate.

He decides the direction in which they move.

He guides the fate and direction of mankind.

Chorus

God rules and reigns over all things.

He created, administers, and provides for all there is.

God rules and reigns.

This is His status and identity.

Bridge

All living beings should worship, obey, know this God.

The only necessary choice for all men

is to believe in, follow and revere God,

to accept His rule and plan for their fate.

Chorus

God rules and reigns over all things.

He created, administers, and provides for all there is.

God rules and reigns.

This is His status and identity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique X

903 God’s Authority Is Unique

Verse 1

God’s authority is unique;

it’s His special expression and essence,

which no other beings possess,

created or non-created.

The Creator alone has such power,

God the Unique has this substance.

Chorus

God created everything,

He holds dominion over them all.

He controls not just some planets,

not only part of creation or all mankind.

But He holds all in His mighty hands,

great or small, visible or not,

from the stars to the tiny cells,

and all beings that exist in other forms.

This is precisely what is meant

by the “everything” that God controls.

Verse 2

God’s authority seems hard to fathom,

but it’s not abstract at all.

It’s with man in each minute and each day,

man can see and feel how real it is.

This real fact proves God’s power is there;

it makes man grasp only God has such power.

Chorus

God created everything,

He holds dominion over them all.

He controls not just some planets,

not only part of creation or all mankind.

But He holds all in His mighty hands,

great or small, visible or not,

from the stars to the tiny cells,

and all beings that exist in other forms.

This is precisely what is meant

by the “everything” that God controls.

Outro

This is the realm where God wields His power,

the scope of His sovereignty and rule.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

905 The Way to Know God’s Authority

Verse 1

Your knowledge of God’s authority,

His power, identity and substance

cannot be achieved or gained

from your imagination.

Don’t imagine doesn’t mean do nothing,

or just sit and await destruction.

It means don’t infer using logic,

nor study through knowledge or science.

Chorus

In eating, drinking, experiencing God’s words, and fellowship,

you’ll experience and verify God’s authority,

and gain a gradual understanding and knowledge of it.

This is the only way, there are no shortcuts.

Verse 2

Through His words, truth, all you face in life,

appreciate, verify, confirm

the God you believe has authority

and sovereignty over your fate,

know that His power does at all times

prove Him to be the true God Himself.

It’s the only way to understand God,

the only way to understand God.

Chorus

In eating, drinking, experiencing God’s words, and fellowship,

you’ll experience and verify God’s authority,

and gain a gradual understanding and knowledge of it.

This is the only way, there are no shortcuts.

This is the only way, there are no shortcuts.

This is the only way, there are no shortcuts.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

906 God’s Authority Is Immeasurable

Verse 1

The authority of God

does not flicker on and off,

neither does it come and go.

Nobody can measure

just how great and just how strong it is.

When God gives one a promise,

doesn’t matter what they do,

where they live, or their background

before or after the promise,

before or after the promise,

He’s familiar with everything.

Pre-chorus 1

Doesn’t matter how their life’s changed,

God knows what’s going on.

Doesn’t matter how their life’s changed,

God knows what’s going on.

Chorus

When God blesses a person,

doesn’t matter how much time,

how much time goes by,

this blessing will continue.

This proves God’s boundless authority.

It allows mankind to see

the Creator’s life force that remains

so unfailing and sublime,

it reappears time and time again.

Verse 2

Doesn’t matter how much time

has gone by since God said something,

it feels to Him like it just, like it just happened.

With power and authority,

God can keep track of everything.

He can control and realize

each promise He, each promise He ever makes.

Doesn’t matter what promise it is,

or how long it takes to complete,

or how broad its scope may be,

or how broad its scope may be.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s promise will be fulfilled.

Yes, it’ll always be achieved.

Yes, it’ll always be achieved.

Chorus

When God blesses a person,

doesn’t matter how much time,

how much time goes by,

this blessing will continue.

This proves God’s boundless authority.

It allows mankind to see

the Creator’s life force that remains

so unfailing and sublime,

it reappears time and time again.

Bridge

God will realize His promise,

it costs Him no effort at all.

This proves His power and authority

control mankind and the universe,

mankind and the universe.

Chorus

When God blesses a person,

doesn’t matter how much time,

how much time goes by,

this blessing will continue.

This proves God’s boundless authority.

It allows mankind to see

the Creator’s life force that remains

so unfailing and sublime,

it reappears time and time again,

it reappears time and time again.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

907 The True Embodiment of the Creator’s Authority

Verse 1

Man’s fate and the universe

are tightly intertwined

with the Creator’s sovereignty;

they’re inseparably tied

to His authority and all He orchestrates.

Verse 2

And through the laws of everything,

man comes to understand

the power of His sovereignty

and arrangements by His hand,

with all He dominates and all He orchestrates.

Pre-chorus

Through the rules of survival,

through the fates of all things,

man knows how God rules everything.

His power reigns supreme.

Chorus

No creature can violate God’s sovereignty.

No force can change things destined by God.

It’s through His laws that life lives and propagates

age after age.

This is the truth, this is the truth of,

this is the truth of His authority.

Verse 3

And through life cycles of all things,

man truly comes to see

all of God’s arrangements

and how they exceed all earthly laws,

and indeed they beat all other forces.

Pre-chorus

Through the rules of survival,

through the fates of all things,

man knows how God rules everything.

His power reigns supreme.

Chorus

No creature can violate God’s sovereignty.

No force can change things destined by God.

It’s through His laws that life lives and propagates

age after age.

This is the truth, this is the truth of,

this is the truth of His authority.

Pre-chorus

Through the rules of survival,

through the fates of all things,

man knows how God rules everything.

His power reigns supreme.

Chorus

No creature can violate God’s sovereignty.

No force can change things destined by God.

It’s through His laws that life lives and propagates

age after age.

This is the truth, this is the truth of,

this is the truth of His authority.

Outro

Though man sees, through objective laws,

God’s rule and ordination of all things,

how many grasp the principle

of His rule of the universe?

How many can know and submit to

His control of their fate?

Who can truly comprehend

all human fate rests in His hand?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

908 God’s Authority Is Everywhere

Verse 1

God’s authority exists in all situations.

God dictates and arranges every human fate,

all things in accordance with His thoughts and His wishes,

and it will not alter for human change.

Verse 2

It is independent of man’s will.

It cannot be altered by any changes in time

or space, or change of geography.

For God’s authority is His very substance.

Chorus

God’s authority is unique to Him,

and it’s not restricted or ever limited

by any people, or any place,

not by anything or any space.

God’s authority is everywhere,

at every hour and every instant.

Though heaven and earth may pass away,

God’s authority is here to stay.

Verse 3

Whether man can know or accept God’s rule,

it can’t change God’s sovereignty over man’s fate.

No matter if you know God’s rule, His power still exists.

Even if you don’t obey, He commands your fate in every way.

Verse 4

God’s authority and His rule over man’s fate

are independent of human will.

They do not change in accordance with man’s preference,

nor will they change because of man’s choices.

Chorus

God’s authority is unique to Him,

and it’s not restricted or ever limited

by any people, or any place,

not by anything or any space.

God’s authority is everywhere,

at every hour and every instant.

Though heaven and earth may pass away,

God’s authority is here to stay.

Bridge

At all times God wields His authority,

He continues His work, He shows His might.

He rules and provides for everything,

and orchestrates them for all of time.

It is a fact that none can change;

since time began it’s been this way.

Chorus

God’s authority is unique to Him,

and it’s not restricted or ever limited

by any people, or any place,

not by anything or any space.

God’s authority is everywhere,

at every hour and every instant.

Though heaven and earth may pass away,

God’s authority is here to stay.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

909 God’s Authority Is Real and True

Verse 1

Although God is possessed of power and authority,

His authority is real and true, not empty.

The authenticity and reality

of His power’s revealed gradually,

and embodied in His creation and control of all that is,

and the process by which man He leads and manages.

Chorus

God’s power and authority

are revealed in all things constantly.

These revelations show His authority exists,

for He uses His power and His authority

to continue His work and to command and rule over all things.

His power can’t be replaced by His messengers or angels.

He’s the only One who exerts power and authority.

This brooks no doubt from all humanity.

Verse 2

Every method, perspective and detail of God’s reign

over mankind, the universe and all things therein,

all the work He’s carried out and His knowledge of all

serve as proof that’s doubtless and literal

of the fact that God’s power and authority

are real and true things, and not words ringing emptily.

Chorus

God’s power and authority

are revealed in all things constantly.

These revelations show His authority exists,

for He uses His power and His authority

to continue His work and to command and rule over all things.

His power can’t be replaced by His messengers or angels.

He’s the only One who exerts power and authority.

This brooks no doubt from all humanity.

Bridge

Messengers and angels seem to have great power.

They might have made miracles happen

or done things entrusted by God,

but in the end, they just completed God’s commission.

Their acts were not proof that they possessed

an authority like God’s.

For nothing else has power like His

that creates and rules all that was, will be, and is.

Nothing can exert or show forth God’s power.

Chorus

God’s power and authority

are revealed in all things constantly.

These revelations show His authority exists,

for He uses His power and His authority

to continue His work and to command and rule over all things.

His power can’t be replaced by His messengers or angels.

He’s the only One who exerts power and authority.

This brooks no doubt from all humanity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

910 God’s Authority to Bring Back the Dead

Intro

When Jesus resurrected Lazarus,

He said only, “Lazarus, come forth.”

So what do these words show?

Verse 1

God can do anything just by speaking,

including bringing a man back from the dead.

When God created the world and all things,

He did so with spoken commands, words with force.

Thus all was made, and it was accomplished.

Verse 2

These few words Jesus spoke were just like God’s

when He made the heavens and earth and all things.

They held God’s authority and His power.

All was formed and stood because of God’s words,

and Jesus’ words brought Lazarus back to life.

Bridge

This was God’s authority, shown and realized

in His incarnate flesh.

This authority belonged to the Creator

and the Son of man in whom

the Creator was realized.

God taught this to man

by bringing Lazarus back from the dead.

Verse 3

When the Lord Jesus caused things to happen

like bringing Lazarus back from the dead,

His goal was to prove to humans and Satan

and let them know that all about mankind,

including life and death, are decreed by God.

Verse 4

This was so that mankind and Satan would know

though God became flesh, He stayed in command

of the physical world that can be seen

and the spiritual world man can’t see,

and that Satan doesn’t rule all about mankind.

Outro

This was a revelation and a demonstration of God’s authority;

it was a way for God to send a message to all things,

that man’s life and death are in God’s hands.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

911 The Authority of the Creator Is Immutable

Verse 1

Although God is possessed of great authority,

He’s principled, rigorous, stays true to words He speaks.

This shows the Creator is unoffendable

and His authority is insurmountable.

Verse 2

Though His power is supreme and all is under His hand,

though He rules over all, He’s never harmed His plan.

When He exerts power, His principles are aligned,

He follows what He says and His plan stride by stride.

Chorus

Heaven and earth may change, God’s authority stays.

All things may pass away, still it won’t dissipate.

That’s the real essence of God’s authority.

It takes zero offense and it is unchanging.

Verse 3

All the things ruled by God, they obey the precepts

by which God’s power is used.

So no one is exempt from the Creator’s plans.

No man or thing can change the principles

by which His authority reigns.

Chorus

Heaven and earth may change, God’s authority stays.

All things may pass away, still it won’t dissipate.

That’s the real essence of God’s authority.

It takes zero offense and it is unchanging.

Bridge

By God’s authority, fortune befalls the blessed.

That’s brought about by God.

The cursed are doomed, punished.

From God’s authority, no one is free or exempt,

nor can they change the laws by which it’s wielded.

Authority of God is not altered by change.

Rules of its exertion, nothing can make them change.

Chorus

Heaven and earth may change, God’s authority stays.

All things may pass away, still it won’t dissipate.

That’s the real essence of God’s authority.

It takes zero offense and it is unchanging.

Outro

That is how unique the Creator is.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

913 No One Can Fathom God’s Authority and Power

Verse 1

Once the words of God are uttered, His authority takes command

and what He has promised becomes true step by step.

Changes start to happen in everything around.

These are the miracles out of the Creator’s hands.

Pre-chorus

It’s like when spring comes: Grass turns green, flowers bloom,

buds sprout, and birds sing; people fill the fields.

Chorus

God’s authority and power, unconstrained by time,

by place, person, and matter, nor by anything.

His authority and power, man cannot imagine.

They feel it hard to fathom or fully understand.

Verse 2

When God completes His promise, all things in heaven and earth

renew and change according to His thoughts.

When He gives His promise, all things serve its fulfillment.

All creatures are arranged under His dominion.

Each one plays their own part; each serves their own function.

This manifests God’s authority.

Pre-chorus

It’s like when spring comes: Grass turns green, flowers bloom,

buds sprout, and birds sing; people fill the fields.

Chorus

God’s authority and power, unconstrained by time,

by place, person, and matter, nor by anything.

His authority and power, man cannot imagine.

They feel it hard to fathom or fully understand.

Verse 3

Each display of authority is a perfect demonstration

of the words He has spoken, shown to all men and all things.

Everything accomplished by His authority,

beautiful beyond compare and utterly flawless.

Pre-chorus

It’s like when spring comes: Grass turns green, flowers bloom,

buds sprout, and birds sing; people fill the fields.

Chorus

God’s authority and power, unconstrained by time,

by place, person, and matter, nor by anything.

His authority and power, man cannot imagine.

They feel it hard to fathom or fully understand.

Bridge

His thoughts, His words, His work, authority,

all form a picture, beautiful, incomparable.

For all created beings, human language cannot

clearly explain its value and significance.

Chorus

God’s authority and power, unconstrained by time,

by place, person, and matter, nor by anything.

His authority and power, man cannot imagine.

They feel it hard to fathom or fully understand.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

914 All Things Are Manifestations of the Creator’s Authority

Verse 1

In this new world, before mankind,

the Creator prepared the morning and prepared the night.

He prepared the firmament, the land, and the seas,

the grass, the herbs, He prepared all the trees.

Verse 2

He prepared the lights, the seasons, the years, and the days

for the new life He would soon create.

The authority and power of the Creator were expressed

with each new thing that He created.

Chorus

Every one of His thoughts, every one of His utterances,

every revelation of His power is a masterpiece among all things,

it is a great undertaking most worthy of mankind’s

deep knowledge and understanding.

Verse 3

His words and accomplishments occurred simultaneously,

without the slightest interval or discrepancy.

The appearance and birth of all the new things

were proof of the Creator’s authority.

Verse 4

He’s as good as His word, His word shall be accomplished.

What’s accomplished shall last for all eternity.

This fact has never changed, in the past or the present.

And so, it will be for all eternity.

Chorus

Every one of His thoughts, every one of His utterances,

every revelation of His power is a masterpiece among all things,

it is a great undertaking most worthy of mankind’s

deep knowledge and understanding.

Bridge

The Creator’s power, the Creator’s authority

produce miracle after miracle, unceasingly.

He attracts man’s attention,

they are transfixed at His deeds,

which are astounding and born

from the exertion of His authority.

Verse 5

His phenomenal power brings delight after delight.

Man is dazzled, overjoyed, man gasps in delight.

Man is moved, man is awestruck, man cheers.

Inside of man, respect and reverence appear.

Chorus

Every one of His thoughts, every one of His utterances,

every revelation of His power is a masterpiece among all things,

it is a great undertaking most worthy of mankind’s

deep knowledge and understanding.

Outro

The authority and deeds of the Creator stir the spirit of man.

The authority and deeds of the Creator cleanse the spirit of man.

The authority and deeds of the Creator sate the spirit of man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

915 All Under the Creator’s Authority Is Utterly Perfect

Verse 1

All the things that God has made,

everything that can move and everything that can’t,

like birds and fish, flowers and trees,

livestock, insects and wild animals,

they were all good with God,

and in the eyes of God, in accordance with His plan,

were at the height of perfection,

achieving all the things God wished they would achieve.

Verse 2

Step by step He did the work,

all the work that He meant to do toward His plan.

And one after another,

the things He intended to create appeared.

Each of them is a reflection and result of His authority.

And because of these, all creatures couldn’t help

but be so thankful for the grace of the Creator,

so thankful for the provision of the Creator.

Verse 3

As the amazing deeds of God

began to manifest themselves,

this world, it swelled piece by piece

with all of the many things created by God.

And it changed from chaos,

and it changed from darkness

to clarity and brightness, from stillness to liveliness,

deathly stillness to endless vitality.

Verse 4

Among all things of creation,

from amongst the greatest to the very small,

from the small to the microscopic,

there was none not created

by the Creator’s authority, by the Creator’s power.

There was unique, inherent necessity and value

to the existence of each and every creature.

No matter what shape and structure they have,

they all exist under His authority.

Verse 5

Under the Creator’s authority,

all creatures shall play

a new symphony for His reign,

commence a prelude for His work of the new day.

And it is at that moment,

the Creator also shall open up a new page

in the work of His management.

Yes, the Creator shall open up a new page.

Verse 6

Yes, according to the law

of the shoots of spring, the ripening of summer,

autumn’s harvest, winter’s storage,

all of which assigned by the Creator,

all things shall echo with God’s own management plan,

shall welcome their own new day,

new beginning, new life course.

They shall soon reproduce in endless succession,

so they may welcome in each new day,

under the reign of His authority.

All is utterly perfect.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

916 The Authority and Power of the Creator Are Limitless

Intro

“I do set My bow in the cloud,

and it shall be for a token of a covenant

between Me and the earth.”

Verse 1

These are the original words

said to man by the Creator.

As He spoke, a rainbow appeared.

It has remained until this day.

The rainbow embodies the pledge

made between God and the people,

continuity of God’s power

after the words He did speak.

Pre-chorus 1

It needs no scientific basis,

it was not man that made it,

no man can ever change it.

Chorus

“God is as good as His word, and His word will be achieved,

and that which He accomplishes lasts for eternity.”

Such words are manifested here for everyone to see,

a clear sign and a virtue of God’s authority.

Verse 2

The Creator used His own method

to keep His covenant and promise,

and He used the rainbow as a sign

of His covenant with mankind.

It’s a heavenly edict and law

which shall always remain unchanged,

whether with respect to mankind

or regarding the Creator.

Pre-chorus 2

In this law His power is manifest,

as it was in creating all things and men;

His authority is limitless.

Verse 3

This rainbow was one more act performed

by God using His words,

a sign of the pact that God made

with humans with His words.

He told man what He would achieve,

how it would come about.

This way was the matter fulfilled

according to words from God’s mouth.

Pre-chorus 3

Only God has such power,

and today, millennia after His claim,

men still see the rainbow God’s words created.

Bridge

Because of those words God spoke,

this thing has remained unchanged

right up until today.

None can remove this rainbow,

and no one can change its laws.

It exists solely for God’s words.

This is precisely God’s authority.

Chorus

“God is as good as His word, and His word will be achieved,

and that which He accomplishes lasts for eternity.”

Such words are manifested here for everyone to see,

a clear sign and a virtue of God’s authority.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

917 All Things Live and Perish by God’s Authority

Verse 1

“The authority of God”

means that it is up to God.

God has the right to decide

just how something will be done,

and it is done in whatever way He wishes.

God decides the law of all things.

This law is not up to man

and man cannot alter it.

Can’t be moved by the will of man,

but it is changed by God’s thoughts, wisdom and orders.

Pre-chorus

This is a fact undeniable to any man.

Chorus

No person, no object

can change the laws of all things

or the course by which they function.

They came into being

by the authority of God,

and perish because of the same.

This is the very authority of God.

Verse 2

The heavens, earth and all things,

the universe, the starry sky,

the four seasons of the year,

things invisible, things clear,

they all exist, they all function and they all change,

without the slightest error,

under God’s authority,

according to His orders

and to God’s commandments, too,

to all His laws of the beginning of creation.

Pre-chorus

This is a fact undeniable to any man.

Chorus

No person, no object

can change the laws of all things

or the course by which they function.

They came into being

by the authority of God,

and perish because of the same.

This is the very authority of God.

This is the very authority of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

918 The Creator’s Authority and Identity Coexist

Verse 1

It doesn’t matter if they were in the water or the skies,

by the command of the Creator,

the many things live lives configured differently.

And by His command, they would be gathered

according to their species or kind.

No creature could alter this rule at any time.

Verse 2

Never did they dare go beyond the Creator’s bounds,

nor would they have been able to.

Per His orders, they came to abound, they lived and multiplied,

and followed His course and law for their lives,

following all His unspoken commands,

edicts and precepts He gave, and today this still stands.

Chorus

Like His authority, the unique identity

of the Creator shall remain unchanged for all eternity.

His authority shall always represent His unique identity.

And His authority will eternally exist by His identity closely.

Verse 3

The Creator’s authority is manifested through

not only making things come to be,

but His ability to rule them, too,

bringing them life and vitality,

and making them eternally exist in a perfect shape and role,

and it’s manifested in His thoughts with no limits at all.

Chorus

Like His authority, the unique identity

of the Creator shall remain unchanged for all eternity.

His authority shall always represent His unique identity.

And His authority will eternally exist by His identity closely.

Like His authority, the unique identity

of the Creator shall remain unchanged for all eternity.

His authority shall always represent His unique identity.

And His authority will eternally exist by His identity closely.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

919 God’s Creation Should Obey His Authority

Verse 1

God’s a consuming fire who won’t stand offense.

Man has no right to interfere or critique

His work and words, they must obey them,

because man was created by Him.

Chorus

God is the Lord, the Lord of creation,

using His authority to reign over His people.

All creatures should obey it,

do what He asks with reverence,

should not reason, not reason or resist.

Verse 2

Though you’re bold, presumptuous, disobey God’s words,

He meets your rebelliousness with tolerance.

He will keep His temper, carry on His work,

not caring about maggots writhing in dung.

Chorus

God is the Lord, the Lord of creation,

using His authority to reign over His people.

All creatures should obey it,

do what He asks with reverence,

should not reason, not reason or resist.

Bridge

God puts up with all He loathes

for the sake of the will of God

until His utterances are complete,

until His very last moment.

Chorus

God is the Lord, the Lord of creation,

using His authority to reign over His people.

All creatures should obey it,

do what He asks with reverence,

should not reason, not reason or resist.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. When Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots, You Will Regret All the Evil You Have Done

920 All Things Will Submit Under the Dominion of God

Verse 1

All changes are within God’s three-stage work.

Mankind develops not by itself,

neither does time and nature or the world.

All things change as God unfolds His work.

And all created things will come,

people from all religions come

and bow beneath the rule of one God.

Pre-chorus 1

Only God can do this work,

no religious leader has the power.

All people exist under one God,

and He’s the One who leads and guides.

Religious heads are merely men

and cannot stand equal to God.

Chorus

All things are in the Creator’s hands,

in the end they return to His hands.

Doesn’t matter what’s your religion,

every person will submit to God.

For God is the Most High in all things.

Even kings and queens will bow their knees.

No one can guide mankind’s destiny,

nor class all things according to kind.

Verse 2

Can someone who didn’t create this world

have power to bring its end?

Only He who created it

will usher this age to its close.

Those who can’t wield this power

are not God or Lord of mankind.

Such great work is beyond their reach.

Pre-chorus 2

Only God can complete this work;

those who try are His enemies.

Cults are at odds with God,

they’re surely enemies of Him!

Chorus

All things are in the Creator’s hands,

in the end they return to His hands.

Doesn’t matter what’s your religion,

every person will submit to God.

For God is the Most High in all things.

Even kings and queens will bow their knees.

No one can guide mankind’s destiny,

nor class all things according to kind.

Bridge

God does all work throughout the world;

it’s all His work, in Spirit or flesh.

He is the God of mankind, and free to work.

The greatest of visions this is.

Chorus

All things are in the Creator’s hands,

in the end they return to His hands.

Doesn’t matter what’s your religion,

every person will submit to God.

For God is the Most High in all things.

Even kings and queens will bow their knees.

No one can guide mankind’s destiny,

nor class all things according to kind.

No one but Jehovah Himself can do this,

who’s the Creator of humanity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Knowing the Three Stages of God’s Work Is the Path to Knowing God

921 All Creation Must Come Under God’s Dominion

Verse 1

God created all things,

and so He makes all creation

come under His rule,

and submit to His dominion.

He commands all things,

controlling them in His hands.

Living things, mountains, rivers and man

must all come under His rule.

Chorus

Things in the skies and on the earth

must all come under His dominion.

All must submit, without any choice.

This is God’s decree and His authority.

Verse 2

God created all things,

and so He makes all creation

come under His rule,

and submit to His dominion.

Everything is commanded by God.

He orders and ranks all things,

each classed according to kind and

by God’s will allotted their positioning.

Chorus

Things in the skies and on the earth

must all come under His dominion.

All must submit, without any choice.

This is God’s decree and His authority.

Bridge

No matter how great a thing is,

it will never be able to surpass God.

All things serve God-created mankind,

none dare defy or make demands of God.

Outro

Man, a creature of God, must also keep his duty.

Whether the master or caretaker of all things,

however high his status,

a small human under God’s rule he still is,

an insignificant human being, a creature of God.

Never will he be above God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks

922 No Man or Thing Can Surpass God’s Authority and Power

Verse 1

Though Satan looked at Job with covetous eyes,

it could not touch a hair without God’s permission.

Though Satan is evil and cruel, it had no choice

but to abide by God’s command.

Satan doesn’t dare to disobey God’s words,

for each word is an order and heavenly law,

an expression of His authority,

implying punishment for those who oppose Him.

Chorus

No person, thing, nor Satan

can or dares to violate God’s laws,

for none can escape the punishment

God sends on those who disobey them.

Verse 2

Satan’s acts to Job were a small example

of its corruption of man,

and God’s limits and orders for Satan

were a microcosm of its principles.

Satan’s role was just a small display

of its role and position in God’s management.

And its obedience to God while tempting Job

was a small example of not daring oppose God.

Chorus

No person, thing, nor Satan

can or dares to violate God’s laws,

for none can escape the punishment

God sends on those who disobey them.

Bridge

Only God can establish heavenly laws and edicts.

Only He has power to put them into effect.

His power cannot be transgressed

by any person or thing.

This is God’s unique authority, above all things.

So you can’t say “God is greatest and Satan’s number two.”

Except for the Creator, possessed of unique authority,

there is no other God!

Chorus

No person, thing, nor Satan

can or dares to violate God’s laws,

for none can escape the punishment

God sends on those who disobey them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

923 Satan Can Never Overstep God’s Authority

Intro

Grim words like impair, evil, harm,

darkness and maliciousness

describe the nature of Satan’s deeds.

All evil and unrighteousness

is ever tied to Satan’s acts,

inseparable from Satan’s evil essence.

Verse 1

No matter how “powerful” Satan is,

how bold and ambitious, how much harm it can do,

how many ways it has to corrupt and lure man,

how clever its tricks to intimidate man,

however much it may change its form,

it could never create even one living thing.

Verse 2

Satan could never make laws for all things,

or rule any object, living or not.

In the cosmos or heaven, it’s created nothing,

it’s caused no person or thing to exist.

Instead, it must live under God’s dominion

and must also obey all of God’s commands.

Bridge

Without God’s permission, it’s hard for Satan

to touch one drop of water or grain of sand.

Without God’s permission,

Satan lacks freedom to move even the ants,

let alone mankind who God created.

Verse 3

God sees Satan as less than the lilies,

the birds, the fish, and even the maggots.

It’s there to serve all things, work for mankind,

and serve God’s work and His management plan.

No matter how evil, it only can do its job

of serving God and being a foil to Him.

Outro

Such is Satan’s essence and place.

It has no connection to life, to authority, or power.

It is merely God’s toy, a lowly machine in service to God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

924 Satan’s Essence Is Brutal and Evil

Verse 1

Satan builds its name through deceiving people,

creates itself as the forefront and role model.

Under false pretenses of being righteous,

it harms people, devours souls, and deceives.

Chorus

Satan wants man to go along with its evil

to oppose God’s authority and sovereignty.

Verse 2

When man sees through its schemes, plots, and vileness,

when man doesn’t wish to be trampled on and fooled,

doesn’t want to keep slaving away for it,

to be punished, destroyed alongside it,

Pre-chorus

Satan tears off its mask to reveal its true face,

its evil, vicious, ugly, and savage face.

It would love to kill all those who refuse,

those who don’t follow, who oppose evil forces.

Chorus

Satan wants man to go along with its evil

to oppose God’s authority and sovereignty.

Verse 3

Satan now can’t assume a trustworthy appearance.

Its true features are revealed under sheep’s clothing.

When its schemes are seen it will fly into a rage.

Its desire to harm and devour will grow.

Bridge

Satan is enraged when man sees the truth.

It develops a powerful cruelty toward him

for yearning for light, freedom from its grip,

showing its savage nature to defend evil.

Chorus

Satan wants man to go along with its evil

to oppose God’s authority and sovereignty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

925 God Does Not Allow Satan to Arbitrarily Harm Those He Wants to Save

Verse 1

After Job’s trials and testimony,

God resolved to gain more like him,

not allowing Satan to attack man the same way it did to Job.

God fully forbade Satan from doing such things again

to man who is too weak, foolish and ignorant.

Pre-chorus 1

It was enough that Satan had already tempted Job.

God’s mercy saves man from the abuse of Satan.

Chorus

Those whom God will save and those who bear testimony

are the core and fruit of God’s management plan.

They’re the price of six thousand years of God’s efforts.

How could God just hand these men over to Satan?

Verse 2

The lives and all of those who follow God

are ruled and run by Him.

Satan cannot manipulate God’s chosen ones at will.

God knows man’s weaknesses, his ignorance and foolish ways.

In order to be fully saved, man must be handed over to Satan,

Pre-chorus 2

but God is not willing to see man fooled and abused.

He does not want to see man always suffering.

Bridge

Man was made by God, and God claims all

responsibility and authority over man and creation!

God does not let Satan abuse and mistreat man at will,

nor let it guide man astray or trample God’s laws of ruling.

God does not let Satan step on His sovereignty,

on His management and salvation of man.

Chorus

Those whom God will save and those who bear testimony

are the core and fruit of God’s management plan.

They’re the price of six thousand years of God’s efforts.

How could God just hand these men over to Satan?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

926 Satan Can Change Nothing Under God’s Authority

Verse 1

Satan has corrupted man for many years,

committing endless evil and heinous crimes,

deceiving and abusing man for ages,

seducing them to oppose God.

Satan’s evil acts impair God’s management plan,

but creatures still follow God’s rules.

Its evil and ways are disgusting, small and ugly,

compared to God’s authority.

Though Satan walks among God’s creation,

it cannot change even the slightest things

in people or any object commanded by God.

Verse 2

Though man’s corrupted by Satan,

they can’t forgo water or air from God,

or all things that God has made;

man still lives their lives in this space.

Man’s instincts have not changed.

They rely on eyes to see and ears to hear,

a brain to think, a heart to understand,

their feet to walk, and hands to work.

These ways man cooperates with God don’t change,

nor man’s path to do duties or their heart’s needs,

nor man’s wish to find their origins,

nor their yearning to be saved by God.

This is the state of affairs of man,

who lives under God’s authority,

and has endured the bloody destruction

that Satan has caused.

Verse 3

Man is under Satan’s oppression,

hostile to God in their thoughts and ways,

no longer Adam and Eve of creation,

but full of Satan’s dispositions.

But still, in the eyes of God,

He sees the same man He created.

They live in the course set out by Him,

and God still rules over them.

Corrupt man is merely hungry,

covered in grime in God’s eyes,

slow, forgetful and aging,

but man’s functions and instincts remain.

This is the mankind that God intends to save.

Verse 4

As long as man hears the Creator’s call

and sees the figure of God,

they will forsake all for Him,

even laying down their lives.

When mankind understands God’s heartfelt words,

they will reject Satan and join God’s side,

wash the dirt from their bodies,

and receive God’s nourishments.

Then mankind’s memory will be restored,

and man will have truly returned

into the dominion of the Creator.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

928 Though Man Has Been Corrupted and Deceived by Satan

Verse 1

Every living creature

departs, returns, departs again.

A million changes happen in an eye’s twinkling,

but none can change or impair,

in living things under God’s care,

their laws of survival, their God-given instincts.

Verse 2

Although humankind, who lives

here on earth among all things,

has been corrupted and deceived by Satan,

man still can’t forgo all the things,

the water and air made by God.

He still lives, proliferates in this space God made.

Bridge

Man’s instincts have not changed.

He still needs his eyes to see,

he needs his brain to think,

relies on his ears to hear,

legs to walk, hands to work,

with his heart he understands.

These instincts that allow

man to receive God’s gifts endure.

Verse 3

The faculties through which

man cooperates with God,

his path for performing duty, have not changed.

His spiritual needs aren’t altered,

nor his wish to know his roots.

Mankind’s yearning to be saved by God remains.

Outro

Such are mankind’s circumstances currently,

he who lives under God’s authority,

and has endured the carnage Satan brings.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

929 Mankind Is Still the Same Mankind That God Created

Verse 1

Though man went through Satan’s oppression

and is no longer Adam and Eve,

resisting God in opposition

with knowledge, notions, imaginings,

full of corrupt disposition,

in God’s eyes he’s still the man that God made.

Verse 2

Mankind is ruled and arranged by God,

still living in the course that He provides.

In God’s eyes, corrupted man

is merely hungry, doused in grime,

with reaction a bit slow

and a memory that declines,

Pre-chorus 1

man has a slightly older age,

but his functions, instincts are unchanged.

This is the mankind God intends to save.

Chorus

Man has but to hear Creator’s call,

man has but to hear Creator’s voice,

he will stand up and he’ll rush to find

the origin of this sound.

Man has but to see Creator,

and he’ll become heedless of all else.

He’ll forsake all things, devote himself,

even laying down his life for God.

Verse 3

When the heart of mankind understands

the heartfelt words Creator says,

man will reject Satan

and he will come to the Creator’s side.

When man’s washed dirt from his body,

and he’s nourished by the Creator,

Pre-chorus 2

man’s memory then will be regained,

to Creator he’ll return again.

This is the mankind God intends to save.

Chorus

Man has but to hear Creator’s call,

man has but to hear Creator’s voice,

he will stand up and he’ll rush to find

the origin of this sound.

Man has but to see Creator,

and he’ll become heedless of all else.

He’ll forsake all things, devote himself,

even laying down his life for God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

930 All Things Live in the Rules and Laws Set Down by God

Verse 1

It’s been several thousand years,

and mankind still enjoys the light,

and he still enjoys the air bestowed by God.

Mankind still breathes in the breath

that was exhaled by God Himself.

Yes, he still enjoys the air bestowed by God.

Verse 2

Mankind still enjoys the things

like flowers, fish, insects and birds.

The things created by God, he enjoys them all.

Day and night replace each other.

The four seasons cycle around,

they alternate as usual, provided by God.

Chorus

Every manner of creature living amongst all things,

departs and then returns, and then departs again.

In the twinkling of an eye, a million changes happen.

What will never ever change

are their instincts and their laws of survival.

Verse 3

The geese flying in the sky,

they depart in this winter,

and return in the next spring, they still return.

The fish there in the water

never leave their lakes and rivers,

don’t ever leave the water—it is their home.

Verse 4

The cicadas above the ground

sing their hearts out, oh, so loud.

How they spend their summer days above the ground!

And the crickets in the grass

hum in time to the winds that dance.

It’s an autumn song of grass, all made by God.

Chorus

Every manner of creature living amongst all things,

departs and then returns, and then departs again.

In the twinkling of an eye, a million changes happen.

What will never ever change

are their instincts and their laws of survival.

Bridge

The geese gather into flocks, the eagles remain alone.

The prides of lions will hunt, hunting to sustain themselves.

And the elk don’t stray too far from the grass and the flowers.

Chorus

Every manner of creature living amongst all things,

departs and then returns, and then departs again.

In the twinkling of an eye, a million changes happen.

What will never ever change

are their instincts and their laws of survival.

Outro

They are provided for by God,

and their lives are nourished by God.

And no one may change their instincts,

nor can anyone impair these creatures’ rules of survival.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I

931 God’s Wondrous Deeds in Managing All Things

Verse 1

Over the centuries,

the tiny stream trickled

around the foot of the mountain,

gently following the course the mountain made.

It made its way back home,

it joined the river, and then it flowed into the sea.

Under the mountain’s care, the stream,

the stream was never lost, never lost.

Chorus 1

The tiny stream and the great mountain,

they relied on each other,

they restrained one another,

they depended one upon the other.

Verse 2

Over the centuries,

the fierce wind didn’t change.

It always howled at the mountain,

blew great swirls of sand, visiting the mountain,

as it always had before.

It threatened the mountain,

but never broke through its middle.

They carried on in the same way they always had.

Chorus 2

The fierce wind and the great mountain,

they relied on each other,

they restrained one another,

they depended one upon the other.

Verse 3

Over the centuries,

the huge wave never rested,

and it never stopped expanding.

It would roar and surge and roar and surge again.

However, the great mountain

never moved even an inch.

It watched over the ocean,

and the creatures in the sea multiplied and thrived.

Chorus 3

The huge wave and the great mountain,

they relied on each other,

they restrained one another,

they depended one upon the other.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VII

932 God Made Heaven, Earth and All Things for Man

Verse 1

All things are interconnected, interdependent,

and through this, man’s environment is protected.

Under this principle, it continues and survives.

With this living environment, man can reproduce and thrive.

Verse 2

This rule is used by God to preserve life for all things,

with their being ensured by His wondrous deeds.

It is in this way that for all things He provides.

And in a way alike He provides for all mankind.

Chorus

God created heavens and earth and all things for mankind.

He created man’s environment and made a world sublime.

God uses all He created to protect and maintain

mankind’s home that He created, the home that God has made.

This is how He provides for all things and for man.

Verse 3

God is the Master of the universe’s rules,

the rules that govern the survival of all things.

He makes it so the universe and all things can live in harmony,

makes it so they don’t go extinct or vanish suddenly.

Verse 4

This is done so that man can exist

and live in this environment through God’s leadership.

The rules that govern all things are under God’s dominion,

and mankind cannot intervene nor can they change them.

Pre-chorus

Only God, only God Himself knows these laws,

and only God, only God Himself controls them from above.

Chorus

God created heavens and earth and all things for mankind.

He created man’s environment and made a world sublime.

God uses all He created to protect and maintain

mankind’s home that He created, the home that God has made.

This is how He provides for all things and for man.

Bridge

Everything alive is under God’s divine rule.

Everything alive was given life when God made it.

With life given by God, it follows its own laws of life.

It needs no change nor help by man,

it’s how God for all provides.

Chorus

God created heavens and earth and all things for mankind.

He created man’s environment and made a world sublime.

God uses all He created to protect and maintain

mankind’s home that He created, the home that God has made.

This is how He provides for all things,

this is how He provides for all things,

this is how He provides for all things and for man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VII

933 Man Should Cherish God’s Creations

Verse 1

God allows man to manage all things

and to have lordship over them.

But man cannot keep things as God has created.

He’s done the opposite, he’s destroyed it.

Man has moved the mountains,

reclaimed land from the seas.

He’s turned plains into deserts, where none can live.

And in place of the beauty of God’s creation,

man has placed industry, ruining everything.

Now rivers are no longer rivers,

and the sea is no longer the sea.

Chorus

Man’s attitude to all things should be:

to treasure them, to protect them,

to make efficient use of them.

Man cannot exist separately

from the rest of creation.

That’s not what man’s attitude should be.

Verse 2

So once man has broken the balance

of what God has created,

the natural environment and its rules,

not far is his day of death and disaster.

That day is coming and it’s inevitable.

When that day comes, man will have realized the value

of all God made for him and see its importance.

Living in a land of timely winds and rains

is just like paradise.

But man doesn’t recognize this blessing.

But when lost, they’ll see in that moment

just how rare and how precious it is.

Chorus

Man’s attitude to all things should be:

to treasure them, to protect them,

to make efficient use of them.

Man cannot exist separately

from the rest of creation.

That’s not what man’s attitude should be.

Verse 3

Once it is gone, how would one ever get it back,

if God doesn’t wish to intervene?

Man’s only solution? Stop the destruction!

Then the environment may rebalance itself.

Put an end to all this destruction,

stop the plunder and the devastation.

Doing so would bring recovery

of all the things that God has created.

But failure will make it even worse

for the environment of all life on the earth,

whose destruction would quicken over time.

Chorus

Man’s attitude to all things should be:

to treasure them, to protect them,

to make efficient use of them.

Man cannot exist separately

from the rest of creation.

That’s not what man’s attitude should be.

That’s not what man’s attitude should be.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VII

934 God Is the Ruler of All Things

Chorus

God is the Ruler of all things.

God is the source of everything.

God is the Supplier of all things,

while man enjoys everything.

Between God and man

this is the big different thing.

Verse 1

When man accepts the life

God bestows on all things, he enjoys them.

Mankind enjoys the results of God’s creation

whereas God is the Master.

God can see clearly

the growth patterns of everything,

and controls and dominates

everything’s growth patterns.

Verse 2

All things are in God’s eyes

and within His scope of inspection.

Only what is before man’s eyes

is what mankind can see.

What mankind sees is limited,

they cannot see them all,

they cannot see places

further and deep.

Chorus

God is the Ruler of all things.

God is the source of everything.

God is the Supplier of all things,

while man enjoys everything.

Between God and man

this is the big different thing.

Verse 3

Man can’t manage

or dominate all things,

though he may know patterns

of four seasons and how all things grow.

But God sees all things

like He sees a machine He built,

each part and its patterns

He clearly knows.

Chorus

God is the Ruler of all things.

God is the source of everything.

God is the Supplier of all things,

while man enjoys everything.

Between God and man

this is the big different thing.

Bridge

Man may study science and all things’ laws,

limited is the search of man.

But what God controls is infinite, it’s all.

God is God and man is man.

For something God has done that is very small,

man may search all their life but man

could never understand it all.

Chorus

God is the Ruler of all things.

God is the source of everything.

God is the Supplier of all things,

while man enjoys everything.

Between God and man

this is the big different thing.

God is the Ruler of all things.

God is the source of everything.

God is the Supplier of all things,

while man enjoys everything.

Between God and man

this is the big different thing.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VIII

935 God’s Essence Is Both Almighty and Practical

1 In everything God does, there is His almighty aspect and His practical aspect. God’s almightiness is His essence, and His practicality is also His essence; these two aspects are inseparable. God’s real, practical actions are His practical aspect, and His almighty aspect is in His ability to work in this way. Anything God does contains both aspects—His almightiness and His practicality—and all He does is based on His essence; it is an expression of His disposition, as well as a revelation of His essence and what He is.

2 God’s real and practical work; His expression of the truth, which cleanses and resolves the corruption of humanity; and His ability to lead people directly are parts of His practical aspect. He expresses His disposition and what He is, and He can do the work that humans cannot; this is His almighty side. God has the authority to bring what He says into existence, to make His commands stand firm, and to have what He says be done. As God speaks, His almightiness is revealed. God rules over all things, maneuvers Satan to serve Him, arranges environments to test and refine people, to purify and transform their dispositions. These are all manifestations of God’s almighty aspect. The essence of God is both almighty and practical, and these two aspects complement each other. Everything God does is an expression of His disposition and a revelation of what He is. What He is includes His almightiness, His righteousness, and His majesty.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

936 God Rules the Laws by Which All Things Exist

Verse 1

Though men don’t admit that God exists,

that He made and rules over everything,

though they don’t acknowledge His authority,

astronomers, scientists, physicists

are discovering that all things which exist

and the laws that move them are ruled by a dark energy.

Chorus 1

This fact makes man accept

there is a Mighty Being,

amongst these patterns of movement,

orchestrating everything.

Verse 2

His power is extraordinary,

and although His true face is never seen,

He governs everything all of the time.

Nothing can reach beyond His sovereignty.

Faced with this fact, man can’t fail to see

laws over existence cannot by men be bridled.

Chorus 2

Man must also admit these laws

can’t be fully grasped by humans,

and the laws don’t occur naturally,

but are dictated by a Sovereign.

Verse 3

Under God’s sovereignty and control,

all things come and go in line with His thoughts;

laws arise that govern their continuation;

in keeping with these laws things multiply and grow.

No human or thing is above them, no.

It’s God’s authority and mind that generates them.

Chorus 3

According to God’s thoughts,

these laws, they shift and change,

and it is for His plan’s sake

these shifts occur or fade away, fade away.

According to God’s thoughts,

these laws, they shift and change,

and it is for His plan’s sake

these shifts occur or fade away.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique III

937 The Life of Man Cannot Be Without God’s Sovereignty

Chorus

Not a thing, not a man can be without

the rule, the sovereignty of God.

Man’s life or life in flesh would be no more

without God’s rule and provisions.

This is the import of God’s establishment

of environments for man’s survival.

Verse 1

Everything God does for man’s survival

and their multiplication is of importance.

Every single thing He does among all things,

it is so integral to man’s existence.

Verse 2

No matter your race or in what land you live,

in the East or in the West, you cannot part

from the environments for survival

for all mankind established by God.

Chorus

Not a thing, not a man can be without

the rule, the sovereignty of God.

Man’s life or life in flesh would be no more

without God’s rule and provisions.

This is the import of God’s establishment

of environments for man’s survival.

Verse 3

You cannot ever separate yourself

from God’s nurturing or His provisions

God keeps giving you through the environments

He’s established for all mankind’s survival.

Chorus

Not a thing, not a man can be without

the rule, the sovereignty of God.

Man’s life or life in flesh would be no more

without God’s rule and provisions.

This is the import of God’s establishment

of environments for man’s survival.

Bridge

No matter your livelihood, what you rely on to live,

no matter how your life in the flesh is sustained,

you can’t separate yourself from God’s rule,

you cannot separate from God’s management.

Chorus

Not a thing, not a man can be without

the rule, the sovereignty of God.

Man’s life or life in flesh would be no more

without God’s rule and provisions.

This is the import of God’s establishment

of environments for man’s survival.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique IX

938 God’s Disposition Is Lofty and Grand

Verse 1

The joy of God is because of

the ruin of evil and darkness,

the existence and rise

of light and justice.

It’s from giving man light, good life.

The joy that He has is righteous,

a symbol of all positive things,

a symbol that all will be good.

Refrain

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

Verse 2

God’s wrath’s because injustice lives

and its disruption harms mankind,

because of evil and darkness,

and things that drive out truth,

even more because there exists

things against what’s beautiful.

His wrath means bad things live no more.

It’s a sign of His holiness.

Refrain

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

Verse 3

God’s sorrow is because mankind

whom He longs for is in darkness,

His work on man fails to meet His hopes,

and mankind can’t all live in light.

He feels sad for innocent men,

honest but foolish, kind but weak-willed.

His sorrow shows goodness,

mercy, beauty, and kindness.

Refrain

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

Verse 4

God’s delight is from beating foes,

gaining the good faith of mankind,

destroying all foes,

and man living a peaceful life.

God’s delight is unlike man’s joy;

it’s greater, like reaping good fruit.

It’s a sign man’s free from torment,

a sign man’s in a world of light.

Bridge

But man’s emotions serve his own needs,

not for light, what’s beautiful and right,

and least of all for Heaven’s grace.

They’re selfish, belong to darkness.

They are not for God’s plan or will,

so man and God can’t be equal.

Refrain

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

God’s disposition stands for nobility,

honor, power, greatness and supremacy.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Understand God’s Disposition

939 The Symbol of God’s Disposition

Verse 1

The disposition of God

includes His love and His comfort for mankind,

includes His hatred and

His thorough understanding of mankind.

The disposition of God.

The disposition of God

is something the Ruler of all living things

or the Lord of all creation should possess.

The disposition of God

represents honor, power, and nobility,

represents greatness and supremacy.

The disposition of God.

Chorus 1

God is forever supreme and honorable,

and man, forever low and of no value.

For God is forever dedicating Himself for man,

yet man forever takes and labors for himself.

Verse 2

The disposition of God

is the symbol of authority, of all righteous,

and of all beautiful and of all good.

The disposition of God.

It symbolizes that

God cannot be suppressed or attacked

by the darkness or by any hostile force.

No creature can or is permitted to offend Him.

The disposition of God

is the symbol of the highest power.

The disposition of God.

Chorus 2

No one or people may or can disturb

His work or His disposition.

God forever toils for mankind’s survival,

yet man never gives anything

to the light or righteousness.

Verse 3

Man may labor for a time,

but it can’t withstand a single blow.

For man’s labors are always for himself,

and not for others.

Chorus 1

God is forever supreme and honorable,

and man, forever low and of no value.

For God is forever dedicating Himself for man,

yet man forever takes and labors for himself.

Bridge 1

Man is selfish forever, God is selfless forever.

God is the source of all just, good, and beautiful,

while man is the successor

and expresser of all ugliness and evil.

God’s righteous and beautiful substance

will never change.

Chorus 1

God is forever supreme and honorable,

and man, forever low and of no value.

For God is forever dedicating Himself for man,

yet man forever takes and labors for himself.

Bridge 2

God forever toils for mankind’s survival,

yet man never gives anything

to the light or righteousness.

And man may labor for a time,

but it can’t withstand a single blow,

because man is always for himself.

Chorus 3

God is forever supreme and honorable,

and man, forever low and of no value.

God’s beautiful and righteous substance will never change,

He will never change the substance that He has.

Yet at any time or place man could turn his back

on righteousness, and stray far from God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Understand God’s Disposition

940 God’s Righteous Disposition Is Vivid and Vital

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition is vivid and vital.

Intro

He changes His thoughts and attitudes

according to how things develop.

The change in His attitude towards the Ninevites

tells man God’s ideas are His own.

Verse 1

God is not a robot or statue,

but the living God Himself.

He could seethe at the people of Nineveh,

as He could forgive their pasts

because of their attitudes.

He could choose to destroy the Ninevites

or forgive them if they repent.

Verse 2

God’s thoughts are always transforming

with the way situations change.

While these thoughts continue evolving,

the many different aspects

of the substance of God are shown.

The moment God’s heart reconsiders,

He shows man His life’s real existence.

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition is vivid and vital.

Bridge 1

God’s true revelations give proof to mankind

of the existence of His wrath and His mercy,

His lovingkindness and His tolerance.

Verse 3

God reveals parts of His substance

according to how things progress.

God retains the wrath of a lion

and a mother’s mercy and tolerance.

His righteous disposition

can’t be questioned or violated,

or twisted or changed by anyone.

Verse 4

God’s righteous disposition,

that is, God’s wrath and mercy,

can be shown at any time or setting

among all things and matters.

He gives these vital expressions

at all corners of creation

with every passing moment.

Chorus

God’s righteous disposition is vivid and vital.

Bridge 2

God’s righteous disposition is not constrained

by time or by space, but rather it is expressed

with perfect ease in all times and places.

Outro

When God has a change of heart

and ceases to show His wrath

and allows Nineveh to live,

can you say that God is just loving and merciful?

Can you say God’s wrath is nothing but empty words?

When God rages with wrath,

and when He takes mercy back,

can you say He feels no true love for man?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

941 God’s Righteous Disposition Is Unique

Verse 1

God expresses His righteous disposition

in unique ways and principles,

not subject to control of people, events or things.

And no one can change His ideas or thoughts,

or persuade Him to try a different path.

Chorus

This is the unique nature

of the Creator’s righteous disposition,

His righteous disposition.

Verse 2

God judges by His righteous disposition

all creations’ deeds and all thoughts.

And based on this, He issues wrath or gives mercy.

And no one can change His mercy or wrath,

and only His substance can decide on this path.

Chorus

This is the unique nature

of the Creator’s righteous disposition,

His righteous disposition.

Verse 3

God’s righteous disposition, holy and unique;

no one can violate or question this.

None can possess it, created or non-created.

God’s wrath is holy; it can’t be offended.

His mercy too bears the same nature.

Chorus

This is the unique nature

of the Creator’s righteous disposition,

His righteous disposition.

Bridge

None can replace God in His actions, created or non-created.

Nor can they destroy Sodom or save Nineveh as God did.

Chorus

This is the unique nature

of the Creator’s righteous disposition,

His righteous disposition, His righteous disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

942 God Is Abundantly Merciful and Profoundly Wrathful

Intro

The mercy and tolerance of God do indeed exist.

But in God’s holiness and righteousness,

when He unleashes His wrath,

He’ll show man that He suffers no offense.

Verse 1

When man obeys God’s commands, acts by His demands,

God’s mercy for them is abundant.

When man is corrupt and hateful towards Him,

God is profoundly angry.

His wrath will continue, until God does not see

the resistance of man and their evil deeds,

until they’re no longer before His eyes.

Only then will God’s anger disappear.

Chorus

He is tolerant and merciful to

kind, good and beautiful things;

He is unceasing in His wrath

towards evil, sin, and wickedness.

These are two main aspects of

God’s disposition, shown all the time:

abundant mercy and profound wrath.

Verse 2

No matter the person, if their heart is distant,

turns away from God, never to return,

regardless of how they wish to worship,

obey God in body or thoughts,

as soon as their heart turns away from God,

His wrath will be unleashed.

God will unleash His deepest anger

after man had chance after chance.

Bridge

Once it’s unleashed there are no take-backs;

He’ll never again be merciful to them.

This is one side of God’s disposition

that will tolerate no offense.

Chorus

He is tolerant and merciful to

kind, good and beautiful things;

He is unceasing in His wrath

towards evil, sin, and wickedness.

These are two main aspects of

God’s disposition, shown all the time:

abundant mercy and profound wrath.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

943 God’s Disposition Is Merciful and Loving, and More Importantly, Righteous and Majestic

Intro

Use of fire to destroy the city of Sodom

is God’s swiftest way to erase anything.

Verse 1

Burning the people of Sodom

destroyed their bodies, souls and spirits,

so all the people who lived there

would exist no more in man’s world

or the world that can’t be seen.

Verse 2

This is one way that God shows wrath.

This way of expression and revelation

is one part of God’s wrath’s essence.

It’s a revelation of the essence of

God’s righteous disposition.

Chorus 1

When God sends forth His wrath, He stops

showing His mercy or His kindness.

He shows no more tolerance or patience.

Nothing can convince Him to keep being patient,

give more mercy or tolerance.

Verse 3

In place of these things, with no hesitation,

God sends His wrath and His majesty,

doing what He desires.

He’ll do all these things fast and cleanly

according to His own wishes.

Verse 4

This is how God sends His wrath and majesty,

and man must not offend it.

This expresses one part of

God’s righteous disposition.

Chorus 2

When people see God show care and love,

they can’t see His wrath or His majesty,

or His intolerance towards offense.

People think God’s righteous disposition

is just mercy, love and tolerance.

Outro

But when God destroys a city,

when God detests a people,

one can see in His rage and in His majesty

the other side of His righteousness.

This is God’s intolerance of offense.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

944 God Maintains Man’s Existence With His Righteous Disposition

Verse 1

When God sends His rage, evil is stopped and shattered,

while just and good things come to God’s care and shelter

and are allowed to continue.

God sends forth His wrath since unjust and evil things

block, disturb, and kill normal exercise and growth

of the just and positive.

Verse 2

God’s anger’s not to shield His own self and status,

but it is to protect what is just and beautiful,

plus the good and positive,

and the law and order of man’s normal survival.

This is the source of God’s wrath, showing His disposition

properly and naturally.

Bridge 1

His rage has no ulterior motives.

There’s no plotting or deceit, no desires, guile or malice,

no evil and no violence or other traits of corrupt man.

Verse 3

When God sends His rage, He’s already seen quite clearly

the essence of each matter and has come to true conclusions,

and has clear definitions.

God’s attitude and goal for all He does is crystal clear.

He’s not confused or blind or impulsive or careless

and not unprincipled.

Verse 4

This is the practical part of the wrath of God.

This is why mankind’s gained normal existence.

Without it man would fall

into abnormal life, and all that’s just and good,

all that’s beautiful would be utterly destroyed.

It would exist no longer.

Bridge 2

If God did not send forth His wrath,

all the rules and all the laws of created beings’ existence

would be completely broken or utterly subverted.

Verse 5

Since God created man, His righteous disposition

has constantly shielded mankind’s normal existence

to always keep it going.

With its majesty and wrath, all evil things and people

that hurt man’s normal life are punished and controlled,

and wiped out from existence.

Outro

God has been using His righteous disposition

for many thousands of years

to strike down all kinds of vile and evil spirits

which act as Satan’s helpers,

fighting God’s work of managing humanity.

Thus, God’s work of saving man has always gone to plan.

Because God’s wrath exists,

man’s most righteous causes have never been destroyed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

945 The Symbol of God’s Wrath

Verse 1

God’s disposition is inherent to Him.

It isn’t changed by the passage of time;

it doesn’t get changed by geography.

It’s simply His intrinsic essence.

It doesn’t matter who He works upon,

His essence is still not subject to change,

nor is His righteous disposition.

Verse 2

When angered, what God always sends forth

is His own inherent disposition.

The principle of His anger doesn’t change,

nor do His status and identity.

He gets angry not because His essence has changed,

and not because His disposition has changed,

but He’s offended by man’s opposition.

Chorus

When God expresses His wrath,

it’s a symbol that evil forces will cease to exist;

it’s a symbol that hostile forces will all be destroyed.

See just how unique God’s righteous disposition can be;

see just how unique God’s wrath can be.

Verse 3

Man’s flagrant provocation of God

challenges God’s identity and status.

God views this as man contesting Him.

In God’s view man is testing His anger.

And at such times, man’s sins run rampant,

and so it’s natural that at such times,

God’s wrath will reveal and present itself.

Chorus

When God expresses His wrath,

it’s a symbol that evil forces will cease to exist;

it’s a symbol that hostile forces will all be destroyed.

See just how unique God’s righteous disposition can be;

see just how unique God’s wrath can be.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

946 God’s Wrath Is a Display of His Righteous Disposition

Verse 1

Though the outpouring of God’s wrath

is one side of His righteousness,

He does consider His target

and does always have principle.

God is never quick to anger,

nor rashly shows wrath, majesty.

His wrath’s controlled, and is measured,

unlike man’s flaring rage, anger.

Chorus

The wrath of God is a display

and a genuine expression

of His righteous disposition,

revealing His holy substance.

Verse 2

The release of the wrath of God

doesn’t express or vent His mood,

not a full eruption of rage,

as man is likely to assume.

God doesn’t release all His wrath

’cause He can’t control His own mood,

or ’cause His anger has reached

boiling point, must be vented soon.

Chorus

The wrath of God is a display

and a genuine expression

of His righteous disposition,

revealing His holy substance.

Verse 3

God’s wrath tolerates no offense,

but His anger is principled,

can distinguish among causes.

But corrupt mankind cannot do this.

Man flares in anger, vents emotions,

all to defend sin’s existence.

These actions are the ways for man

to express dissatisfaction.

Bridge

Man’s actions brim with defilement.

They brim with schemes and corruption,

brim with intrigues and with evil,

and wild desires, ambitions.

Chorus

The wrath of God is a display

and a genuine expression

of His righteous disposition,

revealing His holy substance.

Outro

When wickedness contests justice,

man won’t get angry and defend justice.

If justice has threats, is attacked,

man will overlook, evade, flinch.

But when facing evil forces,

man will cater, will bow and scrape.

So man’s venting is an escape for evil forces,

it shows man’s evil is hard to contain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

947 The Warning of God’s Destruction of Sodom to Mankind

Verse 1

Of all the wicked deeds committed

by the people living in Sodom,

the fact they were harming God’s servants

was only the tip of the iceberg,

only hinting at their wicked nature,

no more than a drop in the ocean.

Therefore, God chose to destroy them with fire.

Yes, God destroyed them with fire.

Chorus

The destruction of Sodom hobbled Satan’s ambition

to corrupt and devour men and thereby to oppose God.

It’s a mark of shame of when man shunned God,

abandoning himself to vice.

It’s a true revelation of God’s righteous disposition.

Verse 2

God did not use a flood or a hurricane,

nor earthquake, nor tsunami:

He chose fire to ensure the city’s total destruction.

It would vanish from the earth and existence,

and not simply its form or its structure,

also the souls of all the people inside.

Everything would be eradicated,

all within the city would cease to exist.

Pre-chorus

All the things to do with Sodom,

everything would be destroyed,

no next life for its people, and no reincarnation.

They would be cut off from the humanity

of His creation—for all eternity.

Chorus

The destruction of Sodom hobbled Satan’s ambition

to corrupt and devour men and thereby to oppose God.

It’s a mark of shame of when man shunned God,

abandoning himself to vice.

It’s a true revelation of God’s righteous disposition.

Bridge

The use of fire was a signifier

of an end to the sin in this place.

It was curbed, would not spread, would cease to exist.

Satan’s evil lost its nurturing soil

and its graveyard—a place to stay and live.

In the war between God and Satan,

God’s use of fire is the brand of His vict’ry,

it’s the brand with which Satan is marked.

Chorus

The destruction of Sodom hobbled Satan’s ambition

to corrupt and devour men and thereby to oppose God.

It’s a mark of shame of when man shunned God,

abandoning himself to vice.

It’s a true revelation of God’s righteous disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

948 People of the Last Days Have Never Seen God’s Wrath

Intro

From creation to today, no other group’s enjoyed

as much of God’s grace, mercy, or love as this final group.

Verse 1

Though in this final stage, God’s judged and chastised,

doing His work with majesty and wrath,

God mostly uses words to accomplish this work,

to teach and water, to provide and feed.

Bridge 1

Meanwhile, God’s wrath

has always been kept hidden.

Apart from God’s words of wrath,

few have seen His anger in person.

Verse 2

During God’s judgment and chastisement,

His wrath allows man to see

His majesty and intolerance of offense,

but it does not go beyond His words.

God’s words rebuke and expose man,

judge and chastise them,

even condemning them, but God is yet

to truly be angry with man.

Channel

God’s barely unleashed His wrath on man

except with His words.

Bridge 2

God’s mercy, lovingkindness

that man knows in this age

are true revelations of God’s disposition,

while God’s wrath is perceived from

the tone and feel of His words.

Many wrongly believe they’re truly

experiencing and knowing God’s wrath.

Verse 3

Most believe they’ve seen

God’s mercy and love in His words,

His intolerance of offense, and even

known God’s mercy toward man.

But no matter how badly man behaves,

or how corrupt they are,

God has always endured.

Outro

By enduring, God’s aim

is to wait for the words He’s spoken,

the efforts He has made, and the price He has paid

to achieve an effect in those whom God wishes to gain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself II

949 The Symbolic Meaning of God’s Wrath

Verse 1

God’s expression of His wrath is a symbol that

all hostile forces will be destroyed, all evils will perish.

This is the uniqueness of God’s righteousness and His wrath.

This is the uniqueness of God’s righteousness and His wrath.

Verse 2

When God’s dignity and holiness are being challenged,

when just forces are obstructed, unseen by man,

this is when God will send forth His wrath.

This is when God will send forth His wrath.

Verse 3

Because of God’s substance, all forces on earth

which contest, oppose Him are evil, unjust.

All of them come from Satan, belong to Satan.

Since God is just, of light, and holy,

so all things evil, corrupt, belonging to Satan,

will vanish from here.

This will happen when God sends forth His wrath.

This will happen when God sends forth His wrath.

Verse 4

All evil forces will be stopped

when God sends forth His wrath.

All sins harming man will be stopped

when God sends forth His wrath.

All hostile forces will be known,

separated and cursed,

Satan’s helpers punished, rooted out

when God sends forth His wrath.

Verse 5

And God’s work proceeds with no obstacles.

His management plan

develops one step at a time to His schedule.

This is after God sends forth His wrath.

His chosen people free from Satan’s disturbance and deceit.

His followers enjoy His supply in a place of peace.

This is after God sends forth His wrath.

This is after God sends forth His wrath.

Outro

God’s wrath is a safeguard

preventing evil forces multiplying and running rampant.

God’s wrath is a safeguard

protecting the existence of all just and positive things.

God’s wrath is a safeguard

guarding what’s just and positive

from suppression and from subversion.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

950 God’s Essence Is Full of Dignity

Verse 1

Part of God’s essence is love, His mercy reaches to all,

but people forget His essence is dignity as well.

That God has love does not mean

He can be offended without any feelings or reactions.

Chorus

Do not use imaginations of man to define God,

nor impose your wishes onto Him,

making God employ man’s thoughts and style

in how He treats mankind, in how He treats mankind.

Verse 2

His mercy does not mean He’s free of principles

in how He treats people.

God is living, yes, He truly exists.

He is not a puppet or something else, yeah.

Chorus

Do not use imaginations of man to define God,

nor impose your wishes onto Him,

making God employ man’s thoughts and style

in how He treats mankind.

If you do this, you will anger God, tempting His wrath,

you’ll be challenging the dignity, the dignity of God.

Verse 3

Since He exists, we should listen to the voice of His heart,

pay attention to His attitude and understand His feelings.

Chorus

Do not use imaginations of man to define God,

nor impose your wishes onto Him, yeah,

making God employ man’s thoughts and style

in how He treats mankind.

If you do this, you will anger God, tempting His wrath,

you’ll be challenging the dignity, the dignity of God,

oh, the dignity of God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

951 God’s Disposition Tolerates No Offense

Verse 1

Humanity should know foremost

of a disposition only held by God.

That is, to tolerate no offense.

None can interfere, affect it.

It surpasses the fancy of all,

can’t be impersonated, can’t be imitated.

Chorus

God will not tolerate anyone

to openly go against Him,

be they created being or not,

be they chosen or shown mercy.

Once they provoke His disposition

or break His tenet of tolerance,

God will release His disposition,

righteous, tolerating no offense.

Verse 2

God has this disposition

because of His holy and undefiled substance,

and because He hates sins that oppose Him.

He hates all disobedience

and Satan’s evil acts to corrupt man.

He detests wickedness and darkness.

Chorus

God will not tolerate anyone

to openly go against Him,

be they created being or not,

be they chosen or shown mercy.

Once they provoke His disposition

or break His tenet of tolerance,

God will release His disposition,

righteous, tolerating no offense.

God will not tolerate anyone

to openly go against Him,

be they created being or not,

be they chosen or shown mercy.

Once they provoke His disposition

or break His tenet of tolerance,

God will release His disposition,

righteous, tolerating no offense.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

952 Man’s Rebellion Arouses the Wrath of God

Verse 1

When His wrathful anger shakes the mountains and rivers,

God will no longer assist cowardly man.

In fury He’ll refuse them a chance to repent,

give up His hope in them, punish them as they deserve.

Then thunder will roar, like waves raging in anger,

like ten thousand mountains crashing down.

For his rebellion, mankind is struck down and killed.

All creatures, wiped out by thunder and lightning.

Chorus

All of humanity goes far away from God because of His wrath.

For man has offended against the essence of His Spirit,

man’s rebellion has displeased God.

Verse 2

The universe descends abruptly into chaos,

creation can’t recover the primal breath of life.

Man cannot escape from the thunder’s roar;

in the midst of lightning, the hordes of humans

topple into streams, swept away by torrents,

cascading down from the mountains.

And all at once, in mankind’s “destination”

there’s a world of “men,” corpses drifting on the sea.

Chorus

All of humanity goes far away from God because of His wrath.

For man has offended against the essence of His Spirit,

man’s rebellion has displeased God.

All of humanity goes far away from God because of His wrath.

For man has offended against the essence of His Spirit,

man’s rebellion has displeased God.

Outro

But safely on land, other men are singing

amid laughter and song,

enjoying the promises God has kept,

that God has kept just for them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 17

954 When Disaster Strikes

Chorus

All God’s mercy is bestowed

upon those who love Him and deny themselves.

And the punishment of the wicked

is proof of God’s wrath and righteousness.

Verse 1

When disaster strikes, those who fight God

will face famines, plagues, and will weep.

Those who follow Him but wicked

also face this fate, live in fear.

Only God’s loyal followers

will rejoice, applaud His power.

They will live in great contentment

and feel the greatest joy ever.

Pre-chorus

God treasures man’s good deeds and hates their evil deeds.

Chorus

All God’s mercy is bestowed

upon those who love Him and deny themselves.

And the punishment of the wicked

is proof of God’s wrath and righteousness.

Verse 2

Since God first began to lead man,

He’s wanted men of one mind with Him.

He does remember those who aren’t;

He holds them with loathing within.

He’s been waiting for a chance

to unleash His retribution,

which He’ll watch with great relish.

His day is come, there is no need for waiting.

Pre-chorus

God treasures man’s good deeds and hates their evil deeds.

Chorus

All God’s mercy is bestowed

upon those who love Him and deny themselves.

And the punishment of the wicked

is proof of God’s wrath and His righteousness.

All God’s mercy is bestowed

upon those who love Him and deny themselves.

And the punishment of the wicked

is proof of God’s wrath and His righteousness,

and His righteousness, and His righteousness,

and His righteousness, God’s wrath and righteousness.

All this is proof of His wrath and righteousness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

955 The Aims and Principles of God’s Actions Are Clear

Verse 1

God’s changing of His ways toward the people of Nineveh

involved no delay, nothing ambiguous or vague.

It was a pure transformation from anger to tolerance,

a true revelation of God’s essence.

Chorus

God is never indecisive, God is never hesitant.

His principles and purposes are all pure and clear.

In Him there is no darkness, in Him there is no evil.

God’s deeds bear no ruse nor scheme.

Verse 2

God became irate at the wicked Ninevites;

at that time God’s anger came from His essence.

But when God bestowed tolerance on the people of Nineveh,

all God revealed was still His own essence.

Chorus

God is never indecisive, God is never hesitant.

His principles and purposes are all pure and clear.

In Him there is no darkness, in Him there is no evil.

God’s deeds bear no ruse nor scheme.

Verse 3

As man changed his ways, so God changed His attitude.

But God’s disposition still did not brook offense;

God did not change His essence of tolerance,

nor did He change His loving and merciful essence.

Chorus

God is never indecisive, God is never hesitant.

His principles and purposes are all pure and clear.

In Him there is no darkness, in Him there is no evil.

God’s deeds bear no ruse nor scheme.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

956 God’s Attitude Towards Man

Verse 1

God is resolute in His actions.

God’s purposes and principles,

they’re always clear and transparent.

They are all pure and flawless,

with absolutely no ruses or schemes

intermingled within.

Chorus 1

In other words, the substance of God

contains no darkness, contains no evilness.

Verse 2

When people’s wicked acts offend God,

He will bring His anger down upon them,

unless they truly repent before Him.

When people continue to oppose God,

His wrath will never cease, till they are destroyed.

This is God’s disposition.

Chorus 2

In other words, God’s mercy or wrath

is based on man’s deeds and his attitude towards God.

Bridge

If God continues to subject one person to His wrath,

this person’s heart doubtlessly opposes God.

Because he has never truly repented,

bowed down his head before God,

or possessed true belief in God,

he has never obtained God’s mercy and tolerance.

Verse 3

If one often receives God’s care

and obtains His mercy and tolerance,

then this person doubtlessly

has true belief in God in his heart.

And his heart is not opposed to God.

He often repents to God.

Even if God’s discipline descends

upon this person, His wrath shall not.

Chorus 2

In other words, God’s mercy or wrath

is based on man’s deeds and his attitude towards God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

957 God Hopes for Man to Truly Repent

Verse 1

With the Ninevites God was so angry

when He proclaimed to them

He would destroy their city.

But they declared a fast,

wore sackcloth and ashes,

and God’s heart softened,

His heart changed.

God’s anger for the Ninevites,

changed to mercy, tolerance,

because of their confession,

because of their repentance.

Chorus

When God is angry with man,

He hopes to see them truly repent,

He’ll then bestow His mercy.

God’s wrath comes because of man’s evil.

Upon those who listen to God, repent,

turn away from their evil ways

and abandon all their violence,

His mercy and tolerance are bestowed.

Verse 2

No contradiction in this revelation

of God’s dispositions.

God expressed these different substances

before and after the Ninevites repented;

God’s essence was revealed.

And so people are allowed to see

God’s substance and its realness,

God’s substance shown to be impossible to offend.

Chorus

When God is angry with man,

He hopes to see them truly repent,

He’ll then bestow His mercy.

God’s wrath comes because of man’s evil.

Upon those who listen to God, repent,

turn away from their evil ways

and abandon all their violence,

His mercy and tolerance are bestowed.

Verse 3

God used His attitude to tell

the people the following:

It’s not that God does not

want to show His mercy,

but rather, few truly repent

and leave their violence,

rarely from their evil they turn.

God’s treatment of the Ninevites

reveals His mercy can be obtained.

If man repents and leaves evil,

God’s heart toward them will change.

Chorus

When God is angry with man,

He hopes to see them truly repent,

He’ll then bestow His mercy.

God’s wrath comes because of man’s evil.

Upon those who listen to God, repent,

turn away from their evil ways

and abandon all their violence,

His mercy and tolerance are bestowed.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

958 God’s Principles for Action Do Not Change

Verse 1

To those who are good, God is gracious and kind.

To those, the wicked, remorseless punishment assigned.

And for all living beings,

the right arrangements designed,

according to human world’s needs at different times,

born anew based on the roles they play,

moving between material and spiritual worlds,

in an orderly and methodical way.

Pre-chorus 1

In both the spiritual and material worlds,

the principles by which God acts do not change.

They have always been the same

in His handling of all things.

Chorus

God is conscientious and responsible

in all He handles and manages,

ruling over all the things He’s created, never being careless.

Verse 2

He is kind to the proper, even if they don’t believe.

To those in religion doing good and no evil,

He saves opportunities,

allowing them to play their roles

in everything and all that He controls.

Among His followers and chosen people too,

He treats them by His principles,

never partial to anyone.

Pre-chorus 2

He is kind to all who follow Him sincerely,

and loves those who follow Him truly.

But for those of faith, unbelievers and chosen ones,

what He bestows upon them varies.

Chorus

God is conscientious and responsible

in all He handles and manages,

ruling over all the things He’s created, never being careless.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique X

959 The Consequences of Offending God’s Disposition

Verse 1

God doesn’t turn a blind eye or deaf ear

to people who blaspheme or resist Him,

who purposely attack, curse or malign Him.

No, He has a clear attitude toward them.

Chorus 1

He despises them, condemns them in His heart.

He even openly declares their outcome,

so that all may understand His attitude,

how blasphemers’ outcome will be determined.

Verse 2

God uses facts to deal with some evil acts:

punishments of the flesh that can be clearly seen.

Other evil acts anger God and are cursed,

but their punishment may remain unseen.

Chorus 2

But that does not make it any lesser

because this sort of unseen punishment

can be more serious than that which is seen,

such as being punished or even killed.

Verse 3

So when people resist, malign and blaspheme,

if they truly offend God’s disposition,

pushing past the limit of His tolerance,

the consequences don’t bear thinking of.

Chorus 3

The worst is God hands them over to Satan

for once and for all of eternity.

They’ll become food in its mouth, toys in its hand,

and God will have no more to do with them.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

960 How Not to Offend God’s Disposition

Verse 1

Within every sentence God has spoken

is His disposition.

So ponder over His words carefully,

you’ll surely profit greatly.

And yes, the substance of God

is very hard to grasp,

but you may all have some idea

about the disposition of God.

Chorus

God hopes that you will show Him

and do much more of the things

which won’t offend His disposition.

Then will He be reassured.

Verse 2

You should all learn to keep God in your heart,

keep Him there at all times.

When you act, do so by His words.

Seek His intent in all things.

Refrain from doing all the things

which disrespect and dishonor Him.

Put Him not to the back of your mind

to fill the future void in your heart.

Pre-chorus

Do this, and you offend the disposition of God.

Chorus

God hopes that you will show Him

and do much more of the things

which won’t offend His disposition.

Then will He be reassured.

Bridge

If you never make blasphemous remarks,

nor make complaints against God throughout your life,

properly discharge all He’s asked of you,

submit to all His words throughout your life,

then you will have successfully avoided

transgressing the administrative decrees.

Chorus

God hopes that you will show Him

and do much more of the things

which won’t offend His disposition.

Then will He be reassured.

Outro

Within every sentence

God has spoken is His disposition.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. It Is Very Important to Understand God’s Disposition

961 The Day of God’s Punishment of Man Is at Hand

Verse 1

Many feel uneasy and restless,

for they’ve committed great sins.

Many are ashamed of themselves,

for they have never done a good deed.

Yet many feel no remorse,

going from bad to worse,

revealing all their evil to test God’s disposition.

Chorus

God won’t spare the wicked who remain in His house.

For man’s day of punishment is coming near.

God does not cast out these evil souls in haste,

for He has a plan of His own, for He has a plan of His own.

Verse 2

God does not care or pay attention

to actions of one person.

Instead, He does the work He should,

doing things He pleases.

His work proceeds at key times,

not a second too late or too soon;

He proceeds as planned, with dispatch and ease.

Chorus

God won’t spare the wicked who remain in His house.

For man’s day of punishment is coming near.

God does not cast out these evil souls in haste,

for He has a plan of His own, for He has a plan of His own.

Bridge

With every step of God’s work, some are cast aside,

for He despises flatterers who fake their servitude.

God will surely forsake the loathsome ones,

wanting all who He despises to stay away.

Chorus

God won’t spare the wicked who remain in His house.

For man’s day of punishment is coming near.

God does not cast out these evil souls in haste,

for He has a plan of His own, for He has a plan of His own.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

962 God’s Righteous Disposition Brooks No Offense

Verse 1

God’s righteous disposition

is the righteous punishment of all evildoers.

All who do not walk in God’s way

will surely get punishment

even if they follow to the end.

This is the righteousness of God.

Pre-chorus 1

Righteous disposition does not mean

that those who can confess their sins

are dealt with leniently.

Chorus

Righteousness is holiness,

a disposition that won’t abide

any offenses by mankind.

All that’s filthy and unchanged

only merits God’s contempt.

Verse 2

God’s righteous disposition

is not meant to be the law,

but rather kingdom’s decree,

a decree of righteous punishment

for all who don’t have the truth

and those who have failed to change,

and there’s no chance of being saved.

Verse 3

When mankind is sorted out

according to each person’s kind,

the good will be rewarded,

the evildoers will receive

their rightful punishment.

Man’s destination will be clear.

Salvation will then be complete.

Pre-chorus 2

The work of saving man will end.

The retribution will be brought

on all who commit evil.

Chorus

Righteousness is holiness,

a disposition that won’t abide

any offenses by mankind.

All that’s filthy and unchanged

only merits God’s contempt.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

963 God Brooks No Offense

Verse 1

To understand God’s righteous disposition,

one must understand His feelings:

what He hates, loathes and loves,

who He gives His mercy to.

Chorus

One must understand no matter the love of God,

no matter His mercy and love for people,

God does not tolerate those who offend His status,

nor those who offend His dignity.

Verse 2

Though God loves people, He doesn’t spoil them.

He gives people love, mercy and tolerance,

but He’s never pandered to them;

He has principles and limits.

Verse 3

No matter the extent or depth of God’s love

in you that you feel,

you mustn’t treat God like another person,

or God will hide His face and forsake you.

Verse 4

Though it’s true God treats people as close to Him,

if you see Him as one of creation,

as a friend or an object of worship,

God will hide His face and forsake you.

Pre-chorus

This is His disposition, and this issue,

no one shall take it carelessly.

Chorus

One must understand no matter the love of God,

no matter His mercy and love for people,

God does not tolerate those who offend His status,

nor those who offend His dignity.

Verse 4

It’s often said of God’s disposition in His word:

It doesn’t matter how much work you’ve done,

how much suffering you’ve endured,

you’ll be repaid as long as you offend Him.

Verse 5

When people offend God, it may not be

because of one instance or thing they’ve said,

but rather due to an attitude

and a state that they are in.

Bridge

This is a very frightening thing.

Don’t forget, no matter how God treats people,

His position, authority and status don’t change.

For mankind, God is always Creator, Lord of all.

Chorus

One must understand no matter the love of God,

no matter His mercy and love for people,

God does not tolerate those who offend His status,

nor those who offend His dignity.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VII

964 What God Does Is Righteous

1 Knowledge of God is not saying what God is like based on a human view of things; there is no truth in the way humans view things. You must see what the essence of God is, as well as what the disposition of God is. People should not see the essence of God based on any external phenomena resulting from what God has done or dealt with. God’s disposition is righteous; He treats everyone equally. This does not mean that the righteous person does not need to undergo trials or that the righteous person needs to be protected. It is not like this. God has the right to put you to trial. This is an expression of His righteous disposition. God will do what He wants, and His disposition is righteous.

2 Righteousness is by no means fair or reasonable; it is not egalitarianism or a matter of allocating to you what you deserve according to how much work you have completed, or paying you for whatever work you have done, or giving you your due according to what effort you expend. This is not righteousness. Suppose God had destroyed Job after Job bore witness for Him: God would have been righteous then, too. Why is this called righteousness? If something matches people’s notions, it is very easy for them to say God is righteous; however, if they do not see it as matching their notions—if it is something that they are unable to understand—then it would be very strenuous for them to say that God is righteous. God’s essence is righteousness. Though it is not easy to understand what God does, all that He does is righteous; it is simply that people do not understand.

3 When God gave Peter to Satan, how did Peter respond? “Mankind is unable to fathom what You do, but all of what You do contains Your good will; there is righteousness in all of it. How can I not utter praise for Your wise deeds?” Everything that God does is righteous. Though it might be unfathomable to you, you should not make judgment as you please. If something He does appears to you as unreasonable, or if you have any notions about it, and then you say that He is not righteous, then you are being most unreasonable. Peter found some things incomprehensible, yet he was sure that God’s wisdom was present and that God’s good will was in them. Humans are unable to fathom everything; there are so many things they cannot grasp. To know God’s disposition really is not easy.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

965 Do You Truly Know God’s Righteous Disposition?

1 God determines people’s outcome based on a principle: Ultimately people’s outcome will be determined according to their personal performance and behavior. Many people don’t focus on understanding the will of God; they think that everyone who is predestined by God will inevitably be saved and they think that everyone who is not predestined by God will not be saved even if they do things better. They think that God will not determine people’s outcome based on their performance and behavior. If you think this way, then you greatly misunderstand God. If God really did this, then would God be righteous?

2 You cannot see God’s righteous disposition, and you always misunderstand God and distort His intentions; this causes you to be constantly pessimistic and disappointed. Is this not self-inflicted? In fact, do you really understand, and are you sure of God’s intentions? You have always used “God’s predestination” to delimit and deny God’s words. This is a serious misapprehension of God! You do not understand God’s work at all, nor do you understand His will or how much thought He has put into everything. You misunderstand God’s intentions and you do not believe what He says. How, then, can you fulfill your duty properly to satisfy God’s will?

3 Many people have never focused on putting the truth into practice or transforming their dispositions. They only pay attention to going around, asking about whether they will be able to obtain a good destination, how God will treat them, whether He has predestined for them to be His people, and other hearsay matters. How can these people, who are not engaged in proper work, obtain eternal life? Now God solemnly tells you: Predestined people who do not put the truth into practice will ultimately be eliminated, and only those who sincerely expend themselves for God and do their best to put the truth into practice will be able to survive and enter into God’s kingdom.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Part Three

966 God Is Righteous Towards Everyone

Verse 1

If it’s a question of how you seek God,

or how you like to treat God,

it’s your attitude that matters the most.

God can’t be neglected or left in the back of your mind.

No rather, God is living and ever-present, you’ll find.

Verse 2

He’s not up in third heaven, with nothing to do.

He is always there watching;

He sees what everyone does,

He sees everyone’s heart, each word, each deed,

how they each play their part and treat God.

Pre-chorus 1

Whether or not you give yourself to God,

your thoughts and actions are known to Him.

Chorus

God is righteous towards everyone.

Man’s conquest and salvation,

it’s something that matters to Him.

He’s serious towards everyone,

never treats them as pets or a game to be won.

Verse 3

God’s love is not the spoiling kind.

His mercy is not indulgent, you’ll find.

He cherishes and respects all life.

His mercy and tolerance carry expectation.

They are what humanity needs to survive.

Verse 4

God is alive, God truly exists.

His attitude towards man is principled.

It’s flexible towards man’s change.

His heart transforms with time,

circumstance and attitude of each person.

Chorus

God is righteous towards everyone.

Man’s conquest and salvation,

it’s something that matters to Him.

He’s serious towards everyone,

never treats them as pets or a game to be won.

Bridge

Listen, don’t be the baby held by God so tenderly.

If you feel He will dote on you

as if He could never leave you

regardless of your attitude,

then you should quit dreaming and soon.

Verse 5

You should be crystal clear

that God’s substance, it won’t change.

But His disposition issues forth

at different times, and in different contexts.

No rather, God is living and ever-present, you’ll find.

Pre-chorus 2

Through your behaviors, through your attitude towards God,

His opinion and attitude to you keep on changing.

Chorus

God is righteous towards everyone.

Man’s conquest and salvation,

it’s something that matters to Him.

He’s serious towards everyone,

never treats them as pets or a game to be won.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

967 God’s Essence Is Holy

Verse 1

There is no deceit in God, there is no falsity.

There is only sincerity and faithfulness.

Man cannot see one trace of Satan’s corrupt disposition.

None of its evil is revealed in God.

Chorus

God’s essence is holy.

He has none of mankind’s corruption.

God’s essence is holy.

He has nothing like man’s corrupt disposition.

God’s essence is holy.

He has none as corrupt as the essence of Satan.

God’s essence is holy, God is holy.

Verse 2

All God does is to provide, it is done to provide for man.

All He reveals is wholly helpful and beneficial.

It is full of life, it gives man a road,

a road to follow and a direction to take.

Chorus

God’s essence is holy.

He has none of mankind’s corruption.

God’s essence is holy.

He has nothing like man’s corrupt disposition.

God’s essence is holy.

He has none as corrupt as the essence of Satan.

God’s essence is holy, God is holy.

Bridge

Know God’s holy essence.

There is no corrupt disposition in God.

Know God’s holy essence.

God’s essence is wholly positive.

His work on man shows it.

For all His work brings are positive.

Know God’s holy essence.

Know it from these two aspects.

Chorus

God’s essence is holy.

He has none of mankind’s corruption.

God’s essence is holy.

He has nothing like man’s corrupt disposition.

God’s essence is holy.

He has none as corrupt as the essence of Satan.

God’s essence is holy, God is holy.

Outro

God reveals no corruption, God reveals His essence.

God reveals no corruption, God reveals His essence.

His own essence in His work is all one needs

to know that God Himself is holy.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

968 God’s Disposition Is Holy and Flawless

Verse 1

When the Ninevites fasted and wore sack and ashes,

God’s heart began to thaw.

He’d angrily proclaimed He’d destroy their city

only a moment before.

Once they had confessed and performed repentant acts,

God’s anger transformed to mercy and tolerance.

Chorus

God’s disposition shows wrath, mercy, and tolerance

according to man’s repentance and conduct.

All He expresses is pure and direct,

its substance distinct from all in creation.

Verse 2

God’s fierce wrath when faced with people’s evil acts

is a wrath which is not flawed.

His heart is moved in response to men’s repentance—

it brings His change of heart.

When moved to show mercy and tolerance to men,

all God expresses is clean, pure, unblemished.

Pre-chorus

God’s tolerance is pure tolerance.

God’s mercy is pure mercy.

Chorus

God’s disposition shows wrath, mercy, and tolerance

according to man’s repentance and conduct.

All He expresses is pure and direct,

its substance distinct from all in creation.

Bridge

God’s principles behind His actions

are free from any blemishes or flaws,

as are actions He takes and decisions He makes

and every one of His ideas and thoughts.

Chorus

God’s disposition shows wrath, mercy, and tolerance

according to man’s repentance and conduct.

All He expresses is pure and direct,

its substance distinct from all in creation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique II

969 God’s Essence Is Selfless

Verse 1

There is something in God’s essence

that’s too easily overlooked,

possessed only by God,

and by no human being

no matter how good or how great,

nor by the God that they imagine.

What is this thing? It is God’s selflessness.

Verse 2

You might think you’re selfless

for you don’t haggle with your children,

or you might think you’re selfless

when it comes to your parents.

But man is just too selfish

to be able to see God’s selflessness

among all people, all things, and the work of His hands.

Chorus 1

Man’s selflessness is for himself;

God’s selflessness is His own essence, it is His essence.

Because of God’s selflessness,

He will always provide for man, provide for man.

Verse 3

Man lives in a material world.

You may follow God, but you never see

how He provides for and loves,

and how He cares for you.

You see your blood family who love you devotedly,

you care about the things and the people you love,

and call this selflessness.

Bridge

Such selfless people aren’t concerned

about the God that gives them life, gives them life.

In contrast to that of God’s, man’s selflessness

is selfish and despicable, it is despicable.

The selflessness man believes in is empty and impure.

It is incompatible, it is unrelated to God.

Chorus 1

Man’s selflessness is for himself;

God’s selflessness is His own essence, it is His essence.

Because of God’s selflessness,

He will always provide for man, provide for man.

Verse 4

You might not fully grasp this,

and you just nod your approval.

But if you’d see God’s heart,

maybe you will learn

among all that’s in the world,

only God’s selflessness is real.

Only God’s love is pure and unconditional.

Chorus 2

Man’s selflessness is for himself;

God’s selflessness is His own essence, it is His essence.

For anyone but God, all selflessness is false,

with a purpose and a tradeoff; it is unable to stand a test.

God’s selflessness is His essence, it is His essence.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself I

970 It’s So Important to Understand God’s Holy Essence

Intro

When you comprehend the holiness of God,

you can truly believe in Him;

when you comprehend the holiness of God,

you’ll know the meaning of “God Himself, the Unique.”

Verse 1

You’ll no longer imagine you can walk other roads,

no longer willing to betray God’s plans.

Because God’s essence is truly holy,

only through Him can you walk the right path.

Chorus

Because nothing created or non-created

has the essence of God like this,

no person or thing can save you or lead you.

This is the importance of God’s essence to man.

Verse 2

Only through God can you know life’s meaning

and live out real humanity,

possessing truth, knowing the truth.

Only through God can you gain life from truth.

Pre-chorus

Only God Himself can help you shun evil,

deliver you from harm and control of Satan.

Chorus

Because nothing created or non-created

has the essence of God like this,

no person or thing can save you or lead you.

This is the importance of God’s essence to man.

Verse 3

None but God can save you from the sea of suffering.

It’s determined by the essence of God.

Only God Himself saves you selflessly.

He arranges all things for you.

Bridge

Only He’s responsible for your future,

for your destiny and for your life.

This is something nothing created

or non-created can achieve.

Chorus

Because nothing created or non-created

has the essence of God like this,

no person or thing can save you or lead you.

This is the importance of God’s essence to man.

This is the importance of God’s essence to man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

971 Man Grows Under the Protection of God

Intro

When Satan corrupts and harms man,

God does not turn away.

Without attracting attention,

He does what’s necessary.

Verse 1

God selects your family

and the date you will be born.

He sees you come crying into the world,

He sees you speak your first words,

watches you as you stumble

and take your first steps as you learn to walk.

Verse 2

As you are growing up,

you may encounter many things;

some you’ll dislike, like illness and frustration.

But as you walk this path,

your life’s under God’s strict care.

You’ll live, grow up, mature under His gaze.

Chorus 1

God’s most important action

is to guarantee your safety,

guarantee you’ll never be

consumed, devoured by Satan.

In the course of humans’ lives,

all meet danger and temptation,

because evil is beside you,

you’re in the sights of Satan.

Verse 3

When disaster strikes you,

when calamities befall you,

when you are entangled in Satan’s web,

Satan will enjoy this.

But God protects you, guides you.

He controls the safety, joy and fate of men.

Chorus 2

He leads everyone by the hand,

He looks after everyone

with every passing moment,

and has not left your side once.

People grow up in this setting,

with this kind of background.

In fact people grow up

in the palm of God’s hand.

Outro

All God’s deeds bring men peace and joy;

and then they live before God,

accept God’s salvation with normal reason.

God is faithful, true in all things,

the God men can trust with their lives,

with all they have, the only One to count on.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique VI

972 God Constantly Guides the Life of Man

Verse 1

Whether giving blessings,

laws or rules for life,

all that God does is to lead and guide man

toward living a normal life.

Whether man obeys God’s rules or keeps His laws,

God desires man not worship Satan at all,

nor be harmed by it.

This was done in the beginning.

Pre-chorus 1

His plans aren’t for Him, but for mankind.

All He does is to keep them from being led astray.

Chorus

God created man, and guides their life,

using His words, and truth and life

to always care and provide, and always support.

Yes, God created man, and guides their life.

Verse 2

When you don’t understand truth,

God shines a light on you,

showing you what’s not in keeping with the truth,

telling you what you should do.

When God supports you, you feel of His warmth,

you feel His loveliness, you feel His support.

When God judges rebellion,

He reproaches you with His words,

Pre-chorus 2

He disciplines you through people and things.

He works gently, loving and measured, proper in all,

never making things hard to bear.

Chorus

God created man, and guides their life,

using His words, and truth and life

to always care and provide, and always support.

Yes, God created man, and guides their life.

Bridge

And it’s not easily explained

how He treasures and cherishes man.

It’s brought forth in practice by God, not man’s boasting.

All God gives to man, the ways He works on them

comes from His holiness.

Verse 3

All that God speaks to man,

encouraging them, reminding, advising

comes from the same essence:

the holiness of God.

Chorus

God created man, and guides their life,

using His words, and truth and life

to always care and provide, and always support.

Yes, God created man, and guides their life.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique IV

973 All God Says and Does Is the Truth

Verse 1

With regard to the evil nature of Satan

and to the corrupt disposition of mankind,

God never argues or bickers with anyone,

or makes a fuss when people do ignorant things.

God’s own views are never similar to man’s.

You won’t see Him use man’s viewpoints or their knowledge;

He won’t use their science or philosophy

or even their imagination to handle things.

Chorus

Every single thing that God does

and everything that He reveals is connected to truth.

Every word He has ever said,

every action He has taken, they all concern the truth.

Verse 2

This truth and these words are not some baseless fantasy;

they’re expressed by God from His essence and His life.

Because the essence of everything God has done

as well as the words He has said is truth,

we can say that God’s substance is holy.

All God says and does brings man vitality and light,

allowing them to see positive things,

pointing the way so they may walk the correct path.

Pre-chorus

These things are determined because of God’s essence

and due to the essence of His holiness.

Chorus

Every single thing that God does

and everything that He reveals is connected to truth.

Every word He has ever said,

every action He has taken, they all concern the truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique V

974 The Commandments of the New Age

Intro

Although the Age of Law is no longer,

there’re similar words to adhere to,

not just when touched by the Holy Spirit,

but to be followed at all times by man.

Verse 1

Do not judge the practical God’s work.

Keep your place and behave when before God,

and revere the testimony of God.

Don’t ignore His work or the words He speaks.

Don’t imitate the tones, aims of God’s speech.

Don’t oppose the man testified by God.

Do nothing that’s obviously against him.

Watch your speech and in actions, words, follow his plans.

Verse 2

Here’s what’s crucial for man to follow today:

Do not deceive or hide anything from

the God who is standing before your eyes.

Don’t speak filth, arrogant words before Him.

Don’t fool Him with fair words to gain His trust.

Don’t act irreverently before God.

Obey all that is spoken from God’s mouth.

Don’t resist, oppose or dispute His words.

Bridge

Don’t interpret God’s words as you see fit.

Hold your tongue, don’t fall prey to the wicked.

Guard your footsteps, don’t cross boundaries set by God.

Don’t speak from God’s perspective to be loathed by Him.

Verse 3

Do not carelessly repeat words God speaks,

lest people mock you, the devils fool you.

Obey, don’t judge God’s work, even if you don’t grasp it;

just try to seek and to have fellowship.

Don’t transgress the original place of God,

just serve Him from the position of man.

Don’t teach today’s God from man’s position.

If you do so, then you are misguided.

Outro

Don’t stand where the man testified by God stands.

In your words, actions, thoughts, be in man’s position.

It’s your duty, remember, follow, don’t change it,

or you’ll violate administrative decrees.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Commandments of the New Age

975 The New Age’s Commandments Are Profoundly Significant

Verse 1

The new age’s commandments are so profound.

They show God will truly appear on earthly ground,

He will conquer the entire universe,

revealing all His glory in the flesh.

God will perfect the chosen ones through practical work.

And He’ll achieve everything on earth with His words,

manifesting God in flesh rises upon high,

that all men of this earth, and nations of this world,

they kneel to God, who is great.

Chorus

The commandments of the new age symbolize

God and man are in a new heaven and earth.

Like Jehovah with the Israelites, and Jesus with the Jews,

God will do more practical, greater work on earth.

Verse 2

Though the new age’s commandments are for man to keep,

though this is man’s duty and obligation,

the meaning that they represent is too profound

to fully be expressed in one or two words.

The commandments of the new age, they replace

the Old and New Testament laws,

rules decreed by Jehovah and by Jesus.

Know it’s a deeper, a much deeper lesson,

than man can imagine.

Chorus

The commandments of the new age symbolize

God and man are in a new heaven and earth.

Like Jehovah with the Israelites, and Jesus with the Jews,

God will do more practical, greater work on earth.

Verse 3

The commandments of the new age, of this new age,

are significant in a practical way.

They interface the Age of Kingdom and of Grace,

while ending rules and ways of the old age.

And they bring mankind before the more practical God

to be personally perfected by Him.

And the commandments are the start of the path to perfection.

So you must realize, to do, but not despise,

so approach and follow them well.

Bridge

The new age’s commandments emphasize

man must worship the practical God of today,

submitting to the Spirit’s essence practically.

They emphasize the principle by which

God will judge man as guilty or righteous

once manifested as the Sun of righteousness.

Chorus

The commandments of the new age symbolize

God and man are in a new heaven and earth.

Like Jehovah with the Israelites, and Jesus with the Jews,

God will do more practical, greater work on earth.

God will do more practical, greater work on earth.

God will do more practical, greater work on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Keeping the Commandments and Practicing the Truth

976 Conform to God’s Will by Following the Ten Administrative Decrees

Intro

Man should not magnify, exalt himself,

but should worship and exalt God alone.

Do anything that benefits God’s work.

Do nothing that’s detrimental to it.

Defend God’s name, testimony and work.

Verse 1

The money, the things in God’s house

and all of the property

are truly the offerings

that should be given by man.

Just the priest, God may enjoy them,

for these offerings are for God,

shared with the priest alone.

No others are entitled.

Verse 2

Man has corrupt dispositions

and is possessed of emotions,

so a man and a woman

can’t work together to serve God.

Anyone discovered doing so

will be expelled without exception.

Don’t lead false believers to the church,

even if they’re your very kin.

Bridge 1

You shall not pass judgment on God,

nor lightly discuss His matters.

You should act, speak as man ought to.

Don’t overstep limits, boundaries.

Be sure to guard your tongue well,

be careful of your own footsteps.

This will prevent you from doing

what offends God’s disposition.

Verse 3

Do what a person should do,

carry out your commitments.

Fulfill responsibilities,

hold fast to your own duty.

Since you do believe in God,

devote your share to God’s work,

or you’ll be unfit for God’s house,

unfit to eat and drink His words.

Verse 4

In work and matters of the church,

apart from obeying God,

you should follow the instructions

of the man used by Holy Spirit.

The slightest breach won’t be allowed;

be absolute in your compliance.

Do not analyze right or wrong;

what’s right, wrong is not your concern.

Bridge 2

God’s believers should obey, worship Him.

Don’t exalt or look up to any man.

Don’t see God as chief, those you esteem second,

and then grant yourself the third place.

No person should hold a place in your heart.

Don’t deem men, especially those you adore,

to be on par with God or His equal.

This is all intolerable to God.

Outro

Keep your thoughts on the work of the church.

Put aside the prospects of your own flesh.

Don’t waver on your family affairs.

Devote yourself utterly to God’s work.

Put God’s work first and your own life second.

This is the true decency of a saint.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Ten Administrative Decrees That Must Be Obeyed by God’s Chosen People in the Age of Kingdom

977 You Ought to Seek God’s Approval

Chorus

For the sake of your fate,

you should seek God’s approval.

Since you acknowledge

that you are a member of the house of God,

you should bring unto God

peace of mind and satisfaction

for Him in all things.

Make your actions be principled

and conform to the truth.

Verse 1

If you can’t achieve this,

God will hate and reject you;

you’ll be spurned by every man.

Once you’re in this predicament,

then you cannot be counted

among the house of God,

and that’s what is meant by

not having God’s approval.

Chorus

For the sake of your fate,

you should seek God’s approval.

Since you acknowledge

that you are a member of the house of God,

you should bring unto God

peace of mind and satisfaction

for Him in all things.

Make your actions be principled

and conform to the truth.

Verse 2

All have deceived and resisted God.

Some misdeeds are forgivable,

some are not, for many deeds

violate His decrees

and offend God’s disposition.

God exhorts you to grasp

what His decrees consist of,

and try to know God’s disposition.

Bridge

If not, it will be hard to keep quiet.

You’ll speak too much high-sounding talk.

You’ll unwittingly offend the disposition of God,

fall into darkness and lose the Spirit’s presence and light.

Verse 3

Since your deeds are unprincipled,

you do and say what you should not,

the retribution you get

will be what you deserve.

You might lack principle

in words and in deeds,

when in both of these things

God is highly principled.

Verse 4

You receive punishment

because you’ve offended God,

not a human being.

If you do many offenses

against God’s disposition,

you’ll be a child of hell.

So instead be honest,

and principled in actions.

Pre-chorus

Then you can become

a confidant of God.

Chorus

For the sake of your fate,

you should seek God’s approval.

Since you acknowledge

that you are a member of the house of God,

you should bring unto God

peace of mind and satisfaction

for Him in all things.

Make your actions be principled

and conform to the truth.

Tag

If you don’t offend God’s disposition,

and if you seek His will,

and if your heart holds reverence toward God,

then your faith is up to par.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Three Admonitions

978 God’s Warning to Man

Verse 1

First, examine your transgressions.

This is the place you must begin.

Examine all your thoughts and behavior

in your life that don’t conform to truth.

What God requires is quite simple,

but that’s not all He asks of you.

Don’t laugh at or look down on what God asks.

Be serious and don’t dismiss this task.

Chorus

God officially tells you,

He does not care how hard or fine you work,

how qualified or renowned you are,

how closely you follow Him,

how improved you are in your attitude,

if you don’t do the things God demands,

you’re never going to win His praise.

Verse 2

Next, for each transgression and rebellion,

find a truth that deals with each one,

replace your rebellious thoughts and behavior

and your transgression with practice of the truth.

Third, you’ve gotta live honestly,

not be clever or be crafty.

Now if you can accomplish these three things,

you’re fortunate, one whose dreams do come true.

Chorus

God officially tells you,

He does not care how hard or fine you work,

how qualified or renowned you are,

how closely you follow Him,

how improved you are in your attitude,

if you don’t do the things God demands,

you’re never going to win His praise.

Bridge

You may treat these three terms

seriously or just irresponsibly.

Still, God’s purpose is for you

to fulfill your dreams

and put your ideals into practice.

He doesn’t mean to make a fool of you.

Verse 3

Write off all those ideas you’ve got,

things you’ve planned and calculated,

start treating God’s demands seriously,

or else, He’ll bring an end to all His work

by turning all people to ash.

For enemies and people reeking

of evil on the model of Satan

can’t enter God’s kingdom or the next age.

Chorus

God officially tells you,

He does not care how hard or fine you work,

how qualified or renowned you are,

how closely you follow Him,

how improved you are in your attitude,

if you don’t do the things God demands,

you’re never going to win His praise,

oh, His praise, His praise.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Transgressions Will Lead Man to Hell

979 What God Thinks of Man’s Deeds

Intro

God hopes you prepare enough good deeds

for your own destination,

then God will be pleased.

If not, no one can escape the coming disaster.

Verse 1

God begins and controls the disaster.

If you are not good in the eyes of God,

then you will not escape the suffering.

Amidst tribulation, your deeds were not

considered completely appropriate.

For your faith and love were hollow,

you were only timid or tough.

And God judged you as only good or bad.

Chorus

God must tell you this: Whoever breaks His heart

never shall receive mercy a second time,

all faithful to Him forever shall remain in His heart.

Verse 2

Your acts and expressions still concern God;

this is how He will determine your end.

But there is one thing God must make clear:

He will no longer be merciful

to those disloyal through tribulation;

He loathes anyone who’s betrayed Him once

and rejects those who’ve betrayed friends.

This is God’s disposition for all.

Chorus

God must tell you this: Whoever breaks His heart

never shall receive mercy a second time,

all faithful to Him forever shall remain in His heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

980 How Far Short of God’s Demands Are You?

Verse 1

No matter your beliefs, God’s words and deeds

are to help you understand His intentions

and increase your grasp of what He’s thinking,

what He wants to achieve,

what kind of people He’ll spurn,

who He likes and wants to gain,

and what He despises.

Bridge 1

They are meant to make it clear

and help you understand

how far the thoughts and deeds

of every one of you

have strayed from God’s standard.

Verse 2

You’ve long had faith and heard so much preaching,

but these are just the things you lack the most.

You’ve written every truth in your notebooks,

you’ve carved things in your hearts

that you think are important,

and plan to use all these things

to please God in your practice.

Bridge 2

You plan to use these things

when you are in need,

to get you through hard times,

or simply let these truths

be with you while you live.

Verse 3

If you’re just doing it, no matter how,

it’s not so critical, so then what is?

It’s while you’re practicing, you must know deep down,

with complete certainty,

if everything that you do—

your every single deed—

aligns with what God wants.

Bridge 3

Know if all you think and do,

if the goal you’re aiming for

will satisfy God’s will

and tend to His demands,

and if He accepts them.

Tag

Only these are essential.

Only these are essential.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. How to Know God’s Disposition and the Results His Work Shall Achieve

981 God Hopes for People to Gain the Path of Light

Verse 1

God has given you many warnings,

and bestowed many truths to conquer you.

By now you have common sense and principles of man,

more enriched than you were in the past.

Verse 2

You’ve reaped this over many years,

God does not deny your achievements.

But He also knows your betrayal and rebellion,

for not one saint is among you.

You are, without a doubt,

enemies of Christ, all corrupted by Satan.

Chorus

God hopes you can be brought

to the path of light,

hoping you can take care of yourselves.

Do not dwell on destination

while viewing your behavior

and your transgressions with indifference.

Verse 3

For the sake of your future and destination,

God will now repeat His words.

He hopes you’ll understand Him, believing His words,

knowing their deepest meanings.

Verse 4

No one in your future will tell you

what God is telling you,

speaking to you so kindly,

or walking you through with patience.

You’ll spend this future crying in pain,

or recalling the good days,

in the dark without a shred of truth,

waiting so hopelessly.

Bridge

You may dwell in regret, losing all reason.

None of you can escape these outcomes.

Chorus

God hopes you can be brought

to the path of light,

hoping you can take care of yourselves.

Do not dwell on destination

while viewing your behavior

and your transgressions with indifference.

Verse 5

None of you truly worship God,

but immerse yourselves in evil,

mixing into your beliefs,

your spirits, souls and bodies

so many things that have nothing

to do with life and truth

but really contradict these things.

Chorus

God hopes you can be brought

to the path of light,

hoping you can take care of yourselves.

Do not dwell on destination

while viewing your behavior

and your transgressions with indifference.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Transgressions Will Lead Man to Hell

982 The Consequences of Man’s Transgressions

Verse 1

The more transgressions you commit,

the less chance you’ll have for a good destination.

The fewer your transgressions,

the better your chances of being praised by God.

If your transgressions increase beyond forgiveness,

you’ll have wasted all your chances.

Your destination will not be above, but below.

Do wrong boldly and see, if you doubt this.

Chorus

Don’t just focus on your destination

while missing your hidden transgressions.

Take them seriously; don’t overlook them,

focusing on your destination.

Verse 2

If you are an earnest person

who puts the truth into practice,

you’ll have a chance to be forgiven,

you’ll disobey less and less.

If you’re a rebellious person

who’s unwilling to practice truth,

your transgressions will multiply,

you’ll disobey more and more.

Pre-chorus

One day when you reach the limit,

that will bring you destruction.

Your pleasant dreams of blessings will be ruined.

Chorus

Don’t just focus on your destination

while missing your hidden transgressions.

Take them seriously; don’t overlook them,

focusing on your destination.

Bridge

Don’t excuse transgressions as foolish mistakes,

or that you could not practice truth

because you’re of poor caliber.

Don’t say you have transgressed

because you didn’t know better.

If you strive to forgive yourself,

you’re a coward who won’t gain truth.

Your transgressions will haunt you,

keep you short of truth’s demands,

causing you to forever remain

Satan’s loyal companion.

Chorus

Don’t just focus on your destination

while missing your hidden transgressions.

Take them seriously; don’t overlook them,

focusing on your destination.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Transgressions Will Lead Man to Hell

983 Every Day You Live Now Is Crucial

Chorus

Every day you live now is crucial

for your fate and destination.

Cherish all that you have today,

treasure each minute that passes away,

carve out all your time for the greatest gains,

so you’ll not have lived this life in vain.

Verse 1

You may feel confused about

why God would utter such words.

To be frank, He is not pleased at all

by the conduct of any of you.

For the hopes He once had for you

were not to see you as you are now.

Verse 2

Each of you is on danger’s brink.

Your cries for help, your former hopes

to seek truth and light approach their end.

God never awaited such recompense.

God never speaks against the facts,

for you’ve greatly disappointed Him.

Pre-chorus

You may not wish to accept or face reality,

yet God asks you seriously:

What have your hearts been filled with all these years?

To whom are they loyal?

Chorus

Every day you live now is crucial

for your fate and destination.

Cherish all that you have today,

treasure each minute that passes away,

carve out all your time for the greatest gains,

so you’ll not have lived this life in vain.

Bridge

God knows you all too well;

He cares for you too deeply,

investing so much of His heart

in your conducts and your deeds.

So He keeps calling you to account,

bearing all bitter hardships.

Yet all you give Him in return

is indifference and resignation.

Verse 3

You’ve been so remiss toward God.

Do you think He knows nothing of it?

This shows your true lack of kindness for Him.

You’re burying your heads in the sand.

So clever you know not what you do,

then what’ll you use to give Him account?

Chorus

Every day you live now is crucial

for your fate and destination.

Cherish all that you have today,

treasure each minute that passes away,

carve out all your time for the greatest gains,

so you’ll not have lived this life in vain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. To Whom Are You Loyal?

984 All Who Do Evil Are Targets of Punishment

1 Before humanity enters into rest, whether each sort of person is punished or rewarded will be determined according to whether they have sought the truth, whether they know God, and whether they can submit to the visible God. Those who have rendered service to the visible God, yet neither know Him nor submit to Him, lack truth. Such people are evildoers, and evildoers will undoubtedly be objects of punishment; furthermore, they shall be punished according to their wicked conduct.

2 God is for humans to believe in, and He is also worthy of their obedience. Those who only have faith in the vague and invisible God are people who do not believe in God and are unable to submit to God. If these people still cannot manage to believe in the visible God by the time His work of conquest is finished, and continue to be disobedient and resist the God who is visible in the flesh, then these “vagueists” will, without a doubt, become objects of destruction.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

985 Can Man Not Put Aside Their Flesh for This Short Time?

Verse 1

When the warmth of spring arrives

and the flowers start to blossom,

when everything beneath the heavens

is all covered in green,

when all things on earth are in place,

then all people and things shall enter

slowly into God’s chastisement,

and at that time, all of God’s work

on the earth will come to an end.

Pre-refrain

God shall no longer work or live on earth,

for His great work will have been accomplished.

Refrain

Are people incapable

of putting aside their flesh for this short time?

Verse 2

What can cleave love between man and God?

Who can pull that same love apart?

Is it parents? Is it husbands?

Sisters, wives, or painful refinement?

Can the feelings of conscience

wipe away God’s image within man?

Are people’s indebtedness and actions

towards each other their own doing?

Can they be remedied by man?

Refrain

Are people incapable

of putting aside their flesh for this short time?

Verse 3

Who is able to protect themselves?

Can people provide for themselves?

Who are the strong ones in life?

Who can leave God and live on their own?

Why does God repeatedly ask

people to work on self-reflection?

And further, why does God say,

“Whose hardship has been arranged,

arranged by their own hand?”

Refrain

Are people incapable

of putting aside their flesh for this short time?

Are people incapable

of putting aside their flesh for this short time?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapters 24 and 25

986 The Flesh Can Ruin Your Destination

Chorus

If people see clearly life’s right path

and God’s purpose in managing man,

they would not hold their destinies

as treasure in their heart.

They’d no longer wish to serve their own “parents,”

ones who are truly worse than pigs and dogs.

Verse 1

People should have a thorough grasp

on what they should enter into

during tribulation and during trials of fire.

Do not always serve your flesh,

worse than ants and bugs.

Why should you think so hard

and agonize over this?

Chorus

If people see clearly life’s right path

and God’s purpose in managing man,

they would not hold their destinies

as treasure in their heart.

They’d no longer wish to serve their own “parents,”

ones who are truly worse than pigs and dogs.

Verse 2

Flesh is not yours but God’s,

who controls you and commands Satan.

You’re living in fleshly torment,

but is this flesh under your control?

Why bother pleading to God

for the sake of your putrid flesh,

condemned, cursed and defiled by unclean spirits?

Bridge

Why hold Satan’s minions so close to your heart?

Don’t you know flesh could ruin

your future, hopes, and true destination?

Chorus

If people see clearly life’s right path

and God’s purpose in managing man,

they would not hold their destinies

as treasure in their heart.

They’d no longer wish to serve their own “parents,”

ones who are truly worse than pigs and dogs.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Purpose of Managing Mankind

987 Seek to Be the Manifestation of God’s Glory

Verse 1

All flesh and blood are guided by God,

but still in Satan’s grasp.

So man’s relationships are clouded

by lust, adoration or surroundings.

These abnormal relationships

are what God detests the most.

He wants creatures full of life,

not ones steeped in death.

Chorus

God wants man to think on

their ideas and actions,

to be a sign of God’s glory,

instead of bringing Him shame.

So in all of your lives,

you don’t become Satan’s joke.

God requires this of all people.

Verse 2

God sits at the kingdom’s table,

giving a decree,

commanding all on earth

to receive His inspection.

When God’s above the universe,

each day He does His work,

observing all in flesh and blood,

not overlooking a single one.

Chorus

God wants man to think on

their ideas and actions,

to be a sign of God’s glory,

instead of bringing Him shame.

So in all of your lives,

you don’t become Satan’s joke.

God requires this of all people.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 20

988 To Believe in God but Not Gain Life Leads to Punishment

Verse 1

You may have suffered much, but you know nothing,

and you’re ignorant of life.

Though you’ve been judged and chastised,

you’re unchanged, having gained no life.

Your work will be tested one day

in trials as fierce as fire

and even greater tribulation.

This will turn you into ashes.

Bridge 1

As one who doesn’t possess life, corrupt, with no gold within,

who can’t even be a good foil, won’t you be discarded?

Verse 2

Can a man worth less than a penny,

without life, be used for conquest?

When that time comes, your days will be

harder than Noah’s and Sodom’s!

Prayers won’t help you then.

How could you repent and start again

when the work of salvation is ended,

and the evil begin to be punished?

Bridge 2

You resist and you rebel, you knowingly do evil.

Will you not receive a punishment most severe?

Verse 3

When disaster comes, won’t it be too late

if you don’t listen to God now?

Will you only then start to

feel regret and believe?

God forgives your past transgressions,

seeing only your positive side.

His words and work are meant to save you,

with no ill intentions.

Bridge 3

Yet you refuse His kindness and cannot tell good from bad.

Do you not just wait for punishment and righteous retribution?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Inside Truth of the Work of Conquest (1)

989 Do You Understand God’s Attitude When He Takes Retribution on Man?

Verse 1

God’s work is a great help to you.

He wants an honest heart in return,

one that aspires upward.

But so far His hands are empty.

Bridge 1

If one day God is still so aggrieved,

will He be as kind and serene as now?

Do you understand how one feels

tilling land without harvesting one grain?

Verse 2

Do you know how greatly one’s heart is injured

when he is dealt a great blow?

How sad is someone whose hope turns

to parting on bad terms?

Bridge 2

Have you seen the wrath of the provoked?

Can you know the revenge of the deceived?

If you understand these people’s minds,

then you can imagine God’s retribution.

Verse 3

God hopes you put in serious effort

for the sake of your destination.

But do not be deceitful in your efforts,

or God’s disappointment will continue.

Bridge 3

Those who take thought for their destination

but ruin it are least able to be saved.

Even if exasperated and enraged,

who would take pity on them?

Outro

So God wishes your destination

would be both suitable and good.

And He hopes none of you

will fall into disaster.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. On Destination

990 Those Unrepentant People Who Are Trapped in Sin Are Beyond Salvation

1 Now, whether or not your pursuit has been effective is measured by what you currently possess. This is what is used to determine your outcome; this is to say, your outcome is revealed in the sacrifices you have made and the things you have done. Your outcome will be made known by your pursuit, your faith, and what you have done. Among all of you, there are many who are already beyond salvation, for today is the day of revealing people’s outcomes, and God will not be muddle-headed in His work; He will not lead those who are entirely beyond salvation into the next age. There will be a time when God’s work is finished. He shall not work on those stinking, spiritless corpses that cannot be saved at all; now are the last days of man’s salvation, and He will not do useless work.

2 Those who think only of their flesh and who enjoy comfort; those who seem to believe but who do not really believe; those who engage in evil medicine and sorcery; those who are promiscuous, tattered and ragged; those who steal sacrifices to Jehovah and His possessions; those who love bribes; those who dream idly of ascending to heaven; those who are arrogant and conceited, who strive only for personal fame and fortune; those who spread impertinent words; those who blaspheme God Himself; those who do nothing but make judgments against and slander God Himself; those who form cliques and seek independence; those who exalt themselves above God; those frivolous young, middle-aged and older men and women who are ensnared in licentiousness; those men and women who enjoy personal fame and fortune and pursue personal status among others; those unrepentant people who are trapped in sin—are they not, all of them, beyond salvation?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

991 How Should You Treat Your Own Words and Actions?

Intro

Do you believe God’s words and retribution?

That He’ll punish those who deceive, betray Him?

Do you prefer that day to come sooner or later?

Verse 1

Are you afraid of punishment, or will you resist God,

even knowing there’s punishment?

And when that day does arrive,

will you be midst the crying or cheers?

Pre-chorus

Are you hopeful or afraid

that all God’s words will be fulfilled?

Chorus

If you’re hopeful God departs soon to fulfill His words,

how should you treat your words and actions?

If you don’t hope for this to happen,

why believe in Him at all?

Verse 2

What endings do you wish to have?

Do you fully believe or doubt God?

Have you studied the results and endings

your actions and behavior will bring?

Pre-chorus

Are you hopeful or afraid

that all God’s words will be fulfilled?

Chorus

If you’re hopeful God departs soon to fulfill His words,

how should you treat your words and actions?

If you don’t hope for this to happen,

why believe in Him at all?

Bridge

Do you know why you’re following Him?

If just to widen your horizons,

then there’s no need to suffer these grievances.

But if it’s to be blessed and evade disaster,

why aren’t you concerned about your conduct?

Why don’t you ask yourself

if you can meet His demands

or are qualified to receive His future blessings?

Chorus

If you’re hopeful God departs soon to fulfill His words,

how should you treat your words and actions?

If you don’t hope for this to happen,

why believe in Him at all?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

992 The Three Admonishments of God to Man

Intro

God’s incarnation and His work in flesh

are very important to every man,

even more so His will and disposition

to everyone living in flesh and corruption.

Chorus

Now you know God’s disposition, what He has and is.

Have you any thoughts to how you should treat Him?

God gives you three admonishments of God to man.

If you can carry these out the best that you can,

you will find yourself fairly safe,

and you will anger God no more.

Verse 1

Do not test God.

No matter how much you understand Him,

no matter how much you know Him,

do not test God.

Chorus

Now you know God’s disposition, what He has and is.

Have you any thoughts to how you should treat Him?

God gives you three admonishments of God to man.

If you can carry these out the best that you can,

you will find yourself fairly safe,

and you will anger God no more.

Verse 2

Do not contend for status with God.

No matter what type of status He gives you,

no matter what type of work God entrusts you,

no matter what duty He raises you up to,

no matter how much you have sacrificed for God,

do not contend for status with God.

Chorus

Now you know God’s disposition, what He has and is.

Have you any thoughts to how you should treat Him?

God gives you three admonishments of God to man.

If you can carry these out the best that you can,

you will find yourself fairly safe,

and you will anger God no more.

Verse 3

Do not compete with God.

No matter if you can understand,

or if you can obey what God does with you,

or if you can obey what He plans for you,

no matter if you can obey what He brings you,

do not compete with God.

Chorus

Now you know God’s disposition, what He has and is.

Have you any thoughts to how you should treat Him?

God gives you three admonishments of God to man.

If you can carry these out the best that you can,

you will find yourself fairly safe,

and you will anger God no more,

and you will anger God no more.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God’s Work, God’s Disposition, and God Himself III

993 You Should Treasure the Day of God’s Glory

Verse 1

People don’t treasure God’s coming,

nor do they prize the day of His glory.

They’re not glad to receive His chastisement,

not willing to return His glory to Him.

They’re not willing to cast off the evil one’s poison.

Verse 2

Humanity continues trying to deceive God,

still wearing happy faces, bright smiles, like the past,

unaware that deep gloom will descend upon man

after God’s glory departs from them.

Pre-chorus

They’re unaware that when God’s day comes to all mankind,

it will be worse for them than for the people of Noah’s day.

Chorus

Man does not know how dark Israel became

when God’s glory departed from it.

At dawn, man forgets how dark the night was,

how difficult it was to get through.

When the sun again retreats and darkness descends,

man will again lament and gnash his teeth in the darkness.

Verse 3

Have you forgotten, when God’s glory departed from Israel,

how hard it was for the Israelites

to endure those suffering days?

Now is the time when you see God’s glory,

and it’s also the time when you share the day of His glory.

Bridge

Man will lament amid the darkness

when God’s glory leaves the filthy land.

Now is the day of God’s glory when God does His work,

and it’s the day when He exempts man from suffering,

for He won’t share the times

of torment and tribulation with them.

God wants only to conquer mankind completely,

and to completely defeat the evil one of man.

Chorus

Man does not know how dark Israel became

when God’s glory departed from it.

At dawn, man forgets how dark the night was,

how difficult it was to get through.

When the sun again retreats and darkness descends,

man will again lament and gnash his teeth in the darkness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. What It Means to Be a Real Person

994 God Is Leading People Onto the Right Track of Life

Verse 1

Today, each one of you knows

that God is leading people,

leads them on to the right track of life.

He is leading man to take

the next step into another age,

leaving this old dark era.

Pre-chorus 1

He leads people out of the flesh,

away from the yoke of dark forces and satanic influence,

so each and every person lives in a world of freedom.

Chorus

For the sake of a beautiful tomorrow,

so that people may be bolder in their steps,

the Spirit of God plans everything for man.

And so that man may have greater enjoyment,

God devotes all of His efforts in the flesh

to preparing the path that’s ahead of man,

speeding the coming of the day for which man longs.

Verse 2

Would that you all cherish this,

such a beautiful moment.

To come together with God is hard.

Though you have never known Him,

you have already been together

with Him for a long, long time.

Pre-chorus 2

If only all could remember

these beautiful, fleeting days, remember them forever,

so they never forget them and make them their treasure on earth.

Chorus

For the sake of a beautiful tomorrow,

so that people may be bolder in their steps,

the Spirit of God plans everything for man.

And so that man may have greater enjoyment,

God devotes all of His efforts in the flesh

to preparing the path that’s ahead of man,

speeding the coming of the day for which man longs.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (5)

995 You Must Treasure the Blessings of Today

Verse 1

When God’s hands raise up the world, people dance with bliss.

They’re no longer sorrowful, they depend on Him.

When God’s hands cover His face, pressing people down,

quickly they feel short of breath, they can barely live.

Terrified, all cry to God, fearful of demise.

For they wish to see the day when He’s glorified.

Chorus

God sent many to the world, and many were sent away.

And many passed through God’s hands.

Many spirits were cast to Hades,

many have lived in the flesh, many have been born again.

Yet none have ever enjoyed the kingdom’s blessings today.

Verse 2

God’s day is the principal for man to survive.

They long for His glorious day, so till now they’re alive.

Blessing decreed by God’s mouth is that in last days,

people are able to behold all of God’s glory.

Through times many left the world with reluctance, despair,

and many came to the world with hope and with faith.

Chorus

God sent many to the world, and many were sent away.

And many passed through God’s hands.

Many spirits were cast to Hades,

many have lived in the flesh, many have been born again.

Yet none have ever enjoyed the kingdom’s blessings today.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 20

996 How to Follow Well the Last Stretch of the Path

Intro

Remember that these words have been spoken:

You will go through greater tribulation.

Verse 1

To be perfected is not simple or easy.

Your faith must be at least as great as Job’s.

Your future trials will exceed those of Job;

you still must go through long-term chastisement.

If your caliber cannot be made better,

if you lack capacity to understand,

if the knowledge you have is too little,

then at that time, you won’t have testimony.

Bridge 1

You’ll become a joke,

you’ll be Satan’s plaything.

If you can’t hold visions now,

you have no foundation,

and you will be discarded!

Verse 2

No stretch of the path is easy to walk,

so make sure that you do not take it lightly.

Give this careful thought and prepare yourself,

so you may rightly walk the final stretch.

Don’t ignore this. It is the path for all,

the path ahead that must be walked.

Do not think God’s words are a waste of breath.

The day will come when you will use it all.

Bridge 2

Equip yourself now,

prepare to pave your path.

Worry how you’ll stand firm.

Be ready for the future,

not gluttonous or lazy!

Verse 3

Use your time wisely to gain all you need.

God gives you everything so you can understand.

Through greater tribulation, all will achieve

genuine understanding within themselves.

Bridge 3

These are the steps of the work.

Fully grasp today’s visions,

attain a true stature,

then your hardships won’t crush you;

you’ll find you can withstand them.

Verse 4

When God has finished this last step of work

and when He’s finished saying the final words,

then people will need to walk their own path.

This will fulfill the words previously spoken:

Outro

The Spirit has a duty

for every single person,

and work to do for each of you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How You Should Walk the Final Stretch of the Path

997 When God Smites the Shepherd

Verse 1

In the future, everyone will walk the path

they should take, led by the Holy Spirit.

And who can care for others

when going through tribulation?

Who will be able to care?

Verse 2

Any one person has their own suffering,

and each has their own stature,

and that is a stature unique to themselves,

all unique to themselves.

Pre-chorus 1

Husbands cannot take care of wives,

and parents cannot take care of children;

none can care for anyone else.

It won’t be like now, when there’s mutual care,

and support is still possible.

And that will be a time of exposing

every type of person.

Chorus

Holding on to what one has is all that can be done,

and to walk the final stretch of the path,

and walk it, walk it well, oh, walk it well.

Verse 3

When God smites the shepherd,

the sheep of the flock will all be scattered.

Without a true leader, you will be divided,

not like now, when you can come together

as a congregation.

Pre-chorus 2

Those without the work of the Holy Spirit

will show their true colors:

husbands selling out wives,

wives selling out husbands,

children selling out parents,

and parents then persecuting their children.

You can’t predict the human heart.

Chorus

Holding on to what one has is all that can be done,

and to walk the final stretch of the path,

and walk it, walk it well, oh, walk it well.

Bridge

Right now, you’re short-sighted, can’t see this clearly.

Finding success through this step of work

is no easy task, no easy task.

Chorus

Holding on to what one has is all that can be done,

and to walk the final stretch of the path,

and walk it, walk it well, oh, walk it well.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. How You Should Walk the Final Stretch of the Path

998 God’s Message

Verse 1

The past is long gone, you must not cling on to it.

You stood your ground yesterday.

Now give God your loyalty.

Pre-chorus

This is what you should know.

Though God is not in view,

the Spirit of God will confer grace upon you.

Chorus

God hopes you’ll treasure His blessings

and use them to know yourselves.

Don’t take them as your capital.

Fill what you lack with words God says.

From this derive positive things.

And this is the message God bequeaths.

Verse 2

Tomorrow you should bear good testimony for Him.

In the future you’ll be blessed,

you’ll inherit His blessing.

Pre-chorus

This is what you should know.

Though God is not in view,

the Spirit of God will confer grace upon you.

Chorus

God hopes you’ll treasure His blessings

and use them to know yourselves.

Don’t take them as your capital.

Fill what you lack with words God says.

From this derive positive things.

This is the message God bequeaths.

This is the message God bequeaths.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 7

999 All Who Do Not Practice the Truth Must Meet Destruction

1 Anyone who verbally recognizes God incarnate, yet cannot practice the truth of submission to God incarnate, will ultimately become objects of elimination and destruction. Moreover, anyone who verbally recognizes the visible God, eating and drinking of the truth expressed by Him while also seeking after the vague and invisible God, will be even more likely to be destroyed in the future. None of these people will be able to remain until the time of rest that will come after God’s work has finished, nor can a single individual similar to such people remain in that time of rest. Demonic people are those who do not practice the truth; their essence is one of resistance and disobedience to God, and they do not have the slightest intention of submitting to Him. Such people will all be destroyed.

2 Whether you have truth and whether you resist God depend on your essence, not on your appearance or how you might occasionally speak or conduct yourself. Whether or not an individual will be destroyed is determined by one’s essence; it is decided according to the essence revealed by one’s behavior and one’s pursuit of the truth. Among people who are the same as each other in that they are doing work, and who do similar amounts of work, those whose human essences are good and who possess truth are the people who will be allowed to remain, while those whose human essences are evil and who disobey the visible God are those who will be objects of destruction. All of God’s work or words related to humanity’s destination will deal with people appropriately according to each individual’s essence; not the slightest error will occur, and not a single mistake will be made. The work God does is most appropriate; He absolutely does not bring false claims against any creature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1000 Time to Part Ways

Verse 1

At creation I prophesied in the last days

I’d make a group who’re of one mind with Me.

After making an example on earth,

I’d then return to My place.

Verse 2

Once man has done all I’ve asked of them,

I will no longer require anything of them.

Rather, we will trade stories of the old days,

and after, part company.

Chorus 1

I hope after we part ways,

man will carry on My “inheritance,”

mind My words, not forget My teachings,

nor disgrace My name.

I hope humans try their best

to satisfy Me after I’ve left.

I hope My word is the foundation of their lives,

and they can live up to My hopes.

Bridge 1

My heart’s always been concerned for them.

I’ve always been attached to them.

Verse 3

Humanity and I once gathered,

enjoying heaven’s blessings on earth.

I lived together with humans;

we have always loved one another.

Verse 4

Our days were filled with laughter,

but we also had our quarrels.

Still our love was built on this,

and our ties were never severed.

Chorus 2

They left a profound impression on Me

after many years of contact.

I’ve given them many things to enjoy,

for which they’ve always been doubly grateful.

Now our gatherings won’t be the same;

who can run from the time of parting?

We love each other, but what can be done?

Who dare violate the Father’s requirements?

Verse 5

I will return to My place

to complete another part of My work.

There’s no need to be too sad;

perhaps we will meet again.

Chorus 3

It’s My hope humans may please Me on earth.

My Spirit will confer grace on them.

Let unpleasantries be left in the past,

let love be always between us.

I have given humans so much love,

and they’ve paid a heavy price to love Me.

I hope humanity treasures our pure love,

so it will spread and be passed down forever.

Bridge 2

Let us be linked in love when we meet again,

so our love may stay forever,

and be praised by all people.

This would satisfy Me.

Outro

I would show My face,

smiling to humanity.

I hope all humans will remember

My exhortations.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 47

1001 God’s Utterances Are the Best Exhortation for Man

Verse 1

Today I work in you,

so I’ll lead you to a proper life.

I usher in a new age,

leading you into a new life.

The work’s done on you step by step.

You’re taught face to face, hand in hand.

I bestow what you lack on you

and tell you what you don’t understand.

Chorus

The words I speak are My

only exhortation of you.

They’re My only exhortation.

The words I speak to you,

these words are your visions today.

In the future, you’ll depend on them.

They’re provisions of life today.

They’re the best exhortation for the future.

Verse 2

My work is the provision of life,

guiding you to live a proper life,

providing a group of people

in the last days with life.

The work I do among you now

is current provision for you,

it’s the timely salvation.

In these few years, I tell you all truths.

I show you the way of life;

the work of the future’s displayed.

It’s enough for you to experience

in a proper and normal way.

Chorus

The words I speak are My

only exhortation of you.

They’re My only exhortation.

The words I speak to you,

these words are your visions today.

In the future, you’ll depend on them.

They’re provisions of life today.

They’re the best exhortation for the future.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Practice (7)

1002 When God Returns to Zion

Intro

When all’s set, God returns to Zion.

This day will be honored by all men.

Verse 1

On the day God returns to Zion,

earthly things will be silent, at peace.

When He has returned to Zion,

all will restore their very first form.

He will begin the work of Zion.

All will go through His chastisement.

He will make all men see His glory,

see all His wisdom, bountifulness.

Pre-chorus 1

None dare pass judgment, for God completes all.

All people will see His whole honor.

They’ll experience His whole victory

as everything is revealed with Him.

Chorus

When God has returned to Zion,

He’ll commence His work in Zion,

punish the wicked, reward good.

He’ll bring into force His righteousness.

He will carry out His judgment.

He’ll use His words to fulfill everything.

Verse 2

This shows God’s power, authority.

No one will dare offend, obstruct God.

All’s public, who’d dare hide anything?

God is sure to show him no mercy!

God will severely punish such wretches.

Such scum must be removed from His sight.

God will rule them with an iron rod

and judge them with His authority.

Pre-chorus 2

God will do so with no mercy,

without sparing their feelings at all.

For God is without emotion;

He’s majestic, unoffendable.

Chorus

When God has returned to Zion,

He’ll commence His work in Zion,

punish the wicked, reward good.

He’ll bring into force His righteousness.

He will carry out His judgment.

He’ll use His words to fulfill everything.

Bridge

God is like a lion rather than lamb.

And no one dares to offend Him,

or He’ll punish with death without delay.

Such is His disposition.

Chorus

When God has returned to Zion,

He’ll commence His work in Zion,

punish the wicked, reward good.

He’ll bring into force His righteousness.

He will carry out His judgment.

He’ll use His words to fulfill everything.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 120

1003 After God Has Returned to Zion

Verse 1

After I’ve returned to Zion,

man will praise Me like before.

Loyal service-doers waiting to serve Me

will have ended their functions.

The best they can do

is think of My earthly presence.

Then I’ll rain down disasters

on those who suffer calamity.

Pre-chorus 1

But in My righteousness,

loyal service-doers will receive grace.

I’ll punish the evil, but those with good deeds

shall reap material enjoyment,

oh, material enjoyment.

Chorus

This is a revelation

that I am the God of righteousness;

this is a revelation

that I am the God of faithfulness Himself.

This is a revelation

that I am the God of righteousness;

this is a revelation

that I am the God of faithfulness Himself.

Verse 2

On My return to Zion,

I’ll face each worldly nation;

I’ll bring salvation to Israel

and chastise the Egyptians.

This next step of My work

will not be like today,

not in flesh, but transcending it.

As I speak it, it will be done.

Pre-chorus 2

As I’ve said it, it will be fulfilled.

My word and its fulfillment occur

at the same time,

for My word is authority.

Chorus

This is a revelation

that I am the God of righteousness;

this is a revelation

that I am the God of faithfulness Himself.

This is a revelation

that I am the God of righteousness;

this is a revelation

that I am the God of faithfulness Himself.

Outro

I am speaking of these things

to guide people to avoid,

oh, to avoid grasping wildly.

When that time does come,

all will be arranged by Me.

Don’t act willfully,

or you’ll be struck down by Me.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 120

1004 God’s Requirements of His Followers

Intro

God requires those who follow Him

to have true belief and loyalty, complete submission,

genuine knowledge, and heartfelt reverence.

Verse 1

God requires people not to question Him

or follow Him with vague ideas or viewpoints,

nor follow Him on fantasies and notions.

Those who follow Him must do so loyally,

not half-heartedly or without commitment.

Verse 2

When God makes of you any requirements,

when He tests, judges, prunes and deals with you,

or corrects and smites you, you must submit fully.

Don’t ask the cause or reasons or make conditions.

Your obedience must be absolute.

Bridge

When it comes to the knowledge God wants man to have,

He asks more than recognizing Him and His words,

but that your knowledge of Him be correct.

You may know just a tiny bit,

but this is correct and true, and fits with God’s essence.

For God hates praise or commendation

that is not realistic or well thought-out.

Verse 3

God despises it when people treat Him like air

and when people talk of Him without the facts,

without hesitation, any way they want.

He hates those who think they know Him and boast of it,

talking of Him without any constraint.

Verse 4

Heartfelt reverence is God’s last requirement.

When someone has true, correct knowledge of Him,

they are able to shun evil and revere God.

This reverence comes from the depths of the heart.

It’s given willingly, not due to God’s pressure.

Outro

God does not ask you to make a gift

of any nice attitude or behavior,

but to revere and fear Him deep in your heart.

This comes from changes in your disposition,

gaining knowledge of God and of His deeds,

coming to understand God’s essence,

and acknowledging you are God’s creature.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique X

1005 God’s Final Requirements of Man

Verse 1

If you’re a service-doer,

can you do service for God

loyally, without being passive

or just going through motions?

If you find out God never

appreciates you,

will you still be able to stay

and do service for life?

Pre-chorus 1

If you spent lots of effort

but God’s still cold to you,

would you still keep

working for Him in obscurity?

If you spent some things for God

but your small demands aren’t met,

will you then grow discouraged

and angrily blame God?

Chorus 1

If you’re always very loyal

and are loving toward God

yet suffer the pain of illness,

life’s impoverishment,

even friends abandon you

and your family go away,

or other misfortunes befall,

will your loyalty, love hold?

Verse 2

If nothing you have dreamed of

matches what God does,

how will you walk your future path?

If you never get anything

that you once hoped

to receive from God,

then can you continue on

as God’s follower?

Pre-chorus 2

If you’ve never seen the purpose

and significance of God’s work,

can you obey Him

without passing judgments?

Can you treasure all God’s words,

the things He has said,

all the work that He has been doing

when He is with man?

Chorus 2

Can you be God’s loyal follower,

willing to suffer for Him

for your whole life even if you

won’t receive anything?

Can you go without considering,

making plans or preparing

for your future path of survival?

Can you do this for God’s sake?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. A Very Serious Problem: Betrayal (2)

1006 The Four Conditions of God’s Perfection of Man

1 There are four basic prerequisites for accepting God’s judgment and chastisement and attaining perfection: performing one’s duty to an acceptable standard, having an attitude of submission, being a generally honest person, and having a repentant mindset. Once these four conditions are met, God begins the work of judgment and chastisement in people. Before carrying it out, He measures people—and how does He do this? He has several standards. First, God looks at what their attitude is toward the commission He has given them, whether they are capable of loyalty, and whether they can work wholeheartedly and put their all into it. In other words, God looks at whether people are capable of performing their duties to an acceptable standard.

2 Secondly, one must possess an attitude of submission to God. Before you can completely submit, you must have a submissive attitude. In your approach to the commissions God entrusts to you, you must, in addition to treating them with conscience and rationality, also be able to seek the truth, understand God’s will, and be able to have a submissive mindset, irrespective of what kind of environment you are in and regardless of what might happen to you. That is, you must accept that God’s words are right, take them as the truth, and adopt them as the principle behind your practice; and, even if you have a poor grasp of this principle, you must still be able to abide by it as if clinging to a rule. This is a kind of attitude.

3 Once you possess a submissive attitude, further changes in your words, conduct, and behavior will soon follow. What will these changes be? God will consider you to be generally honest. Less of your speech and conduct will involve deliberate lies; 80% of what you say will be true. Sometimes, due to the scumminess within you, the environment you are in, or certain other reasons, you will accidentally tell a lie. You will feel bad inside, and will later repent and confess your mistake before God. Afterward, you will change, and start telling fewer and fewer lies; your state will gradually improve, and in God’s view, you will have become generally honest.

4 God requires people to be repentant. At every stage—whether when God is disciplining or chastising you, or when He is reminding and exhorting you—if, upon the occurrence of a conflict between you and God, you continue to cling to your own ideas and viewpoints, and there is no rectification of the misunderstandings, blame, and disobedience you have toward God—if you do not turn yourself around, then God will eliminate you. If you can turn yourself around, putting aside your own ideas and motives, and you have this sort of intent, then this, too, is an attitude of submission; it is an acknowledgment and affirmation of the fact that the Lord of creation is the truth, the way, and the life. This is evidence of your recognition of the Creator’s identity and essence. God considers this especially important.

5 When you do not live by your own feelings or philosophies on how to live in the world, but instead live by the words spoken by God, by the principles He has given to you, by the duty He has entrusted to you, and by the path of practice and the path you should walk told to you by God, and you do so irrespective of how God treats you, just doing what you ought to do, then God shall recognize you. Once you have fulfilled these things—a recognition of the Creator’s identity, a responsible attitude toward your own duty, and the mindset of being able to turn yourself around in your approach to the truth—God shall carry out the work of judgment and chastisement in you, and thus commences your salvation.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 3. The Discourses of Christ of the Last Days. Only by Resolving One’s Notions Can One Embark on the Right Track of Belief in God (3)

1008 God Decides Man’s End Based on Whether They Possess the Truth

Verse 1

It’s time for God to determine the ending for each person,

not the stage at which He began to work man.

God writes into His book every word and action

of each person, He records them one by one.

Chorus

God decides the destination of everyone

not based on age, rank or sufferings,

nor the degree to which they invite pity,

but according only to whether they possess truth.

Verse 2

He notes their path in following Him,

their inherent attributes and final performance.

In this way no man shall escape the hand of God.

All shall be with their kind as He assigns.

Chorus

God decides the destination of everyone

not based on age, rank or sufferings,

nor the degree to which they invite pity,

but according only to whether they possess truth.

Bridge

Those who do not follow God’s will will be punished.

This is a fact no one can change.

So, all who are punished are so for the righteousness of God,

as retribution for countless evil acts.

Chorus

God decides the destination of everyone

not based on age, rank or sufferings,

nor the degree to which they invite pity,

but according only to

whether they possess truth, whoa, possess truth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Prepare Sufficient Good Deeds for Your Destination

1009 Those Who Do Not Follow God’s Way Must Be Punished

Verse 1

God is impartial to anyone,

He judges man with righteous disposition.

What He requires of man is surely right and proper.

There are conditions that all must accomplish,

it doesn’t matter who they are.

Regardless of your qualifications,

God only cares whether you walk in His way;

He cares whether you love to seek the truth.

Pre-chorus

Obey God’s words today, you’ll receive God’s praise.

Chorus

People who are rebellious, who are in opposition,

who are not compliant with God’s way,

will be punished, will be punished!

No one is forgiven, and no one is spared!

Verse 2

If you lack the truth and shame God’s name,

if you only follow and don’t walk in His way,

He’ll strike you down and punish you for all your evil.

Will you be able to say that God has not been righteous?

You say you’ve followed Him through thick and thin,

and each step of the way you’ve only suffered;

you say you’ve shared with God the good times and the bad,

but you have not lived out the words of God.

Pre-chorus

Obey God’s words today, you’ll receive God’s praise.

Chorus

People who are rebellious, who are in opposition,

who are not compliant with God’s way,

will be punished, will be punished!

No one is forgiven, and no one is spared!

Verse 3

You only wish to expend yourself for God,

but don’t think to live out a life of meaning.

You say that God is righteous, and He’ll remember you,

because you’ve worked so hard and you’ve suffered so much,

because you’re so devoted and you run around for Him.

But God’s righteousness is untainted by anything impure;

it contains no human will, it’s not tainted by the flesh,

nor is it tainted by human transactions.

Pre-chorus

Obey God’s words today, you’ll receive God’s praise.

Chorus

People who are rebellious, who are in opposition,

who are not compliant with God’s way,

will be punished, will be punished!

No one is forgiven, and no one is spared!

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Experiences of Peter: His Knowledge of Chastisement and Judgment

1010 God’s Arrangements for All People’s Outcomes

Verse 1

Those who do all evil deeds

during the time of judgment,

God will consign to a place

filled with evil spirits there.

These spirits will ravage

and destroy their bodies at will,

making them stink like a corpse.

Such is their fitting reward.

Verse 2

God notes down all sins of false believers,

disloyal false apostles and workers.

God will let them be defiled by unclean spirits,

no rebirth or light for them.

Hypocrites who served Him

but can’t be loyal to the end

will be numbered by God among the wicked.

They’ll fall into cahoots with the wicked,

become part of their riotous throng.

In the end God will see to their annihilation.

Bridge

Those who’ve been disloyal to Christ,

dedicated no efforts,

God will cast them all aside,

taking no notice of them.

They will end up being destroyed

at the time the age changes.

No more shall they live on earth,

much less enter God’s kingdom.

The insincere who have to deal with God

are counted as those serving God’s people.

A few can live while the rest shall die

with those whose service is inadequate.

Verse 3

Finally God shall bring into His kingdom

the like-minded with Him,

His people, sons and predestined priests.

These are the fruits of God’s work.

Those who don’t fall into any

of these categories will be found

among the unbelievers.

Think of what their fate will be.

Outro

God has said all that He should;

you decide which road to take.

Know God’s work never waits

for those who can’t keep up.

God has said all that He should;

you decide which road to take.

His righteous disposition

shows no mercy to any man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Christ Does the Work of Judgment With the Truth

1011 God Decides People’s End According to Their Essence

Verse 1

If one is ultimately able to survive,

it’s because they’ve achieved God’s requirements.

But if one can’t live in final rest,

it’s because they disobey and can’t please God.

Neither a child’s wicked deeds nor their righteousness

can be transferred to his or her parents.

And parents’ evil or righteousness

can’t be shared with any of their children.

Chorus

There’s a destination that each person deserves.

That’s determined based on their essence.

One’s destination is in no way related to others.

Verse 2

To each their own sins or their blessing,

no one can substitute for another.

If one is a doer of righteousness, they’re righteous.

And one is an evildoer if evil’s what they do.

Doers of righteousness are bound to survive,

and destruction awaits evildoers.

If one is holy, there’s no filthy spot on them.

If one is filthy, they have no single holy part.

Chorus

There’s a destination that each person deserves.

That’s determined based on their essence.

One’s destination is in no way related to others.

Verse 3

Wicked people are to be destroyed,

and survival awaits righteous people,

even if an evildoer’s child is righteous,

or a righteous person’s parents are wicked.

There is no relationship whatsoever

if a husband believes and a wife doesn’t,

or if a child believes and their parents don’t.

They’re two types that do not go together.

Chorus

There’s a destination that each person deserves.

That’s determined based on their essence.

One’s destination is in no way related to others.

Verse 4

So before one enters into rest,

there are physical relatives ’round them.

But once they’ve entered into rest,

they have no such relatives to speak of.

If one does their duty, they’re a foe to those who don’t.

Those who love God are foes to those who hate Him.

And those who enter into rest

are incompatible with those who are destroyed.

Chorus

There’s a destination that each person deserves.

That’s determined based on their essence.

One’s destination is in no way related to others.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1012 Believers and Unbelievers Are Simply Incompatible

Intro

All have their proper destination,

set by their own essence.

This has nothing to do

with any other people.

Verse 1

A believer and unbeliever,

even if husband and wife,

even if parent and child,

they’re utterly incompatible.

Before entering into rest,

there is family of the flesh,

but these fleshly ties will be no more

after entering the final rest.

Chorus

Relationships of the flesh,

relationships by blood

exist between people now,

but these someday will shatter.

Believers and unbelievers are not compatible;

instead they are opposed to one another.

Verse 2

Those who do their duties

are enemies of those who don’t.

Those who love God and those who hate Him

are enemies of one another.

Those in rest and those destroyed

are incompatible creatures.

Creatures that do their duties will live;

those that don’t will be destroyed forever.

Chorus

Relationships of the flesh,

relationships by blood

exist between people now,

but these someday will shatter.

Believers and unbelievers are not compatible;

instead they are opposed to one another.

Bridge

Those in rest believe in and submit to God;

the disobedient will be destroyed.

Families will no longer exist upon earth;

how could there be parents, children, spouses?

Believers and unbelievers are not compatible,

so these relationships will be severed.

Chorus

Relationships of the flesh,

relationships by blood

exist between people now,

but these someday will shatter.

Believers and unbelievers are not compatible;

instead they are opposed to one another.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1013 God Doesn’t Save the Wicked

Verse 1

In the nation of the red dragon,

God has carried out a stage of work

unfathomable to human beings,

and it’s causing them to sway in the wind.

After this many quietly drift away,

gone with the blowing of the wind.

This is the “threshing floor” God’s about to clear;

this is what He yearns for, this is His plan.

Pre-chorus 1

For many who are wicked have crept in while God’s at work,

but He is in no hurry to drive them all away.

Instead He shall disperse them when the time is right.

Only after that shall God be the fountain of life,

letting those who truly love God receive from Him

the fruit of the fig tree and the lily’s fragrance.

Chorus

You should know that what God gains

is pure, refined gold, and not sand.

Therefore, how can the wicked

be allowed to stay in God’s house?

Verse 2

The very place where Satan dwells,

it’s a land of dust with no pure gold left.

And so faced with this scene,

God carries out such a stage of work.

Just how can God allow foxes

to be parasites in His paradise?

He uses every possible way

to ensure these things are driven away.

Pre-chorus 2

Before God’s will is revealed, none know what He’ll do.

He takes the opportunity to drive wicked ones away,

and so the wicked things are forced to leave His presence.

Let it be known that this is what God does to the wicked.

Chorus

You should know that what God gains

is pure, refined gold, and not sand.

Therefore, how can the wicked

be allowed to stay in God’s house?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Seven Thunders Peal—Prophesying That the Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Spread Throughout the Universe

1014 The Beauty of the Kingdom

Intro

God moves above all men, watching everywhere.

No man and no thing is as they once were.

God rests upon His throne, lies ’cross the universe.

This is the final outcome of God’s present work.

Verse 1

God’s chosen ones regain their first form,

the angels are freed from pain,

just as God says, their countenance appears like

the holy one within man’s heart.

And since the angels serve God on earth,

and His glory spreads to the world,

heaven’s brought down to earth,

and earth up to heaven; they’re linked by man.

Pre-chorus

Heaven and earth, no longer asunder;

heaven and earth, joined as one.

Chorus

God and man will forever be in harmony.

God and man will always be in harmony,

never apart, never apart.

This is the beauty of the kingdom.

This is the beauty of the kingdom.

Bridge

Throughout the world there is only man and God.

Free of dirt and filth, all things are like new,

just like little lambs on the fresh green grass,

basking in God’s grace, enjoying all they can.

Verse 2

The greenness brings breath of life,

for God lives with man on earth for all time.

His tabernacle’s in the world of men,

God lives in Zion again. (It’s the defeat of Satan.)

This will be God’s day of rest,

proclaimed and commemorated by all.

His work on earth will end

when He’s at rest on His throne.

It’s this moment His mysteries are shown.

Pre-chorus

Heaven and earth, no longer asunder;

heaven and earth, joined as one.

Chorus

God and man will forever be in harmony.

God and man will always be in harmony,

never apart, never apart.

This is the beauty of the kingdom.

This is the beauty of the kingdom.

Outro

God moves above all men, watching everywhere.

No man and no thing is as they once were.

God rests upon His throne, lies ’cross the universe.

This is the final outcome of God’s present work.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 16

1015 The Greatest Blessing That God Bestows Upon Man

Verse 1

With the completion of God’s words,

the kingdom is taking shape.

With man returning to normal,

God’s kingdom is here.

Chorus 1

People of God in the kingdom,

you’ll recover the life meant for mankind.

Today, you live before God;

tomorrow, you’ll live in His kingdom.

All lands are filled with joy and warmth.

God’s kingdom is here on earth,

God’s kingdom is here on earth.

Verse 2

The frosty winter is replaced by a world

where spring is all year round,

when man won’t face the

world’s misery or suffer anymore.

Chorus 2

No more fighting among men,

no more war between nations.

No more carnage, no more blood.

Tomorrow, you’ll live in His kingdom.

All lands are filled with joy and warmth.

God’s kingdom is here,

God’s kingdom is here on earth.

Bridge

God moves throughout this world,

enjoying it from His throne.

He’s living among the stars,

angels sing and dance for Him.

Angels cry no more for their weakness.

Angels sing and dance for Him.

Angels sing and dance for Him.

God will never hear the weeps of angels.

Angels sing and dance for Him.

Angels sing and dance for Him.

Verse 3

No one will complain of hardships.

Today, you live before God;

tomorrow, you’ll live in His kingdom.

Isn’t this the greatest blessing He gave man?

Chorus 1

People of God in the kingdom,

you’ll recover the life meant for mankind.

Today, you live before God;

tomorrow, you’ll live in His kingdom.

All lands are filled with joy and warmth.

God’s kingdom is here on earth,

God’s kingdom is here on earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 20

1016 When the Kingdom Fully Comes

Intro

When the kingdom fully comes to earth,

all people shall recover their original likeness.

Verse 1

God enjoys from atop His throne,

He lives among the stars.

And the angels offer Him new songs,

dance new dances with their hearts.

When the kingdom fully comes to earth.

No longer does their own fragility

cause tears to run down their faces.

No longer do the angels weep before God.

Of miseries, none will complain.

Of miseries, none will complain.

Chorus

The day when God gains all His glory

is the day man enjoys their rest.

They no longer rush about

because of Satan’s disturbance.

The world will stop progressing onward,

and people will live in rest.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

Verse 2

The myriad stars in the firmament

are completely renewed.

The mountains and rivers in heaven and on earth

are changed, and the sun and the moon.

When the kingdom fully comes to earth.

And because man has changed, God has changed,

so, too, will all things change.

This great plan of God will be achieved, will be achieved.

This is His ultimate aim.

This is His ultimate aim.

Chorus

The day when God gains all His glory

is the day man enjoys their rest.

They no longer rush about

because of Satan’s disturbance.

The world will stop progressing onward,

and people will live in rest.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

This is when the kingdom fully comes to earth.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Interpretations of the Mysteries of “God’s Words to the Entire Universe”, Chapter 20

1017 God’s Final Promise to Mankind

Verse 1

When man achieves true life on earth,

all forces of Satan are bound,

man will live with ease upon the earth.

Complexities will not be found.

Human, social and family binds

can bother and be full of pain.

But once man has been fully conquered,

his heart and his mind will be changed.

Chorus

Once man is fully conquered,

his heart and his mind will change.

Man will have a heart that reveres God.

A heart that loves God they will possess.

Verse 2

Once those in the universe who seek

to love God have been conquered,

and once Satan has been defeated

and dark forces have all been bound,

then man’s life on earth is untroubled.

He’ll live freely on the earth,

without complexities of the flesh.

Man will be free of Satan’s force.

Chorus

Once man is fully conquered,

his heart and his mind will change.

Man will have a heart that reveres God.

A heart that loves God they will possess.

Bridge

If you treat your family the same

and your fellow believers the same,

you need not have any worries,

and your sufferings will be halved.

Man will get to live a normal life,

though much like an angel he would stand.

And this will be the final promise

bestowed from God upon man.

Chorus

Once man is fully conquered,

his heart and his mind will change.

Man will have a heart that reveres God.

A heart that loves God they will possess.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

1018 The Symbols of God’s Victory

Verse 1

Man is restored to what he looked like in the beginning.

They can fulfill their own duties, keep their own place,

obey all the arrangements of God.

God will then have a group of people worshiping Him on earth.

Chorus 1

He will have also

built a kingdom that worships Him on earth too.

He will have also

built a kingdom that worships Him on earth too.

Verse 2

He will have eternal victory upon the earth.

Those opposed to Him will perish for eternity.

This will restore His intentions when He created man.

It will restore His intentions in creating all things,

and it will restore His authority on earth,

His authority among all things and among all His enemies.

Chorus 2

These are the symbols

of God’s victory, of His total victory.

These are the symbols

of God’s victory, of His total victory.

Verse 3

From now on humanity will enter into rest,

enter into a life that follows the right track.

God will also enter into eternal rest with mankind,

enter into an eternal life shared between God and man.

Filth and revolt on earth shall all disappear,

wailing on earth shall disappear, shall all disappear.

Chorus 3

All those on earth who oppose God will no longer be around.

Only God and people rescued are those who shall remain.

Only God’s creations shall remain.

Only God’s creations shall remain.

Only God’s creations shall remain.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1019 God Creates a More Beautiful Tomorrow for Mankind

Verse 1

Upon those farmers of Canaan

who welcome God’s return,

He bestows His good fruits

and wishes only for heavens

and man to last forever,

and man to last forever.

Verse 2

God wishes man and the heavens

to be at rest eternally.

He wishes the evergreen “pines”

to be with Him forever

and stride into the ideal age,

and stride into the ideal age.

Chorus

Without a word, God toils hard

to plow this beautiful land.

For tomorrow to come

as a more beautiful day,

God toils with love for man.

Verse 3

God bestows man’s destination,

leaving all His riches to man.

He plants the seed of His life

inside the field of man’s heart,

sowing His whole life among man,

sowing His whole life among man.

Verse 4

God leaves man lasting memories,

leaving all of His love behind.

He bestows all that

man cherishes in Him upon man.

He gives all His life to mankind,

He gives all His life to mankind.

Chorus

Without a word, God toils hard

to plow this beautiful land.

For tomorrow to come

as a more beautiful day,

God toils with love for man.

Without a word, God toils hard

to plow this beautiful land.

For tomorrow to come

as a more beautiful day,

God toils with love for man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (10)

1020 All God’s People Express Their Heartfelt Feelings

Verse 1

Look upon God’s kingdom,

where God reigns over all.

From when creation started

until the present day,

sons of God guided

undergoing hardships,

through ups and downs they went.

But now in His light they dwell.

Chorus

Who doesn’t weep at yesterday’s injustice?

Who doesn’t shed tears for the hard-won life today?

Who doesn’t take this chance to dedicate their hearts to God?

Who doesn’t want to give voice to their passion and experience?

Who doesn’t weep at yesterday’s injustice?

Who doesn’t shed tears for the hard-won life today?

Who doesn’t take this chance to dedicate their hearts to God?

Who doesn’t want to give voice to their passion and experience?

Verse 2

People give their best to God.

Some regret their follies.

Some hate themselves

for their pursuit yesterday.

They have all known themselves,

seen Satan’s deeds, God’s wonder.

Inside their hearts lives God,

for His work has been fulfilled.

Chorus

Who doesn’t weep at yesterday’s injustice?

Who doesn’t shed tears for the hard-won life today?

Who doesn’t take this chance to dedicate their hearts to God?

Who doesn’t want to give voice to their passion and experience?

Who doesn’t weep at yesterday’s injustice?

Who doesn’t shed tears for the hard-won life today?

Who doesn’t take this chance to dedicate their hearts to God?

Who doesn’t want to give voice to their passion and experience?

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 18

1021 What God Prepares for Mankind Is Beyond Imagining

Chorus

All that God has prepared for you,

all the rare and precious treasures

prepared from all over the world,

all will be given to you.

Right now, you cannot conceive of

nor imagine all of these,

and no one has enjoyed them

before they’ll be given to you.

Verse 1

When these blessings come upon you,

you’ll be ecstatic without end.

Don’t forget what these are all due to:

God’s power, actions and righteousness,

and even more so, His majesty.

Pre-chorus 1

God will be gracious to those

to whom He chooses to be gracious.

God will be merciful, too,

to those He chooses to show mercy to.

Chorus

All that God has prepared for you,

all the rare and precious treasures

prepared from all over the world,

all will be given to you.

Right now, you cannot conceive of

nor imagine all of these,

and no one has enjoyed them

before they’ll be given to you.

Verse 2

At that time, you’ll have no parents,

and there’ll be no blood relations.

God loves you all, His beloved sons.

None will oppress you, and you’ll mature,

ruling nations with an iron rod.

Pre-chorus 2

Who dares hinder God’s beloved sons?

Who dares make an attack against them?

All shall revere His beloved sons

because the Father has gained glory.

Chorus

All that God has prepared for you,

all the rare and precious treasures

prepared from all over the world,

all will be given to you.

Right now, you cannot conceive of

nor imagine all of these,

and no one has enjoyed them

before they’ll be given to you.

Bridge

All the things that no one could ever imagine,

they will appear before your eyes,

unlimited, inexhaustible, and endless.

Before long, you’ll not be scorched by the sun,

you won’t need to endure the torturing heat,

nor will you have to suffer the cold

or feel the touch of the rain, the snow, or the wind,

for God loves you, and it will be a world of God’s love.

Verse 3

God will give you all that you want

and prepare for you all you need.

Who dares claim God is not righteous?

He’ll kill you immediately

because He has said it before

that His wrath against the evil ones

shall last into eternity,

but also lasting forever

will be the love that God has,

His love for His beloved sons.

Chorus

All that God has prepared for you,

all the rare and precious treasures

prepared from all over the world,

all will be given to you.

Right now, you cannot conceive of

nor imagine all of these,

and no one has enjoyed them

before they’ll be given to you.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 84

1022 Mankind Regains the Sanctity They Once Possessed

Intro

Lightning reveals all animals’ true form.

Man has regained sanctity by God’s light.

The old corrupt world has fallen

into foul water, dissolved in mud.

Verse 1

All mankind has revived in the light,

finding their life source, freed from the mud.

All things are renewed by God’s words,

performing their functions in God’s light.

Earth is no longer still and silent,

heaven is no longer bleak and sad.

They’re no longer parted by a void,

now united, never split again.

Verse 2

On this now jubilant occasion,

at this moment of exultation,

His righteousness and holiness fill the cosmos.

Mankind exalts them forever.

Heaven’s cities are laughing with joy.

Earth’s kingdoms are dancing too.

Who’s not weeping at this moment?

And who is not rejoicing through and through, and through?

Bridge

Earth’s primal state belongs to heaven,

and heaven’s united with earth.

Man’s the cord that binds them.

And thanks to his sanctity and renewal,

heaven’s no longer concealed,

earth is not silent towards heaven.

People smile with gratification,

they feel endless sweetness in their hearts.

All live in peace, and none shame God’s name in His day.

Verse 3

All gaze reverently towards God.

In secret, their hearts cry out to Him.

God has searched man’s every action.

Clean men don’t disobey or judge Him.

God’s disposition is with man.

All love and draw near to Him.

He stands fast in man’s spirit,

He’s exalted, flowing through their veins.

Outro

The exaltation in people’s hearts

fills all places on the face of the earth.

The air’s fresh, no fog is on the ground,

and the sun now shines gloriously.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God’s Words to the Entire Universe, Chapter 18

1023 Different Resting Places for God and Man

Spoken

When God and man enter into rest together,

it will mean that humanity has been saved

and that Satan has been destroyed,

that God’s work among man has finished entirely.

God will no longer continue to work among man,

and man will no longer live under Satan’s domain.

Therefore, God will no longer be busy,

and man will no longer rush about;

God and man will enter into rest simultaneously.

God will return to His original position,

and each person will return to his or her respective place.

These are the destinations

that God and man will respectively reside in

after the end of God’s entire management.

Verse 1

God has His own destination,

and man has one of his own.

God in rest will keep guiding man,

who will worship the one true God above.

God won’t live among humanity;

man can’t live in God’s destination.

God and man can’t live in the same realm,

with their respective manners of living.

Chorus 1

Humanity’s the fruit of God’s management

and the object of His guidance,

while God is the One who leads them.

God and man are different in essence.

Verse 2

Man’s place of rest is on earth;

God’s place of rest is in heaven.

Man in rest will worship God and live on earth,

and God in rest will lead all mankind.

God will lead from heaven and not from earth.

God is still the Spirit, man will still be flesh.

God and man each rest in their own ways.

God appears among man as He rests.

Chorus 2

While mankind rests,

they will be brought up by God for a visit in heaven,

and to enjoy what life is like up in the heaven world,

and to enjoy what life is like up in the heaven world.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1024 Only Those Who Have Been Cleansed Will Enter Into Rest

Verse 1

The human race of the future,

though descended from Adam and Eve,

will no longer live under Satan’s domain,

but a race of the saved, the cleansed.

This is a humanity judged and chastised,

a humanity that’s been sanctified.

Chorus

They are different from that ancient race,

that ancient race of Adam and Eve,

so different as almost to be a new race entirely.

Chosen from those corrupted by Satan,

standing firm in God’s final judgment,

this last group remaining, along with God,

can enter the final rest.

Verse 2

Only those who can stand firm

through judgment and chastisement of the last days,

in the final work of cleansing,

they may enter final rest with God.

This is a humanity judged and chastised,

a humanity that’s been sanctified.

Chorus

They are different from that ancient race,

that ancient race of Adam and Eve,

so different as almost to be a new race entirely.

Chosen from those corrupted by Satan,

standing firm in God’s final judgment,

this last group remaining, along with God,

can enter the final rest.

They are different from that ancient race,

that ancient race of Adam and Eve,

so different as almost to be a new race entirely.

It’s through the final work of cleansing

that those who enter the rest

break free from Satan’s power and are gained by God.

They’ll enter the final rest. They’ll enter the final rest.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1025 God’s Promise to Man in the Last Days

Verse 1

Once the work of conquest is complete,

man will enter a beautiful world.

Life will still be on earth, but unlike today.

It’s the new life after man’s conquering,

proof of entering a new realm,

the beginning of man’s life with God on earth.

Chorus

Man’s future life on earth

is beautiful and longed for,

never seen in the history of the world.

It’s the final outcome

of six thousand years’ work.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man.

Verse 2

The premise of this life

is that man has been purified,

conquered, and then submits to the Creator.

And so, the work of conquest

is the last stage of God’s work

before mankind enters such a wonderful place.

Chorus

Man’s future life on earth

is beautiful and longed for,

never seen in the history of the world.

It’s the final outcome

of six thousand years’ work.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man, to man.

Bridge

This promise can’t come now:

Man will reach the future destination

only once the work of the last days is done;

once man has been completely conquered,

once Satan has been defeated.

Chorus

Man’s future life on earth

is beautiful and longed for,

never seen in the history of the world.

It’s the final outcome

of six thousand years’ work.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man.

It’s what man yearns for most,

and God’s promise to man, to man.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

1026 God Makes Suitable Arrangements for Each Kind of Man

Verse 1

All of humanity is God’s creation.

No matter what race, they are His.

They’re all descendants of Adam and Eve.

No matter what type, they are His.

Since they all belong to humanity,

and humanity is God’s own,

they should have their destination,

according to the rules that arrange them.

Pre-chorus

Those who commit evil will be destroyed.

Those who perform righteous deeds will survive.

That’s the proper arrangement

for each of these kinds of creatures.

Chorus

God will not let evildoers survive.

Those who submit to God and follow Him

and follow to the very end shall live.

Since God manages all of humanity,

He makes proper arrangements,

different outcomes for different men.

Verse 2

When God makes final design for man,

He’ll break families, nations and borders,

for all humans came from one ancestor,

and humanity is God’s creation.

There are no families, countries or nations

when humans reach their final rest.

And it is this kind of humanity

that will be the holiest kind.

Chorus

God will not let evildoers survive.

Those who submit to God and follow Him

and follow to the very end shall live.

Since God manages all of humanity,

He makes proper arrangements,

different outcomes for different men.

Bridge

After God’s work ends, some will live and some will die.

It’s inevitable. It cannot be denied.

Chorus

God will not let evildoers survive.

Those who submit to God and follow Him

and follow to the very end shall live.

Since God manages all of humanity,

He makes proper arrangements,

different outcomes for different men.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1027 When Mankind Has Entered Into Rest

Verse 1

When mankind has entered into rest,

evildoers will be destroyed,

and mankind will be on the right track.

People of all types will be with their own kind,

each doing their assigned function.

Verse 2

When mankind has entered into rest,

it will fulfill the inevitable trend

of human development.

Only then will God’s great work

reach completion and come to an end.

Bridge 1

God’s work will end mankind’s

decadent life of the flesh

and all of their corruption.

Man will enter a new realm.

Though all will live in the flesh,

the essence of life itself

and the life of corrupt humans

are very different things.

The meaning of existence

and corrupt human existence

are also not the same.

Verse 3

When mankind has entered into rest,

it will not be the life of a new kind of people

but of a mankind that has been saved,

a life where human sense has been regained.

These are the once disobedient,

who’ve been conquered then saved by God.

Bridge 2

These are the people who disgraced God

and later bore witness to Him.

After surviving His test,

theirs is the most meaningful existence.

They who bore witness to God before Satan

are humans fit to live.

Verse 4

When mankind has entered into rest,

Satan will have failed

and will never again trouble humanity.

The corrupt, satanic human dispositions will be no longer.

The disobedient will have been destroyed.

Bridge 3

Only those who submit will remain.

Few families will survive intact.

The old life of the flesh shall be banned.

With no corrupt disposition,

man’s old life will be no more,

a new life will be created.

Verse 5

When mankind has entered into rest,

physical relationships will exist no longer.

Only this kind of humanity

will be righteous and holy and can worship God.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1028 The Life in Rest

Chorus

Living in rest means life without war,

life without filth, life without injustice,

no more Satan’s disruptions,

no more Satan’s corruption,

where God has no opposition,

where all is in proper position

to worship the Lord of creation,

where heaven and earth are peaceful.

This is the meaning of life in rest, oh, life in rest.

Verse 1

When God rests,

earth will have no more evil,

no more enemies invading;

man will enter a new realm,

not corrupted by Satan,

but instead a humanity

saved from corruption.

Verse 2

Man’s day of rest

will be God’s day for resting,

which He lost because mankind

could not enter into rest.

Entering rest does not mean

the end of all movement

or the end of all growing.

Bridge

It doesn’t mean God stops working.

It doesn’t mean humans stop living.

Rest will begin when Satan’s destroyed,

when the wicked who joined in its evildoing

have all been punished and wiped out,

and God has no more enemies.

Chorus

Living in rest means life without war,

life without filth, life without injustice,

no more Satan’s disruptions,

no more Satan’s corruption,

where God has no opposition,

where all is in proper position

to worship the Lord of creation,

where heaven and earth are peaceful.

This is the meaning of life in rest, oh, life in rest.

Verse 3

God entering rest

will mean God has finished

doing His work to save mankind.

When man enters rest,

all will live within God’s light,

fully blessed, free of Satan,

living normally on earth.

Verse 4

When God and mankind

begin rest together,

it means that humanity has been saved,

and Satan’s been shattered,

and God’s work is complete,

and humans will live

under Satan no more.

Chorus

Living in rest means life without war,

life without filth, life without injustice,

no more Satan’s disruptions,

no more Satan’s corruption,

where God has no opposition,

where all is in proper position

to worship the Lord of creation,

where heaven and earth are peaceful.

This is the meaning of life in rest, oh, life in rest.

Tag

God will no longer be busy,

humans will no longer be on the move;

God and humanity will enter rest together.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. God and Man Will Enter Into Rest Together

1029 A River of Water of Life

Verse 1

Clear as crystal, a river of water of life

flows out of the throne of God and the Lamb.

On each side of the river is a tree of life.

This tree of life bears twelve manner of fruits

and each and every month it yields its fruit.

The leaves of the tree are to heal the nations.

There shall be no more curse from now on.

Verse 2

God’s throne and the Lamb’s shall be in the city.

His servants shall serve Him and see His face,

and His name shall be always on their foreheads.

There shall be no night, they need no candle,

neither shall they have need of the sunlight,

for the Lord God Almighty gives them light.

They shall reign forever and ever.

Verse 3

God brings a new Jerusalem out of heaven.

His tabernacle is with men, He’ll live with them.

They will be His people, He shall be their God.

He will wipe away the tears from their eyes;

there shall be no more death, crying, sorrow, pain.

God will give the thirsty water of life freely.

Those who overcome shall inherit all.

Bridge

God and the Lamb are the temple of the city.

The city needs no sun, needs no moon to shine.

God’s glory gives light, as does the Lamb,

and the nations shall walk in the city’s light.

The kings of the earth bring their glory into it.

The city’s gates shall not be shut by day at all,

for there shall be no more night in the city.

All shall bring into it the nations’ glory.

Nothing shall enter in which defiles or lies,

nothing may come in which works abomination,

only they who are found in the Lamb’s book of life.

Verse 4

Lightning shines from the East to light up the West.

Almighty God, the last Christ, has come among man.

He speaks the truth; the Word appears in the flesh.

All peoples have returned before God’s throne

to be trained and perfected for the kingdom.

Christ has brought eternal life, God’s people face Him,

enjoying the unmatched sweetness of His words.

Verse 5

Like a sharp, double-edged sword, the words of judgment

cleanse and bring salvation to humanity.

Judgment began in God’s house; the curtain’s raised

upon the judgment of the final days.

God’s people laud Almighty God’s name as holy.

He has gained the kingdom and come down to earth.

God’s great work’s complete, He’s fully gained glory.

Adapted from The Book of Revelation in the Bible

1030 When Mankind Enters the Eternal Destination

Intro

When man enters the eternal destination,

man will worship the Creator.

And since man has gained eternal salvation,

he will pursue goals no more,

and won’t fear being trapped by Satan.

Verse 1

Man will know his place.

Man will do his duty, even without being judged.

All will just be God’s creatures, without any rank.

Each will just perform their own function.

Each will just perform their own function.

Verse 2

Man will still be living

in an orderly world suited for mankind.

Man will do his duty to worship the Creator

as the mankind of eternity.

Bridge

Man will have gained a life in God’s light,

under God’s protection and care,

together with God, together with God.

Man will lead a proper life on earth,

and enter onto the right path.

Verse 3

God’s 6,000-year management plan

will have utterly defeated Satan.

Only when this work comes to an end

will mankind’s life in this world truly begin,

will mankind’s life in this world truly begin.

Outro

Only then will mankind have a wonderful life.

God will regain His original purpose

for mankind’s creation

and mankind’s original likeness,

mankind’s original likeness.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Restoring the Normal Life of Man and Taking Him to a Wonderful Destination

1031 When Man’s Springtime Slumber Breaks

1 God has been incarnated in the Chinese mainland, or in the words of compatriots from Hong Kong and Taiwan, the “interior.” When God came from heaven above to the earth, no one in heaven or on earth was aware of this, for this is the true meaning of God returning under concealment. He has been working and living in the flesh for a long time, and yet no one has been aware. Even to this day, no one recognizes it. Perhaps this will remain an eternal riddle. God’s coming into the flesh this time is something that no human can possibly become aware of. No matter how large-scale and powerful the impact of the Spirit’s work, God always remains impassive, never giving anything away. One can say that this stage of His work is the same as if it were taking place in the heavenly realm. Even though it is apparent to all who have eyes to see, no one recognizes it. When God finishes this stage of His work, all humanity will break with their usual attitude, and awaken from their long dream.

2 God once said, “Coming into the flesh this time is like falling into the tiger’s lair.” What this means is that, because in this round of God’s work God comes into the flesh and moreover is born in the dwelling place of the great red dragon, even more than before, He faces extreme danger by coming to earth this time. What He faces are knives and guns and cudgels and clubs; what He faces is temptation; what He faces are crowds wearing faces filled with murderous intent. He risks being killed at any moment. God came bringing wrath with Him. However, He came in order to do the work of perfection, which is to say that He came in order to do the second part of His work, that which continues after the work of redemption. For the sake of this stage of His work, God has devoted the utmost thought and care and is using every conceivable means to avoid the assaults of temptation, humbly concealing Himself and never flaunting His identity.

3 This incarnation in the last days was not clearly prophesied in the past, thereby laying a foundation for the increased secrecy surrounding God’s coming into the flesh this time. At the break of dawn, unbeknownst to the multitudes of humanity, God came to earth and began His life in the flesh. People were unaware of the coming of this moment. Maybe they were all fast asleep; maybe many who were watchfully awake were waiting, and maybe many were praying silently to God in heaven. Yet among all these many people, not a single one knew that God had already arrived on earth. God worked like this so as to carry out His work more smoothly and to achieve better results, and also to forestall even more temptations. When man’s springtime slumber breaks, God’s work will have long been finished and He shall depart, bringing to a close His life of roaming and sojourning on earth.

4 Because God’s work requires God to act and speak in His own person, and because there is no way for man to intervene, God has endured extreme suffering in order to come to earth to do the work Himself. Man is unable to stand in for God’s work. For this reason God braved dangers several thousand times greater than those during the Age of Grace to come down to the land where the great red dragon dwells to do His own work, expending all His thought and care, to redeem this group of impoverished people, this group of people mired in a dung heap. Even though no one knows of God’s existence, God is not troubled, because this greatly benefits His work. Given that everyone is heinous and wicked in the extreme, how would they tolerate God’s existence? That is why, having come onto the earth, God keeps His silence. No matter that man has sunk into the worst excesses of cruelty, God does not take any of it to heart, but only keeps doing the work He needs to do so as to fulfill the greater commission that the heavenly Father entrusted to Him.

5 Scarcely anyone among man understands the urgency in God’s state of mind, because the caliber of human beings is too inferior and their spirit quite dull, and so they all neither heed nor pay any mind to what God is doing. For this reason, God is constantly ill at ease about man, as if man’s beastly nature could break out at any moment. From this one can see even more clearly that God’s coming to earth is accompanied by exceedingly great temptations. But for the sake of making a group of people complete, God, fully laden with glory, told man of His every intention, hiding nothing from him. He has firmly resolved to complete this group of people, and so, come whatever hardship or temptation, He looks away and ignores it all. He only quietly does His own work, firmly believing that one day when God has come into possession of His glory, man will know Him, and believing that, once man has been completed by God, he will fully understand God’s heart.

Adapted from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Work and Entry (4)

Hymns of Church Life

1 The Son of Man Comes Down to Earth

Verse 1

From the East comes lightning, shining to the West.

The Son of man has come down to earth.

God incarnate, appearing, working in China,

He’s Almighty God, Christ of the last days.

He has expressed truths, shaking every nation.

The work of judgment begins from the house of God.

His words have authority, conquer the hearts of all.

Completely convinced, they bow in worship.

Pre-chorus 1

Almighty God has sat in His throne of glory.

Chorus

The Son of man has appeared and worked,

shaking every nation on earth.

God’s words spread through the world,

with the trumpet sound of the Age of Kingdom

heard across the world.

Verse 2

The Son of man speaks and walks among the churches,

His words and work are in our midst.

We are each shepherded, watered by God,

eat and drink His words, face to face with Him.

God’s words of judgment like a double-edged sword,

exposing and dissecting the truth of man’s corruption.

Judgment and chastisement cleanse

our corruption and rebellion,

fully saving us from the forces of Satan.

Pre-chorus 2

We’ve gained the truth and life, we offer praises to God.

Chorus

The Son of man has appeared and worked,

shaking every nation on earth.

God’s words spread through the world,

with the trumpet sound of the Age of Kingdom

heard across the world.

Bridge

Almighty God expresses truths

to judge and cleanse man.

He has made a group of overcomers in China.

Defeating Satan, God gains glory.

His words are fulfilled one after another.

Chorus

The Son of man has appeared and worked,

shaking every nation on earth.

God’s words spread through the world,

with the trumpet sound of the Age of Kingdom

heard across the world, heard across the world.

Outro

The angels’ trumpets, the angels’ songs,

these all serve to glorify God.

Almighty God will reign on earth

into eternity, into eternity.

2 The Son of Man Has Appeared

Intro

From the world’s East, a ray of light issues forth,

illuminating all the way to the West.

The Son of man has descended to earth.

Verse 1

The Savior has returned, He is Almighty God.

Expressing the truth, He has begun a new age.

The Son of man’s appeared. (Is that right?)

God has come! (Oh!)

He brings all people the way of eternal life.

Pre-chorus 1

New heaven, earth, new age, new man, new life, new path,

new Jerusalem has come down to earth.

Chorus

Almighty God, Christ of the last days, our beloved.

Every line He utters is the truth, watering us.

He teaches us to conduct ourselves and be honest.

Being in God’s blessings, we love God with all our heart.

Verse 2

We have returned to God’s house, leading a church life.

Every day we eat and drink of the word of God,

and we are growing up in His love and light.

You come and sing! (Okay!)

And I will dance. (Dance!) And I will dance. (Dance!)

Pre-chorus 2

We have God’s blessings, we’re in God’s company.

(We truly enjoy it.)

Our life’s happy. Christ’s kingdom, home for you and me.

(We are so happy.)

Chorus

Almighty God, Christ of the last days, our beloved.

Every line He utters is the truth, watering us.

He teaches us to conduct ourselves and be honest.

Being in God’s blessings, we love God with all our heart.

Verse 3

The judgment of God’s word conquers all people’s hearts.

Being cleansed, God’s people bear testimony for Him.

May we all be of one mind (fulfilling our duty),

repaying God’s love,

spreading the gospel of the kingdom of God

(bearing testimony to God).

Pre-chorus 3

All praise God’s name,

God’s word is shared throughout the earth.

The kingdom of Christ is now realized on earth.

Chorus

Almighty God, Christ of the last days, our beloved.

Every line He utters is the truth, watering us.

He teaches us to conduct ourselves and be honest.

Being in God’s blessings, we love God with all our heart.

3 Almighty God, the First and the Last

Verse 1

From the East to the West, all the world cheers for God.

A glorious, holy name has spread.

Oh, Almighty God has now become flesh.

He has gained the kingdom and has come down to earth.

He has built Zion with all of His authority;

He has appeared to all nations in glory.

Because of His salvation, all saints praise and sing;

because of this name, they are endlessly happy.

Pre-chorus 1

Almighty God rules as King (clothed in majesty),

speaks in righteousness, brings salvation (with His power).

God’s words hold power over all the earth,

and His kingdom can never be shaken.

Chorus

All nations come to worship Almighty God!

We raise our voices to cheer and sing together.

The Almighty, who is the First and the Last,

created beings praise Him forever.

Verse 2

From where the sun rises to where it sets,

God’s glory shines throughout the whole world.

We can’t help but sing new songs for Almighty God.

How wondrous are the great deeds of Almighty God!

God’s words conquer mankind, He’s defeated all foes,

and saved all those whom He’s predestined and chosen,

He leads them into the new heaven and earth.

All the people have now seen the glory of God.

Pre-chorus 2

How beautiful is God’s name (all throughout the world)!

Men of earth! Cheer God!

God is victorious, defeating all enemies.

Sing for God, praise His wisdom and almightiness.

Chorus

All nations come to worship Almighty God!

We raise our voices to cheer and sing together.

The Almighty, who is the First and the Last,

created beings praise Him forever.

Bridge

God’s defeated Satan, gained all glory.

He has made a group of overcomers,

who are victorious together with Christ.

Almighty God deserves praise and honor.

He’s unrolled the scroll, opened seven seals.

The words He spoke spread across the earth.

God’s righteousness shines like a brilliant light,

and His words like a torch that burns.

Chorus

All nations come to worship Almighty God!

We raise our voices to cheer and sing together.

The Almighty, who is the First and the Last,

created beings praise Him forever and ever.

4 Almighty God, Christ of the Last Days

1 The lightning has come from the East and shone to the West. The Son of man has appeared and expresses the truth to judge mankind—He is Almighty God, Christ of the last days. Almighty God has opened the seven seals; He has unfurled the scroll. His judgment has begun from the house of God, and the judgment of the last days has commenced. The words of Almighty God are the truth; they have conquered the hearts of millions, and the wise virgins, hearing the voice of God, have come back before God’s throne. God’s words have judged and exposed the origins and truth of mankind’s corruption. His judgment and chastisement have purified and saved those who are raised before the throne of God.

2 Almighty God has expressed all the truths that judge, cleanse, and save mankind. He has made manifest His righteous disposition. Through the judgment of God’s words, His people have seen their own satanic natures; through hardships, trials and refinement, their corrupt dispositions have been cleansed and changed. Each person kneels before God, their heart filled with reverence, praising His righteousness and holiness. The disposition of God is not only merciful and loving—it is, moreover, righteous and majestic. Almighty God is the one true God who judges and saves mankind. Almighty God has brought the way of everlasting life, and He is mankind’s only hope.

3 Almighty God has formed a group of overcomers in China, making manifest His omnipotence and wisdom. The evil forces of the great red dragon have long been shamed and defeated; they are in their death throes. God has defeated Satan and been fully glorified, and His great work has come to completion. Almighty God judges the evil, corrupt world with His righteousness, majesty, and wrath. Great catastrophes obliterate all hostile forces, and the will of God is carried out on earth. Almighty God has sat upon the throne of glory, and the kingdom of Christ has appeared. All nations and peoples have been conquered by God’s words and come to worship Almighty God, Christ of the last days.

5 Almighty God Has Appeared in the East of the World

Verse 1

The Savior has returned on a white cloud

as Almighty God, Christ of the last days.

He expresses truth to judge and cleanse man,

ushering in the Age of Kingdom.

Judgment starts with the house of God,

reveals God’s righteous disposition.

Brimming with wrath and majesty,

He appears in the East.

Refrain

Almighty God has appeared in the East of the world.

Verse 2

We’re descendants of the great red dragon,

fortunate to be raised before God.

Attaining salvation in the last days

is truly His exaltation and grace.

Who’s more fortunate or blessed than us?

God has brought us up from the dung heap,

and He saves us from the influence of Satan.

Refrain

Almighty God has appeared in the East of the world.

Verse 3

God’s incarnation is so rare,

He comes Himself to work and to lead.

We enjoy God’s words every living day.

In understanding truth, our spirits are at ease.

Accepting judgment, face-to-face with God,

corruption cleansed, we have a human likeness.

Following God and testifying to Him

is our greatest blessing.

Refrain

Almighty God has appeared in the East of the world.

Verse 4

God’s words have power and authority,

they conquer and make overcomers.

The truth holds sway on the earth,

and the days of God have surely come.

The great disasters destroy the old world,

God’s righteousness revealed.

All evil forces wiped away,

God’s kingdom comes to earth.

Refrain

Almighty God has appeared in the East of the world.

Almighty God has appeared in the East of the world.

6 Christ of the Last Days, the Salvation of Mankind

Verse 1

Lightning shines from the East, awakens those in darkness.

We hear the Holy Spirit’s words spoken to churches.

They are indeed truly the voice of the Son of man.

All in gloom see true light, cheer, praise Redeemer’s return.

God’s chosen people hear God’s voice and enjoy His words.

God’s chosen people all attend the feast of the Lamb.

Christ of the last days, You’re the salvation of mankind.

Your truth brings man eternal life.

Your judgment is Your love.

Refrain

Christ of the last days, the salvation of mankind.

Verse 2

You clean and save us, we’re changed and testify Your deeds.

Man’s been corrupted by Satan for six thousand years.

People struggle in sin, hovering between life and death.

And now these people have finally seen the true light.

Righteousness now appears all over the universe,

and the truth holds sovereignty over all on earth.

God’s chosen people in the last days are fortunate,

for the appearance of God they’re able to witness.

Refrain

Christ of the last days, the salvation of mankind.

Verse 3

In the dark world, the king of devils holds influence,

and corrupt mankind is trampled and harmed by Satan.

God expresses the truth and lays bare all of the truth

of how Satan corrupts mankind, who is here on earth.

Knowing the truth, seeing through the root of the evil world,

God’s people hate the great red dragon, firmly follow God.

We cast off all of the dark influence of Satan,

and we finally attain God’s great salvation.

Refrain

Christ of the last days, the salvation of mankind.

Verse 4

Your words carry great authority and power;

they have completely defeated all enemies.

Your words are truth, life, and the basis for man’s being.

You bring man into light, give a great destination.

God’s six-thousand-year management work is concluded.

His incarnation brings the kingdom of Christ to earth.

The kingdom comes and the Sun of righteousness appears.

God’s people gather round the throne, praise God forever.

Refrain

Christ of the last days, the salvation of mankind.

Christ of the last days, the salvation of mankind.

7 The Holy Kingdom Has Appeared

Verse 1

God incarnate has arrived among humans,

and judgment has begun with the house of God.

We are raised before His throne to attend

the wedding feast of Christ, Almighty God.

Judgment cleanses us, changes our disposition.

We are reborn and become new people.

Revering God, we lie prostrate before Him,

praising His holiness and righteousness.

Chorus 1

Willing to submit and offer our sincerity,

we faithfully fulfill our duty.

God, we love You with all our heart,

and eternally sing our praises to You.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

Verse 2

God expresses the truth to judge the world

and fully reveals His righteousness.

The evil forces that resist God will,

will be destroyed by great disasters.

Now God has renewed everything

for His use and enjoyment.

This is no longer a filthy, licentious land,

but a holy kingdom for ever after.

Chorus 2

God’s word has accomplished everything,

God rules as King in the world.

God has fully gained His glory,

Christ’s kingdom has appeared on earth.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

Verse 3

The Sun of righteousness shines all over the lands,

and all things are revived.

God’s people gather joyously,

singing and dancing in His victory.

All praise His great achievements.

The whole world is filled with cheers and laughter.

Everything that breathes sings God’s praise,

for in complete victory He has returned.

Chorus 3

The entire universe has been made anew,

and we celebrate the day of God’s glory.

The voices of praise crack the sky,

we sing praises to God unceasingly.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

The holy kingdom has appeared.

8 Christ’s Kingdom Has Descended on Earth

Verse 1

Christ’s kingdom has descended on earth,

God’s word conquers all and reigns in the world.

We can now see it all with our own eyes,

all is created and made complete by God’s word.

New Jerusalem has come down from heaven above,

Christ’s kingdom is already on earth.

The word of God lives amongst us all,

it is with us in our every move and thought.

Chorus

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

God’s word reigns on earth.

Verse 2

Almighty true God, eternal and unique!

Your word has appeared in the flesh, alive for all to see.

All the words You’ve said throughout all the ages,

they are now being accomplished and fulfilled one by one.

Almighty true God, Your words rule on earth,

Your word’s shown its influence, its authority.

Ever-flowing to nourish and revive people’s hearts,

Your words are the fountain of living waters of life.

Chorus

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

God’s word reigns on earth.

Bridge

Through God’s judgment and His chastisement,

our corrupt disposition is changed and cleansed.

To God we give all our reverence,

to God we give all our obedience.

We live like humans, thanks to His saving.

Kneeling before Him, forever we worship Him.

Cleant, we’re in light, gain His love,

forever singing praises to Him.

Chorus

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

God’s word reigns on earth.

Verse 3

The beauty of the kingdom’s endlessly bright.

Everyone on earth proclaims the words of God,

yielding to His word, worshiping Him.

There’s jubilation in the universe.

We celebrate His great work is done,

that He’s holy, almighty, righteous and wise.

God leads us into Canaan by Himself,

so that we can enjoy His abundance and riches.

Chorus

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

God’s word reigns on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth.

We cheer! We praise! We celebrate!

God’s word reigns on earth, God’s word reigns on earth.

9 Christ’s Kingdom of Righteousness Has Been Realized

Intro

God’s people sing the praises to Him,

for His kingdom has been realized.

Verse 1

The lightning has shone from the East to the West,

and the Son of man has come down on earth.

Christ of the last days has expressed the truth,

and this is the Word appearing in the flesh.

Judgment of the last days has already begun

with the house of God, the house of God,

and the truth will expose all the people on earth.

Pre-chorus

Almighty God rules and fills all the world

with justice and righteousness.

Chorus

The righteous kingdom of Christ

has been fully realized on earth.

All God’s people sing out

in praise of Him into eternity.

Verse 2

No one can escape the righteous judgment of God.

All the evil ones and those who don’t believe,

they will be purged through hardships, trials and pain.

But God’s people accept judgment and chastisement.

Their corruption is cleansed, and through all hardships

they are loyal to God, loyal to God,

even to the point of death; they steadfastly follow Christ.

Pre-chorus

Almighty God rules and fills all the world

with justice and righteousness.

Chorus

The righteous kingdom of Christ

has been fully realized on earth.

All God’s people sing out

in praise of Him into eternity.

Bridge 1

God has conquered Satan

and made a group of overcomers.

All those who truly love God

will surely walk within His light.

Verse 3

The salvo resounds for the kingdom of Christ,

and the seven thunders shake both heaven and earth.

The force of God’s work is so mighty and vast.

Nothing and no one can keep it under control.

Great disaster will wipe out all of evil mankind,

and it will reveal, it will reveal

how righteous God is, how holy He is.

Pre-chorus

Almighty God rules and fills all the world

with justice and righteousness.

Chorus

The righteous kingdom of Christ

has been fully realized on earth.

All God’s people sing out

in praise of Him into eternity.

Bridge 2

God’s will is carried out on earth,

the great red dragon is destroyed.

God’s words spread all around the world,

rocking all nations and all lands.

All are transformed through God’s own words,

new earth and heaven have emerged.

God’s management achieved success,

He finally has gained all glory.

Christ’s kingdom has been realized.

Chorus

The righteous kingdom of Christ

has been fully realized on earth.

All God’s people sing out

in praise of Him into eternity.

10 Christ’s Kingdom Is Realized Among Men

Verse 1

Almighty God incarnate shows in the last days, in the East,

like the Sun of righteousness rising.

Man has seen true light appear.

The righteous and majestic, loving, merciful God,

humble and hidden, He comes among men.

He comes to voice the truth, to speak and work among men,

Almighty God is face-to-face with us!

Chorus

The whole world cheers! All peoples praise God!

His tabernacle arrives among men.

Christ reigns as King and God’s words hold power!

God’s will is carried out on earth.

The kingdom of Christ is realized on earth.

Verse 2

The God you thirsted for, the God I waited for has appeared.

We sought the truth, we yearned for light,

truth and light have come to men.

End-time Christ gives man truth, we have hope for salvation.

People obey, the nations worship the practical God incarnate.

Almighty God expresses truth and brings down His judgment,

revealing His righteous, His righteous disposition.

Chorus

The whole world cheers! All peoples praise God!

His tabernacle arrives among men.

Christ reigns as King and God’s words hold power!

God’s will is carried out on earth.

The kingdom of Christ is realized on earth.

Verse 3

By the judgment and chastisement, the trials of His words,

God conquers and makes a group of overcomers.

God’s words, wrathful and majestic,

judge and purify man’s injustice,

wipe away the world of darkness.

Truth and righteousness rule on earth!

Chorus

The whole world cheers! All peoples praise God!

His tabernacle arrives among men.

Christ reigns as King and God’s words hold power!

God’s will is carried out on earth.

The kingdom of Christ is realized on earth.

11 God’s Kingdom Has Come to the Earth

Verse 1

God, awaited through the ages and sought for all time,

appeared in the Orient, shining on the earth.

The Sun of righteousness, the hope of mankind,

yes, God has appeared in the East.

The God you’ve longed for, the God I’ve hoped for,

has become flesh and appeared to us,

expressing truths and bringing the light.

God has come, He has now become King.

Chorus

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

Verse 2

Righteous and majestic, loving, merciful God,

in flesh He’s now humbly hidden among man.

He’s expressed truths to judge, cleanse and perfect people.

He’s made a group of overcomers in China.

Chorus

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

Bridge

Almighty God has appeared and does work among man.

He has brought the path of eternal life to man.

All peoples submit, all nations worship.

God’s kingdom has come to the earth!

The holy trumpet sounded, God’s righteousness revealed.

Unrighteousness is cleansed, disaster’s ruined Satan’s kingdom.

Then, jubilation! All people rejoice.

The Millennial Kingdom has appeared to man.

Chorus

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

All nations worship, exaltation fills the earth.

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

For the kingdom of the world is now the kingdom of Christ!

13 The One True God Has Appeared in the Flesh

Verse 1

Seven thunders come forth,

and the heavens are shaken.

The one true God has appeared.

The Holy Spirit is speaking,

bearing witness to it.

His words bear authority,

shaking all of the world.

Verse 2

God’s appeared in the flesh,

the Redeemer’s returned.

He has come on a white cloud.

We have heard God’s voice,

we have seen His face.

Now that we follow the Lamb,

now we’re attending the feast.

Pre-chorus

We offer up our genuine hearts to God.

Through hardships and trials,

we bear witness for God.

We faithfully perform our daily duties.

Chorus

The prospect of the kingdom is infinitely bright.

Those who love God Almighty live in the light,

in the unparalleled delight.

God’s made a group of overcomers,

completing His work.

He has gained glory, and the kingdom of Christ

has appeared on earth.

Verse 3

We’ve accepted God’s judgment,

and we have been cleansed.

The training of the kingdom has begun.

Gaining God’s own salvation

is such a blessing.

Now we practice the truth of God

and we all live before God.

Verse 4

We live within God’s words,

and the more of His words we read,

the more we understand the truth.

We enter the reality of God’s words,

our dispositions being transformed.

We live out a human likeness,

glorify and bear witness to God.

Pre-chorus

We offer up our genuine hearts to God.

Through hardships and trials,

we bear witness for God.

We faithfully perform our daily duties.

Chorus

The prospect of the kingdom is infinitely bright.

Those who love God Almighty live in the light,

in the unparalleled delight.

God’s made a group of overcomers,

completing His work.

He has gained glory, and the kingdom of Christ

has appeared on earth.

Bridge

We are considerate of Your will, Almighty God.

We’re happy to give up everything

and expend ourselves for You.

Chorus

The prospect of the kingdom is infinitely bright.

Those who love God Almighty live in the light,

in the unparalleled delight.

God’s made a group of overcomers,

completing His work.

He has gained glory, and the kingdom of Christ

has appeared on earth, on earth, on earth, on earth.

14 Christ of the Last Days Appears in the East

1 A great light appears over the dark land; lightning from the East has issued forth. This is the coming of the Son of man—how could we not sing out? You are the practical God incarnate; You are the Savior who has returned in the last days. We raise our voices to sing of You!

2 The victorious King sits upon the throne; You have succeeded in Your redemption and returned in flesh incarnate. Judgment begins with the house of God; judgment of the last days has begun. You express the truth to bring salvation; all of Your people have returned before Your throne! The kingdom has descended among mankind!

3 Almighty God incarnate, the practical God, You utter words, walking among the churches, and Your love is with us. You personally water and sustain Your people, making a group of overcomers! Your people follow Your footsteps closely, loyally expending for You all their lives. The kingdom gospel has spread across the entire globe!

4 Christ of the last days is victorious; Satan, the great red dragon, is utterly shamed. God’s chosen people eat and drink of His words, understand the truth, and bear witness to His victory! Almighty God, You have defeated Satan! You have gained glory! Your great work has been thoroughly brought to completion!

5 All peoples praise God’s glorious holy name. Almighty God’s name resounds from the East to the West; He is the shining Sun. God has gained the kingdom and has come to earth; Christ’s kingdom has appeared. Almighty God, we praise You aloud, dancing and singing Your name! Your words achieve all and demonstrate Your almightiness!

15 The Righteous, Almighty, and Practical God

Verse 1

The one true God, who is eternal,

spoke His words, creation into life.

He spoke and it was, He commanded and it stood.

Dust turned into human beings.

He nurtured His creatures,

and life filled heaven and earth.

Verse 2

He issued laws, performed wonders.

He led man and took care of them.

But man abandoned themselves to evil,

filthy and corrupt, unfit to look upon.

Humble in flesh, God pardoned them,

forsook dignity, took on injustice.

Bridge 1

Nobody knew His earnest intentions.

He suffered on the cross and left quietly.

His precious blood, He spilled in sacrifice,

redeeming man and leaving true love.

Verse 3

Lightning has appeared in the East,

a white cloud has descended in Sinim.

Filled with righteousness, God has returned to the earth,

He is Almighty God incarnate.

Starting a new age, bringing new work,

He speaks to save man, judging all the way.

Verse 4

Man’s rebellion remains in His mind,

sadness and resentment are in His heart.

Weeping tears of blood, He wields the utmost patience.

Who could console His grieving heart?

Angry yet merciful, He provides.

He works and waits and gives His true heart.

Bridge 2

How many times have flowers bloomed and died?

Once again, the geese fly south and return.

His innocent flesh humiliated,

His heart hurt almost beyond repair.

Bridge 3

He suffers alone, with no place to rest,

working day and night, heedless of food or sleep.

His earnestness is met with deception,

and His true words suffer ridicule.

Outro

Humbly hidden, He carries on His work.

Finally, He gains a group of people

who are of one heart and one mind with Him.

Humbly hidden, He carries on His work.

Finally, He gains a group of people

who are of one heart and one mind with Him.

Righteousness, almightiness shown in flesh,

He is Almighty God!

16 Almighty God, the King of Glory

1 Almighty God incarnate is the King of glory. In majesty and wrath, He appears in the world’s East, expressing the truth and judging all nations and peoples. The judgment of the great white throne has begun. Almighty God is victorious; He reigns as King, ruling all nations with His iron rod.

2 Almighty God incarnate is the King of glory. He is the one true God, the manifestation of the Savior. He is the Lamb, opening the scroll and breaking the seven seals, and all truths and mysteries are revealed. Almighty God, Christ of the last days, He has expressed the truth to purify and save all of humanity.

3 Almighty God incarnate is the King of glory. He uses words to guide humanity into the Age of Kingdom. The words He speaks are like the lightning, flashing from the East and shining unto the West. Almighty God is the true light; all nations march on in His light.

4 Almighty God incarnate is the King of glory. He is victorious over Satan, and will reign as King forever and ever. We take up our places as objects of creation, and worship the Almighty who was, is, and will forever be. Almighty God is the one true God. All praise, honor, glory, and authority be to Him!

17 God Is Upon the Throne

Verse 1

Almighty God appears to work and utter His words,

bringing judgment of last days and the Age of Kingdom.

God’s chosen ones are raised up before Him,

and we all prostrate in worship to God.

Pre-chorus 1

God is now upon the glorious throne!

How glorious and how beautiful He is!

Chorus

The Almighty, the One who is and was, rules as King on earth.

Illuminating the dark world, God’s words, the true light.

All people will come to the light, submit before God.

God sits on His throne of glory, enjoying His rest.

Verse 2

God’s words bestow water of life on us.

We eat, drink God’s words, face-to-face with Him,

and at last we are attending the feast.

God sets us apart from the corrupted world.

Pre-chorus 2

We then rid ourselves of the worldly bonds,

and enter the training of the kingdom.

Chorus

The Almighty, the One who is and was, rules as King on earth.

Illuminating the dark world, God’s words, the true light.

All people will come to the light, submit before God.

God sits on His throne of glory, enjoying His rest.

Verse 3

Judgment has begun in the house of God,

revealing God’s holiness, righteousness.

The judgment and chastisement of His words

cleanse us and turn us into new people.

Pre-chorus 3

Almighty God works to save us,

so we can change and serve before God’s throne.

Chorus

The Almighty, the One who is and was, rules as King on earth.

Illuminating the dark world, God’s words, the true light.

All people will come to the light, submit before God.

God sits on His throne of glory, enjoying His rest.

Verse 4

God is wise and almighty in His work,

using great red dragon to do service.

God’s words now show us His almightiness,

conquer, make a group of overcomers.

Pre-chorus 4

God leads us to stand witness in hardships,

God’s beaten Satan and gained all glory.

Chorus

The Almighty, the One who is and was, rules as King on earth.

Illuminating the dark world, God’s words, the true light.

All people will come to the light, submit before God.

God sits on His throne of glory, enjoying His rest.

18 The Trumpet Call of Judgment Has Sounded

Verse 1

God has appeared and spoken,

rocking all denominations.

He speaks truth, judges unrighteousness,

and defeats all His enemies.

All worship Him and praise God’s deeds.

Stars align to greet God’s return.

The people on earth all acclaim

He has gained the kingdom, come to earth.

Chorus

The truth of God’s words rules on earth.

God is completely victorious.

His words fulfill all, His work is done.

We praise that He’s holy and righteous.

Verse 2

We follow God’s voice to His throne.

We all submit to God’s judgment,

and undergo being purified.

Admiration, awe spring in our hearts.

We offer up our whole beings

to witness Christ, complete our missions.

God is now King, His words rule us.

All bow and praise His holy name.

Chorus

The truth of God’s words rules on earth.

God is completely victorious.

His words fulfill all, His work is done.

We praise that He’s holy and righteous.

Verse 3

God is majesty, God is wrath,

He accepts no human’s offense.

Satan is in the throes of death,

calling out from amidst the flames.

God destroys China, devils’ place,

thus showing us His righteousness.

His chosen bear witness through hard times.

God’s beat Satan, made overcomers.

Chorus

The truth of God’s words rules on earth.

God is completely victorious.

His words fulfill all, His work is done.

We praise that He’s holy and righteous.

Bridge

God’s words have now spread

to the ends of the earth,

and His kingdom is here.

The Sun of righteousness

lights up the whole world,

all things are made anew.

Chorus

The truth of God’s words rules on earth.

God is completely victorious.

His words fulfill all, His work is done.

We praise that He’s holy and righteous.

19 The Kingdom’s Vistas Are Always Like New

1 A morning glow shines from the East; the Savior has returned among mankind. The kingdom life has begun, and all things have a new spark of life. Dawn has arrived; the light spreads before our eyes, and millennia of hopes have finally come to fruition. All those painful days and nights, those years of bleakness, are with us no more.

2 Flowers bloom, spilling their fragrance, and larks sing out. God’s people preach and testify to the Son of man’s coming, all giving voice to their sentiments. Pray devoutly, sing out loudly, fall before the throne, and give praise to God! Brothers from afar, and sisters from around the world, let us celebrate together!

3 Almighty God, Christ of the last days, has appeared in the flesh to do His work amongst mankind. He expresses the truth to judge humanity, His words purifying and perfecting a group of people. God’s words nourish our hearts; eating and drinking of those words brings provision to our lives. You devote yourself in earnest, and I put forth all my effort; together, with one heart and mind, we love God.

4 Who would not covet entry to the life of the Age of Kingdom? Who would not yearn for it? Through judgment, our corruption is purified; we are truly grateful, and praise Him. God’s words, carrying authority and power, have led us to victory over Satan. All God’s people are doing their utmost, struggling, and loyally fulfilling their duties to satisfy God’s will.

20 The Millennial Kingdom Is in Sight

Verse 1

Incarnate Son of man has come.

Almighty God appears in flesh,

starts Age of Kingdom with His word,

and from God’s house begins judgment.

Verse 2

God’s people return to the throne,

worshiping Christ of the last days.

God speaks the truth every day,

bringing to mankind all hope.

Chorus

New Jerusalem’s come from heaven,

the entire universe delights.

God gains the kingdom, comes upon the earth,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight.

Verse 3

Religion suffers spiritual famine;

seeking the true way is now enforced.

We have yearned for the Son of man;

we’re conquered when we hear God’s voice.

Verse 4

We accept judgment from God’s words,

they cleanse and give new life to us.

God makes China a model zone,

to train soldiers to overcome.

Chorus

New Jerusalem’s come from heaven,

the entire universe delights.

God gains the kingdom, comes upon the earth,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight.

Verse 5

God’s people break through dark forces,

overcome Satan’s influence.

God’s made a group that overcomes,

His great work now comes to an end.

Verse 6

The wrath of God has been unleashed,

great disasters are coming here.

God will destroy the wicked men,

new heaven and earth have appeared.

Chorus

New Jerusalem’s come from heaven,

the entire universe delights.

God gains the kingdom, comes upon the earth,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight.

Bridge

God’s people are cleansed by God’s words,

and we live under God’s guidance.

To the Millennial Kingdom we’re led,

we enjoy blessings of the kingdom.

Chorus

New Jerusalem’s come from heaven,

the entire universe delights.

God gains the kingdom, comes upon the earth,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight,

the Millennial Kingdom’s in sight.

Outro

God’s word accomplishes all things,

it shows He’s wise and almighty.

God’s word rules over all the earth,

the Millennial Kingdom’s here,

the Millennial Kingdom’s here.

21 All of Humanity, Come to Worship God

1 Lightning flashes out from the East, shining directly upon the West; Christ of the last days appears in China to do His work. God expresses the truth, the true light appears, and everyone seeks it eagerly, drawn to it. God’s chosen have all come before His throne, worshiping Almighty God in all His authority and glory, listening to His voice, seeing His glorious countenance, observing His deeds. Like a sharp sword, God’s words judge and purify people, and they all prostrate themselves in shame, submitting before God. All God’s people are worshiping Almighty God. We thank God for bestowing upon us the truth and a path to salvation.

2 Almighty God’s work is so wonderful and wise; He uses Satan in service to perfect God’s people. We see that God’s words have authority and power, and have conquered a group of people and perfected them into overcomers. We praise God’s righteousness and holiness for being so very lovable. His words are the truth, the way, and the life, revealing people’s corruption, judging them for their unrighteousness, and perfecting all those who love God. God has overcome Satan, and the kingdom has arrived amongst humanity. God will rain down disasters, rewarding good and punishing evil. All of humanity, come before God to repent and admit to your sins. All of humanity, come to worship Almighty God.

22 How Great It Is That Almighty God Has Come!

Verse 1

What luck to meet with God incarnate.

Christ of the last days appears and works.

He expresses truth and brings judgment.

To save man He personally works.

He’s normal, He has sorrow and joy.

He’s practical, He laughs and He speaks.

The meaning of His incarnation is so profound,

the real God can be seen.

Bridge 1

We’re honored to see Almighty God.

We find enjoyment through worshiping.

Praising Him leaves us so light and free.

Our lives are not in vain, for we know Him.

Verse 2

In the last days God appears in flesh.

He Himself perfects those who love Him.

His utterances shepherd His people,

bestowing truth and life upon man.

Whether God’s words reveal or exhort man,

it’s to save and to purify them.

Going through the judgment of His words,

we see God is righteous and holy.

Bridge 2

God suffers for man and understands their weakness.

His words provide and enlighten man.

He gives man faith and He brings them light,

makes up what man lacks and leads their way.

Verse 3

God experiences man’s suffering,

and stands by man when they are chastised.

He thinks of man’s life all of the time.

Only God most loves mankind.

Silently He endures rejection.

Through tribulation He is with man.

He blazes a trail to lead forward.

Almighty God’s image inspires me.

Bridge 3

Since ancient times, seeing God’s been hard.

Cherish the good time we’re together with God.

Now is chance to see God’s loveliness.

May we come to know Almighty God.

Outro

How great it is that Almighty God has come!

23 God’s Words Create Miracles

Verse 1

You’ve become flesh to walk among man,

brought us the way of eternal life.

Oh God, all Your words are truth,

they lead us to the right path in life.

All Your words hold authority,

judge, cleanse our corruption.

Your love is rooted deep in our hearts,

we sing new songs, praise Your salvation.

Pre-chorus

Our growth cannot be separated

from the watering of Your words.

You’ve gained our being, and we sing for You.

Our hearts are filled with Your love.

Chorus

Almighty God, we praise You always.

Each witness tells of Your wisdom and might.

At every moment of life and death,

Your words create great wonders.

Your words are truth and fulfill all things;

a group of overcomers are made.

The whole universe praises You,

and the voices of praise will never be maimed.

Almighty God, we praise You always.

Verse 2

Your righteousness is above heaven,

the age of evil is burnt by Your wrath.

Your words reveal Your almightiness,

making all things new in earth and heaven.

You’ve completely obtained glory,

defeating Satan and all enemies.

All Your people come before Your throne,

bask in Your abundance and praise Your deeds.

Pre-chorus

Our growth cannot be separated

from the watering of Your words.

You’ve gained our being, and we sing for You.

Our hearts are filled with Your love.

Chorus

Almighty God, we praise You always.

Each witness tells of Your wisdom and might.

At every moment of life and death,

Your words create great wonders.

Your words are truth and fulfill all things;

a group of overcomers are made.

The whole universe praises You,

and the voices of praise will never be maimed.

Almighty God, we praise You always.

Almighty God, we praise You always.

24 O Almighty God, You Are So Glorious

Verse 1

Almighty God, Christ of the last days,

You’re the Savior come again.

You’ve expressed truths and started

the end-time judgment.

Your words cleanse man

with power and authority.

They’re truth, revealing You as,

as holy and righteous.

You judge the old world,

all nations and people.

Your words accomplish all,

defeating Satan.

Chorus

Praise be to You, You’re truly glorious.

Your deeds are wondrous, Almighty God.

All people and all things dance with great joy,

praise Almighty God for gaining glory, for gaining glory.

Verse 2

You’ve appeared and worked in China,

with great red dragon serving You.

Satan tries its best to resist,

but is defeated in shame.

You’ve made a group of overcomers,

who bear witness in tribulation.

Faithful in their duties,

Your people love and obey You.

Your work has conquered Satan,

You’re fully glorified.

Your kingdom has appeared on earth.

All nations worship You.

Chorus

Praise be to You, You’re truly glorious.

Your deeds are wondrous, Almighty God.

All people and all things dance with great joy,

praise Almighty God for gaining glory.

Bridge

God’s great work triumphs, He will return to Zion.

His chosen ones gain salvation, belonging to Him.

God’s work spreads to the world, great disasters befall.

Those who don’t accept Him will not survive.

They’ll wipe out the evil, His people will remain.

All nations return to His throne;

all praise Him with their hearts.

Chorus

Praise be to You, You’re truly glorious.

Your deeds are wondrous, Almighty God.

All people and all things dance with great joy,

praise Almighty God for gaining glory,

for gaining glory, for gaining glory.

25 We Give Praise and Sing to God

Verse 1

We hear God’s voice and turn to Him,

following the footsteps of the Lamb.

We attend Christ’s feast, eating and drinking

God’s words all the day long.

We bask in the watering and sustenance

of God’s words and our spirits gain new life.

The Holy Spirit enlightens us to understand the truth

and we know the practical God.

Chorus

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

Verse 2

The life of the kingdom is rich without compare,

God Himself guides and shepherds us.

We practice the truth and fulfill our duties,

our hearts are at peace and at ease.

Casting off Satan is so freeing,

we can now live before God.

All of this is God’s elevation and grace,

who could be more blessed than we?

Chorus

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

Verse 3

Through judgment, trials, and refinement,

our satanic dispositions are being cleansed.

Knowing God’s righteous disposition,

we fear God and shun evil in our hearts.

Through persecution and hardship,

God’s words always lead the way.

Our faith has been completed,

we stand witness and see God’s love.

Bridge

We’ve received God’s great salvation,

we sing songs of praise to God.

Praise be to His righteous, holy disposition,

so worthy of man’s love.

Praise His wisdom and almightiness in His work,

He has conquered and gained a group of people.

God’s chosen ones love Him and submit from the heart.

We will worship Him into eternity.

Chorus

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

We give praise and sing to God, we give praise and sing.

26 Sing the Praise of Almighty God

Chorus

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Verse 1

You are the one true God who has appeared in the flesh,

the Savior who has come with glory.

You are the one true God, You are speaking always,

and always, You are doing Your work.

Pre-chorus 1

You’ve been leading to today humanity.

To redeem, cleanse and save it,

You’ve been twice incarnated in the flesh!

Chorus

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Verse 2

You’ve suffered such pain and persecution.

You’ve endured shame and been rejected by this evil age.

The price You have paid with Your blood, sweat and tears

has fully shown Your love for man in every way.

Pre-chorus 2

Your will’s revealed to us, and Your holiness.

Your disposition which is righteous,

it has all been revealed to us!

Chorus

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Bridge

From Your words we see Your deeds and loveliness.

Your words conquer and save us, You’re worthy of man’s love.

Almighty God, we love You and sing Your praises always!

Your righteous disposition gets our song and dance of praise!

Let us show our love and tribute to You!

Verse 3

You express the truth, watering us with Your words,

that we may live in Your presence.

You’ve poured out the truth of life into the world,

so that You could, could save us!

Pre-chorus 3

After practicing Your words,

we grow in our lives, we understand the truth.

Your words judge and purify our corruption,

and we become new men!

Chorus

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Verse 4

You are the truth, the way, the life,

You are our dear, revered beloved One.

You have defeated Satan and completely

saved us and gained all glory!

Pre-chorus 4

Praising Your wisdom, we will always exalt You, we will!

Praising Your almightiness, we’ll testify to You!

We will dance and sing for praise of You!

Chorus

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

Almighty God, lovable God,

we sing the praise, we sing the praise of You forever!

27 It’s Almighty God Who Saves Us

1 Who expresses the truth to save mankind? Who dispenses judgment from His seat on the white throne? It’s Almighty God, incarnate in the last days. He utters words to knock on man’s door. He leads us away from the world, and saves us from Satan’s corruption. By understanding the truth, we are purified and live in the light. With God beside us, having God with us, our lives are truly happy. Who is it that gives us truth and life? Who is it that brings light to the world? It’s the beloved Almighty God. He speaks and works among us every day. Face-to-face with us, He shepherds and waters us. We are so blessed to experience His true love. We follow God with absolute faith. We fulfill our duties, bear witness for God, and glorify Him.

2 Whose words pierce our hearts like a sharp sword? Whose love for man is the most pure, the most beautiful? It’s Almighty God, incarnate in the last days. His words expose the essence and root of mankind’s corruption. We experience the judgment and trials of God’s words, and we see God’s disposition is righteous and holy. Our corrupt dispositions are purified, and we now have a human likeness. We experience God’s love and can’t help praising Him. Who is it that purifies and saves corrupt mankind? Who is it that brings a beautiful destination to mankind? It’s Almighty God, whose work is wise and all-powerful. He defeats Satan, perfects His people, and gains glory. We are so blessed to attain salvation! It is truly wonderful to see God’s words exert their almightiness! We spread the kingdom gospel with absolute faith. We fulfill our duty, bear witness to God, and we will love Him forever!

28 We Gather in Joy to Praise God

Intro

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

It is our duty to bear witness to God and to praise God.

Verse 1

We gather in joy to praise God, and we are so happy.

We follow God’s footsteps and attend the feast.

We praise God in the flesh as He begins a new era.

God Himself works and speaks among us,

He judges all of man’s injustice

and reveals their corruption.

Face-to-face, we witness God’s appearance.

His disposition, merciful, majestic and righteous.

Refrain

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

Verse 2

We eat and drink God’s words, pray to God,

and we have strength in our hearts.

By understanding the truth,

we have a new way to follow and are brightened in our hearts.

We live the truth to satisfy God and our hearts are at peace.

We undergo God’s judgment and He’s cleansing our corruption.

So lovable, His righteous disposition.

We’ve tasted God’s true love and attained His great salvation.

We are blessed when we praise and to Him bear witness.

Refrain

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

Verse 3

God has defeated Satan and has made a group of overcomers.

The great red dragon has been thoroughly

humiliated and overcome.

God’s actions have been fully revealed to mankind.

We see God so wise and almighty.

With His salvation, God shows mankind such grace, surely.

Totally convinced, we bow down in worship wholeheartedly.

Thanks to God’s judgment, purification for our salvation.

Refrain

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

Praise and be joyous! God’s returned victorious!

29 Christ’s Kingdom Has Been Realized

Verse 1

Christ of the last days speaks words,

the kingdom’s secrets are told.

We all hear the voice of God

and are raised before His throne.

We enjoy being watered.

We attend Christ’s wedding feast,

enjoy nurture from God’s words.

With joy all God’s people beam.

Pre-chorus 1

Here’s living water, rich manna.

We savor God’s words of life.

God has now appeared to work,

man’s dream of millennia is fulfilled.

Chorus 1

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

the land of honey and of milk.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

the land of just joy and bliss.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

the land of honey and of milk.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

the land of just joy and of bliss.

Verse 2

Almighty God speaks the truth,

into Age of Kingdom we’re led.

His church is kingdom of Christ,

God is in power on the earth.

Those who love truth hear God’s voice,

they see His face, turn to Him.

And every single one

of God’s people is happy.

Pre-chorus 2

Past saints are reborn in last days.

It’s a blessing God they meet.

Enjoying the kingdom life,

God’s people fervently sing.

Chorus 2

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

God’s tabernacle is here.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

His promises become real.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

God’s tabernacle is here.

Oh, the kingdom of Christ,

His promises become real.

Bridge

Forces of dark are dispelled,

for God’s words are the true light.

God judges man with His words,

nations and people subject.

All of God’s people are cleansed.

We extol God’s holy name.

We joyfully gather,

the universe celebrates.

Verse 3

God’s people cast off Satan,

and we live before God.

Being together with God

makes us joyful and happy.

The great disasters destroy

the kingdom of Satan,

and there has appeared on earth

the just and righteous kingdom.

Chorus 3

Oh, praise Almighty God,

He’s gained His kingdom, He has come.

Oh, praise Almighty God,

the will of God has been done.

Oh, praise Almighty God,

He’s gained His kingdom, He has come.

Oh, praise Almighty God,

the will of God has been done.

30 Thanks and Praise to Almighty God

Verse 1

We have now heard the voice of God,

been brought before His throne.

We savor the words of God,

we understand the truth He spoke.

Verse 2

Rituals of religion, we’ve cast them off, all those bonds.

Unrestrained by rules, our hearts are released.

And we are happy as can be, living in God’s words,

happy as can be, living in God’s words.

Chorus 1

Thanks and praise to Almighty God,

who expresses truth to save mankind.

Thanks and praise to Almighty God!

We go through the judgment of Christ,

and our vague faith subsides.

Verse 3

We closely follow God’s steps,

kingdom training we accept.

God’s judgments are like a sword,

disclosing thoughts that we have.

Verse 4

Arrogance and selfishness,

and falseness are all revealed.

Only then I see my corruption.

No place to hide, I fall before God.

Chorus 2

Thanks and praise to Almighty God,

who expresses truth to judge mankind.

Thanks and praise to Almighty God!

We are face to face with God,

and we rejoice to see His glorious countenance.

Chorus 3

We give thanks for God’s salvation.

We offer praise for His righteousness.

My desire is to practice truth,

forsake the flesh, to be reborn, comfort His heart.

Chorus 4

Thanks and praise to Almighty God!

God’s judgment is so righteous.

Thanks and praise to Almighty God!

My corruption is being cleansed.

Because of Him I am blessed.

31 All God’s People Praise Him to the Fullest

Verse 1

We have been raptured before God.

We join the rich feast, so happy.

We enjoy God’s words and understand the truth,

our spirits are liberated and feel so free.

Our hearts are so filled with thanks and praise.

We can’t help but sing.

The joy in our hearts is impossible to express.

Chorus

Praise and leap for joy.

God deserves honor and glory.

God’s will is carried out on earth.

All God’s people praise Him to the fullest.

Verse 2

We enjoy God’s words every day.

We practice God’s words, enter reality.

We undergo judgment and purification,

and we live out the likeness of new humanity.

Almighty God has saved us from Satan’s corruption.

We have now truly changed.

This is all God’s salvation and grace!

Chorus

Praise and leap for joy.

God deserves honor and glory.

God’s will is carried out on earth.

All God’s people praise Him to the fullest.

Verse 3

Almighty God has beaten Satan,

made a group of people into overcomers,

perfected by trials and tribulations.

They are the overcomers before Satan!

God’s righteous disposition’s revealed.

All those who resist God shall perish.

Almighty God has defeated Satan!

Chorus

Praise and leap for joy.

God deserves honor and glory.

God’s will is carried out on earth.

All God’s people praise Him to the fullest.

Bridge

Those pursuing truth gain God’s salvation.

Those who have true faith in God receive His grace.

God’s righteous disposition we praise!

Up to the skies reach our songs of praise!

Almighty God’s work is truly miraculous.

God’s words accomplish all.

All people return to God,

praising God’s great work that has been fulfilled.

Chorus

Praise and leap for joy.

God deserves honor and glory.

God’s will is carried out on earth.

All God’s people praise Him to the fullest.

32 We Worship You, Almighty God Incarnate

Verse 1

In the last days God has become flesh

to express the truth, judge and purify man.

Like a sharp sword, His words

pierce our hearts and our souls,

showing us the truth of man’s corruption by Satan.

We are arrogant, deceitful, selfish and greedy.

Our conscience is lost, man we barely resemble.

Pre-chorus 1

We bow down on the ground.

We confess, we repent,

we are full of remorse.

Chorus 1

We worship You, Almighty God incarnate.

Your words conquer and purify us.

As we learn the truth,

we cast off our corrupt dispositions.

We thank You for Your love!

You save us from Satan’s influence.

We praise and worship You, Almighty God incarnate.

Verse 2

Almighty God has suffered shame to save us,

enduring persecution and hardship in silence.

Hidden and humble, He provides for us, He leads us.

He worries over our growth,

tolerating our rebellion, doing His utmost to save us.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s righteousness and love

have taken root within our hearts.

Chorus 2

We worship You, Almighty God incarnate.

Your concealment and humility are so lovely.

Your words and Your truth,

they have become our life.

We thank You for Your love!

You save us from Satan’s influence.

We praise and worship You, Almighty God incarnate.

Bridge

The Almighty transcends the heavens.

No one can understand His wisdom.

He uses the great red dragon as a foil

to serve the perfection of His people.

After pain and persecution,

we know the true face of the devils’ king.

We’ll be loyal to God,

bear testimony until our end.

Christ is the truth, the way, and the life.

Pre-chorus 3

We follow the Lamb.

We testify God’s righteousness forever.

Chorus 3

We worship You, Almighty God incarnate.

Your work is wise and, oh, so wondrous.

You’ve defeated Satan

and made a group of overcomers.

You have gained glory.

You’re the truth, the way, and the life.

We praise and worship You forever,

Almighty God incarnate.

33 Praise Almighty God’s Victory

Verse 1

Sing a song of praise for Almighty God.

Let the sound of song fly from every heart.

Praise God becoming flesh here in the world,

expressing the truth to cleanse and save man.

We hear His voice and see Him appear.

With hearts full of joy, we return to God’s house.

Pre-chorus 1

We eat and drink God’s words, enjoy the Spirit’s work.

We understand the truth and our hearts are free.

Chorus 1

God’s words: the only truth, the path of eternal life.

We rejoice for a new life face-to-face with God.

Zion cheers, for God’s kingdom has come on earth.

We praise Almighty God for His victory,

for His victory, for His victory.

Verse 2

Sing a song of praise for Almighty God.

Let the sound of song sing out our love for Him.

Praise His righteous judgment cleansing and saving us.

Accepting His word’s judgment, we become new men.

We suffer from the refinements and trials,

but our corrupt dispositions have changed.

Pre-chorus 2

We practice the truth and live in the light.

Liberated and free, we love God honestly.

Chorus 2

All peoples obey God, praising Him together,

for we know Almighty God, have God-fearing hearts,

we’ve cast off Satan and attained God’s salvation.

We praise Almighty God for His victory,

for His victory, for His victory, for His victory.

Verse 3

Sing a song of praise for Almighty God.

Let the sound of song shake the entire world.

Praise God’s words that show His almightiness,

that defeat Satan and make a group of overcomers,

that spread throughout all nations and lands.

Christ’s righteous kingdom appears.

God’s words hold sway on earth.

Pre-chorus 3

All nations, all peoples worship God together.

All God’s people enjoy heavenly blessings on earth.

Chorus 3

All things rejoice, for God’s great work is accomplished.

His glory shines so bright throughout the firmament.

That’s why heaven and earth look completely new.

We praise Almighty God for His victory, for His victory.

Outro

Sing a song of praise for Almighty God.

All things rejoice together, God’s returned in victory.

Sing a song of praise for Almighty God.

All things rejoice together, God’s returned in victory.

34 Around the Throne, Dance Around

Verse 1

Christ of the last days has now appeared,

the kingdom of heaven has come to earth.

God become flesh speaks truth, opening the scroll,

this is the Word appearing in the flesh.

Pre-chorus 1

All of God’s words have such authority,

conquer all people, showing His majesty.

Chorus

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

Verse 2

We heard God’s voice and have been lifted up

before His throne, to attend the Lamb’s feast.

And we can enjoy His words every day,

living in God’s presence is joy itself.

Pre-chorus 2

We have escaped darkness and gained freedom,

so the more we dance, the more we rejoice.

Chorus

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

Verse 3

We come before God, we come before God,

and accept the training of the kingdom.

Through the judgment, refining of God’s words,

our dispositions are being transformed.

Pre-chorus 3

Now we have gained all of God’s salvation,

and we bask in His love, this is God’s grace.

Chorus

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

Verse 4

Heaven and earth rejoice! Rejoice!

The moon is smiling, the stars are dancing,

and all the birds in the trees are chirping.

Now we live a new life, with endless thanks.

Pre-chorus 4

We faithfully perform all our duties,

seeking truth and bearing witness to God.

Chorus

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

Bridge

The righteous kingdom has come, God’s words rule.

We’ve been through oppression, tribulations,

we hate the great red dragon with all our hearts.

We’re staunchly set to follow Christ always.

God’s words have conquered the entire world.

Nations worship Him, we sing His praises.

Verse 5

God has made a group of overcomers.

God’s great work is completely successful.

God’s will has been done on earth as in heaven.

He has fully shamed Satan the devil.

Pre-chorus 5

All people of God bear witness to Him.

Now His kingdom is fully realized on earth.

Chorus

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

Praise Him, all praises to Him, all are dancing with joy!

And we dance around His throne! All are dancing with joy!

35 Get Up and Dance for God

Verse 1

We’ve heard God’s voice, been raised before Him

to attend the feast He has prepared.

We eat, drink God’s words and pray to Him;

living before Him is so good.

Belief in the Lord in religion

made our hearts dark and we lacked a path.

Now we read God’s words, fellowship on truth;

having Holy Spirit’s work is such a joy.

Refrain

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Verse 2

We’re not bound by the religious rites,

we’ve known the truth; our spirits are freed.

All the words that God speaks are the truth,

they point out to us the way in life.

We won’t think of our future and fate.

God’s rule we are willing to obey.

Refrain

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Verse 3

We’ve undergone judgment of God’s words.

Our corruption has been cleansed, transformed.

We worship God in spirit and truth,

we’re living like innocent children.

With Almighty God’s words guiding us,

we don’t fear any hardship, oppression.

We follow Christ, faithful till the end,

no matter all Satan’s hindrances.

Refrain

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Verse 4

Our hearts feel sweet when we practice God’s words,

and the path gets brighter and brighter.

Seeing God’s righteousness, holiness,

our hearts want to praise Him forever.

Refrain

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Bridge

Having God with us is a joy.

Witnessing God is glory, our souls are freed.

Praise God for defeating Satan.

Almighty God has gained all glory.

Refrain

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

Brothers and sisters, get up and dance!

Offer new dances in praise of God!

36 Praise Almighty God With Loud Voices

Verse 1

Almighty God, Christ of last days,

appears in the East of the world.

He speaks the truth to save mankind,

He is appearance of Savior.

God’s people hear His voice,

are raised up to His throne.

Verse 2

We’re eating and drinking God’s words,

we know the truths and mysteries,

totally conquered by God’s words.

Going through trials and refining,

we suffer pain intense,

our corruption is cleansed.

Chorus

By accepting kingdom’s training,

we gain the truth and we gain life.

We praise Almighty God loudly,

for He cleanses and saves our lives.

Verse 3

Through persecution and trials,

we see the devil’s ugly face.

God uses Satan for service,

and perfects man’s faith through trials.

We fully hate Satan,

we’ll follow God till the end.

Verse 4

God speaks truth and conquers mankind,

though the corruption, it runs deep.

God’s words judge and they purify

the great red dragon’s offspring.

In land of the dragon,

overcomers are made.

Chorus

By accepting kingdom’s training,

we gain the truth and we gain life.

We praise Almighty God loudly,

for He cleanses and saves our lives.

Verse 5

God’s fully defeated Satan,

and all the glory God has gained.

It is irrefutable that

Christ’s word is the truth, life and way.

Man should love and adore

God’s humbleness for sure.

Verse 6

God’s disposition is righteous,

with reverence we look to Him.

His deeds wondrous, hard to fathom,

without end we fully praise Him.

God’s power makes all lands

submit and extol Him.

Chorus

By accepting kingdom’s training,

we gain the truth and we gain life.

We praise Almighty God loudly,

for He cleanses and saves our lives.

Bridge

We gain the way of eternal life

and praise God with voices high.

Chorus

By accepting kingdom’s training,

we gain the truth and we gain life.

We praise Almighty God loudly,

for He cleanses and saves our lives.

37 God’s Great Work Has Been Completed

1 Almighty God has appeared in the flesh, expressing truths to save mankind. We’ve heard the voice of the bridegroom and been lifted up before God. We’ve finally attended the wedding feast of the Lamb and entered the training of the kingdom. Judgment has begun with the house of God, and His disposition has been entirely revealed. The truth of God’s words conquers us; we fall before God and worship Him. Our hearts and minds are laid fully bare by God’s words. Through God’s trials and refinement, our corrupt dispositions are cleansed. In God’s judgment we see His righteousness and holiness. God’s people submit before Him and are faithful to Him unto death. God has thoroughly defeated Satan, making a group of overcomers. We who follow Christ of the last days witness to the entire universe: God’s great work has been completed! He has gained full glory!

2 Almighty God has unfurled the judgment of the last days, launching the Age of Kingdom. All denominations suffer severe famine, and people are forced to seek the true way. The wise virgins hear God’s voice and are raised before God before the disaster. All who refuse to accept Christ of the last days will sink into disaster. God is almighty and wise in His work. He sorts all people according to their kind. All nations and peoples come to the light and submit before God’s throne. The prospects of the kingdom are infinitely bright, and a fervent image is there for all to see. The disaster will obliterate evil humanity, revealing God’s righteousness and majesty. Every sentence of God’s words is fulfilled. God’s words complete all things. The kingdom of Christ has appeared on the earth. God lives alongside His people. We who follow Christ of the last days witness to the entire universe: God’s great work has been completed! He has gained full glory!

38 Praise God for Gaining Glory

Intro

The clouds in the sky smile,

the flowers on the earth bloom.

Verse 1

Glorious, noble Almighty God,

You became flesh and came to the world.

You express truth to judge and cleanse man.

Like a sword, Your words are almighty.

By Your words we are cleansed,

and truth and life we’ve gained.

Verse 2

Glorious, noble Almighty God,

today You have been gracious to us!

We’ve seen Your righteousness.

We revere You, we are blessed.

Our gratitude to You

cannot fully be expressed.

Chorus

We praise You with song and dance,

we revere You with our submission.

We bear resounding witness for You

in the loyalty that we convey.

You beat Satan, You’re praised.

You gained glory, You’re praised.

Verse 3

Glorious, noble Almighty God,

You appear to all nations and men,

Your righteousness is fully revealed.

All who resist You and do evil

will be punished and fall.

Your words classify all.

Verse 4

Glorious, noble Almighty God,

Your six-thousand-year plan now ends,

all of the glory You have now gained.

What is unrighteous is burned away.

You’ve renewed the world,

Your deeds fill the universe.

Pre-chorus

All the land is filled

with holiness and righteousness.

Chorus

We praise You with song and dance,

we revere You with our submission.

We bear resounding witness for You

in the loyalty that we convey.

You beat Satan, You’re praised.

You gained glory, You’re praised.

Bridge

Mankind is now as it was at creation,

man lives in the light without sorrows or sighs.

We rejoice, praise and sing Your work is complete!

Chorus

We praise You with song and dance,

revere You with our submission.

We bear resounding witness for You

in the loyalty that we convey.

You beat Satan, You’re praised.

You gained glory, You’re praised.

You beat Satan, You’re praised.

You gained glory, You’re praised.

39 The Cosmos Rings With Praise for God

Verse 1

Full of songs, dances, the world’s an ocean of praise.

We dance, stars leap, the moon smiles; praise fills the cosmos.

Almighty God, Christ of last days, has come to earth,

speaking truths, rocking all nations and religions.

The chosen ones hear God’s voice, turn and worship Him.

In Zion, God has turned Himself toward the universe,

revealing His righteousness and His holiness.

God’s people, full of joy, praise Him forever.

Refrain

Praise God, praise God! Hallelujah!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise God)!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise and praise Him)!

Verse 2

To love God, fulfill our duty, care for His will.

All our brothers’ and our sisters’ hearts are closely linked.

All men and women, young and old, praise God as one.

You sing, I’ll dance; you bear God’s witness, I’ll join in.

We shame the demon great red dragon, honor God’s name.

We’ve seen God’s righteous disposition through His work.

God’s people see His glorious face, seek to love, please Him,

willing to be loyal to Him forever.

Refrain

Praise God, praise God! Hallelujah!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise God)!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise and praise Him)!

Verse 3

God gains glory on earth, all people are happy.

The life in the kingdom is so beautiful.

There’s a new heaven, new earth and a new kingdom.

We dance and sing for God, and we are so joyful.

The most beautiful songs we know are sung for God;

the most beautiful dances, danced in His honor.

We offer God our true hearts; our love’s pure, honest.

God’s people, all creation praise Him forever.

Refrain

Praise God, praise God! Hallelujah!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise God)!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise and praise Him)!

Bridge

Oh Zion, such glory! God’s abode shines brilliantly.

Its glorious light pours through the entire universe.

Almighty God now smiles while seated on His throne

and looking at the renewal of the universe.

(You know you’ve got to praise.)

Refrain

Praise God, praise God! Hallelujah!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise God)!

(Go on and praise Him.)

Praise God (Hallelujah! Praise God!

Praise and praise Him, praise and praise Him)!

Praise God, praise God! Hallelujah!

Praise God (praise and praise Him, praise God)!

Praise God! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

40 Forever Singing Songs of Praise to God

1 God incarnate appeared in China to express the truth and judge mankind. We hear His voice and are raised before His throne. Not even in our dreams did we think we would be able to meet God face-to-face. Years of longing have been realized, and we see the appearance of the Redeemer. Almighty God’s words show His almightiness, and have conquered the hearts of hundreds of millions. God’s people gather before His throne to be shepherded and watered by His words. All God’s words are the truth; they give mankind the way of eternal life. We attain God’s cleansing and salvation, and forever do we sing songs of praise to God.

2 Every day, we read God’s words and fellowship on the truth, and accept the judgment and purification of His words. God enlightens and illuminates us, and we come to know ourselves and see through to our satanic natures. We are arrogant, self-important, selfish, and contemptible, and we fall before God in self-reproach and regret. By forsaking the flesh and practicing the truth, our life dispositions gradually change. Through being judged and understanding the truth, we see that God is so very righteous and holy, and reverence for Him arises in our hearts. We feel even more how dear and lovely God is; through His judgment, we are cleansed and become honest people in whom God delights. We enjoy all of God’s love, and forever do we sing songs of praise to God.

3 Judgment has already begun with the house of God. His people are undergoing judgment and being cleansed; we undergo hardships and loyally perform our duty, bearing resounding witness for God. Through years of tribulation and trials, God has already made a group of overcomers, defeating Satan and gaining glory and revealing His almightiness and wisdom. The kingdom gospel welcomes unprecedented splendor. God’s great work has been fully accomplished and His righteousness is worthy of praise. God’s holy name is exalted far and wide. God’s kingdom appears on earth, and His people dance and sing new songs. All nations and peoples praise God, and forever do we sing songs of praise to Him.

41 Praise for Almighty God Will Never Cease

Verse 1

Christ incarnate, Almighty God,

expressing the truth,

overflowing with glory,

has appeared in the East.

God’s words shine with brilliance

through the universe and vault of heaven.

Accept God’s judgment

and we will live within the light.

Chorus 1

Quickly, brothers, come and look.

The kingdom descends on the world.

Quickly, sisters, come and listen

to the sounds of praise everywhere.

With joy God’s people welcome

the Savior’s return!

Verse 2

The judgment of the last days

has begun with God’s family.

God has appeared and brought us

the way of eternal life.

His sheep have heard His voice

and returned before Him,

enjoyed His words while at

the marriage feast of the Lamb.

Chorus 2

Quickly, brothers, come and look.

The kingdom’s banquet is abundant.

Quickly, sisters, come and listen.

God’s words have authority.

God’s words have conquered

the hearts of millions!

Verse 3

Why do our sisters and brothers

sing in joyous praise?

It is because Almighty God

has saved us from Satan.

The judgment of God’s words

has cleansed and saved us.

Living within God’s words,

we’ll never again feel pain or sadness.

Chorus 3

Quickly, brothers, rise up.

Let’s all bear witness to God.

Quickly, sisters, do not stop.

Give our hearts to please God.

Let us devote our all

towards fulfilling our duties.

Bridge

Brothers and sisters, come and dance to our hearts’ content,

praising Almighty God for the glory He has gained.

God’s made overcomers, victorious over Satan.

We sing joyous praise to God for His victory.

Chorus 4

Sing the new songs, brothers,

our voices resound everywhere.

Dance, sisters, as we sing our hearts out in praise,

singing endless praise of Almighty God.

42 Praise the Completion of God’s Great Work

Verse 1

In the final days, Christ’s word judges all of mankind;

the Age of the Kingdom has started.

All things are now renewed by the words God speaks.

All things are made beautiful and new;

everything is now revived, restored and renewed.

We praise God as we rejoice.

The heavens surge with our songs and our voice.

Chorus 1

Oh, praise Him! Oh, shout it and sing! Oh!

God’s people all overflow with praises for God. Oh!

Verse 2

Judgment has begun in the house of God,

revealing His righteousness.

God’s people bow before Him,

purified by His judgment.

Oh, guided by His words, we can go through trials.

And we gain His favor as we bear testimony to Him.

Honored with God’s commission,

we proclaim and bear witness to His deeds.

Chorus 1

Oh, praise Him! Oh, shout it and sing! Oh!

God’s people all overflow with praises for God. Oh!

Verse 3

God’s words are mighty,

it’s hard to fathom and we are convinced.

The words of God accomplish everything,

by kind they class people.

Those who love God obey Him,

but those who resist are destroyed.

His wisdom and almightiness we praise,

He’s righteous in all ways.

His disposition is so lovely, we praise.

Chorus 1

Oh, praise Him! Oh, shout it and sing. Oh!

God’s people all overflow with praises for God. Oh!

Verse 4

Praise the completion of God’s work,

He’s made a group of overcomers.

God’s chosen ones accept His watching,

each performs their duty.

They try their best to please God;

all those who love Him are perfected.

The whole world brims with

His righteousness and holiness.

His kingdom’s truly holy.

Our songs of praise will never end!

Chorus 2

Oh, praise Him! Rejoice and sing! Oh!

Our songs of praise will never ever end, oh,

yeah, will never end.

43 Praise God’s Return to Zion

Verse 1

Almighty God is glorious!

As flesh He comes to the East.

He speaks the truth, judges mankind,

and He brings eternal life.

Verse 2

God’s word bursts forth like lightning.

It flashes into the West.

People see hope in the dark,

for the Son of man has come to earth.

Pre-chorus

Almighty God has gained His kingdom,

He has come upon the earth.

Almighty God has gained His kingdom,

He’s completed His great work.

Chorus

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

Verse 3

Almighty God is glorious!

He’s majestic and righteous.

God’s words have great power,

they cleanse and save His people.

Verse 4

God beats Satan with His words,

makes a group of overcomers.

We kneel to worship God,

our voices lift and exalt.

Pre-chorus

Almighty God has gained His kingdom,

He has come upon the earth.

Almighty God has gained His kingdom,

He’s completed His great work.

Chorus

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

Bridge

Almighty God is glorious!

His word reigns on earth as king.

Disasters ruin evil men.

God’s words accomplish everything.

Chorus

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

The world rejoices, all people praise Him.

Through the universe their voices ring.

He has gained all glory. Praise God!

He’s returned to Zion. Praise God!

Praise God! Praise God! Praise God!

44 We Gather in the House of God

1 We travel from many places, near and far, to gather in the house of God, eating and drinking of God’s words and living the life of the church each day. We practice and experience God’s words; it is truly a joy to understand the truth. Emptiness, pain, entanglement—they are all in the past. God’s words link us together; how sweet it is to enjoy these words in our hearts. We are fortunate to be shepherded by Christ; understanding the truth and praising God, our hearts are set free!

2 We gather in the house of God, together fellowshiping on God’s words. Understanding the truth, there is light in our hearts, and a path to practice in all things. We help and support each other, and submit to God’s words and the truth. Shedding falseness and deceit, we train ourselves to be honest. God’s words link us together; our hearts connect, and we love each other, as close as can be. Working together in harmony, we faithfully do our duty well; our hearts love God and praise God. How blessed we are!

3 Looking back at our times together, we feel bittersweet. They have become unforgettable memories. We have undergone the judgment of God’s words and experienced so much of His love. After experiencing trials and refinement, there has been a change in our life disposition. Undertaking the mission to bear witness to God, we go our different ways. God’s words lead us forever onward; we spread His good news on earth. God’s words link us together; loving God means being mindful of His will. No matter how great the suffering, we will never back down; forever shall we love God and testify to Him. We will be loyal to Him to the very end! God’s words link us together; we spread the gospel of the kingdom and follow God’s will. We yearn for the day of God’s glory, when we can gather again, together with God, never apart!

45 We Gather Together in the Church

Chorus

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

Verse 1

It’s a gathering of people who love God.

We eat and drink God’s word, fellowship about the truth,

our hearts full of sweetness and happiness.

From memories of the past, we feel remorse and guilt.

Now knowing each other, we live in God’s love.

Without prejudice, barriers, and distance,

we love each other, one family,

our hearts entwined, so close, no space between us.

Chorus

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

Bridge

Through judgment we are saved by God.

We share a common quest in the words of God.

We testify to God’s love, share experience.

Now we pursue the truth, live in His words.

Our prospects are boundless, full of life and light.

We work hard together, forward we strive.

Chorus

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

Verse 2

But all of us soon will go separate ways.

For we bear God’s commission,

and we carry out our mission.

We’ll go our own way to testify to God.

His love calls forth our deepest devotion.

We’re filled with laughter when together.

We encourage each other when we part.

We use our strength for a better tomorrow.

We follow Christ closely, devoted to God.

Chorus

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

We gather together in the church.

46 Christ’s Kingdom Is a Warm Home

Verse 1

Christ’s kingdom is my warm home,

it belongs to all God’s people.

Christ walks and speaks in the church,

Christ walks and lives among us.

Pre-chorus 1

The judgment of God’s words is here,

as is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Chorus 1

God’s words supply us and guide us,

God’s words, they help our lives grow.

This is a just world ruled by Christ.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home, is a warm home.

Verse 2

Christ’s kingdom is my warm home,

it is so dear to God’s people.

God’s words reign in the church.

We act on truth, exalt Him in our heart.

Pre-chorus 2

There’s no more infighting,

there’s no need for defense or fear.

Chorus 2

Christ is the resting place for man’s soul.

I need not wander anymore.

This is Christ’s kingdom people long for.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home, is a warm home.

Verse 3

Christ’s kingdom is my warm home,

all of God’s people treasure it.

Here I experience God’s trials,

they purify my corrupt disposition.

Chorus 3

Christ of the last days, You are our beloved.

We’ll love and praise You for evermore.

God’s words are here, as is Holy Spirit’s work.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home, is a warm home.

Outro

The story of my life growth is here.

My quiet words to God are here.

My memories record the price that God pays.

I’m moved by everything here.

Sincere affection is here,

and words cannot express nor can say.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home.

Christ’s kingdom is a warm home, is a warm home.

47 Such Joy in Church Life

1 We brothers and sisters have come before God. Eating and drinking of His words is such a joy. You speak of your experiences, and I share my understanding. We brothers and sisters support and help each other. The more we fellowship on God’s words, the more clarity we attain, gaining the enlightenment and illumination of the Holy Spirit. Understanding the truth and reflecting upon ourselves, we see our corruption and deficiencies. Praying to God and seeking in earnest, we speak to Him openly and from the heart. God cares not how deeply we understand the truth; He is glad whenever we speak what is in our hearts. Church life brings such great joy; we can gradually grow in our lives. Christ’s kingdom is truly our home. Those who love God praise Him forever.

2 We brothers and sisters have come before God. Eating and drinking of His words is such a joy. We submit to the judgment and chastisement of God’s words, and accept being pruned and dealt with and disciplined. God arranges all manner of people, events, and things to test and refine our faith. We understand God’s good intentions, and that everything He does is to help us attain the truth life. Through experiencing His words and practicing the truth, we gain more truth and more reality. We fulfill our duties, offering up our devotion and bearing witness to satisfy God’s will. Church life brings such great joy; we can gradually grow in our lives. Christ’s kingdom is truly our home. Those who love God praise Him forever.

48 Church Life Is So Lovely

1 Almighty God incarnate, we raise our voices in Your praise. It is You who have brought us before the throne to attend this banquet. We are watered by Your words, and get to enjoy Your love. Living in Your presence each day fills our hearts with such sweetness. Your utterances lead us into living a new life. Practicing and experiencing Your words, we see how absolutely precious the truth is. In understanding it, we are no longer constrained by religious rules. Church life is so lovely. We will praise God forever!

2 We are truly honored to undergo God’s judgment. By accepting the judgment of His words, we can see clearly just how very corrupt we are. Despite being refined through suffering, we are cleansed of our satanic dispositions. We enter the truth reality, and see God’s blessings. We are judged, gaining the truth, and we now have a new life. Throwing off our corruption, we are reborn, and have tasted of the utter reality of God’s love. Gaining the truth sets us free and brings us heartfelt joy. Church life is so lovely. We will praise God forever!

3 We brothers and sisters coordinate harmoniously, living within God’s words. We love and support each other, and our hearts are as one. We practice the truth, are pure and open, and seek to be honest people, loving God simply, without any deception or demands. We brothers and sisters work side by side to bear witness to God, giving our all to spread the kingdom gospel, fulfilling our duties with all our heart and soul to satisfy God’s will. Church life is so lovely. We will praise God forever!

4 God’s judgment is a blessing; it has purified us. His words are the truth; they have become our life. In spirit and with honesty, we worship God, living in the light; Christ’s kingdom is our beautiful home. Living the church life, we feel incomparably happy. Having God with us and having His guidance are the greatest of blessings. By loving Him sincerely and earning His praise, we live the happiest of lives. Church life is so lovely. We will praise God forever!

49 The Sky Here Is So Blue

Verse 1

Here is a sky, a sky that is so different!

A beautiful fragrance permeates the land,

and the air is clean.

Almighty God became flesh

and lives among us, expressing the truth,

beginning the final days of judgment.

Pre-chorus 1

God’s words reveal the truth of our corruption.

We are cleansed and saved

by every kind of trial and refinement.

Verse 2

Changing our perspective,

trading the old for the new,

we say farewell, goodbye to our corrupted life.

We act and speak by principle,

God’s words take reign over us.

The flames of our love for God are ignited in our hearts.

We spread God’s words and bear witness for Him,

proclaiming the kingdom gospel.

All that we are we dedicate to satisfy God,

and we’re willing to suffer more pain.

Pre-chorus 2

Thanks be to Almighty God,

He’s brought us life and truth.

We enjoy His words, and always live before Him!

Chorus

God’s words reveal His might,

conquering and making overcomers.

Through oppression and hardships,

God’s people love Him more steadfastly.

God’s will is carried out,

the kingdom of Christ has appeared on earth.

The kingdom life is lovely,

life on earth is like life in heaven.

The holiness and righteousness of God is made visible,

heaven and earth are renewed.

Fearing God, the people of the kingdom

turn from evil and live in the light.

Verse 3

When brothers and sisters meet together,

the happiness shows on their faces.

We read God’s word and share the truth,

we are joined in God’s love.

Pure and open, we are honest people

with no bias between us.

We live by the truth, loving each other.

And learning from each other’s strengths,

we atone for our faults and wrongdoings.

Pre-chorus 3

United, we accomplish our duties

and offer up our devotion.

On the road to the kingdom,

God’s words lead us past all our troubles.

Chorus

God’s words reveal His might,

conquering and making overcomers.

Through oppression and hardships,

God’s people love Him more steadfastly.

God’s will is carried out,

the kingdom of Christ has appeared on earth.

The kingdom life is lovely,

life on earth is like life in heaven.

The holiness and righteousness of God is made visible,

heaven and earth are renewed.

Fearing God, the people of the kingdom

turn from evil and live in the light.

Outro

Here is a sky, a sky that is so different!

50 God’s Love Brings Us Close Together

Verse 1

Though separated by seas and mountains,

we are one people—no boundaries between us,

with different colored skin and speaking different tongues.

Because Almighty God’s words call to us,

we are raised up before God’s throne,

we are raised up before God’s throne.

Chorus

Only with God there is love,

only with love there is family.

All who love God are one family.

We come close together in God’s love.

We come close together in God’s love.

God’s words are with us as we grow.

Living in the beautiful kingdom,

we worship Almighty God forever and ever.

We worship forever and ever!

We worship forever and ever!

Verse 2

There is the elderly, with hair all white,

and also the young, so radiant and bright.

Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder,

we walk on through wind and rain together,

encouraging each other in adversity.

With one mind we fulfill our duty.

Chorus

Only with God there is love

(only with God there is love),

only with love there is family.

All who love God are one family.

We come close together in God’s love (in God’s love).

We come close together in God’s love.

God’s words are with us as we grow.

Living in the beautiful kingdom (so beautiful),

we worship Almighty God forever and ever.

We worship forever and ever (we worship)!

We worship forever and ever!

Verse 3

Our hearts are connected, we’re confidants in life,

brought closer together by God’s words and love.

God’s words are the wellspring of living water.

Enjoying them, our hearts are filled with sweetness.

His words, His words, they chastise and judge,

purify our disposition that’s corrupt.

Chorus

Only with God there is love

(only with God there is love),

only with love there is family.

All who love God are one family.

We come close together in God’s love (in God’s love).

We come close together in God’s love.

God’s words are with us as we grow.

Living in the beautiful kingdom (so beautiful),

we worship Almighty God forever and ever.

We worship forever and ever (we worship)!

We worship forever and ever!

Pre-verse

Only by being pruned and dealt with

do we have a human likeness.

We support each other in negativity and weakness.

Verse 4

We stand together in adversity.

We defeat Satan, standing witness.

God’s words encourage us, we move ever forward.

Though there are trials and pain,

all of this makes our faith perfect.

We know God’s righteousness and beauty.

We are able to escape from, from Satan’s corruption.

We enjoy the life of kingdom,

our lives on earth are as in heaven.

Chorus

Only with God there is love

(only with God there is love),

only with love there is family.

All who love God are one family.

We come close together in God’s love

(we come close together in His love).

We come close together in God’s love.

God’s words are with us as we grow.

Living in the beautiful kingdom (it’s so beautiful),

we worship Almighty God forever and ever.

We worship forever and ever (forever and ever)!

We worship forever and ever!

51 Living Before God Is Such a Joy

Verse 1

Brothers and sisters gather in the church to sing

joyfully and dance in praise of God, the King.

He became flesh and came to the world,

He speaks the truth to save us.

We hear the voice of God, we are raptured and so joyous.

Pre-chorus 1

Before the throne, we attend the feast!

Before the throne, we attend the feast!

Chorus

We enjoy God’s words, we live before Him.

We sing and we laugh, the joy has no end!

The joy has no end!

Verse 2

When brothers and sisters meet, we feel close to each other.

Words can’t express our joy, we’re happy when together.

We fellowship God’s words, we share experience.

We understand the truth, joy comes to our spirits.

Pre-chorus 2

No rituals, no rules—all is liberated and free!

No rituals, no rules—all is liberated and free!

Chorus

We enjoy God’s words, we live before Him.

We sing and we laugh, the joy has no end!

Bridge

Brothers and sisters go through God’s work,

submit to judgment, chastisement.

We’re made honest, freed from deceit.

We love without barriers.

We obey truth, don’t act on emotions.

Judgment cleanses our corruption.

With peace and joy we’re filled.

Chorus

We enjoy God’s words, we live before Him.

We sing and we laugh, the joy has no end!

The joy has no end!

Verse 3

Brothers and sisters, rise up, let us be of one mind

in fulfilling all our duties, the duties of mankind.

Share the gospel, bear witness to God,

that His will may be fulfilled.

All our voices raised in praise to sing so joyfully.

Pre-chorus 3

Brothers and sisters, let’s sing and praise loudly!

Brothers and sisters, let’s sing and praise loudly!

Chorus

We enjoy God’s words, we live before Him.

We sing and we laugh, the joy has no end!

We enjoy God’s words, we live before Him.

We sing and we laugh, the joy has no end!

The joy has no end, the joy has no end!

52 God Is Among Us

Intro

We’ve come from across the world;

together in God’s house we meet.

We are supplied by God’s word

and attend Lamb’s wedding feast.

Verse 1

Christ of the last days leads us

in battle against Satan.

The road’s full of ups and downs

and we bear tribulations.

Verse 2

By having God’s words to guide us

and with His love by our side,

we break through the dark forces

and onward we take our fight.

Pre-chorus 1

Seeing God’s might and wisdom,

our faith gets bolstered up.

We’re bearing witness to God;

seeing His smile gladdens our hearts.

Chorus

With God beside us, life in the kingdom is joy.

To repay God’s love, heavy burdens we’ll employ.

For God’s words to spread through the earth,

we brothers and sisters give our all

to carry out God’s will, to carry out God’s will.

Verse 3

To pursue truth and be cleansed

and attain God’s perfection,

we accept judgment, trials,

accept the refinements of God’s words.

Verse 4

When weak, we help each other,

and one another we spur.

We share sweetness and share joy

of eating, drinking God’s words.

Pre-chorus 2

Understanding binds our souls,

we don’t need any more words.

God’s love fastens us tightly,

His words meld our hearts together.

Chorus

With God beside us, life in the kingdom is joy.

To repay God’s love, heavy burdens we’ll employ.

For God’s words to spread through the earth,

we brothers and sisters give our all

to carry out God’s will, to carry out God’s will.

Bridge

Working hand in hand,

we pray and urge each other on.

To a beautiful tomorrow God leads.

We seek to love God,

to do His will, forever and always.

We’ll keep God’s exhortations in mind

and be faithful in witnessing Him.

Chorus

With God beside us, life in the kingdom is joy.

To repay God’s love, heavy burdens we’ll employ.

For God’s words to spread through the earth,

we brothers and sisters give our all

to carry out God’s will, to carry out God’s will,

to carry out God’s will, God’s will.

53 It Is Truly a Blessing to Come Back Before God

1 Before, I believed in the Lord in mere greedy pursuit of the grace and blessings of God. I lived amid religious ceremony, caught in the bondage of notions. Each day I sinned and confessed; I could not escape the shackles of sin. Without the guidance of God’s words, I lived in darkness, desolation, and pain. But I heard the voice of God, and was raised before His throne. Each day, I enjoy God’s words, and am enlightened by the Holy Spirit. Having understood the truth, there is light in my heart, and my notions and misunderstandings are dispelled. I attend the wedding feast of the Lamb—it is truly a blessing to eat, drink, and enjoy God’s words.

2 Brothers and sisters gather to eat, drink, and fellowship the words of God. I speak simply and openly of my corruption and shortcomings. You provide loving support, fellowshiping understanding from the experience of God’s words. We love one another—no distance between us, we’re the closest of friends in our lives. We live amid God’s love, and perform our duty with one heart and mind. There may be quarrels, but we put ourselves aside, and pray and seek together. Enlightened by the Holy Spirit, we understand the truth and our hearts are set free. It is truly a blessing to live before God, with His words to guide us.

3 The judgment of God’s words shows me the truth of my corruption. I see, clearly, that the root of man’s sin is his satanic nature. In God’s words, I find a path to change my disposition. I assess my outpourings of corruption against the words of God, and dissect and reflect on each one. After understanding the truth, I put it into practice, and my corruption is gradually cleansed. As I undergo trials, God’s words guide me, and I feel that He is so lovely. God’s judgment and chastisement have cleansed and saved us. I have tasted how profound God’s love is. It is truly a blessing to live before God.

54 My Heart’s Longing

Verse 1

The long journey of human lives,

full of wind, rain, many changes.

The drawn-out years, hard, desolate.

Black clouds create a dark abyss.

Satan holds sway, is so brutal,

rules like a tyrant, confines thoughts.

Verse 2

Tempted, man loses direction,

chasing fame, gain, bruised head to foot.

So hurt, drained of human likeness.

Full of wounds, tired in body and heart.

No strength left to fight, disheartened.

Nowhere to turn, in pain, perplexed.

Chorus 1

Yearning to find a true pure land.

Searching so hard, traveling the earth.

Heart full of gloom, I earnestly pray,

hoping the Lord saves me from grief.

Verse 3

With a crash, seven thunders ring out.

Christ of last days appears and works.

I’ve heard God’s words, come before Him.

I savor His words, know the truth.

The words of Christ water me,

I have myself felt God’s true love.

Verse 4

Through trials, pain and refinement,

life is enriched by constant growth.

Being judged, I shed corruption,

and attain cleansing, salvation.

And there will be no more tears, distress.

I bow before God, bare my heart.

Chorus 2

God chose me because of His love;

I am thankful for His salvation.

I practice truth, live before Him,

perform my duty, repay His love.

God chose me because of His love;

I am thankful for His salvation.

I practice truth, live before Him,

perform my duty, repay His love,

perform my duty, repay His love.

55 We Are Fortunate to Meet With God’s Coming

1 We are fortunate to meet with God’s coming; we hear His voice. We are fortunate to meet with God’s coming; we attend the feast of the Lamb. We know Almighty God incarnate; we see His wondrous deeds. We understand the mystery of human life; Almighty God’s words are most precious. We eat and drink of God’s words and live before Him; to understand the truth is truly a joy. Through God’s judgment, though it is bitter, comes purification. We gain the truth and the way of eternal life. A life of seeking to love God has no regrets.

2 This life is so blessed; we become people who love God. This life is so blessed; we are praised by God. Fulfilling our duty, testifying to God, and pursuing the truth is most meaningful. Who could be more fortunate? Who could be more blessed? God bestows the truth and life upon us, and we must live for Him. We obtain the truth and testify to God to requite His love.

56 Return

1 Before Your descent, I, alone, wept in darkness and pain. Before Your descent, I, arrogant, struggled in the mire of the dung heap. Before Your descent, I, debased, begged amid the demons and beasts. Before Your descent, I had sold my heart to the king of devils and was trampled by it. I was in despair, desperately hoping for the return of Jesus the Savior. Lightning came from the East, and I saw that Your words are the appearance of true light. I heard Your voice and came back before Your throne, gaining new life.

2 Your words are like a sharp sword; they judge and expose my satanic nature. Your essence is holiness; it reveals my unbearable filth, my insignificance and lowliness. Your disposition is righteousness; reverence for You arises within me and I will never dare resist You again. Your judgment is love, thoroughly cleansing my corrupt disposition. Oh, Almighty God! It is You who saves us, bringing us from the darkness to live in the light. You are Christ, the Savior; Your words are the truth, the way, and the life. It is You working to save mankind, bringing us the way of eternal life.

3 It is Your words that cleanse and save me, bringing me onto the path of light in life. Oh, Almighty God! Your holiness and righteousness deserve mankind’s eternal praise. We believe in You, follow You, and bear witness to You. This is our bounden duty. Oh, Almighty God! How manifold your loveliness! We will love and praise You always.

57 God Is in My Heart

Verse 1

The path of preaching’s full of ups and downs,

I think of You, and I pray to You.

My soul is soothed by pondering Your words

and seeing Your love, oh.

To bear witness for You, I bear humiliation,

and I know even better how lovely You are.

Chorus

Following You, I’ll walk ever on to the end.

When You change Your form, we’ll welcome Your return,

whoa, we’ll welcome Your return.

Verse 2

It’s Your words which nurture me

and give me a human life.

Thinking of Your love, my heart feels enjoyment,

and my whole body is filled with strength, with strength.

I abandon everything and expend for You.

It is You who exalts me.

Chorus

Following You, I’ll walk ever on to the end.

When You change Your form, we’ll welcome Your return,

whoa, we’ll welcome Your return, oh, oh.

Following You, I’ll walk ever on to the end.

When You change Your form, we’ll welcome Your return,

whoa, we’ll welcome Your return.

Bridge

Hardships and always being on the go

cause me no pain, for You are with me.

Though I cannot see Your face,

my heart still loves You, and You are in my heart.

Your love has already put down roots in my heart,

and I shall forever be loyal to You.

Chorus

Following You, I’ll walk ever on to the end.

When You change Your form, we’ll welcome Your return,

whoa, we’ll welcome Your return,

we’ll welcome Your return, we’ll welcome Your return.

58 Going Home

Verse 1

I used to think naively

that the world had all my dreams.

I’d win a brilliant life

through hard work and struggling.

But after many failures,

my ideas seemed absurd.

In this world filled with evil and schemes,

I lost my conscience, my reason.

Verse 2

I sought fame and sought fortune,

like an animal I lived.

The mercilessness of the world

and apathy pound my heart.

Folks fight and kill each other,

full of lies and violence.

No simple way to survive

without backing and schemes.

Pre-chorus

Even walking the right path

and having belief in God

will cause discrimination

and will cause imprisonment.

Chorus 1

I see clearly that this world

is filled with evil and dark.

I am helpless and I’m hurt.

I am filled with pain in my heart.

My direction can’t be found,

even though I’ve sought hard.

Where is the beautiful home

that I long for in my heart?

Verse 3

A familiar voice calls.

God’s kind words, they warm my heart.

I see it’s the Son of man

who speaks and on my door knocks.

By coming before God I see

church is the new heaven and earth.

People here are pure and good,

show others sincerity.

Verse 4

Here there’s fairness, righteousness.

God’s words, the truth, hold strong might.

They reveal life’s mysteries,

waken my heart, life becomes clear.

By being judged and learning truths,

I know good from evil.

Seeking fame or fortune no more,

I fight out of Satan’s net.

Chorus 2

Now honest, God blesses me.

My heart has peace; I’m at ease.

Thanks to the guidance of God,

I’ve stepped onto the right path.

God is so very lovely;

my heart yearns for Him greatly.

I’ll practice truth, do my duty,

and love God forever.

Outro

By coming before God I see

church is the new heaven and earth.

People here are pure and good,

show others sincerity.

Here there is fairness, righteousness.

I’ll obey and love God forever.

59 To Accept the Truth Is to Be a Wise Virgin

1 Having believed in the Lord for many years, I clung to His name, hoping for rapture. I thought that if I believed in the Lord and was forgiven for my sins, I would be rewarded. I fantasized of salvation by grace, wishing that with a single step I could ascend into the sky and enter the heavenly kingdom. No one truly understands the true significance of the prophecies of the Lord Jesus. People construct their own dreams based on the words of Paul. They hope in vain that the Lord will suddenly arrive upon a cloud. Their eyes see great catastrophe, but still they do not behold the appearance of the Lord. They do not know the words of the Lord Jesus were long ago fulfilled. The foolish virgins stubbornly cling to their notions, deaf to God’s voice, and thus they miss the chance of rapture, and will feel utmost regret.

2 Christ of the last days expresses the truth, judging and cleansing man. The wise virgins hear the voice of God and welcome the appearance of the Lord. They eat and drink of the words of God and attend the wedding feast of the Lamb. They understand the truth from God’s words and see God’s face. After experiencing judgment, they behold that God’s disposition is holy and righteous. People are too profoundly corrupted; they brim with defiance and are unfit to enter the heavenly kingdom. Only by accepting God’s judgment and being cleansed can people fully be saved. God will surely curse those hypocrites who resist Him. Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, and this will never change. Only those who follow Christ and perform their duties are those who obey God. Only those who truly love and testify to God can be made perfect.

60 We Are the Most Blessed of All Generations

1 Before, we were wayward and impulsive, we were heedless of our parents’ words, we followed the trends of the world, we were addicted to online games, we lived amid corruption, we were greedy for comforts and took pleasure in ourselves, and we had no life goals; truly, we were decadent and depraved. When we heard the voice of God, we returned to His house, where, each day, we eat and drink of His words and lead a church life. Reflecting upon each of our words and actions in light of God’s words, we have seen the truth of our having been corrupted by Satan. We frequently lie and engage in deception, and there is too much filth in the depths of our hearts; we merely perform our duties in a perfunctory manner, which really is a way of cheating God; we are arrogant and self-righteous, as well as being headstrong and totally lacking in normal sense; and after undergoing the judgment of God’s words, we are extremely full of remorse. We hate ourselves, and hate our satanic disposition even more; we are determined to practice the truth and live before God. It is by God’s mercy and grace that we have this opportunity today to truly repent, and it is thanks to Almighty God’s salvation that we have broken away from Satan’s influence.

2 We gather in the church, and each perform our respective duties. When encountering problems and difficulties, we look up to God and entrust them to Him. Though friction may occur in how we cooperate, we pray and engage in self-reflection, and amid God’s words, our barriers and misunderstandings disappear. When we encounter trials and tribulations, despite our weaknesses of the flesh, we quietly come before God to eat and drink of His words and understand His will. God has the great red dragon render service for Him so that He may perfect the people of His kingdom. Relying on God, we stand firm in our testimony, and praise Him for His righteousness and almightiness! We who have been lifted before God are the most blessed of all generations; in experiencing the judgment of His words, our corruption is being cleansed. We have become less arrogant and wayward, and less deceitful and fake; we have now learned to submit to the truth and live out a new human likeness. How blessed we are that we can follow Christ and understand many truths. We shall practice being honest people, and perform our duties faithfully. With one heart and mind, we shall testify to God and satisfy His will.

61 The Encouragement of God’s Love

Verse 1

Doing my duty in God’s family,

I have experienced God’s great love.

The care of brothers and sisters here

exceeds all my parents’ affections.

Meeting and sharing about God’s love,

we all shed tears of emotion.

We’re supplied by fellowshiping truth,

helping and supporting each other.

Pre-chorus 1

Reading God’s word, living before Him,

my heart is at ease and filled with light.

I seek to love God, do my duty,

and so live out a meaningful life.

Chorus

All that I enjoy today is by God’s grace and blessings.

His love encourages me to love and satisfy Him.

I will always obey God and repay His love for me,

and repay His love for me.

Verse 2

With corrupt nature, man resists God.

Undergoing the judgment of God’s words,

I see the truth of my corruption:

I’m proud, devious, lack human likeness.

By forsaking flesh, practicing truth,

my corruption is being cleansed.

God’s words water, feed us every day.

Living His words, I enjoy His love.

Pre-chorus 2

Practicing truth, following God,

the path’s brighter, the further I get.

I seek to love God, do my duty,

and so live out a meaningful life.

Chorus

All that I enjoy today is by God’s grace and blessings.

His love encourages me to love and satisfy Him.

I will always obey God and repay His love for me,

and repay His love for me.

Bridge

Through the government’s persecution,

my will to follow God has strengthened.

In spite of oppression and hardships,

God Almighty’s love has spurred me on.

Once safe from hunting, I see God’s might.

I forsake Satan, always love God.

I have felt God’s love, it’s so true, real.

God’s righteous, holy, worthy of praise.

Chorus

All that I enjoy today is by God’s grace and blessings.

His love encourages me to love and satisfy Him.

I will always obey God and repay His love for me,

and repay His love for me.

62 Quieting Myself Before God

Verse 1

I quiet myself before God,

pray and bare my heart to Him.

I simply and honestly open up,

speak from the heart.

I hand my difficulties

and shortcomings over to God and look to Him.

May God enlighten and illuminate me

to understand His will.

Chorus 1

Through sincere seeking,

I gain the Holy Spirit’s light in me.

Understanding the truth,

I gain discernment and have a path of practice.

With God’s guidance I live in the light,

my heart is full of joy and sweetness.

I quiet myself before God.

Verse 2

Quiet before God, I ponder His words.

I see my deep corruption,

how I’ve lost all human likeness.

With the revelations

and judgment of God’s words,

I reflect on myself:

Motives lurk behind my words, I lie too much.

Chorus 2

In my duty, I’m without principles of the truth,

I adhere to rules in my actions.

I lack love for brothers and sisters,

I’m both arrogant and selfish.

I still need to accept more

of God’s judgment, trials and cleansing.

I quiet myself before God.

Verse 3

Quieting myself before God

and seeking the truth,

I gradually grow in my life.

Quieting myself before God

and reflecting on myself,

I gain true repentance.

I often quiet myself before God

and truly commune with Him.

Chorus 3

It allows me to fear God and shun evil,

and live before Him.

In all things I accept God’s inspection;

I live in the light.

Cleansing occurs in me,

and I live out a true, true life.

I quiet myself before God.

Bridge

Often thinking on God’s words,

I’ve reaped a great harvest.

The Holy Spirit has enlightened me

to understand even more truths.

Fulfilling my duty,

I’m at ease and find enjoyment.

Putting God’s words into practice,

I receive His blessings and love.

Chorus 4

Through sincere seeking,

I gain the Holy Spirit’s light in me.

Understanding the truth,

I gain discernment and have a path of practice.

With God’s guidance I live in the light,

my heart is full of joy and sweetness.

I quiet myself before God.

My heart is full of joy and sweetness.

I quiet myself before God, before God.

I quiet myself before God, I quiet myself before God.

63 We Should Be Always Quiet Before God

Verse 1

Faced with failure, seek the truth;

know God’s will and we’ll have strength.

Tell Him often what we lack,

fellowship His truth always.

Trials come, take them on.

Sit in silence before God,

read His word, know His truths,

right the transgressions in us.

Pre-chorus

Elated is our soul and we worship Him.

Chorus

Be quiet before God, reflect on ourselves.

We must not hurt the heart of God

with our rebellion and care for flesh.

Be quiet before God, be quiet before God.

Live as a human by His truth.

Stand witness in our trials, so we can satisfy Him.

Be quiet before God. Be quiet and reflect before God.

Verse 2

Even though we transgress,

we should seek to love God.

So long as we repent,

we will surely gain His mercy.

We must pursue the truth

and bear witness to God.

This is our duty that we must do.

Pre-chorus

Elated is our soul and we worship Him.

Chorus

Be quiet before God, reflect on ourselves.

We must not hurt the heart of God

with our rebellion and care for flesh.

Be quiet before God, be quiet before God.

Live as a human by His truth.

Stand witness in our trials, so we can satisfy Him.

Be quiet before God. Be quiet and reflect before God.

Outro

Live as a human by His truth.

Stand witness in our trials, so we can satisfy Him.

Be quiet before God.

Be quiet and reflect before God, before God.

Be quiet before God. Be quiet and reflect before God.

64 The True Love of God

Verse 1

I return to God and see His lovely face,

freed from the control of religious rituals.

Joy fills me when I eat and drink God’s word.

As I return to God, my heart has so much to say.

Chorus

It’s God’s tender words that water and nourish me to grow up.

It’s His stern words that encourage me to stand up again.

God, we sing in praise of You—

it is Your blessings and Your uplifting of us.

We truly love You, almighty true God who has loved us!

We love You! Oh God! We truly do!

Verse 2

Oh God, You love us so much, Your love is so great!

We relish Your word and are enlightened every day.

You judge us by Your words and we’re cleansed.

You lead us away from the devil’s influence and sway.

Chorus

It’s God’s tender words that water and nourish me to grow up.

It’s His stern words that encourage me to stand up again.

God, we sing in praise of You—

it is Your blessings and Your uplifting of us.

We truly love You, almighty true God who has loved us!

We love You! Oh God! We truly do!

Bridge

Brothers and sisters, let’s rise and praise!

Cherish this moment we share together.

Be free from shackles of the burdens of flesh.

Let’s show our love for God in real actions.

Fulfill our duty with heart and might.

We love You, Almighty God! We’ll always love You!

Chorus

It’s God’s tender words that water and nourish me to grow up.

It’s His stern words that encourage me to stand up again.

God, we sing in praise of You—

it is Your blessings and Your uplifting of us.

It’s God’s tender words that water and nourish me to grow up.

It’s His stern words that encourage me to stand up again.

God, we sing in praise of You—

it is Your blessings and Your uplifting of us.

We truly love You, almighty true God who has loved us!

We love You! Oh God! We truly do!

We truly love You, almighty true God who has loved us!

We love You! Oh God! We truly do!

65 God’s Love Encircles My Heart

Verse 1

The Sun of righteousness rises in the East.

Oh God! Your glory fills heaven and earth.

My beautiful beloved, Your love surrounds me.

Those who seek truth all love God.

In the early morning, though I rise alone,

joy’s in my heart as I ponder God’s words.

His gentle words, like a loving mother.

His words of judgment, like a father’s reproof.

Chorus

God’s love encircles my heart.

Almighty God is so lovely.

Nothing else in this world do I love.

God’s love encircles my heart.

I love Him wholly, I love Him only.

God’s love encircles my heart.

Verse 2

God’s will has been revealed

to perfect all those who truly love Him.

The innocent ones, pulsing with life,

offer up your praises to Him.

A dance of joy is beautiful;

leap and prance around the throne.

From the earth’s four corners, we all come,

summoned by the voice of God.

Chorus

God’s love encircles my heart.

Almighty God is so lovely.

Nothing else in this world do I love.

God’s love encircles my heart.

I love Him wholly, I love Him only.

God’s love encircles my heart.

Bridge

God’s words of life are bestowed on us.

We are being cleansed by His judgment.

Love grows stronger from being refined.

It’s sweet to enjoy His love.

Chorus

God’s love encircles my heart.

Almighty God is so lovely.

Nothing else in this world do I love.

God’s love encircles my heart.

I love Him wholly, I love Him only.

God’s love encircles my heart.

Outro

Your love encircles my heart, oh God!

Your love encircles my heart.

Your love encircles my heart, dear God!

Your love encircles my heart.

66 Praise for New Life in the Kingdom

Verse 1

Praise for new life in the kingdom.

We’ve heard God’s voice and returned to His house.

We attend the banquet, eat and drink His words.

We bid farewell to sorrows, we lead a new life.

God’s words are with us daily, we delight in them.

By fellowshiping truth, our hearts brighten.

We ponder God’s words, the Holy Spirit enlightens us.

Knowing truth and being freed,

our hearts are sweet as honey.

Gone is all prejudice, we live in God’s love.

Pre-chorus 1

We love each other, no distance between us.

We understand God’s heart, gone is negativity.

Living in His words, we see His loveliness.

With God’s guidance, we’ve taken the path of light.

Chorus

We sing praises for God, we dance and dance.

We praise our new life, happy in God’s kingdom.

God has fully saved us, we’ve become His people.

Being raised before His throne is a joy without compare.

Verse 2

Praise for new life in the kingdom.

God’s words are precious and entirely truth.

Their judgment reveals our corruption.

With an arrogant disposition, we really lack reason.

God’s words prune and deal with us,

we’ve come to know ourselves.

Hating ourselves, we have true repentance.

Through judgment and chastisement we are cleansed.

We put God’s words into practice, we become new men,

doing our duties well and repaying God’s love.

Pre-chorus 2

We each do our part, we’re devoted to God,

standing firm in testimony to fulfill God’s will.

We each emit a light, bearing witness to God.

Pure and honest love for God is happy and sweet.

Chorus

We sing praises for God, we dance and dance.

We praise our new life, happy in God’s kingdom.

God has fully saved us, we’ve become His people.

Being raised before His throne is a joy without compare.

Verse 3

Praise for new life in the kingdom.

We join our hearts and hands to testify to God,

spreading the kingdom’s gospel, never fearing hardship.

Through trials and tribulations, we rely on and pray to God.

The way is rough, but God opens up a path.

Knowing the truth of God’s words, our hearts gain strength.

They encourage us to push ever forward.

We bear witness to God and give our all to Him.

No matter the suffering, we are more than willing.

Pre-chorus 3

With God’s words’ guidance, we triumph over Satan.

Truly loving God, we have no regrets.

We’ll forsake the great red dragon and be victorious soldiers.

We’ll always bear witness on our path of love for God.

Chorus

We sing praises for God, we dance and dance.

We praise our new life, happy in God’s kingdom.

God has fully saved us, we’ve become His people.

Being raised before His throne is a joy without compare.

Praise for new life in the kingdom.

67 Sing and Dance in Praise of God

Intro

Christ of last days has appeared

to work and to save man.

God’s love is shown from His guidance,

watering, nourishment.

Verse 1

God’s words have warmth and power.

And our hearts they conquer.

We eat, drink, enjoy His words.

We’re attending the feast.

Verse 2

We fellowship on His words.

And we ponder on them, too.

The Holy Spirit enlightens us.

Then we understand the truth.

Pre-chorus 1

We cast off our worldly ties.

We perform our duty.

Entering God’s kingdom—

it’s such a great blessing!

Chorus

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Give thanks to God for guiding us

onto the path of life.

We enjoy God’s words daily.

In His presence we live.

We’ll never stop praising

God’s righteousness!

Verse 3

God’s words are like a sharp sword.

Our nature’s brought to light.

Our arrogance and deceit

are exposed to the light.

Verse 4

Through judgment, we know ourselves.

We’re cleansed, we’re made anew.

We work together in harmony.

We fail and fall and seek truth.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s words, the truth, so precious.

Only they can cleanse us.

Freed from Satan’s influence,

then we can earn God’s praise.

Chorus

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Give thanks to God for guiding us

onto the path of life.

We enjoy God’s words daily.

In His presence we live.

We’ll never stop praising

God’s righteousness!

Verse 5

Certain that Christ is the truth,

we follow with resolve.

We bear witness to God,

show utter devotion.

Verse 6

No mocking or slander

would ever make us turn.

We do our duty to please God,

and God’s glory comes first.

Chorus

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Give thanks to God for guiding us

onto the path of life.

We enjoy God’s words daily.

In His presence we live.

We’ll never stop praising

God’s righteousness!

Bridge

Though we are faced with capture,

we don’t cower to Satan.

Though persecution is great,

we’ll be loyal to the end.

Through trials and through pains,

our love for God is strengthened.

We forsake the great red dragon

and bear resounding witness.

Chorus

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Sing and dance in praise of God.

Give thanks to God for guiding us

onto the path of life.

We enjoy God’s words daily.

In His presence we live.

We’ll never stop praising

God’s righteousness!

68 The Joy in the Land of Canaan

Verse 1

Returning to God’s house,

I feel joy and excitement.

I’m lucky to finally see

practical Almighty God.

His words guide people to enter

into the Age of Kingdom.

His words show me the way,

and I understand the path

I should take as a person.

Chorus

The land of Canaan is Christ’s kingdom.

Our love for Him is sweet,

this love makes us dance with joy.

In the land of Canaan,

God’s people will worship Him into eternity.

Verse 2

I no longer cast about,

my dream of the kingdom of heaven

has finally come true.

I’ve been watered by God

with the living water of life.

Being face to face with Him is enjoyment,

enjoyment beyond compare.

The beautiful land of Canaan

is the world of God’s words.

Chorus

The land of Canaan is Christ’s kingdom.

Our love for Him is sweet,

this love makes us dance with joy.

In the land of Canaan,

God’s people will worship Him into eternity.

Bridge 1

I’ve attended the Lamb’s feast,

and life within God’s love is enjoyment.

I’ve accepted the practical training

of the kingdom of Christ.

Though I’ve gone through the valley of tears,

the love God gave me is so real.

My heart’s cleansed by hardships and trials.

That makes my love for Him pure.

It grows day after day.

Verse 3

Love for God fills my heart with joy.

God’s so trustworthy and righteous,

enchanting and fascinating me.

How immensely lovely is

the disposition of God!

It is firmly entrenched in my heart.

I cannot love strong enough

God’s holiness and beauty.

So I’m full of songs praising Him.

Chorus

The land of Canaan is Christ’s kingdom.

Our love for Him is sweet,

this love makes us dance with joy.

In the land of Canaan,

God’s people will worship Him into eternity.

Verse 4

Stars smile at me from the sky.

The sunlight shines all over the world.

The dew makes everything wet.

God’s words, incomparably rich,

are with me to help me grow strong.

Our feast is incredibly sweet,

God’s rich sustenance brings us wealth.

Life on earth is just like heaven,

all God’s people live beside Him.

Bridge 2

In the land of Canaan,

there is no sadness or tears.

That’s our life into eternity,

our life before God.

We will never part from Him!

My beloved, I can’t say enough

about Your loveliness.

Your judgment is righteous and holy,

it purifies and cleanses my heart.

Bridge 3

Your words are so, so sweet,

warm my heart, stir my love.

Now my life is so beautiful.

Because I can love You now,

my heart rejoices all day long.

May I be with You for this life.

Chorus

The land of Canaan is Christ’s kingdom.

Our love for Him is sweet,

this love makes us dance with joy.

In the land of Canaan,

God’s people will worship Him into eternity.

The land of Canaan is Christ’s kingdom.

Our love for Him is sweet,

this love makes us dance with joy.

In the land of Canaan,

God’s people will worship Him into eternity.

69 Sing Out Your Heartfelt Love for God

1 We have heard the voice of God and returned to God’s house, where we live the life of the church. Shepherded by Christ, each day we eat and drink the words of God and attend the feast of the kingdom of heaven. Practicing and experiencing God’s words, we understand the truth and our souls are set free. Certain that Christ is the truth, our hearts have been conquered, and we resolutely follow God, living in the light. Brothers and sisters, sing together! Sing out loud the love of God in our hearts. God’s expression of the truth brings us the way of eternal life, allowing us to live out a human likeness.

2 God’s words judge and expose man’s corruption, every word is nothing but fact. Arrogant and conceited, we are full of notions about the practical God; blind and foolish, we do not know God. Experiencing trials, our nature becomes clear to us; we repent to God and begin anew. Certain that Christ is the truth, our hearts have been conquered, and we resolutely follow God, with light before us. Brothers and sisters, sing together! Sing out loud the love of God in our hearts. God’s expression of the truth brings us the way of eternal life, and the truth allows us to live out a human likeness.

3 In the face of Satan’s cruel oppression, we do not retreat; God’s words guide us in overcoming tribulations. Understanding the truth, we are discerning and know more clearly what to love and what to hate. We swear on our lives to forsake Satan. Experiencing trials and tribulations, we have a greater love for God in our hearts; we perform our duties properly, and repay God’s love. Certain that Christ is the truth, our hearts have been conquered, and we resolutely follow God, with light before us. Brothers and sisters, sing together! Sing out loud the love of God in our hearts. God’s expression of the truth brings us the way of eternal life, and the truth allows us to live out a human likeness.

70 Praise God With a Heart That Loves Him

Pre-verse 1

We gather to eat, drink, enjoy God’s words.

We truly enjoy the Holy Spirit’s work.

Verse 1

We think of God, pray-read, have fellowship,

and we meditate, ponder, and seek God.

We practice God’s words, know truth and feel sweetness.

Freed from corruption, we taste God’s real love.

Church life is great; praise takes many forms.

We can’t help but sing and dance in God’s praise.

There are no rules or restraints in our praise.

Sincere praise makes us joyful always.

Chorus

Life in God’s presence brings true happiness,

we will love and obey God forever.

Seeing the greatness of God’s salvation,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him.

Pre-verse 2

We fellowship truth, enjoy Holy Spirit’s work;

we share experiences, our life grows.

Verse 2

We all have hearts of love for God.

We practice the truth and are honest,

and we perform our duty with one mind, heart,

and we see God’s blessings and leadership.

Judgment cleanses us, we see God is righteous.

We cast off our corruption, made anew.

We live out the likeness of honest men,

bask in kingdom’s life, worship God in spirit and truth.

Chorus

Life in God’s presence brings true happiness,

we will love and obey God forever.

Seeing the greatness of God’s salvation,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him.

Pre-verse 3

We’ve followed God all along the way,

and have gone through so many ups and downs.

Verse 3

The government’s suppression is so vile.

Christ is by our side through all hardships.

He’s tasted every joy and sorrow.

God’s words guide us, our love for Him won’t waver.

The painstaking price which God has paid

for our salvation cannot be measured.

God lives amongst us, guiding us always.

This beautiful time, life, are so treasured.

Chorus

Life in God’s presence brings true happiness,

we will love and obey God forever.

Seeing the greatness of God’s salvation,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him.

Life in God’s presence brings true happiness,

we will love and obey God forever.

Seeing the greatness of God’s salvation,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him,

we praise God with hearts full of love for Him.

71 The Greatest Happiness Is Truly Loving God

Verse 1

We’ve finally heard God’s voice

and been raised before His throne.

We eat and drink and enjoy God’s words,

we live within His light.

Fellowshiping on the truth

and sharing our experiences,

our hearts are full of joy.

Experiencing God’s words

and understanding the truth,

our spirits are released and feel bright.

Chorus

Undergoing the judgment of God’s words,

being cleansed, we have become new men.

We seek the truth to gain new life.

Truly loving God is the greatest happiness.

Verse 2

Undergoing judgment before Christ’s seat,

we’ve seen the truth of mankind’s corruption.

God’s words are a double-edged sword,

piercing our souls and hearts.

Understanding the truth and knowing ourselves,

we have a path for entering life.

Seeing into our satanic nature and essence,

we’ve resolved to repent and begin a new start.

Chorus

Undergoing the judgment of God’s words,

being cleansed, we have become new men.

We seek the truth to gain new life.

Truly loving God is the greatest happiness.

Verse 3

Truly loving God and performing our duties,

we will certainly be blessed by God.

We forsake everything to follow Him

and bear a resounding witness.

We set our resolve before God,

we swear on our lives to be faithful till the end.

Mockery, slander, oppression, or adversity

will never interfere with our progress.

Chorus

Undergoing the judgment of God’s words,

being cleansed, we have become new men.

We seek the truth to gain new life.

Truly loving God is the greatest happiness.

Truly loving God is the greatest happiness.

Truly loving God is the greatest happiness.

72 We Can’t Stop Singing Songs of Love for God

Chorus

We can’t stop singing songs of love for God.

The more we sing, the sweeter the feeling.

Almighty God is so worthy of eternal praises!

Verse 1

We sing of God’s incarnation.

We’re raised before His throne,

and no longer look to heaven, longing.

Almighty God’s face to face with us.

He shepherds us with truths,

by our sides, true and real.

We enjoy His words each day.

Understanding truth feels so sweet.

Pre-chorus 1

Our heart is full of love for God,

for we see His lovely countenance.

We sing and dance in praise,

no words to describe His loveliness.

Chorus

We can’t stop singing songs of love for God.

The more we sing, the sweeter the feeling.

Almighty God is so worthy of eternal praises!

Verse 2

We sing of God’s righteous judgment.

His words cleanse and save us,

revealing man’s satanic nature

and truth of man’s corruption.

His words purify

our satanic dispositions,

making us new people.

We’ve cast off forces of Satan.

We see God’s love is true.

His righteousness is lovely,

His holiness so sweet.

We cannot love Him enough.

Pre-chorus 2

So we praise God; we can’t contain our feelings.

Nothing can come between us and God.

Chorus

We can’t stop singing songs of love for God.

The more we sing, the sweeter the feeling.

Almighty God is so worthy of eternal praises!

Verse 3

God’s word rules in the life of the kingdom.

We live within the light.

Gaining truth has set us free.

We worship God with heart, with honesty.

We’ve become His intimates,

faithfully serving Him.

Pre-chorus 3

We bear a burden for Him, fulfill our duties truly,

always progressing on the path of loving God.

Bridge

Now we can love and submit to God,

living for Him; this is the greatest joy.

Almighty God, we praise You!

We’ll worship You into eternity!

Chorus

We can’t stop singing songs of love for God.

The more we sing, the sweeter the feeling.

Almighty God is so worthy of eternal praises!

73 See Who Bears Good Testimony to God

Verse 1

Almighty God, I love You.

I sing a song of praise,

I dance a dance of joy for You,

Almighty God, each day.

By God’s exaltation and His grace,

before His throne we are raised.

God conquers our hearts with words,

to God we offer praise.

Chorus

Dance, dance for joy, brothers. Dance for joy, sisters.

Joyfully sing songs of praise.

It is my whole heart’s deep love for God

that drives me to dance this way.

Verse 2

Today, I come before God

and eat and drink and enjoy His words.

I accept His judgment, and I’m being cleansed,

happy to live a human likeness.

God’s judgment is His true love,

trials are His blessings.

God has given me a new life.

I will praise God forever.

Chorus

Dance, dance for joy, brothers. Dance for joy, sisters.

Joyfully sing songs of praise.

It is my whole heart’s deep love for God

that drives me to dance this way.

Verse 3

God’s words have great authority,

they lead us through hardships.

They always guide and protect us,

we feel God’s kind and lovely.

No matter the trial, we will never stop

loving God through all the days.

Our faith is perfected in hardships.

We see God’s wise and mighty.

Chorus

Dance, dance for joy, brothers. Dance for joy, sisters.

Joyfully sing songs of praise.

It is my whole heart’s deep love for God

that drives me to dance this way.

Verse 4

God’s love is too great to be wholly told.

Forever we will praise God.

With one mind, we bear witness to God.

We will carry out His will.

Loyally, we fulfill our duties,

so we may repay God’s love.

In Zion God gains glory.

Joy has filled our hearts.

Chorus

Dance, dance for joy, brothers. Dance for joy, sisters.

Joyfully sing songs of praise.

It is my whole heart’s deep love for God

that drives me to dance this way.

74 O My Beloved, I Am Seeking You

Verse 1

Where are You, my beloved?

Do You know how I’m missing You?

With no light, days are hard, filled with pain.

In darkness, I’m seeking You.

I don’t despair, I don’t lose hope,

but seek You more earnestly.

I long for You to reappear,

when Your face my eyes can see.

Chorus

God, my beloved, most beautiful,

You are like the brilliant moon.

God, my beloved, You capture my heart.

I have no other love but You.

My heart belongs to You.

Verse 2

You have heard me calling You,

knocking on the door of my heart.

I have heard Your voice and open the door,

I welcome Your return.

What I hoped for years has come to pass,

tears are mingled with such joy.

You bring the truth among mankind,

I have seen the true light appear.

Chorus

God, my beloved, most beautiful,

You are like the brilliant moon.

God, my beloved, You capture my heart.

I have no other love but You.

My heart belongs to You.

Verse 3

I live in Your family,

attending the feast of the Lamb.

I am daily enjoying Your words,

my heart’s glad beyond compare.

May You lead me by the hand,

make me fast to run behind You.

I thirst to become Your intimate one,

always together with You.

Chorus

God, my beloved, most beautiful,

You are like the brilliant moon.

God, my beloved, You capture my heart.

I have no other love but You.

My heart belongs to You.

Bridge

Through Your judgment and chastisement,

I see Your holiness and righteousness.

Your words have made me clean

and enabled me to be reborn.

You give truth to be my life,

I’ve enjoyed Your true love.

I’ll love You, I’ll serve You,

my heart always close with You.

Chorus

God, my beloved, most beautiful,

You are like the brilliant moon.

God, my beloved, You capture my heart.

I have no other love but You.

My heart belongs to You.

Oh, my heart belongs to You.

75 God’s Love Spreads All Around the World

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.

76 My Loving Attachment to God

1 Upon hearing a familiar voice knocking at the door to my heart, I see it is the Son of man, uttering words. His kind words warm my heart, His earnest calls waking me from my dream. I used to strive hard for reputation and status, and only paid lip service in terms of my love for the Lord. Only after being chastised and judged by Almighty God’s words did my obstinate, contrary heart make a turnaround. Through so many failures, falls, trials, and refinements, I have gradually been led to the present day, thanks to God’s words. The circumstances of God’s utterances still vivid in my mind, I am filled with loving attachment to Him.

2 Neither the vicissitudes of time nor changing world events can erase my loving attachment to God. Through persecution and adversity, I am accompanied by God’s words and led time after time to victory over Satan. I was once concerned about my flesh, and shed bitter tears over it, but God has used words to guide and enlighten me. Understanding of God’s intentions has brought me an inner strength, and undergoing hardship has only made me more resolved in my faith. It is God who has secretly safeguarded me through adversity; tasting so deeply of His love has made me even more attached to Him. Despite the tumultuousness and dangers of the road ahead, I will fulfill my duty to repay God’s love.

77 Almighty God, the Loveliest One

1 Almighty God, the practical God, the loveliest One! You have come from heaven to earth and incarnated as flesh. You live together with man, yet no one has ever known You. Humble and hidden, You utter Your words, bringing the way of eternal life. You suffer hardship and humiliation—all for the sake of man’s salvation. You pour out Your life to man, and we see how lovely You are. Oh, Almighty God, the loveliest One! On earth, You are the loveliest One; we’ll love You forever.

2 Almighty God, the practical God, the loveliest One! Your heart and love are nowhere else in the world of men. You judge and chastise man, testing and refining them in myriad ways. Your work and utterances are all meant to purify and save man. You bestow the whole truth on us and pour out all Your love. Your judgment and Your love have conquered our hearts completely. Oh, Almighty God, the loveliest One! On earth, You are the loveliest One; we’ll love You forever.

3 Almighty God, the practical God, the loveliest One! Through Your judgment, our corruption is cleansed. We appreciate Your wisdom and almightiness, and we know Your righteousness and holiness. We experience Your love, which is most true and real. At the price of all the blood in Your heart, You save us. You are lovely in so many ways. How could we not hate to part from You? Oh, Almighty God, the loveliest One! On earth, You are the loveliest One; we’ll love You forever.

78 Our Beloved

Verse 1

Almighty God, Christ of last days,

by all of His people is loved.

He humbly comes to save mankind,

facing great humiliation.

Verse 2

He brings truth, eternal life’s way,

upon the dark world appears light.

Millions of hearts are conquered because

His words are truth, possess great might.

Verse 3

Hearing God’s voice, we’re raised to Him,

and we attend the feast with God.

We enjoy God’s words, learn the truth,

our hearts are filled with light and joy.

Chorus

There’s so much to love about God,

He’s already drawn in our hearts.

Through seeking and pursuing truth,

we shall do our best to please God.

We put the truth into practice,

and live out true human likeness.

We witness God’s salvation and love.

We will always seek to please God.

Verse 4

Almighty God, Christ of last days,

by all of His people is loved.

His harsh word lays bare man’s nature,

His gentle word touches man’s heart.

Verse 5

His nature is love and mercy,

judgment majestic and righteous.

His words are used to judge and cleanse;

He is the One we love the most.

Verse 6

Through judgment and being chastised,

we see He’s so worthy of love.

And we love Him from the bottom,

from the bottom of our hearts.

Chorus

There’s so much to love about God,

He’s already drawn in our hearts.

Through seeking and pursuing truth,

we shall do our best to please God.

We put the truth into practice,

and live out true human likeness.

We witness God’s salvation and love.

We will always seek to please God.

Bridge

We give all we have to Him,

doing our duties to please Him.

Christ is truth, life and the way,

with His words He comes to save.

Into the kingdom we’re led,

for salvation we give thanks.

Chorus

There’s so much to love about God,

He’s already drawn in our hearts.

Through seeking and pursuing truth,

we shall do our best to please God.

We put the truth into practice,

and live out true human likeness.

We witness God’s salvation and love.

We will always seek to please God.

79 Almighty God, Our Beloved One

Intro

Whose words light up those in darkness?

Whose words light up those in darkness?

Verse 1

Whose words light up those in darkness,

and guide us, and bring us back to God?

Whose words always flow like a spring,

watering and nourishing our hearts?

Chorus 1

Almighty God, beloved One,

You’re the Savior’s return, Son of man.

Almighty God, beloved One,

You come, work, bring truths and light to man.

Verse 2

Whose words are precious truth and life,

cleansing our corruption and changing us?

Whose words are like a righteous sword,

conquering hearts to yield to God?

Chorus 2

Almighty God, beloved One,

Your words judge, bring life eternal.

Almighty God, beloved One,

You cleanse us to be new people.

Bridge

Whose holy name spreads everywhere?

Whose words conquer all God’s people,

that they come before His throne?

Whose words link our hearts together?

We of all countries, all races

devote ourselves fully to God.

Almighty God, beloved One!

Chorus 3

Almighty God, beloved One,

Your people sing love songs, praise You.

Almighty God, beloved One,

we’ll always witness, obey, love You.

Almighty God, beloved One,

Your people sing love songs, praise You.

Almighty God, beloved One,

we’ll always witness, obey, love You.

80 Repaying God’s Love and Being His Witness

Verse 1

God humbly became flesh to save mankind,

guiding each step, walking among churches,

expressing the truth, painstakingly watering man,

purifying him and making him perfect.

Chorus

I’ve tasted the bitterness of trials

and undergone God’s judgment.

The sweet follows the bitter,

and my corruption is cleansed.

I offer up my heart, I offer up my body

to repay God’s love, to repay God’s love.

Verse 2

God has seen many springs, He has seen many summers,

autumns and winters, taking the bitter with the sweet.

He sacrifices all without ever regretting,

He’s given His love selflessly.

Chorus

I’ve tasted the bitterness of trials

and undergone God’s judgment.

The sweet follows the bitter,

and my corruption is cleansed.

I offer up my heart, I offer up my body

to repay God’s love, to repay God’s love.

Bridge

Loved ones have discarded me, others defamed me,

but my love is unwavering for God till the end.

I am utterly devoted to following God’s will.

I endure persecution and tribulations,

experiencing the ups, experiencing the downs.

It matters not that I endure this in life,

it matters not that my life’s full of bitterness.

It’s God I must follow and to God testify.

Chorus

I’ve tasted the bitterness of trials

and undergone God’s judgment.

The sweet follows the bitter,

and my corruption is cleansed.

I offer up my heart, I offer up my body

to repay God’s love, to repay God’s love.

81 Oh, God! I Cannot Be Without You

1 It’s Your voice that guides me to Your presence. It’s Your words that conquer my heart. It’s Your tender love, Your words of life, that hold my heart tight and make me love You hereafter. You are ever in my thoughts. Oh, You are ever in my thoughts.

2 Your words have made me fall deeply in love with You. Your beautiful countenance inspires love. Your words judge, expose, comfort, and encourage; Your kind words tug at man’s heart. Pruning and dealing, as well as enlightenment, allow me to savor Your love. Your love fills my heart. Oh, I cannot be without You.

3 Your disposition is righteous, holy, and so lovely. Your wisdom and wondrousness are captivating. Though I am tested today, and pain refines my heart, Your words are always with me, and I have sensed Your dearness and loveliness. I wish only to love You as best I can. Oh, amid Your orchestrations, I have no complaints.

4 Your love for mankind is so true, so real. I gladly do all I can to satisfy You. Though the trials and refinement are severe, I have the guidance of Your words. I have full faith in You. So long as I can love and testify to You, then I am willing to undergo any hardship, no matter how great. Oh, my love for You shall never change.

82 I Wish to Seek to Love God

Verse 1

From all the truths that You’ve expressed,

I’ve seen that God is love.

You’re always my lovely beloved,

I so wish to live with You.

I always want to care for Your will,

and to be Your confidant.

I always want no distance between us,

and I want to lean close to You.

Verse 2

Since I first heard Your voice,

I could not forget You for this life.

Your voice sounds oh so very good

and Your words are majestic and powerful.

Every word You speak is the truth,

and they are what I need in my life.

Your words have drawn my heart,

I’ve given up everything to follow You.

Chorus

All You say and do is love, it’s all to purify and save me.

I perform my duty, basking in Your love.

I seek to love You, never hesitating.

You are so worthy of man’s love,

Your love is too deep for man to fathom.

I follow very closely behind You always,

just to bear witness to Your love, to Your great love.

Verse 3

I’ve understood Your words are the truth,

I’ve seen Your disposition is so honorable.

Your holy love evokes admiration,

we praise You for Your righteousness.

I’m full of corruption and I want to love You,

but I cannot control myself.

By undergoing judgment, trials, and refinement,

I’ve understood Your kind intentions.

Chorus

All You say and do is love, it’s all to purify and save me.

I perform my duty, basking in Your love.

I seek to love You, never hesitating.

You are so worthy of man’s love,

Your love is too deep for man to fathom.

I follow very closely behind You always,

just to bear witness to Your love, to Your great love.

Bridge

Your words comfort me through my suffering,

when I fail and when I stumble, You help me up.

You help me up. You help me up.

You’ve never abandoned me,

You’ve always been there caring for and protecting me.

You help me up. You help me up. You help me up.

Chorus

All You say and do is love, it’s all to purify and save me.

I perform my duty, basking in Your love.

I seek to love You, never hesitating.

You are so worthy of man’s love,

Your love is too deep for man to fathom.

I follow very closely behind You always,

just to bear witness to Your love, to Your great love.

83 God’s Love

Verse 1

In this ocean of people,

who knows God becomes flesh in the last days?

He walks in churches, speaking, doing His work,

silently expressing the truth.

He’s humble and hidden,

He does endure great humiliations.

O God, You become flesh,

suffer many hardships all for mankind’s salvation.

Pre-chorus 1

Why does man deny, reject You?

O God, Your truth is the way of eternal life.

Your words are the truth, the way, and the life.

They’re love and blessings for man.

Chorus

The judgment and trials of God’s words

transform, save us, allow us to live like humans.

God is worthy of man’s love and eternal praise.

Thanks for Your love, thanks for Your love,

thanks for Your love, O God.

Verse 2

In this ocean of people,

we’re like a sand grain with none to care for us.

We lived in sin and struggled painfully,

fumbling in darkness with no direction.

It was God who took heed of us,

and it was God who lifted us up.

We’ve been corrupted by Satan to the core,

tainted like dirt and waste.

Pre-chorus 2

Yet God has not forsaken us,

instead He judges, chastises, and purifies,

awakening our numb hearts to a deep sense

of His dearness, of His dearness and loveliness.

Chorus

The judgment and trials of God’s words

transform, save us, allow us to live like humans.

God is worthy of man’s love and eternal praise.

Thanks for Your love, thanks for Your love,

thanks for Your love, O God.

Bridge

In the judgment of God’s words,

I see the deep corruption of mankind.

They all deny the coming of the true God.

They oppose God and hate the truth.

God’s word is the true light,

lighting up the dark world.

We’ve seen the light of human life

and the hope of salvation.

Chorus

The judgment and trials of God’s words

transform, save us, allow us to live like humans.

God is worthy of man’s love and eternal praise.

Thanks for Your love, thanks for Your love,

thanks for Your love, O God.

84 I Am Willing to Love God More Deeply

Verse 1

God’s love melts my heart

and clears my misunderstandings.

I have known His heart, His powerful love.

From now on, I will never complain;

I’ll return to God’s loving embrace.

Pre-chorus

God lifts me so much,

I’ll repay His love even if I have to die.

Chorus

I love my God from the bottom of my heart,

I swear I’ll never part from Him.

God’s love for man is so real, so true;

I don’t deserve it even if I give up all.

I want to love Him completely,

more deeply, more deeply.

Verse 2

God’s love is so real while my love is limited.

He comes to this filthy land to make mankind complete.

He gives man the way of eternal life.

He gives His whole heart to man; His love is so great.

Pre-chorus

God lifts me so much,

I’ll repay His love even if I have to die.

Chorus

I love my God from the bottom of my heart,

I swear I’ll never part from Him.

God’s love for man is so real, so true;

I don’t deserve it even if I give up all.

I want to love Him completely,

more deeply, more deeply.

Verse 3

I wish to fulfill all my duties to show love for God,

and to pursue the truth to comfort His heart.

I’ll hold onto God’s kindness and love.

I’ll focus on what He has entrusted.

Bridge

Hardships, refinements, they mean nothing;

through every storm I’ll still love Him.

Love for God is not just based on conscience;

there’d be no real love without trials.

Chorus

I love my God from the bottom of my heart,

I swear I’ll never part from Him.

God’s love for man is so real, so true;

I don’t deserve it even if I give up all.

I want to love Him completely,

more deeply, more deeply.

85 You’re With Me All the Way

1 I drifted and wandered in the world, and in my heart, I keenly felt I was aimless and adrift. Your warm words awoke me, and I saw the true light. Your words brightened my heart; all of them are the truth, and so real. Reflecting on my behaviors and actions, I realized they all revealed my corrupt disposition. I fell down, overcome with remorse, willing to repent and make myself anew. Trials and refinements show just how deeply corrupted I am; Your love is with me. When I’m distant, You call me and lead me out of temptation. When I rebel, You hide Yourself, and I am plunged into sorrow and pain. When my heart turns back toward You, You smile and hold me close. When Satan deceives and harms me, You quickly rescue me and heal my wounds. When I fall into the devil’s prison, You are with me and I don’t feel alone. You bolster my faith that the dawn will appear, and the sky will be blue as before!

2 Your words and work guide me, and Your love draws me to follow You. I relish Your words every day. You are my constant companion. When I am negative and weak, Your words are my sustenance and my strength. When I suffer setbacks and failures, Your words are the hand helping me up. When I am besieged by Satan, Your words give me courage and wisdom. When I encounter trials and refinement, Your words guide me to stand witness. Your words accompany and guide me, and my heart is warm and at ease. Your love is so real, and my heart is full of gratitude. I sing Your praises aloud; You have saved me from Satan’s harms. I sing out to You; You have purified and saved me. Without Your judgment, I wouldn’t be here now. Oh, practical God in the flesh, You have saved mankind. Almighty God, we will always love You. You are so worthy of man’s love!

86 It Is Almighty God Who Loves Me

1 It is Almighty God who loves me, bringing me before His throne. I enjoy His words and attend the wedding feast of the Lamb. Seeing God’s beautiful countenance fills me with elation; to finally welcome the return of the Savior is such a joy. Oh! Almighty God is so lovely! His judgment cleanses me. No longer confused or bewildered, I understand the truth, and am set free. Oh! Almighty God is so lovely! His words have conquered me. His words are the truth; this I must seek and gain. Living out the reality of the truth delights God.

2 It is Almighty God who loves me; His words cleanse and change me. The truth of every word of His judgment and revelation speaks to the bottom of my heart. I accept the judgment of His words, and see how profoundly corrupted I am. I’ll truly repent, become an honest person, and love Him purely. Oh! Almighty God is so lovely! His judgment cleanses me. Whether I meet with blessings or disaster, I submit to God’s arrangements, and make no other choices. Oh! Almighty God is so lovely! His love has taken my heart. With all sincerity, I give my heart over to God, submitting to His sovereignty and arrangements. Living out the reality of the truth delights God.

3 It is Almighty God who loves me; His words guide me. God’s words are the truth and have become my life. He guides me no matter how rough the road gets, and I shall never again feel negative or turn back. I am determined to follow God. Oh! Almighty God is so lovely! His judgment cleanses me. I am devoted to fulfilling my duty, that God’s will may be satisfied. Oh! I love God; I want to love God! I will seek to love Him all my life. Following His will and testifying to His work is our duty in life. Living out the reality of the truth delights God.

87 God’s Love Is Among Men

1 Two thousand years ago, in glory You departed from Judea. Now in the last days, humble and hidden, You have come to China. You appear and work, and express the truth, judging and purifying mankind. Your words show Your almightiness; they have conquered and perfected a group of people. You have paid every price and have given everything for mankind’s salvation.

2 You, who are supreme and honorable, humble Yourself and appear as a man to do Your work. The arrogant and self-conceited are conquered and surrender before You. The judgment and chastisement of Your words reveal Your righteousness and holiness. Through great refinement, mankind, who is deeply corrupted, is purified. Your chastisement and judgment are Your love and blessings for man.

3 In having become flesh to work, You endure enormous humiliation. You suffer man’s condemnation and slander, and have been rejected by this age. Through long years of hardship, You have persisted in saving mankind. You speak and work through Your blood, sweat, and tears, waiting for man’s turnaround. Your righteousness and faithfulness have conquered the hearts of millions.

4 We are filled with admiration when we see Your humility and hiddenness. We are filled with fear and obedience when we see Your righteousness and holiness. The words of man are insufficient to bear witness to Your deeds. Gratitude and love are so deeply rooted in our hearts. Every ounce of our meager strength will go to faithfully performing our duty.

88 God’s Love Is True and Real

1 Who expresses the truth and bestows salvation, enabling man to see hope? Who performs the work of judgment of the last days, bringing the way of eternal life? The appearance and work of God incarnate shakes all the world. We are raised up before Him to attend the wedding feast of the Lamb. Enjoying God’s words and understanding the truth, we have seen God’s countenance. By experiencing the judgment of His words, we have a clear view of the truth of mankind’s corruption. Judgment, chastisement, trials, and refinement cleanse us of our corrupt dispositions. We gain the truth life, and we live out the likeness of new people.

2 Who walks beside us, constantly guiding us through adversity? Who leads us with words to victory over Satan, the great red dragon? It is Almighty God’s words, carrying authority and life force, adding to our faith and strength that we may stand testimony in the midst of adversity. It is God who accompanies us along our arduous trek through the demonic city of the great red dragon; His words are with us through darkness before dawn. In that moment between life and death, during Satan’s ravaging, we taste of the authority and power of God’s words, and we know that God is so lovable; we will love Him and testify to Him forever. God’s love for us is so real. That we can attain God’s judgment and purification today is entirely by His grace. We give thanks and praise to Almighty God for granting us the truth life. We will loyally perform our duties and pursue the truth to repay God’s love.

89 God’s Loveliness Is Within My Heart Always

Verse 1

God’s words go forth like lightning striking.

It’s the Son of man who speaks,

touching countless fervent hearts,

drawing us closer, closer to God.

We eat and drink His words, knowing the truth,

basking in His love always, basking in His love each day.

We’re watered, sustained by those words, growing in life.

Through judgment and trials of God’s words,

our corrupt dispositions are washed clean.

Chorus 1

I see God’s righteousness, savor His mercy.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

I see God’s righteousness, savor His mercy.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

Verse 2

God’s words are deeply rooted in the hearts of man,

our hearts grow closer to Him.

His words will guide our way

through hardships and through trials.

We follow God closely, never give up.

Pre-chorus

When we face weakness and pain and negativity,

we have His words to sustain, support, inspire us.

Our faith has been perfected by enduring God’s refining.

We’ve defeated Satan with God, we’re victorious.

Chorus 2

God’s words are the truth and light,

they guide us through wind and rain.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

My love for God is strengthened

through hardships and through trials.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

Chorus 1

I see God’s righteousness, savor His mercy.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

I see God’s righteousness, savor His mercy.

God’s loveliness is here within my heart for always.

90 God’s Love Is Most Genuine

1 There is a Son of man; He came from heaven. To save mankind, He hides in humble obscurity in flesh. He expresses the truth, judging and cleansing man; His words provide for people, and bestow upon them the way of eternal life. He has devoted all His efforts to the salvation of corrupt mankind. His harsh judgment expels man’s sinful nature. His disposition is righteous, holy, and filled with love and compassion. He has paid every price so that man can be cleansed. All of His words are the truth, and have granted man a path to salvation.

2 My beloved is so lovable, with such a beautiful heart: He works His heart out, meticulously feeding and watering man. Working to save mankind, He toils day and night, sharing in people’s tribulations and leading them to victory over Satan. His righteous judgment is replete with wrath and majesty; He does battle with the great red dragon, throwing caution to the wind to save all peoples. He conquers all hostile forces, demonstrating His authority. And He uses the service of Satan to make a group of overcomers. He has utterly defeated Satan, and gained full glory.

3 My beloved, You are so beautiful, and have me entranced: Your genuine sacrifice touches my heart. Beloved of my heart, it is time for You to leave: When will we meet again? When shall we convene once more? Your righteousness and holiness inspire reverence deep within me; Your love, pure and without blemish, I cherish without cease. I will always remember Your commission, and fulfill my duties to satisfy You; I shall bring You comfort, and live up to Your expectations. I would do Your will, loving You and bearing testimony for You unto eternity!

92 Almighty God, Lovely Beloved

1 Who is supreme and honorable, who comes humbly down to the lowest place to save mankind? Who speaks with man, side by side, every word the truth? Oh, it is our dear Almighty God, our most lovely beloved! You speak and work among us, leading us into the Age of Kingdom. You eat with us, stay with us, and live with us. You are with us night and day. Your words dispel our misconceptions, and we draw closer to You. Your humility and hiddenness are so lovely and Your disposition is beautiful and good, making insignificant, arrogant mankind feel ashamed, with nowhere to show their faces. There is so much to love about You—our hearts brim with love and admiration for You.

2 Who gives all His love to mankind and has tasted His fill of man’s fickleness? Who toils day and night for mankind’s sake and carries out His work against all adversity, year after year? Oh, it is our dear Almighty God, our most lovely beloved! You have suffered such humiliation, slander and blasphemy, so many rumors and judgments, but Your desire to express Your words and save mankind has never changed. You have tossed and turned so many nights, unable to sleep, worrying about us and caring for us every moment. Forgoing sleep and forgetting to eat, You go to great lengths for us, never sparing any thought for Your own suffering. Every step of our growth is bought at the price of Your heart’s blood. There is so much to love about You—our hearts brim with love and admiration for You.

3 Who gives His all to save mankind from the dark powers? Who expresses millions of words to judge and save mankind? Oh, it is our dear Almighty God, our most lovely beloved! You are always there, worrying about our degeneracy, fretting over our weakness. Your judgment, revelations, chastening, and disciplining are all meant to cleanse us. When we suffer refinement and pain, Your love is with us, and Your words comfort and guide us. Being judged, chastised, smitten, and disciplined time and time again enables us to change. That we can today attain purification is entirely thanks to Your love and salvation. There is so much to love about You—our hearts brim with love and admiration for You.

93 Why Is True Love So Hard to Find on Earth?

Verse 1

I’ve been longing to see You, God.

I don’t want to be apart from You anymore.

You are my sovereign Creator,

but now we cannot always be together.

You endure great shame to save corrupt man.

Who could understand?

Verse 2

You’ve journeyed on a road of blood and tears,

enduring suffering for months and years.

You’ve brought down all Your love to us.

You share in the hardships of people,

yet bear solitude and abandonment.

Who could care for You and love You?

Chorus

Each call and each day of expectation.

You give all You have to gain man’s love,

yet no one can truly bring You comfort.

Why is true love so hard to find on earth?

Verse 3

Prostrate before You, I’m filled with grief,

holding onto remorse and apologies.

How sorry I feel about what I have done.

I hate that I haven’t cared for Your heart.

All my corruptions leave You disappointed.

How can I make up for my mistakes?

Chorus

Each call and each day of expectation.

You give all You have to gain man’s love,

yet no one can truly bring You comfort.

Why is true love so hard to find on earth?

Each call and each day of expectation.

You give all You have to gain man’s love,

yet no one can truly bring You comfort.

Why is true love so hard to find on earth?

Outro

The truth You express saves mankind,

leaving blazing love to the world.

What You have entrusted in me

is graven deep within my heart.

I have no other desire

than being loyal to You forever.

95 The Love of God

1 Oh, Almighty God! You’ve come into this world from heaven. You follow the Father’s will to save man, donning the flesh, expressing the truth, and bringing judgment. You are righteous and majestic, and brook no human offense. To save mankind, You have suffered Your fill, without a word of complaint. Day after day, year after year, You endure so much rejection, slander, and persecution, and so many hardships. You express Your words to provide for Your chosen ones and to lead them; You instill truth and life in us. Oh, God! You give all Your love for mankind’s sake. You pay any price without regret and without complaint. Your love is so great, Your disposition honorable beyond compare. How could we not dance with joy and sing out praises of You?

2 Oh, Almighty God! You are so honorable, so good and beautiful! You walk among the churches, issuing utterances and words. Your words guide us through every single day, judging and cleansing our corrupt dispositions. Through trials and refinement, we see Your genuine love. Day after day, year after year, You endure our resistance, rebelliousness, misunderstandings, and complaints. With unflagging patience, You provide for our needs. We’ve gained the truth and had new life. Oh, God! Experiencing Your work, we have come to know Your love. Your disposition is righteous and holy, and it is so lovable. We’re willing to give our hearts over to You, to offer up all of ourselves. Our heart’s wish is always to love You and bear witness to You.

96 God Has Paid Such a Great Price

1 God has become flesh in the last days; He is humble and hidden among man. He expresses the truth to save man; He gives His utmost without complaint. His heart is kind, yet He is met with cold stares. He pays the price of His life, but who has welcomed Him with a smile? He has worried His heart to pieces to save man. Why do people not understand His heart?

2 God calls upon me with His words; He raises me up before His throne. When I am ignorant and lacking, God enlightens me; when I am sad and weak, God comforts me. When I am conceited, self-righteous, or rebellious, God’s judgment and chastisement discipline me. When I experience adversity and trials, God’s words guide me and lead me on. With God’s love, my life matures. I will offer up my whole being to repay God’s kindness.

3 God lives with us; He shares our adversity, sweetness and pain. His words judge and cleanse me; I cast off my corruption and am saved. God is to return to Zion; if only we could assemble for longer. I am full of sadness and reluctance; I don’t know when we will be reunited. I recall God’s grace, each scene of which is unforgettable. I deeply feel His approachability, worthiness of veneration, and loveliness. God’s great love is etched on my heart. Always, I follow Him unwaveringly. I shall love God and requite His love my whole life.

97 God Has Been Working All This Time, Yet Why Do You Still Not Understand?

Verse 1

So that God may win man’s heart,

He works on earth, appears in the flesh,

so that humankind may come to know Him.

All this is so He wins man’s love.

Yet man stubbornly seeks out miracles,

because he knows nothing of this.

Chorus 1

How do you not see God’s will?

His words and work are to save man.

He’s been working all this time,

how do you still not understand?

God’s given man love beyond compare,

and yet man is still unaware.

Verse 2

In God incarnate you claim to believe,

yet it’s a vague God that you pray to and seek,

you hope to see that heavenly God so great.

When you come to accept, finally,

the judgment to be found in God’s words,

it’s knowledge of the practical God you will gain.

Chorus 2

How do you not see God’s will?

His words and work are to save man.

He’s been working all this time,

how do you still not understand?

If you are not aware of God’s work,

what use to talk of being made perfect?

Verse 3

Without a jot of submission or love,

you’re constantly making demands of God.

His work’s practical, beyond man’s imaginings!

If you are asking too much of God,

then you are being unreasonable;

you’re rebelling if to notions you choose to cling.

Chorus 3

How do you not see God’s will?

His words and work are to save man.

He’s been working all this time,

how do you still not understand?

Do not behave as though you’ve no heart;

always be mindful of God’s heart.

Bridge

If you wish to love God it must be from the heart.

Your religious notions should all be discarded.

Striving for blessings it’s yourself you are harming.

It’s the chance of a lifetime that you are missing.

From His heart God pours thousands and thousands of words,

and it’s all for the sake of making man perfect.

Ah! How can you not see the will of God?

How can you not see the will of God?

Chorus 4

How do you not see God’s will?

His words and work are to save man.

He’s been working all this time,

how do you still not understand?

Seek to transform your life, and fast,

and thus bring comfort into God’s heart.

98 God’s Love Be Extolled Forevermore

Verse 1

What do You ask for as You bear great humiliation?

Who do You labor and worry for?

Hurrying here and there to carry out God’s will,

You think only of this work.

In the tiger’s den, You express truth to save man,

quietly endure rejection and slander.

Refrain

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Verse 2

Humbly, hiddenly, speaking and working,

You never show Yourself off.

An example to the people, You suffer alongside,

tasting pain among man with no complaint or regret.

You give the way of eternal life to mankind.

Your words and work reveal love.

Refrain

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Verse 3

To purify and save man, You’ve paid every price.

You are concerned about man’s life.

Your efforts are all painstaking,

and You give all, blood, sweat and tears.

You’ve suffered humiliation, abandoned by the age,

You’ve endured the utmost hardship to save man.

Refrain

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Verse 4

Man is arrogant and rebellious, he hurts You often.

Patiently, You do Your utmost to save him.

No place to rest Your head, still You care for man.

Your words water and nourish people,

judging them and testing them,

only for man to gain life and have a good destination.

Refrain

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

Yes, Your love be extolled, forevermore, forevermore.

99 True Love Among Man

1 You express the truth; You bestow on man the way of eternal life. You bear the pain of rejection; You share man’s hardships. You walk among the churches; You shepherd Your chosen people. You live together with man; You suffer alongside man. Pain and torment for days, years, and decades—You pour out all Your love that You may gain man’s heart. Each day You speak new words to provide man with the truth. Your stern words are suffused throughout with true love. Your judgment and trials are meant to make man perfect. Through Your judgment, corruption is cleansed. I experience Your love; my heart belongs to You.

2 I’ve believed in You for so many years, yet I have never known You. I am full of notions, and I’m only after Your grace. I have accepted Your work, yet I have never loved You. Truly, I have lost my sense, and I am unworthy of being called human. You are merciful and tolerant, and You do all You can to save me. Your judgment and refinement are both Your love. Through Your judgment, I come to know Your righteousness. I live out a new human likeness, and my love for You is purer. I see Your loveliness; my heart is Yours. I submit to Your orchestration, and I have neither regret nor complaint. I love You and bear witness for You. I will be loyal to You my whole life.

100 God’s Love Awaits

You have become flesh and You express the truth to save mankind.

All Your words are the truth, and they awaken the hearts of man.

Through years of wind and rain, day after day, night after night,

You’ve given Your own heart’s blood to save mankind.

You’ve endured too much of our rebellion and misunderstandings,

but still we have never understood Your heart.

We have not truly loved You, we feel the utmost regret.

Our immature stature leaves You sad and anxious.

Suffering all manner of pain, yet You are still concerned for us.

Your words judge and expose people, and they reveal Your love.

You bestow us with truth so it may become our lives, asking nothing in return.

How many years of keeping watch? How many years of waiting?

Merely to gain a group of people who truly love You.

Your kind intentions and Your sincere love

have brought my numbed heart back to life.

How could I ever be rebellious again? How could I ever become dispirited or regress again?

Your hoping and waiting have gone on too long already.

How could I bear to let You wait any longer, to hurt You more?

On this final stretch, I wish to follow close behind You, never stopping.

I’m willing to do all I can to pursue the truth, so that I may gain truth and life.

No matter how grave or great the persecution and tribulations, I am utterly resolved to follow You.

In this life, to be able to love You and be a good witness for You is my heart’s desire.

101 If I Were Not Saved by God

If I were not saved by God, I would still be drifting in the world, struggling painfully in sin, without any hope in life. If I were not saved by God, I would still be trampled by devils, enjoying the pleasures of sin, not knowing the path of human life. Almighty God is merciful to me; the sound of His words beckons me. I hear God’s voice and have been lifted up before His throne. Each day I eat and drink the words of God, and I have understood many truths. I see the great depth of mankind’s corruption. We truly need God’s salvation. God’s truth purifies me and saves me. Time and again, I am judged and refined, and my life disposition has changed. Not until tasting God’s righteousness and holiness did I know His loveliness. My heart fears God and shuns evil, and I live out a bit of human likeness. I have seen God face-to-face; I have tasted His true love. Through God’s judgment and chastisement, I receive His salvation of the last days. I fulfill my duty faithfully, and my heart is happy and at peace. We live before God in mutual love, with His guidance and blessings. I practice the truth, obey God, and live out a true life. God’s work is real and alive. God is honorable and lovely. Seeing His dearness and loveliness, I want to devote my life to Him. I will pursue the truth and love Him forever; I will fulfill my duty to requite His love.

102 May God Move Our Spirits Again

Verse 1

Oh God, may Your Spirit bestow grace

upon the people of the earth,

so my heart fully turns to You,

so my spirit can be moved,

and I can see Your loveliness

in my spirit and my heart,

and those on earth can see Your beauty.

Chorus

Oh God, may Your Spirit once again

move our spirits, move our spirits,

so our love is long lasting and it never changes.

Yes, move us once again, oh, move us once again, oh God,

move our spirits, so our love is long lasting

and it never changes, oh God.

Verse 2

What God does first is to test our hearts.

He will move our spirits

when we pour our hearts into Him.

Only in the spirit can we see God is great,

He is lovely and supreme.

This is the Spirit’s path in man.

Chorus

Oh God, may Your Spirit once again

move our spirits, move our spirits,

so our love is long lasting and it never changes.

Yes, move us once again, oh, move us once again, oh God,

move our spirits, so our love is long lasting

and it never changes, oh God, oh God, oh.

Oh God, may Your Spirit once again

move our spirits, move our spirits,

so our love is long lasting and it never changes.

Yes, move us once again, oh, move us once again, oh God,

move our spirits, so our love is long lasting

and it never changes, oh God, oh God, oh God.

103 Praise the New Life

Intro

Hallelujah! Almighty God!

We thank You and praise You!

Hallelujah! Almighty God!

We forever worship You!

Verse 1

Christ has appeared in the last days,

His words judge, cleanse and change us,

leading us on the right path;

I live a new life of loving God.

Verse 2

It’s wonderful to understand the truth,

corrupt no more, I am set free.

My wrong conceptions all are gone,

and rebellion is no longer in me.

Bridge 1

No longer to wander,

no longer to suffer.

My spirit has been set free,

and I sing in praise of God.

I sing in praise of God.

Verse 3

God’s words are truth, so precious,

cleansing our corrupt dispositions.

We attend the feast, tasting God’s love.

I will love God forever.

Verse 4

Brothers, sisters join together,

side by side, together as one.

With one heart and one mind,

we serve Him and sing His praises.

Bridge 2

Who could not voice his heart?

Who could not voice his love?

You dance and give praise to God,

I clap my hands beside you,

I clap my hands beside you.

Verse 5

Our songs are full of love for God,

by Almighty God we are renewed.

Our decadent life is gone,

it’s a joy to live before God.

Verse 6

Practicing truth sets us free;

fulfill our duties and bring God glory.

His people enjoy new life,

we love God and live in the light.

Bridge 3

We’ve broken the bonds of the world,

we’ve broken the bonds of family,

we’ve broken the bonds of the flesh.

How sweet it is to love each other!

How sweet it is to love each other!

104 I Live in the Presence of God

1 I am quiet in God’s presence every day, contemplating and pondering His words. Examining myself, I see that many corruptions still flow out of my thoughts and speech. I often show off in my speech and actions to get others to look up to me. I always seek to prevail over others, I am self-righteous and arrogant, and I do not live out the likeness of a human being. Faced with the judgment and exposure of God’s words, I feel deeply ashamed. I may appear to behave well, but my disposition has not changed. I have no reality but am still so arrogant, which God has long detested about me. I hate that I have been corrupted so deeply, and I wish to accept God’s judgment.

2 I am quiet in God’s presence and seek His will in all things. I commune with God in His words, I understand the truth and my heart is aglow. That I harbor misconceptions when I encounter people, events and things shows that I have no reality. I always complain, profess my innocence, and try to explain it away, and I am not obedient in the slightest. With an understanding of the truth, I see that God’s work to cleanse man is so real. Whatever is more at odds with people’s notions, the more truth there is to seek therein. To experience God’s word and enter reality is truly to be face-to-face with God. I experience God’s love, no longer confused or constrained.

3 I live in God’s presence and accept His scrutiny at all times. One after another, my thoughts and actions accept the judgment and cleansing of God’s word. When I see how righteous and holy God’s disposition is, my heart fills with reverence. I am protected by God and will offend Him no more, and my spirit is at peace. I quiet myself often in God’s presence, and my heart fears God and shuns evil. I practice God’s word and conduct myself according to the truth, and I love and obey God. God’s word guides me, and I embark on the right track of belief in God. Having gained the truth, my corruption is cleansed, and I praise God in my heart.

105 We’re So Happy Living Before God

Chorus

Brothers, sisters enjoy God’s words

and live happily before God.

Verse 1

Through fellowshiping about God’s words,

our knowledge of the truth becomes real.

Religious notions are removed,

and we see that God’s words are the truth.

We attend the Lamb’s wedding feast,

our hearts are joyful beyond compare.

By experiencing God’s judgment,

we’re cleansed and know the practical God.

Pre-chorus 1

We just followed rites, our faith was so vague.

Now Christ of the last days speaks His words;

He supplies, shepherds us; all is real.

Knowing the truth, we’re freed, live before God.

Chorus

Brothers, sisters enjoy God’s words

and live happily before God.

Verse 2

Fellowshiping truth, we come to know

our arrogance, deceit, non-humanness.

We hate ourselves, forsaking the flesh.

We resolve to please God, practice truth.

We’re made honest, with thoughts and deeds as one,

no ways of Satan, no falseness.

We work in harmony together,

obey the truth and enter God’s words.

Pre-chorus 2

We love and help each other, act by truth,

practice loving God, do duties well.

We live out a human likeness

to glorify and bear witness to Him.

Chorus

Brothers, sisters enjoy God’s words

and live happily before God.

Verse 3

God’s words guide us through torment, hard times.

The cruel great red dragon is God’s foil.

Seeing God’s almightiness and wisdom,

we’ll always follow God with full faith.

Through all kinds of trials and hardships,

we see through Satan, and sense God’s loveliness.

It’s God’s great love that we have a share in

Christ’s suffering and His kingdom.

Pre-chorus 3

The more and more God’s people mature,

the more the great red dragon topples.

God’s words have completely come to pass.

Christ’s kingdom’s on earth, we’ll praise God always.

Chorus

Brothers, sisters enjoy God’s words

and live happily before God.

106 Gaining God’s Love Truly Brings Happiness

1 Christ of the last days has appeared in the world and brought the way of eternal life. Understanding the truth in God’s word, we now have direction in our lives. In my faith in the Lord, I could never escape from the bonds of sin, but now, after experiencing the judgment of God’s words, I have come to know myself. I have submitted to God’s trials and refinements, and my life disposition has undergone some changes. Purified by God’s judgment, I can see His true love. Now I am living out a human likeness, and finally gaining His salvation. Oh God, Your love is sincere and so beautiful. You have conquered my heart, and I have fallen deeply in love with You.

2 My heart is content and my spirit joyous, for God’s words inspire me; reading His utterances and fellowshiping on the truth, I am enlightened by the Holy Spirit. When I understand the truth and practice God’s words, there is a path in all things; I have left behind the forces of Satan, and my heart is set free. The truth has set me free, I finally live in the light, my heart is filled with joy, and I am so happy. God’s words have saved me and allowed me to live before Him; how I relish loyally performing my duty and repaying His love. All those who love God are the most blessed.

3 O Almighty God! It is You who have given me a life of happiness and enabled me to be rid of a life of corruption, depravity, and emptiness. In gaining the truth, I live before You as an honest person; how truly blessed I am to love You in my heart and live in reverence for You. How mighty is the grace of Your salvation; even eternity would not be long enough to tell of it all. Dear Almighty God! I shall forever love You; regardless of Your judgment and trials, of whether You give or take away, I shall obey and testify to You. My heart belongs to no one but You, and I shall forever love and praise You!

107 Follow Christ Along the Path of the Light

1 This generation of ours is so lucky; we have the good fortune to meet with Christ, and to return to the house of God. We eat and drink of God’s words every day, and thereby come to understand the truth, and have gained discernment. We have distanced ourselves from the tide of evil, we are no longer obsessed with celebrities, we have stopped chasing after illusory dreams, we are not poisoned by Satan’s philosophies anymore, and our worries and suffering have gradually dispersed. Every line of God’s words is the truth; the more we read of them, the more enlightened we grow. We have God’s words to water, provide for, and lead us: How happy we are to live before God! We dedicate the most beautiful hymns to lovable God, praising Him unto eternity.

2 Personally shepherded by Christ, we live by God’s words, and our lives gradually grow; each day, the judgment of God’s utterances cleanses us of corruption. Though it makes us suffer, there is sweetness in our hearts: Finally, our corruption has been purified, we are now without falsehood and pretense, we are no longer arrogant and impulsive, and deep down we are able to love and submit to God. We have been cleansed by Christ of the last days, and He has freed us from Satan’s influences. We have God’s words to water, provide for, and lead us: How happy we are to live before God! We dedicate the most beautiful hymns to lovable God, praising Him unto eternity.

3 At every step, God’s words have guided us to adulthood. We have shed deception and treachery to become honest people beloved by God; we have savored so much of God’s love, and in our hearts, we feel a greater attachment to Him. We are resolved to seek the truth, fulfill our duties, and repay God’s love. It is our great fortune to be following Christ of the last days; the path forward is ever brighter, and no matter how many ups and downs there are along the way, we vow to remain faithful unto death in completing God’s commission. We are all of one accord: To spread the kingdom gospel, we shall give our all. No matter how many ups and downs there are along the way, we vow to remain faithful unto death in completing God’s commission.

108 How Joyous the Belief in God

Intro

We were once a depraved, decadent generation;

we once gave parents headaches, left teachers annoyed.

Chorus

Now with faith, we’re on the true path with God.

We shine bright for we seek truth

and we practice God’s words.

We young ones are the new generation.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

Verse 1

We no longer chase the latest trends

or the glamor the nightclubs offer,

no longer strive for vainglory

or compete over flesh’s pleasures.

We’re not troubled by money, hooked to games,

don’t chase silly romance or live in lust.

We do not seek false knowledge, willful no more.

We’ve heard God’s voice, returned before God.

Chorus

Now with faith, we’re on the true path with God.

We shine bright for we seek truth

and we practice God’s words.

We young ones are the new generation.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

Verse 2

The truth of God’s words has cleared our minds,

we know what’s lovely, ugly, good and corrupt.

His words cleanse us, keep us from evil.

Taking His truth, we’re on the right path.

Daily we read God’s words, share the truth,

we’re now living the life of the church.

God’s judgment is with us as we grow,

as are dealing and pruning of God’s words.

Bridge 1

We’ve shed tears, had grief, failures and falls,

but God’s words enlighten us timely.

Thanks to the light of the word of God,

we understand the truth and now we’re free.

Chorus

Now with faith, we’re on the true path with God.

We shine bright for we seek truth

and we practice God’s words.

We young ones are the new generation.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

Verse 3

We all praise God with cheers and laughter,

we’re happy living, talking with God.

Trying to be honest, loved by God,

we are guileless, vibrant, untroubled.

We all proclaim, testify to God.

Oh! Yes, our hearts are happy and free.

We’ve seen God face to face, felt His love.

Truth is precious, gives our lives new purpose.

Chorus

Now with faith, we’re on the true path with God.

We shine bright for we seek truth

and we practice God’s words.

We young ones are the new generation.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

Bridge 2

Oh! Yes, thanks be to Almighty God,

who has given us the truth, the way and life.

None is more lovely than Almighty God;

we, the young ones, shall always praise Him!

Chorus

Now with faith, we’re on the true path with God.

We shine bright for we seek truth

and we practice God’s words.

We young ones are the new generation.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

We’re loved and blessed by God, we are so joyous.

109 The Life of a New Man

Verse 1

We hear God’s voice; we’re raised before Him.

Through His words our minds become clear.

Our notions, our misconceptions gone,

we clearly see the practical God.

A new life, doing duties by truth.

Blessed, as we love and help each other.

We accept God’s searching, offer our hearts,

honest and fearing Him, through His will.

Chorus

We practice God’s words;

we gain life, living in light.

Faithful in our duty, joy in our hearts!

Obeying God’s arrangements,

we behold His wonder.

Love for God fills us with joy,

and we live as new people.

Verse 2

Serving by the principles of truth.

Loving Him, mindful of His will.

Living out God’s words, we are free.

Seeking truth to know Him, we gain His approval.

The more we accept God’s judgment,

the more we feel His loveliness.

Corrupt disposition’s cleansed,

we can’t love God enough.

Having the truth as our life,

we gain human likeness.

Gaining truth’s not easy,

but after pain comes sweetness.

Chorus

We practice God’s words;

we gain life, living in light.

Faithful in our duty, joy in our hearts!

Obeying God’s arrangements,

we behold His wonder.

Love for God fills us with joy,

and we live as new people.

Bridge

Bearing witness through trials,

we are Christ’s good soldiers.

Suffering for gaining truth,

we live lives of meaning.

Suffering and refinement

perfect the righteous.

We follow and testify God,

living the true life of man.

Chorus

We practice God’s words;

we gain life, living in light.

Faithful in our duty, joy in our hearts!

Obeying God’s arrangements,

we behold His wonder.

Love for God fills us with joy,

and we live as new people.

110 Walking the Correct Path in Life

1 All of God’s words are the truth; the more I read of them, the more enlightened I become. I see clearly that the source of the world’s evil and darkness is Satan holding power. Living under Satan’s domain and reaping the pleasures of sin brings nothing but suffering. I chased after fame and fortune, strove against destiny, and had my fill of the bitter taste of corruption. Living for the flesh, by Satan’s philosophies, I was like a beast. It was God’s exposure and judgment that made me see just how profoundly corrupt humans are. Thanks to His judgment and chastisement of me, I am living out a human likeness. In following Christ, I have understood many truths; these are all God’s blessings.

2 Through trials and tribulations, I saw just how many corrupt dispositions were revealed in me. I saw everything based on my imagination and notions, and always thought I was pretty good. I was arrogant and self-righteous, doing whatever I pleased, and I refused to obey anyone. Completely unaware of just how I was disobeying and resisting God, it took several times of being pruned and dealt with before I submitted before Him and came to know myself. Amidst trials and refinement, I often felt negative and weak, but with the comfort and guidance of God’s words, I made a firm resolution to pursue the truth. No matter how many more trials I encountered, I would no longer be negative or retreat. God’s judgment and chastisement are what have saved me, and deep down, I will always praise Him.

111 I Am Walking the Path to the Kingdom

1 I am walking the path to the kingdom, reading God’s words while looking up to Him. His words are meaningful and earnest; His instructions are etched in my heart. God is concerned about me, His heart in pieces from worry, and He is fearful that I might be deceived and devastated by Satan. God’s words guided me and gave my life direction; only then was I able to set foot upon this path.

2 I look back on the years of running through wind and rain, following evil trends and losing all human likeness. As a sojourner, I wandered through the world, my heart full of darkness and without a shred of hope. It was the judgment and revelation of God’s words that allowed me to see through the darkness and evil of the world. God saved me from the afflictions of Satan, and in the embrace of God’s words, I grew healthy and strong.

3 The fact revealed by the judgment of God’s words is the ugliness of my corruption. I am arrogant, greedy, and selfish, and so thoroughly riddled with lies and deceit that I have no human likeness. Full of remorse, I prostrate myself before God, willing to submit to His judgment. I am determined to pursue the truth and become a new person, practice God’s words, and live out human likeness.

4 I am walking the path to the kingdom, happily spreading the gospel and bearing testimony to God. The path to the kingdom is exceptionally arduous and perilous, and arrests and persecution by the Chinese Communist Party grow more savage by the day. Without faith and courage, I would be unable to move a single step forward; God’s words encourage me and give me strength. With God to guide me, I move forward with steadfast steps, loyally following Him to the very end.

112 The Heart’s Voice of a Created Being

Verse 1

So often I wanted to cry out,

but no place ever felt right.

So often I wanted to sing aloud,

but nary a tune I could find.

So often I yearned to express

the love of a created being.

I searched high and I searched low,

but all the words seemed to have failed me.

Chorus

Almighty God, You are the love in my heart.

The heart’s voice of a created being.

Verse 2

Man came out of the dust,

from the dust without life.

You made man and gave us breath,

You gave us the breath of life.

How sad that Satan has corrupted us,

lost are our reason and conscience.

Generation after generation,

and many more after have fallen ever since.

Chorus

Almighty God, You are the love in my heart.

The heart’s voice of a created being.

Bridge

My heart leaps, my hands rejoice

to praise Your coming to earth.

Corrupt was I, yet You saved me.

And now I see Your glorious face.

Obeying Your plans, satisfying Your will,

myself I will no longer choose.

I come from dust; to love You is a great blessing.

How can I not bow and worship You?

Verse 3

You created and love man,

You became flesh again to save us.

You have endured all kinds of humiliation,

You have endured persecution,

You have tasted all the sweetness and bitterness of life,

so man can be brought to a beautiful destination.

How can we not thank You endlessly

for such a great salvation?

Chorus

Almighty God, You are the love in my heart.

The heart’s voice of a created being.

Verse 4

Today I am saved and pursue the human life

only by Your exaltation and Your grace.

I enjoy Your words and accept Your judgment.

I come to know Your righteousness and holiness.

Enduring all kinds of persecution and pain,

I realize that You are the loveliest.

Because Your work is what I am going through,

I live in the light, being cleansed.

Chorus

Almighty God, You are the love in my heart.

The heart’s voice of a created being.

Outro

It’s the creature’s bound duty to worship God,

it’s the creature’s bound duty to worship You.

I hate Satan with all of my heart;

it uses any means to lure me.

I’d rather love You in all Your judgment,

I’d rather love You in all Your chastisement,

no longer lusting for fleshly comforts,

no longer living under Satan.

Almighty God, You are the love in my heart.

The heart’s voice of a created being.

113 My Heart Treasures God’s Word

1 Your utterances and words guide me forward. I’ve seen there is hope in life. Your words that judge and chastise mankind reveal how deeply people are corrupted. You prune me, deal with me, chasten me, and discipline me, and I learn to be obedient. Experiencing and practicing Your words, I understand the truth and live before You. By relying on Your words, I’ve followed You till now. Gradually, I’ve grown up and become mature. Were I away from Your words, I would lack Your presence, and I would be dead yet alive. Your words of life have accompanied me unto today. I’ve tasted of Your great love. I see Christ is the truth, the way, and the life; Christ is my one and only.

2 Your words purify me of corruption and give me new life. Pain, tribulation, trials, refinement—Your word sees me through them all. Though my flesh is in pain, I see Satan’s evil clearly, and my love for God grows. Though the road ahead may be rocky and hard, with Your words to guide me, I shall not fear. By understanding the truth, my disposition gradually changes, all by Your grace. The judgment and the trials of Your word enable me to gain truth and life. I am freed from Satan’s dark influence and attain God’s great salvation. I see Christ is the truth, the way, and the life; Christ is my one and only.

3 You are the truth, the way and the life; Your words hold all there is. You are the Savior, and mankind needs all the words You express. That I am able to cast off my corruption and live in the light is entirely because Your word has saved me. Incarnated, Your love is deep and Your affection is strong; Your words are most precious. No matter how great the trials or how grave the tribulations, I will remember well Your words. I’ll practice Your words and bear witness to You, so that Your sacrifice shall not be in vain. Love is Your essence, righteous Your disposition, and I shall praise You forever. I see Christ is the truth, the way, and the life; Christ is my one and only.

114 The Prayer of God’s People

Chorus

God’s people return before His throne.

We offer our prayers to God.

Verse 1

May God bless all who long for His appearance.

May God bless all of them to hear His voice soon.

May all of those whom God has preselected

live before Him and accept all His truth.

May God enlighten those who are searching.

May God enlighten those who wait and watch.

May all of them see the Redeemer,

see that He has returned, see the truth He has brought.

Chorus

God’s people return before His throne.

We offer our prayers to God.

Verse 2

May mankind break through the bonds of their own notions.

May mankind seek and study the true way.

May mankind gain God’s words’ sustenance,

so their spirits no longer thirst through days.

May humanity learn to have discernment,

no more deceived by Satan’s deepest lies.

May God guide us to preach the gospel, witness for Him,

and keep His people in His love for always.

Chorus

God’s people return before His throne.

We offer our prayers to God.

Verse 3

May God enlighten us so that we understand,

so that we comprehend His word, His will.

May all people cherish God’s word and live by it.

May He judge and discipline us so our duty’s fulfilled.

May God increase trials to change our disposition.

May all people know good from the bad.

May all people put truth into practice

and obey all of God’s commands.

Bridge

May God punish all evildoers,

so the church life will be undisturbed.

May God perfect more people

to be of one mind with Him.

May people offer their true love

to the true and lovely God.

May God bless those returning to Him.

May all of us live in the light.

Chorus

God’s people return before His throne.

We offer our prayers to God.

We offer our prayers to God.

115 The Truth of God’s Words Is So Precious

1 God has come to live with man on earth, expressing many truths. No longer do I search in vagueness, for I have God’s words to guide me. Each day, I read God’s words and live before God; the Holy Spirit enlightens and illuminates me. I understand the truth ever more clearly, and my life gradually grows. God’s words expose the true facts of man’s corruption, and all are utterly convinced. Through the judgment of God’s words and suffering through trials, my corrupt dispositions are being cleansed. Enjoying the richness of God’s words, I have gained so much. Seeing the righteousness and holiness of God’s disposition, my heart is filled with awe and veneration.

2 Reading God’s words, I understand the truth and transcend the constraints of the flesh. Seeking the truth and obeying God as I perform my duty, I live out the semblance of an honest person. Shedding my corrupt dispositions, I see the truth of God’s words is so precious. Practicing God’s words, I gain truth and life, and my heart could ask for nothing more. Seeing how great, how real is God’s love, I gladly give my true heart to God. No matter what troubles and hardships lie ahead, I follow God with supreme faith. Seeking to love God, and to fear God and shun evil, the way is ever brighter. Following Christ to the very end, being faithful to God, I welcome His smiling appearance.

116 Only Honest People Have a Human Likeness

Verse 1

I once pursued fortune and fame.

My principles were cast away;

I lied for a living.

My conscience was gone,

with no thought for morals.

Integrity, dignity, all of these things

meant nothing to me.

Verse 2

I lived to quench my ever-growing

worldly passions: greed and desire.

Wallowing there in a mire of sin

with a heavy and uneasy heart,

I couldn’t escape this endless darkness.

Earthly riches, short-lived pleasures

could not hide the void inside.

Pre-chorus

Tell me why it’s so hard

to have integrity in life.

What kind of world is this

where man is so cunning?

Tell me who can save me.

Chorus

I heard the voice of God,

and I returned before Him.

God’s words of truth cleanse my corruption.

God’s words of judgment, chastisement

are my companions for life.

Accepting God’s scrutiny

brings peace to my heart.

No more cheating or deception now,

and I live in the light.

Honest, with an open heart,

I live out human likeness at last.

Verse 3

I benefit from reading His words,

reading God’s words every day.

I understand so many truths,

having rules of human conduct.

I’ve been through trials, I’ve seen His face.

Within His words, I’ve gained new life,

so I can be an honest person.

Chorus

I heard the voice of God,

and I returned before Him.

God’s words of truth cleanse my corruption.

God’s words of judgment, chastisement

are my companions for life.

Accepting God’s scrutiny

brings peace to my heart.

No more cheating or deception now,

and I live in the light.

Honest, with an open heart,

I live out human likeness at last.

Outro

I am forever thankful

to God’s love and God’s salvation!

I am forever thankful to Almighty God!

117 Only Those Who Sincerely Love God Are Honest People

Verse 1

Pure and honest, like an innocent child,

bright and full of youthful vitality,

they only love God, don’t live for the flesh.

With no deceit, just open hearts, they’re dignified.

Pre-chorus 1

They give their hearts to God and win His trust.

They are the honest people whom God loves.

Chorus

Letting God’s words guide us every day,

we’re blessed and the Holy Spirit leads us.

We accept God’s scrutiny, live before Him.

To love God truly is to be joyful.

Christ’s kingdom is heaven for honest people,

and it is their beautiful home.

Verse 2

Those who love the truth all have honest hearts.

We take joy in practicing the truth.

By obeying God our hearts are at peace.

We fear God and shun evil, live by God’s words.

Pre-chorus 2

Living in God’s words we have been set free.

To love God is to be fully happy.

Chorus

Letting God’s words guide us every day,

we’re blessed and the Holy Spirit leads us.

We accept God’s scrutiny, live before Him.

To love God truly is to be joyful.

Christ’s kingdom is heaven for honest people,

and it is their beautiful home.

Bridge

Loving God brings ease and enjoyment.

We live easily when we act by God’s words.

Only God and the truth are in our heart.

God’s words have become our entire life.

Chorus

Letting God’s words guide us every day,

we’re blessed and the Holy Spirit leads us.

We accept God’s scrutiny, live before Him.

To love God truly is to be joyful.

Christ’s kingdom is heaven for honest people,

and it is their beautiful home.

118 The People of the Heavenly Kingdom

Intro

The Lord’s words say, “Repent, heaven’s kingdom is near.”

God’s here in the last days, His kingdom among us.

Heaven’s kingdom, Christ’s kingdom, has appeared on earth.

Verse 1

The wise virgins heed God’s voice and come before His throne.

We read God’s words, accept truth, attend the Lamb’s feast.

Judgment, revelation of His words show my nature.

Deceitful and inhuman, I’m unfit to live before Him.

Verse 2

Undergoing Christ’s judgment cleanses my corruption.

I bare my heart to God and there are no barriers.

I love God, do my duty well, accept His searching.

My faith is to gain the truth, live a human likeness.

Chorus

The honest people who truly love God,

they’re the people of the heavenly kingdom.

Christ’s kingdom is heaven and honest man’s home.

I will love God now and forever! I will love God forever!

Verse 3

Scheming to gain one’s own blessings is vile and shameless.

One who’s upright and fair, honorable at heart, is honest.

They’ll give all, use themselves for God to repay His love.

Honest people live the truth and have true repentance.

Bridge

They live to do God’s will, no complaints and no regrets.

They learn to fear God, shun evil and live before Him.

Through their persecution and their trials,

they still bear strong witness to glorify God.

Chorus

The honest people who truly love God,

they’re the people of the heavenly kingdom.

Christ’s kingdom is heaven and honest man’s home.

I will love God now and forever! I will love God forever!

119 It Is Such a Joy to Be an Honest Person

Verse 1

Knowing truth frees my spirit, brings me joy.

I don’t doubt God’s words, I am full of faith.

I’m not negative, and I don’t despair.

Loyal in my duty, I’m not flesh’s slave.

My caliber’s low but my heart is true.

I follow principle, God’s will I meet.

Open and honest, I live in the light.

I practice truth, obey God, without deceit.

Chorus

Honest people, come and talk heart to heart.

All God-loving people meet as good friends.

Those who love truth are brothers and sisters.

O happy ones, sing and dance in God’s praise.

Verse 2

Eating and drinking of the words of God,

fellowshiping truth, I’m happy as can be.

Often praying and communing with God

bring me joy of the highest degree.

Knowing the truth grants a path for practice,

I am no longer subject to constraints.

Blessed to have God with me, live in God’s words.

Shaking off all bonds of flesh is God’s grace.

Chorus

Honest people, come and talk heart to heart.

All God-loving people meet as good friends.

Those who love truth are brothers and sisters.

O happy ones, sing and dance in God’s praise.

Bridge

It is such a joy to love each other,

it is such a joy to work in harmony.

We live God’s words, enjoy the Spirit’s work.

Our life grows as we enter truth’s reality.

Chorus

Honest people, come and talk heart to heart.

All God-loving people meet as good friends.

Those who love truth are brothers and sisters.

O happy ones, sing and dance in God’s praise.

Honest people, come and talk heart to heart.

All God-loving people meet as good friends.

Those who love truth are brothers and sisters.

O happy ones, sing and dance in God’s praise.

120 God’s Love Is Forever Among Us

1 From all directions, we have been brought before God’s throne, gathering before Him to attend the marriage feast of the Lamb. God has led us through the ages and through tumultuous hardships, bringing us to the present. The judgment of the last days has started with God’s house. The one true God has appeared, speaking from His throne, and all in heaven and on earth are welcoming His arrival. The people are all rejoicing and praising God’s return.

2 Almighty God has led us into the Age of Kingdom, walking daily among the churches to shepherd and water us. He uses words to judge, chastise, try, and purify us. We discard our deceitfulness and disguises, turning into honest people. It is God’s love that links our hearts close together. Living within His words, we are connected heart and soul, and love each other. Simply and openly seeking the truth, we have God’s blessings. We practice the truth so that His love will forever exist among us.

3 It is the judgment and chastisement of God’s words that have purified us, enabling us to fear Him and shun evil, and have real repentance. Long ago we discarded our notions and fancies and religious ceremonies. No longer will we be caught up in worldly entanglements or societal philosophies. Doing everything based on God’s words sets our spirits free and brings so much enjoyment. Understanding the truth has given us genuine human lives. We devote ourselves wholeheartedly, expending for God to repay His love. We pursue the truth and live out reality to bear testimony to God’s love.

4 Brothers and sisters, chances to gather these days are hard-won. To fulfill God’s commissions, we again must run hither and thither. The road to the kingdom is tumultuous, and we must pray to God with one heart and mind. Gaining life is not easy, making it even more important for us to do our utmost to seek. Though we suffer through being judged, and have shed more than a few tears, our dispositions have been transformed and we have tasted of God’s love. We follow His will, spreading the gospel and bearing witness to Him. We shall love God in earnest, and must not cause His good intentions to be wasted on us. We shall love God in earnest, so that His love will forever be among us.

121 The Likeness of Those Who Love God

1 Those who love God are upright. Their hearts are honest and pure. They follow Christ wholeheartedly, without doubts or reservations. Those who truly love God hunger and thirst for righteousness. They love the truth, cherish God’s words, and depend on God’s words to live.

2 Those who love God obey Him. They are kind and possessed of humanity. They are never careless or perfunctory in their duties. They are considerate of God’s will in all things. Those who truly love God share God’s urgencies and thoughts. They expend themselves faithfully and endure hardship without complaint, never mentioning any reward.

3 Those who love God fear Him. They understand the truth and put it into practice. They accept God’s scrutiny in all things. They are upstanding and live in the light. Those who truly love God seek His will in all things. They are principled in speech and action, and live out the reality of the truth.

4 Those who love God are devoted to Him. Faced with trials, they bear witness. They’d rather lose their own life than betray God. Those who truly love God focus on seeking to know Him. They submit to God’s orchestrations without complaint, and their hearts of love for God never change.

5 Those who love God perform their duty faithfully and are most blessed by God. Those who love God are honest people whom God loves. Those who love God obey Him and are those who follow His will. Only those who love God are qualified for perfection through judgment and chastisement.

122 Love God to Live in the Light

Verse 1

The world is dark and so perilous,

God’s words in the last days show true light.

By eating and drinking God’s word I gain the truth,

and I see the true way in the world.

I experience God’s words and I see the light,

I see that the truth is so real.

God’s words are man’s life;

gaining the truth glorifies God.

Chorus

I obey God in spirit and in truth,

I perform my duty well and bear witness.

To love God is profoundly meaningful,

and I shall forever live in the light.

Verse 2

Judgment and chastisement are so precious,

I cannot do without pruning and dealing.

Trials and refinement expose people;

change is gained through suffering great pain.

Practicing the truth is the root;

loving God is the most real.

A heart that doesn’t love God betrays God,

a true love for God earns His praise.

Chorus

I obey God in spirit and in truth,

I perform my duty well and bear witness.

To love God is profoundly meaningful,

and I shall forever live in the light.

Bridge

Rely on faith to experience trials,

and lean on the truth to stand witness.

Hardships and tests reveal one’s true heart;

without the truth all will be in vain.

Chorus

I obey God in spirit and in truth,

I perform my duty well and bear witness.

To love God is profoundly meaningful,

and I shall forever live in the light.

I shall forever live in the light.

123 How Blessed Are Those Who Love God

1

How blessed are those who love God;

they enjoy the work and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Reading God’s words,

they are enlightened and illuminated;

there is light in their hearts,

and they have a path to follow.

How joyous it is to turn their backs on the flesh,

leave behind the secular world, and live before God.

Mindful of God’s will, performing their duty well,

their souls are gratified and at peace.

How blessed are those who love God;

they are often attended by judgment and chastisement.

Accepting judgment, they are cleansed,

and changes in their disposition bring glory unto God.

How blessed are those who love God;

they take His will as their heavenly vocation.

Practicing the truth and obeying God,

they fear God and live amid the light.

How blessed are those who love God.

2

How blessed are those who love God;

they receive His trials and perfection.

With Him by their side through pain and adversity,

they taste how real is His love.

Escaping the influence of Satan,

they are of one heart and mind with God.

Through refinement, their love becomes more pure,

and forever they exalt God and testify to Him.

How blessed are those who love God;

they surrender to His arrangements

in good times and bad.

They loyally follow God unto death

and expend their whole lives for Him.

How blessed are those who love God;

they worship Him in spirit and in truth.

They become His intimates,

receiving His promises and blessings.

How blessed are those who love God.

124 God Blesses Those Who Love Him

Verse 1

Those who love God obey Him,

they live before Him always.

With the guidance of His words,

they gain peace and enjoyment.

Those who love God are honest,

practicing the truth they understand.

They always take God’s will to heart,

they fulfill their duty to satisfy Him.

Pre-chorus 1

Those who love God are principled,

using the truth in their views and their actions.

There are no rules and no shackles,

they understand the truth and they have been freed, yeah.

Chorus

God blesses those who love Him,

His judgment and chastisement

are always alongside them.

They seek the truth and gain the light,

and their corruption is cleansed.

God blesses those who love Him,

they will be truly happy.

Through judgment they gain salvation.

God’s words become their very lives,

His countenance shines upon them.

Verse 2

Those who love God revere Him,

they accept His observation.

In harmony they serve God,

live out reality, testify.

Those who love God are loyal to Him,

resolute in faith through trials.

They let go of future and fate,

wholeheartedly loving dear Almighty God.

Pre-chorus 2

Those who love God possess the truth,

always bear witness to and glorify God.

Those who love God, they worship Him,

praising His righteousness and His holiness.

Chorus

God blesses those who love Him,

His judgment and chastisement

are always alongside them.

They seek the truth and gain the light,

and their corruption is cleansed.

God blesses those who love Him,

they will be truly happy.

Through judgment they gain salvation.

God’s words become their very lives,

His countenance shines,

His countenance shines upon them.

125 I Have Seen God’s Love

1

Oh Almighty God, it is You who loves me.

You have selected me from the filthy world

to return before You.

I enjoy Your words every day,

and have come to understand many truths.

Only now do I know why I was created,

and only now do I have a direction in life.

Oh Almighty God, I have seen Your love.

I want to fulfill my duty to repay it.

2

Oh Almighty God, You walk among the churches.

You have expressed truths

about our corrupt dispositions,

revealing the fact that despite our faith, we resist You.

You judge us for the essence and root cause

of our sins and rebellion against You.

Oh Almighty God, I have seen Your love.

I want to fulfill my duty to repay it.

3

Oh Almighty God, You have saved us.

Throughout adversity and suffering,

Your words have always been by my side.

Through trials and refinement,

I am consoled and guided by Your words.

It is Your judgment and purification that

have caused me to live out a new human likeness.

Oh Almighty God, I have seen Your love.

I want to fulfill my duty to repay it.

126 Those Who Love God Live in the Light

Verse 1

God’s judgment cleanses man, saves us from corruption.

We live in the light, enjoy God’s words,

happy as we praise Him.

So dance with your feet! Sing out with your voice!

Follow God and walk on! And don’t look back!

Chorus

We must be sincere, we must be dedicated,

we must care for His will to truly love God.

God’s kingdom belongs to those who love God.

Yes, those who love God live in the light.

Yes, those who love God live in light.

Verse 2

Loving God, we’re joyful. Loving Him, we’re happy.

Blessed when we care for God’s heart and satisfy His will.

Practicing the truth, we are freed in our spirits.

Our hearts love God all the more.

Chorus

We must be sincere, we must be dedicated,

we must care for His will to truly love God.

God’s kingdom belongs to those who love God.

Yes, those who love God live in the light.

Yes, those who love God live in light.

Bridge

Loving God, we’re joyful. Loving God, we’re happy.

The way of life twists and turns, but we will not retreat.

We walk a hard path, work loyally to the end.

We love God and He blesses us. We live in the light forever!

Chorus

We must be sincere, we must be dedicated,

we must care for His will to truly love God.

God’s kingdom belongs to those who love God.

Yes, those who love God live in the light.

Yes, those who love God live in the light.

Yes, those who love God live in light, live in light.

127 I Want to Be God’s Confidant

1 Oh God! My heart longs to see You. Though I can’t see Your face, my heart prays and draws close to You all the time, and I am enlightened in Your words every day. I know Your words are the truth and are so precious; living before You is my greatest blessing. I see that Your righteousness and holiness are so lovely. Oh God! I want to be Your confidant.

2 Oh God! Your words alone can change me. Your words reveal that mankind is so deeply corrupted, arrogant and self-righteous, full of satanic dispositions. Seeing Your righteousness, I bow in worship of You. It’s Your judgment and chastisement that save me. Never again will I live by satanic philosophies. Your judgment is love; it is a blessing. I gain the truth and, in my heart, I fall in love with You.

3 Oh God! It’s You who cleanses and saves me, one so rebellious and corrupted as I. I’m fortunate to be able to bear witness to and serve You today; this is Your tremendous grace and love. I want to love You sincerely and be Your confidant, to exalt You and bear witness to You forever, and serve You all my life!

128 I Am Attached to God

Verse 1

When God departs from me, tears well up in my eyes,

and God smiles and waves to me.

There’s so much I want to say to Him,

but in this moment, I am lost for words.

My times with God come to mind, scenes of cheer and laughter.

We can’t forget how much God has given to save us.

All His sincere teachings carry hope.

Imprinted on my heart, they lead me forward.

Chorus

When I think of Almighty God,

I feel such sweetness in my heart.

And how I long, oh, how I long,

how I long to meet with Him again!

When I think of Almighty God,

I feel such sweetness in my heart.

And how I long, oh, how I long,

how I long to meet with Him again!

Verse 2

As God parts from me, I don’t want to let Him go.

He turns back and waves to me.

I want to ask Him to stay with me,

but I can’t and I feel such a pain in my heart.

Day by day His teachings are driving me forward.

Firm in my heart, they lead me to follow Him.

Every day I’ll experience God’s words,

I’ll do my duty to repay His love for me.

Chorus

When I think of Almighty God,

I feel such sweetness in my heart.

And how I long, oh, how I long,

how I long to meet with Him again!

When I think of Almighty God,

I feel such sweetness in my heart.

And how I long, oh, how I long,

how I long to meet with Him again!

129 I Can’t Say All That Is in My Heart

1 I heard Your voice and I was happy to meet with You. I have enjoyed my fill of the richness in Your words. Your heart is truly kind and beautiful; Your love is captivating. How precious what You are and what You have are! I cannot say the whole of it—Almighty God is truly lovable. You live among people and set an example in every way. Your love has accompanied me as I’ve come to this day. With the guidance and provision of Your words, I grow gradually in life. You refine my heart and purify my love. Experiencing the judgment of Your words, I suffer but feel the sweetness.

2 Having experienced Your judgment, my heart is more attached to You. It is Your judgment and chastisement that cleanse my corruption. Through hardships and refinements, I have learned to submit. No longer negative, no longer rebellious, I have understood Your will. Your word alone is the truth and can supply man with life. Your heart is the most benevolent of all; You pay all You have to save man. I have tasted of Your true love, and I can’t say all that is in my heart. You purify me and I belong to You. I shall love You forever. I can’t say all that is in my heart. I could tell of Your love forever without end. I want to perform my duty well and testify to You. I shall love You forever.

130 Counting God’s Grace

Verse 1

Counting God’s grace makes my tears flow.

Behind closed lips, sobs in my throat.

When I was hungry, without strength,

You nourished me with Your words.

Verse 2

When I was hurt and dejected,

I was slandered and I was abandoned,

Your hand wiped the tears from my cheek,

and it was You who consoled me.

Chorus 1

Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!

When I shivered out in the cold,

oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God,

You were the One that warmed me so.

When hardship was so hard for me,

You granted Your mercy to me.

Verse 3

When I was alone and was lost,

Your dear words soothed and consoled me.

When I was run down with ailments,

faith and strength You gave me.

Verse 4

When I was so proud and so vain,

Your punishment wasn’t restrained.

When I was humiliated and wronged,

Your example encouraged me.

Chorus 2

Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!

I was in the dark and lost hope,

oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God,

and Your words shined a light on me.

There was no way for me to go,

so You lit the end of the road.

Verse 5

When I was swallowed by the sea,

You reached out to me from the ship.

When I was besieged by Satan,

Your sword cut me free from its grip.

Verse 6

I triumphed alongside You,

and You smiled upon me too.

There are many words in my heart.

From where You are my heart can’t stray.

Chorus 3

Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!

God’s grace as weighty as mountains.

Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!

My entire life cannot repay.

Your grace, it goes so deep.

To describe it, not enough ink.

131 Watching God’s Receding Figure

1 Watching Your receding figure, my heart is filled with emotion. All those wondrous times with Your accompaniment flit before my eyes. You were with us day and night, expressing the truth and providing for us, planting the truth and the life in the fields of our hearts. Many times, we were hardened and rebellious, and You sternly judged, flogged, and disciplined us; only then, in return, did we repent and change. Many times, when we failed and fell, You used words to comfort and inspire us, giving us the strength and faith to stand up again. You were with us through trials and times of adversity, watching over us at every moment. Your words guided us to stand testimony. You worked Your heart out for us, doing Your best to speak utterances for us. Your words were warm and compelling, and Your love supremely considerate. So much about You is lovable, and we cannot bear for You to go. Your love, Your presence—they haunt my heart, and are so hard to forget.

2 Watching Your receding figure, my heart is filled with remorse. I never cherished the time spent with You. You raised me up to perform my duty, yet I sought status and reputation. Verbally, I said I loved You and was faithful to You, but deep down I thought only of my prospects and fate. I have never given You my sincerity; I have repaid You with mere perfunctory behavior and deceit. Greedy for the comforts of the flesh, I have missed so many chances to be made perfect. And now, You are about to leave, and I am stricken with grief and anxiety. I hate myself for being so numb, and for awakening too late. I resolve to seek the truth and make up for my past indebtedness. I shall cherish what time remains, and finally pledge my loyalty. Even if the path ahead is tumultuous and thick with thorns, I shall embrace these travails, following You with neither complaint nor regret. Loyally, I shall perform my duty, loving You and testifying to You. I shall give my heart over to You, in an offering of my pure love.

132 The Reluctance of Parting

1 Looking back on our time with God: There were cheers and laughter, tears and pain. How happy were our days in God’s company. They gave us memories we shall never forget. Oh, God! In our many years of gatherings, You have expressed truths and cleansed our corruption. Now that we understand the truth, we have changed and become new people. Your love, so pure, is rooted deep within our hearts. Your words have become our faith, our love. Our feelings for You run deep. We cannot bear to be apart from You. But today You are soon to leave us. How could we not be reluctant? How could we not be reluctant?

2 You lived alongside us night and day. Each day, You expressed the truth to water us. We revealed so much corruption and pained Your heart greatly. Tolerant and patient, You have always guided us. Oh, God! You’ve taken such pains to save us. You saw how immature our statures were, and You grew worried and anxious. You patiently fellowshiped the truth, supporting and providing for us. You were there with us during trials and adversity. Guiding and enlightening us with Your words, You made us stand strong. Entirely by Your grace, we underwent judgment and cleansing. Having enjoyed so much of Your love, how could we not love You? Your love spurs us on; we will never regret loving You.

3 Your work completed, You will soon return to Zion. We truly cannot bear to see You go. We think back on these years of Your leading us step-by-step. Scenes from the past appear before our eyes. You judged and cleansed our corrupt dispositions. You saved us from the great red dragon’s affliction. Your words guided us and allowed us to stand firm in our testimony. Through tribulations and trials, our lives grew. Your love is so great, Your loveliness so much. You are fit for man’s praise and worship. The grace of Your salvation is etched deep within my heart. I steel my resolve to perform my duty well and bear beautiful, resounding testimony. Your love shall forever remain in my heart; always will I love and cherish You.

133 We Must One Day Meet Again

Verse 1

When we’re with God, we laugh, we smile—it’s so sweet.

God speaks to water us and bestows upon us the truth.

God’s words in our hearts engraved, engraved,

so much affection with God we share, we share.

God will leave us soon, His work is about to end.

I haven’t yet repaid His love and kindness.

Chorus 1

Oh God! Almighty God! Oh God! Almighty God!

You’re about to go; how could I not be in sorrow?

Verse 2

I think of my debts—like with a knife, my heart’s been cut.

I have hurt You so much; I’ll always regret being careless, rebellious.

You discipline me over and over, awaken my numbness over and over.

Judgment rids me of corruption, I live out a human likeness.

With Your cleansing, salvation, my heart draws so close to You.

Chorus 2

Oh God! Almighty God! Oh God! Almighty God!

You’re about to depart; I can’t forget all that we’ve shared.

Verse 3

You’re returning to Zion, and we ache to be with You again.

Though we’ll be far apart, we must one day meet again.

Your words are with us, on us engraved.

We long for Your love, in our hearts engraved.

Your disposition—holy, righteous, worthy of our praise.

We must keep Your commissions, bear Your witness all our days.

Chorus 3

Oh God! Almighty God, Your love, Almighty God,

is on our hearts engraved, we’ll love You for all our days.

Oh God! Almighty God, Your love, Almighty God,

is on our hearts engraved, we’ll love You for all our days.

134 May I Forever Be With God

1 You will soon return to Zion, and my heart does feel so sad. How many words there are in my heart that I want to tell You—but I don’t know where to start. How many debts there are to be repaid. I was unable to perform my duty well and am left with regret. Who knew the time would fly so? Tears of remorse fall irresistibly. I have enjoyed so much of Your love, and my heart is distressed because I haven’t been able to requite it. Oh, God! You are leaving—how could I bear to let You go?

2 Who could forget the events of the past? Who could rid themselves of the attachment of old feelings? You have often gathered together with us these many years. Your words have watered and provided for us. We have revealed arrogance, hardness, and rebelliousness; You have pruned us, dealt with us, smitten and disciplined us. So many times, You have judged and chastised us severely. Only thus is our corruption cleansed. You’ve given so much of Your heart’s blood for our sakes. Only thus may we now be changed as we are. I will pursue the truth and fulfill my duty well. I will devote myself to You, that I may satisfy You just once.

3 Quiet tears flow down my cheeks. I know well that I cannot persuade You to stay. I’m left with regrets that have never been remedied. My heart is filled with pain and remorse. Though the time we spent together is short, the sound of Your voice and the sight of Your smiling face are engraved on my heart. I’m thinking of Your voice, longing for Your love. Your love for man is deep and strong. The wonderful past has turned into memory. How could I not miss it? How could I forget Your earnest teachings? I will bury my longing for You deep in my heart. I don’t know when we will be able to meet again. May I forever be with You.

135 Longing for God

Verse 1

Watching God depart so breaks my heart.

My mind replays the past, His teachings echo in my ears.

Don’t be sad, don’t be dismayed.

At our parting, my heart has many words to say.

Chorus 1

Oh God, Oh God, dear God! When will we meet again?

When will we hear Your words once more? Dear God!

Verse 2

I pine for God; in my heart, remorse.

Transgressions’ debt inside, they are so hard to make up for.

God’s words judge, and they console me, exhort me.

Patiently He teaches, guides me on with every step.

Chorus 2

Oh God, Oh God, dear God! Our hearts so yearn for You.

We long to be with You again. Dear God!

Verse 3

I pine for God’s grace and yearn for Him.

I feel His love while walking with Him through dangers.

In hardship and refinement, God’s words are with me,

so I can stand firm in my testimony, victorious over Satan.

Bridge

I could speak of times we shared and never stop.

Yet my eyes are filled with tears, and words fail me now.

I remember God’s exhortation; it is in my heart.

To the ends of the earth, to the depths of the sea,

no matter how hard or demanding the journey,

I shall not stray from completing my mission.

Chorus 3

Oh God, Oh God, dear God! Our hearts so yearn for You.

Forever we’ll love and belong to You. Dear God!

136 How I Wish to Be With God Every Day

1 On the day we parted with God, He had a smile on His face. He turned and waved to us, and we watched Him go in tearful silence. Because the churches need Him, I could not urge Him to stay. I watched His back recede into the distance and kept His exhortations in my heart. Whenever I am weak, I think of the price God has paid. God’s considerate and tender love and His powerful words stir and warm my heart, redoubling my feeling of indebtedness to God. I hate myself for caring too much about the flesh, and I feel unworthy to live before Him.

2 Whenever I think of God’s love, my heart is doubly encouraged. I want to do my duty to requite God’s love, yet I feel that my stature is too small. When will I grow up and become able to bear witness to God and serve Him? I have steeled my resolve to practice God’s word so that my life will grow quickly. How I want to be by God’s side and confide so many things to Him. Remembering the times we spent gathered together, my heart is filled with sweet bliss. God lives humbly among man, providing us with truth and life. We look up to Him with our hearts; we love Him deeply and yearn to be with Him every day.

137 I Will Love God Unto Eternity

1 Oh, God! Your words call me back before You. I accept training in Your kingdom each night and day. So many times, I was weak and negative, and Your words soothed and supported me. So many times, I fell into temptation, and You saved and guided me so wondrously. And so many times, I’ve been pursued and persecuted by the CCP. It was You who always protected and guided me in secret. You have led me through many hardships and dangers. You have kept me company through sufferings and tribulations. Only now do I see how real Your love is.

2 Oh, God! Through judgment, I’ve seen Your true love. I’ve seen how beautiful Your righteous disposition truly is. So many times, I worked for the sake of my status—You pruned and dealt with me. So many times, I was arrogant and self-conceited—You disciplined and smote me. Through trials and refinement, I have learned to obey You. Growing up in Your word, I live out a human likeness. Oh, God! I’ll love You for all time. Whether blessed or cursed, I’ll obey Your sovereignty and arrangements. I’ll give You my true love, and will not make You wait. I wish to forever love You, even death I will not regret. I’ll give You my true love, and will not make You wait. I wish to forever love You, even death I will not regret.

138 Wherever You Go I Will Be Attached to You

Verse 1

I have given You my heart, I have no other love but You.

My love for You is a deep stream, beloved dearest.

I wish to follow You for the rest of my life,

this is my solemn vow.

Painful refinement breaks my heart.

Verse 2

Your words of majesty have conquered me.

I’ve seen Your righteousness, I know Your reverence.

So many times, You strictly deal with me.

Only after many hidden tears,

do I know that You are the loveliest.

I want nothing except for You.

I’m willing to give my life to love You.

Pre-chorus

I’m going to love You till the end, till the end.

I’m willing to be with You forever and forever.

Chorus

Even through the pain, even Satan besieges me,

I won’t regret loving You, so all I am I give to You.

Wherever You go, I will be attached to You.

And I long, oh, I long to see You again.

Yes, I long, how I long to see You again.

Verse 3

Who could not love You? You are the loveliest.

My love for You is loyal and nothing can resist.

My love is a firmly planted tree by the river.

It doesn’t fear in the heat, in drought it doesn’t wither.

Verse 4

I suffer for my love for You, I do not worry for tomorrow.

Be it winds or rainstorms, I absorb it all for You.

I bear disgrace to be Your witness.

I offer up what I have to repay Your great love.

Pre-chorus

I’m going to love You till the end, till the end.

I’m willing to be with You forever and forever.

Chorus

Even through the pain, even Satan besieges me,

I won’t regret loving You, so all I am I give to You.

Wherever You go, I will be attached to You.

And I long, oh, I long to see You again.

Yes, I long, how I long to see You again.

Bridge

My heart is burning in me, I yearn to grow more quickly,

to love You more purely and give all I am to You.

I bitterly weep and pray, I cannot stand to disappoint.

I must cast off my impurities and join You at the feast.

How I long to see You, to never be apart again.

During unspeakable agony, I have Your words to comfort me.

Slander and rejection, I’ll accept them all.

The thought of You has kindled my love.

You can hear it in my praying voice.

Chorus

Even through the pain, even Satan besieges me,

I won’t regret loving You, so all I am I give to You.

Wherever You go, I will be attached to You.

And I long, oh, I long to see You again.

Yes, I long, how I long to see You again.

How I long to see You again.

139 Oh God, Do You Know How I Long for You?

1 I long for You in my heart, awaiting Your return. I can’t see Your face, and my heart’s so full of worry. Such a long, dark night—when will I see the light? I anxiously wait to meet You again someday soon. Oh, God! Do You know I’m awaiting Your return? I beg You not to desert me—I cannot be without You!

2 I hear Your voice, and my heart rejoices. I attend the feast with You, and I savor Your words. I quietly resolve to offer up all I have. I spread and bear witness to Your words for the sole purpose of meeting Your will. Oh, God! May You be waiting for my love. I give all my heart and mind to satisfy You; I cannot be without You!

3 Undergoing Your judgment, there is pain and sadness. Though the flesh is weak, I have not forgotten You. I despise the flesh and hate Satan even more. I am happy to accept judgment, the sooner to be rid of corruption. I cannot accept dying without meeting Your heart’s desire. When I am able to see Your smile, I will feel so gratified!

4 The company of Your words gives me faith and strength. I’ll no longer be negative. I truly love You. I’ve suffered my fill of pain in trials, and my corruption has been cleansed. No matter how many difficulties I face, I will love and bear witness to You. I look forward to becoming a new person and gaining Your approval. I offer my pure love to You, and will never be apart from You!

140 Oh God, I Miss You

Verse 1

Silently I long for You;

reading Your words, remorse fills my heart.

My eyes are blurred with tears; I yearn we may soon reunite.

I know I was rebellious, that I’ve hurt You in the past.

And my mistakes were many, they cannot be made right.

Verse 2

When I do not see You, my heart it aches with pain.

While seasons turn I wait for You,

my days and nights filled with remorse.

My debt and distress are such that tears stream down my face.

How I wish to right past wrongs, confess my feelings to You God.

Chorus

Where are You, my beloved?

My heart yearns to see Your face.

Where are You, my beloved?

My heart burns for Your embrace.

We are of the same heart and mind,

we shall be together forever.

We are of the same heart and mind,

composing a love song together.

Verse 3

I often think of Your voice, Your smile,

recalling those happy days.

Your earnest words ring in my ears and will as long as I live.

These lonely years have been torment; unease, hard to take.

How I dream of turning back time; how I long to be by Your side.

Chorus

Where are You, my beloved?

My heart yearns to see Your face.

Where are You, my beloved?

My heart burns for Your embrace.

We are of the same heart and mind,

we shall be together forever.

We are of the same heart and mind,

composing a love song together.

141 Pining for Almighty God

1 Oh God, oh God! We pine for You. You become flesh, the Son of man, and walk among the churches. Your words water and sustain us; You lead and support us at just the right time. We savor Your words every day, living before You, and our hearts are at ease and at peace. Oh God, oh God! Our beloved Almighty God. The judgment and revelations of Your words allow us to know ourselves, escape Satan’s harm, and embark on the right path in life. The grace of Your salvation cannot be forgotten—it’s etched into our hearts. We pine for You!

2 Oh God, oh God! We pine for You. Your utterances, words, and work are among us every day. Your words remind and exhort us, and judge us harshly and reveal us. We’ve seen our corruption is too deep. We are so remorseful and ashamed beyond measure, and our reverence for You grows. Oh God, oh God! Our beloved Almighty God. You’ve said every word possible and worked Your heart out so that we may grow in our lives. You judge and cleanse us so that we may be saved and gain all of Your love. This is our blessing, and our hearts grow more attached to You.

3 Oh God, oh God! We pine for You. You’ve been with us always amid the CCP’s persecution. Your words guide us at just the right time. We are no longer timid or afraid. With Your words to guide and support us, we stand tall and strong amid our suffering. We bear witness to You and glorify You. Oh God, oh God! Our beloved Almighty God. Your words guide us to defeat Satan the enemy. In tribulations and trials, we feel Your love, and our hearts grow closer to You. We see Your holiness and righteousness, Your almightiness and wisdom. We will praise You forever.

4 Oh God, oh God! We pine for You. You’ve worked for many years, living alongside and with us. It was full of laughter and cheer, and left such beautiful memories. We cannot forget Your genuine love, and we fell in love with You long ago. We’ve resolved to be faithful to You forever. Oh God, oh God! Our beloved Almighty God. We bear in mind Your exhortations, practice Your words, and devotedly fulfill our duties to bear witness to You and glorify You. On earth, we will obey and worship You forever. We will always be closely intertwined with You, and can never part from You.

142 We Will Always Keep God’s Love in Our Mind

Verse 1

Working in the flesh, You’ve suffered pain and shame.

Worldly people slander and mock Your ways.

Religious circles condemn and frame You.

Chased by the red dragon, scorned by this age.

Quietly enduring while expressing truths,

doing it all ’cause You want to save man.

Though innocent, You bear blame, defiance.

Holy yet amongst sinners to save man.

Pre-chorus

You do give without regret truth, life to humanity.

Chorus

Oh God, You are so lovely.

Your words of life, forever in our hearts.

Remembering Your request,

we testify to Your kingdom’s gospel.

We will fulfill our duty,

bear beautiful, great witness for You.

I love You in my heart, God,

forever keep Your love in my mind too.

Verse 2

Eating, drinking Your words, we learn truths,

see the root of the world’s evil and vice,

know the truth’s precious, suffer to gain it;

having the last days’ salvation’s Your grace.

Pre-chorus

You do give without regret truth, life to humanity.

Chorus

Oh God, You are so lovely.

Your words of life, forever in our hearts.

Remembering Your request,

we testify to Your kingdom’s gospel.

We will fulfill our duty,

bear beautiful, great witness for You.

I love You in my heart, God,

forever keep Your love in my mind too.

Verse 3

You walk among the churches and live with man.

Seeing our rebellion, You are hurt and sad too.

Our childish stature gives You sleepless nights.

You’ve said all and worked hard to save man soon.

The words You speak may sound harsh to our ears,

but they help us to know who we’ve become.

Your judgment, trials cleanse man’s corruption.

Your judgment is a blessing and is love.

Bridge

By undergoing the judgment of Your words

and undergoing chastisement of Your words,

we learn the truth, know You’re righteous, holy.

Old disposition’s changed, we feel Your love too.

Chorus

Oh God, You are so lovely.

Your words of life, forever in our hearts.

Remembering Your request,

we testify to Your kingdom’s gospel.

We will fulfill our duty,

bear beautiful, great witness for You.

I love You in my heart, God,

forever keep Your love in my mind too.

143 Oh God, My Heart Will Forever Be Attached to You

1 You have expressed truths to save humanity; this is Your great love. Your words are all the truth and have conquered my heart. I am horribly corrupted by Satan, yet still You do Your utmost to bring me salvation, never abandoning me. Though there are times I fail and fall, and though sometimes I am weak, You always water me and provide for me, giving me the strength to stand firm. Your words guide me onto life’s path of light. Following You, my heart is full of peace and joy. Almighty God! My heart will forever be attached to You!

2 You lifted me out of the dust, elevating me to fulfill my duty. Yet I did not cherish this opportunity; I went through the motions and deceived You too much. You used Your words to judge and expose me, causing me to reflect and know myself. Though Your words pierced my heart, I embraced them completely. I understood Your kind intentions, and am full of remorse. I bow before You, and am willing to accept Your judgment and cleansing. I have experienced Your judgment and tasted of Your love. Almighty God! My heart will forever be attached to You!

3 You have undergone all hardships to save humankind; You have weathered the storm with us. When I was arrested and persecuted, Your words guided me through. You have accompanied me through hardship, Your words comforting my heart. I see the authority and power in Your words, and I praise You. You suffer along with us, and that is Your love, all the more! Through adversity and persecution, my love for You grows stronger. I swear to bear witness for You and bring shame to Satan. Almighty God! My heart will forever be attached to You!

4 It is Your words that have given me new life, allowing me to live anew. Your judgment cleanses me, changing my corrupt disposition. Your love and Your words are rooted deeply in my heart. No matter how rocky the road ahead, I know You are the truth and the life, and I resolve to follow You until the end. I will bear witness to Your deeds, no matter where or when. To be able to love You and bear witness to You is my greatest honor. Almighty God! My heart will forever be attached to You!

144 My Heartfelt Wish Is to Love God

1 Adrift in the boundless secular world, I never knew what the truth was. Only after reading Almighty God’s words did I discover the real meaning of life. The true light has come into the world: Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. Watered and nourished by God’s words, I have gained the way of eternal life. Practicing and experiencing them, my life gradually grows, and my heart cherishes the truth ever more; I live my life by His utterances. Christ is the practical God; I give thanks and praises to God. My heartfelt wish is to love God; I wish to love Him! Hallelujah!

2 God’s words have laid bare the true face and source of man’s profound corruption: Humans are arrogant, conceited, selfish, deceitful, and bereft of all conscience and sense. I want to pursue love and obedience unto God, yet I am ever rebellious and antagonistic toward Him; too much of what I expend for His sake is tainted, and all of it I do in exchange for the blessings of heaven. Seeing my corrupt, ugly countenance, I despise myself and feel remorse deep down. I wish to accept God’s judgment and purification, shed my corruption, and be pure in my love for Him. Christ is my beloved; He is worthy of man’s eternal love. My heartfelt wish is to love God; I wish to love Him! Hallelujah!

3 All of the truths expressed by God have shown me the light of human life. Through trials, pain, and refinement, I have come to revere and submit to God. His words have purified and saved me, extricated me from the dark forces of Satan, and wrought change in my life disposition, and I am finally able to be compatible with God. It is only by experiencing and practicing God’s words that I have become aware that the truth is life, and so precious; only by shedding my corruption and practicing the truth have I lived out a true human likeness. Christ is the practical God, and I shall forever love Him. My heartfelt wish is to love God; I wish to love Him! Hallelujah!

145 May I Go With You Through Wind and Rain

1 I bask in Your words every day; I’ve seen, practical God, that You are most lovely. You’ve humbled Yourself to come hidden in the flesh, expressing truths to save mankind. You walk each day among the churches, patiently feeding, nurturing, and watering us. You silently bear rejection and slander, an exemplar for man at every turn. With Your leadership, my heart is satisfied; Your words illuminate the road ahead. I follow Your footsteps closely. May I go with You through wind and rain.

2 I bask in Your words every day; I’ve seen, practical God, that You are most lovely. Your judgment and chastisement reveal all of Your love. We are cleansed by You; we are renewed and transformed, becoming new people. Your righteousness and holiness are so beautiful. You have occupied my heart. Your words have completed us, and we are of one heart with You, becoming Your confidants. I follow Your footsteps closely. May I go with You through wind and rain.

3 I bask in Your words every day; I’ve seen, practical God, that You are most lovely. Though we’ve suffered greatly through tribulations and persecution, Your love is with us and Your words guide us, so that we have faith and strength and bear witness for You through tribulations. We will always love You and requite Your love; we will spread the truth and bear witness to You. In our years of togetherness and mutual love, our love has deepened through strong wind and heavy rain. I follow Your footsteps closely. May I go with You through wind and rain.

146 Together Through the Wind and Rain, Loyal Unto Death

1 You came from heaven to earth, hidden in the flesh. You work among man, and have braved many years of storms. Walking a bumpy road, You have ushered in a new era. You express the truth to judge mankind and save them through and through. For many years, You have endured adversity, and suffered the pain of man’s rejection. Humble and hidden, You have endured until today.

2 I experience the pain of judgment, and my heart bears the full force of its torment. Chastened and disciplined, I am as if returned from the dead. Recalling Your care, I adore You even more. I remember the past, and my heart is filled with remorse. After so many trials and refinement, my love of You is more pure. I’ll be with You through the wind and rain, loyal unto death.

3 You show Your compassion, sympathizing with my weakness. You show Your wrath, cursing my disobedience. Your compassion stretches wide, though Your anger is deep. I behold Your majesty and appreciate Your wisdom. After so much pruning and dealing, my love of You is more pure. I’ll be with You through the wind and rain, loyal unto death.

4 You speak and work, bestowing life on mankind. Through painful refinement, my corruption is cleansed. I have tasted Your work, and felt Your kindness. I recall the bitter and the sweet, and sorrow and joy are woven together. After so many hardships and trials, my love of You is more pure. I’ll be with You through the wind and rain, loyal unto death.

5 To sacrifice myself for Your will is my wish. In the face of trials, I am more firm in my resolve. My love for You grows deeper. I find sweetness in pain. In the company of Your words, my life is filled with light. After being struck and broken so many times, my love of You is more pure. I’ll be with You through the wind and rain, loyal unto death.

6 I shoulder great burdens, unwilling to delay any longer. My stature is truly small, yet I receive Your love. I take up Your commission, and my life is made perfect. I will fulfill Your will and live out true human life. Years of wind and rain, a tumultuous road in life—in bitterness and joy, or even unto death, I am without complaint. Through years of wind and rain, Your love has been with me as I go forth. I will be loyal to You, and die without regrets.

147 Song of Heartfelt Attachment

There is One who is God incarnate. All He says and all He does are the truth. I love well His righteousness, His wisdom. To see Him, to obey Him, is truly a blessing. I’ve given my love to Him, and I am full of joy. To offer up my all and live for Him is my life. Being able to love Him and serve Him is truly an honor. God wills that we should preach and testify to Him. I think His thoughts and care for His cares. I am considerate of His heart. His approval and His satisfaction are what I yearn for. I will be a servant in the house of God and fulfill my duty. To bear witness to God and give glory to Him is truly to be blessed. His heart and His love have conquered me. I run after Him, searching no more. I testify to Him, and though I suffer, there is sweetness in my heart. I love Him and am faithful to Him, my beloved.

148 The Greatest Joy Is Seeking to Love God

Verse 1

There is a Son of man who is God incarnate.

He moves in love to awaken the hearts of millions.

He is the beloved of all God’s people.

Who would not anticipate truly loving Him?

Verse 2

He expresses the truth to save mankind.

Unto the world has come the kingdom of Christ.

All come to worship Him, Christ of the last days,

Almighty God, whose love makes us all rejoice.

Chorus

It’s Almighty God who expresses the truth,

allowing man’s corruption to be cleansed.

He brings the true way of eternal life,

so man can escape from the forces of Satan and be saved.

Verse 3

If you want to gain the truth, you must read God’s words,

and you have to love Him sincerely, offer your true heart,

give Him your everything, and fulfill all your duties.

Do all this to satisfy, to satisfy God.

Chorus

It’s Almighty God who expresses the truth,

allowing man’s corruption to be cleansed.

He brings the true way of eternal life,

so man can escape from the forces of Satan and be saved.

Bridge

To love God, you have to fulfill your duty

and put the truth into practice.

Live out truth’s reality and a true human likeness,

then you will have God’s love and blessings.

Chorus

It’s Almighty God who expresses the truth,

allowing man’s corruption to be cleansed.

He brings the true way of eternal life,

so man can escape from the forces of Satan and be saved.

149 I Shall Welcome Your Smiling Face as You Appear Before Me

1 A familiar voice calls to me now and again, awakening my spirit, waking me from the long night. Through the haze I see Your smiling face. Never did I dream I’d see the face of God. I am a corrupt human being, devoid of honor, yet the most glorious and dignified King is coming toward me. Your words draw me in, my heart is drunk with joy. Living before You every day is sweetness and bliss. Your word is the truth and has taken possession of my heart. To live by Your word is the utmost bliss. I wish to love and bear witness to You and follow You all my life. Then, my testimony done, I shall welcome Your smiling face as You appear before me.

2 Quiet before You, I listen to Your words. Your words are warm and strong. The love in Your judgment and chastisement has awakened my heart. I see Your words are truth, so very precious! Your love, so sincere and beautiful, fills my heart and stirs up my love. There is so much to love in You and it is all engraved on my heart. To offer You my heart and my love is my wish. Your word is the truth and has taken possession of my heart. To live by Your word is the utmost bliss. I wish to love and bear witness to You and follow You all my life. Then, my testimony done, I shall welcome Your smiling face as You appear before me.

3 Where are You now, my dearest One? As I pine for Your love, the sleepless night is long. You love me, then why hide Yourself from me? My heart is uneasy when I cannot see Your face. In tribulations and trials, I call and look to You. With Your words guiding me, it’s like seeing Your face. Loving You with all my heart, keeping close behind Your footsteps, I grow strong in faith. Living by Your word makes me feel peaceful and at ease. Your word is the truth and has taken possession of my heart. To live by Your word is the utmost bliss. I wish to love and bear witness to You and follow You all my life. Then, my testimony done, I shall welcome Your smiling face as You appear before me.

150 Almighty God, You Own My Heart

Verse 1

Whose words are sweetest and nourished my spirit?

Whose love’s most beautiful and seized my heart?

Whose work’s most wonderful, cleansing man’s vice?

Who gives salvation, takes me to God’s throne?

Who expresses the truth to save man?

Who makes me see the light once again?

Who is the most lovable person?

Who’s the one that I will think of always?

Chorus

Almighty God, my beloved, You’re in my heart.

Almighty God, my beloved, You own my heart.

Verse 2

You’ve been managing man for six thousand years,

now incarnated again to gain people.

You sigh heavily at man’s great vice,

watching all people from up in heaven.

Walking among, interacting with man,

You are experiencing worldly hardships.

You speak and work, giving of Your heart’s blood

to perfect people who truly love You.

Chorus

Almighty God, my beloved, You’re in my heart.

Almighty God, my beloved, You own my heart.

Verse 3

What should people get from their belief in God?

They should get knowledge of God and the truth.

What’s the most worthwhile hardship to endure?

The one causing man’s disposition to change.

Which path yields success? Peter’s path of loving God.

What is true love for God? Caring for Him with heart.

God hopes man can be changed and gained by Him.

I’ll try to satisfy Him, soothe His heart.

Chorus

Almighty God, my beloved, You’re in my heart.

Almighty God, my beloved, You own my heart.

151 Gathering in Zion

Verse 1

The almighty true God appears

here on earth in the East.

All people kneel and worship Him.

All voices sing with praise.

Pre-chorus 1

The universe will be renewed.

The whole earth is filled

with praise and His righteousness.

For it has been God’s heaven and earth.

Chorus

O Zion! O Zion! God’s abode,

a beautiful and happy place.

To gather together is such joy.

Enjoy the endless joy of family.

Verse 2

God’s face, like spring, is brightly smiling.

The day of God has come.

In the sky, white clouds all welcome Him,

for in triumph He returns.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s heart is filled with gladness.

He is eased and deeply moved.

God has returned to His abode,

tastes the warmth of family again.

Chorus

O Zion! O Zion! God’s abode,

a beautiful and happy place.

To gather together is such joy.

Enjoy the endless joy of family.

Verse 3

God’s glory rises and it shines.

Mountains are joyful, waters laugh.

The sun and moon and stars around

align to welcome God.

Pre-chorus 3

He completes six-thousand-year plan,

and has returned triumphant.

We cheer and leap with joy.

God reigns sovereign over the earth, oh.

Chorus

O Zion! O Zion! God’s abode,

a beautiful and happy place.

To gather together is such joy.

Enjoy the endless joy of family.

O Zion! O Zion! God’s abode,

a beautiful and happy place.

To gather together is such joy.

Enjoy the endless joy of family.

152 Song of Sweet Love

Verse 1

In my heart, Your love’s hidden away.

It leads me closer to You in the sweetest way.

Working in service of Your heart

has made mine better yet.

I serve You with heart and mind,

nothing else I want to get.

Verse 2

Your words guide my heart, and I follow Your steps.

I will bring Your will to life, satisfying You feels best.

You have taken me to a better place,

a realm with only You and I, no worries can get by.

Chorus

Your words cleanse my corruption,

they have filled my heart.

I love You, oh, I love You,

Your words are my life’s greatest part.

What fortune to be saved by You.

I’ll forever love You and sing Your praise.

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Hallelu-Hallelujah!

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Praise be to God.

Verse 3

Our love makes us inseparable and happy.

I understand Your will and obey it absolutely.

I’ll never rebel, or part from You,

I’ll live before You more.

I contemplate on Your words,

I treasure what You are, dear God.

Chorus

Your words cleanse my corruption,

they have filled my heart.

I love You, oh, I love You,

Your words are my life’s greatest part.

What fortune to be saved by You.

I’ll forever love You and sing Your praise.

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Hallelu-Hallelujah!

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Praise be to God.

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Hallelu-Hallelujah!

Hallelu-Hallelujah! Praise be to God.

153 Our Joy at God’s Salvation

Verse 1

We rouse ourselves to pursue the truth,

we’ll be negative no more.

Our hearts and spirits find freedom.

We follow the rhythm and open our hearts.

Verse 2

We are hand in hand and heart to heart.

We want You to feel our joy.

We don’t want to cause You any more grief.

With open embrace, we lift our arms to dance.

Chorus

We sing and dance! We’re full of joy!

Receiving Your salvation, we offer up our hearts.

We praise You with loud voices, we dance in joy for You.

Verse 3

What moves our hearts and why do we weep?

Your judgment cleanses us,

this brings us to tears and moves our hearts.

We welcome hope with open arms.

Verse 4

We seek to love You and live for You.

Our sorrow falls away.

You’re full of mercy; You sow seeds of love.

From dust and mud man becomes beautiful fruit.

Bridge

Corrupt mankind is favored. We feel joy for we are saved.

Chorus

We sing and dance! We’re full of joy!

Receiving Your salvation, we offer up our hearts.

We praise You with loud voices, we dance in joy for You.

Verse 5

Oh, Almighty God! You love us so much!

Though trials bring us pain,

with Your love, we’ll follow You till the end,

dedicated to You till the very last breath.

Verse 6

We practice the truth and loyally obey.

In this life, we live only for You.

We don’t wish for You to worry for us.

We sing wonderful songs and dance joyfully only for You.

Chorus

We sing and dance! We’re full of joy!

Receiving Your salvation, we offer up our hearts.

We praise You with loud voices,

we dance in joy for You, we dance in joy for You.

We dance in joy for You, in joy for You, in joy for You.

We dance in joy for You, in joy.

154 O My Beloved, Please Wait for Me

Verse 1

Over the trees, climbing the peaceful moon,

like my beloved, it’s so beautiful.

O my love, where are You?

Now I am in tears. Do You hear me cry?

Bridge 1

You are the One who gives me love.

You are the One who cares about me.

You are the One who thinks of me always.

You are the One who cherishes my life.

Chorus 1

Moon, back to the other side of sky.

Don’t make my beloved wait too long.

Please tell Him that I miss Him.

Don’t forget to carry along with my love,

along with my love.

Verse 2

Wild geese in pairs, flying far away.

Will they bring back word from my beloved?

Oh please, please lend me your wings.

I can fly back to my warm hometown.

Bridge 2

I will repay the concern of my beloved.

I want to tell Him: Don’t be sad!

I will give You the answer You’re pleased with.

So the efforts You paid will not be in vain.

Chorus 2

How I wish I could soon be grown up,

to be free from the wandering, painful life.

O my love, please wait for me.

I’ll fly away from the luxury of this world.

I will repay the concern of my beloved.

I want to tell Him: Don’t be sad!

I will give You the answer You’re pleased with.

So the efforts You paid will not be in vain.

So the efforts You paid will not be in vain.

155 All Nations Come to Your Light

Verse

You open up Your wide embrace

to caress mankind in its moaning.

You sway Your arms of strength and care,

and Your eyes of brightness are beaming!

Pre-chorus

And Your love and mercy hold us fast,

and Your glorious face appears.

In this world so long corrupted,

now Your rays of light are here.

Chorus

And our world is dying, fallen and evil,

and she cries for the Savior to come again.

You bring hope to all mankind,

and an end of two millennia of waiting!

Verse

You open up Your wide embrace

to caress mankind in its moaning.

You sway Your arms of strength and care,

and Your eyes of brightness beam!

Chorus

And our world is dying, fallen and evil,

and she cries for the Savior to come again.

And our world is dying, fallen and evil,

and she cries for the Savior to come again.

Post-chorus

You bring hope to all mankind,

and an end of two millennia of waiting, of waiting!

Outro

Come, all nations, come to Your light,

freed from the subjugation of the evil one.

From the darkness, we’ll ever more be free,

free to shout “Your holy name be praised to eternity!”

Come, all nations, come to Your light,

freed from the subjugation of the evil one.

From the darkness, we’ll ever more be free,

free to shout “Your holy name be praised to eternity!”

156 My Love for God Will Never Change

1

A lifetime of hardship,

wandering through the wind and rain;

who can know the suffering He goes through?

In a humble body, He works patiently—

but man’s love is hard to gain.

He has spoken countless words

and worried His heart to pieces;

to save man, He has toiled

and bled for decades on end.

God’s heart, God’s love—

when will people truly understand them,

so that they may comfort God?

God’s words conquer my heart;

I will follow God steadfastly to the end.

I pledge loyalty to God,

so long as I have a breath left in me.

2

In God’s words, I understand the truth

and know how to be human.

In God’s words, I see through all things;

the truth alone is most precious.

However great the trials and tribulations,

I wish only to gain the truth.

Loving God is what is most meaningful.

I’ll fulfill my duty faithfully

and endure the final suffering

to testify to God and glorify Him.

I offer my heart up to God;

I wish only to requite His love.

God’s words purify me.

My love for God will never change.

157 There Is Such a Group of People

1 We are blessed to hear God’s voice and attend the banquet of the kingdom of heaven. We eat and drink of God’s words and fellowship the truth; the church life is enjoyable beyond compare. We’ve understood the truth and are freed; we sing and dance, and praise God with the greatest passion. The holy city in heaven has come to the world; we live in a cradle of happiness.

2 A police siren sounds in the distance. The soldiers of the great red dragon burst through the door. With a gunshot, they tell everyone to freeze, but we all flee desperately in every direction. We gather as always to eat and drink of God’s words. The cowards are scared out of their wits. Those who truly desire God push forward in spite of danger—there are those who dare to walk this narrow path.

3 The trial of the service-doers crushes our hearts; through refinement our tears flow into rivers. We swear oaths of loyalty to do service till the end, and through our hopelessness we see the hand of God. As we are willing to render service, we become God’s people; joy and sorrow commingling, we deeply feel indebted to God. In this trend of love for God, we are all resolved to love Him truly.

4 Passage after passage of God’s words come like a downpour of rain to judge us. They pierce our hearts like a sharp sword. All are conquered, prostrate on the ground, living in the unspeakable pain of torment. We are ashen-faced and our shame is beyond bearing. The truth of our corruption has been fully revealed. We’ve understood the truth and come to know ourselves, and we accept God’s orchestrations without complaint.

5 I’m utterly convinced by the judgment of God’s words; through trials and tribulations, I’ve attained the grace of salvation. My belief grows more practical, I have true faith, and I praise God’s almightiness and wisdom. Through trials and tribulations, I rely on Him. The incarnation is the practical God. I cannot be made to leave the true way. The “service-doer” has become my good friend.

6 I’m resolved to become a new person. Conscience and reason are the signs of humanity. Evildoers do evil things, and are exposed and eliminated. Those who practice the truth are approved by God. Our will to follow God is ironclad and we’ll remain loyal unto death; trials and tribulations make a group of overcomers. We pursue the truth, and all have beautiful testimonies, and those who love God are perfected.

158 Who Is Considerate of God’s Heart?

Verse 1

The earth’s in darkness, the demons are very fierce.

God has appeared, worked, suffering pursuit and blame.

God expresses truth, yet is rejected by the age.

He has no pillow to rest, has suffered great shame.

Enemy forces of religion judge, slander Him.

Jesus’s misfortunes occur again today.

Not knowing God, they crucify Him once again.

They’re very cruel, wicked, worse than in Jesus’s day.

Chorus

God’s doing great work, yet none can understand Him.

God’s heart’s so sad; who can be considerate of His heart?

Mankind is so rebellious; the disaster will come.

God’s words will all be fulfilled, Satan abolished.

Verse 2

Though believers are many, those who know God are few.

We go everywhere, but giving witness is hard.

Bearing witness to God’s appearance brings mishap.

Driven from people’s homes; with knives, clubs they chase us.

Tears well up in our eyes, our hearts break from the sorrow.

The road of the cross is arduous, blood’s mixed with tears.

Idols abound, and evil servants harm others.

People believe God in name, yet follow false shepherds.

Chorus

God’s doing great work, yet none can understand Him.

God’s heart’s so sad; who can be considerate of His heart?

Mankind is so rebellious; the disaster will come.

God’s words will all be fulfilled, Satan abolished.

Bridge

So where are those who love God? Where are the seekers?

God calls, knocks on the door, but the door is shut tight.

God has given His blood, sweat, tears to save man.

He’s been working for years, spreading love to mankind.

Chorus

God’s doing great work, yet none can understand Him.

God’s heart’s so sad; who can be considerate of His heart?

Mankind is so rebellious; the disaster will come.

God’s words will all be fulfilled, Satan abolished.

159 Suffering for the Sake of Righteousness

1 While following Christ, I have been persecuted by the CCP, encountering danger and hardship at every step, and constantly facing the risks of being arrested, imprisoned, and tortured. Nevertheless, my heart has long been well-prepared; even if I were martyred, I would have no regrets: I am fortunate to follow Christ during the last days; I am truly elevated by God. Having heard God’s voice and come to understand many truths, I am satisfied; being able to spread and testify to the gospel of God’s kingdom, I have not lived this life in vain. Almighty God, You are most lovable, and I shall follow and testify to You for all eternity! Though the path to the heavenly kingdom is perilous, tumultuous, and full of dangers and adversity, I still shall seek to love You. How can I become an overcomer if I cherish the flesh and am preoccupied with my own life?

2 In the very moment that I was arrested and imprisoned, I left in God’s hands the decision of whether I would live or die. They attacked me with instruments of torture that were like rabid animals. The torment was unbearable. God’s words enlightened and led me. To lose life for Him is to gain life. Amid trials and tribulations, I tasted of just how lovable God is, and my heart drew closer to Him. I saw the ugly visages of the CCP, this evil demon, and I utterly renounced the great red dragon and wholeheartedly devoted myself to bearing resounding testimony to God! Almighty God, You are most lovable, and I shall follow and testify to You for all eternity! No matter how long and arduous the dark night is, I will gladly submit to Your arrangements; to be able to shame Satan and bring You glory is worth any amount of suffering.

3 This is suffering persecution for the sake of righteousness, and it is a choice I do not regret! Having enjoyed so much of God’s love, I should devote my life to loving Him. I should undertake my mission and testify to Him. No matter how great the difficulty, I shall not retreat, and I will gladly endure my fill of suffering, all so that He will be satisfied. This is suffering persecution for the sake of righteousness, and it is a choice I do not regret! Having enjoyed so much of God’s love, I should devote my life to loving Him. The light of dawn has arrived, the great red dragon is destroyed by God, and I sing resounding praise to God’s righteousness. Christ’s kingdom has appeared.

160 A Tumultuous Path Makes Me Even More Resolved

1 For those in China who follow Christ, the road is a tumultuous one. I flee from city to city, unable to find a safe place to stay. I see the lights in countless windows, all glowing with warmth, but I cannot return to my home. I loathe the demons that wield their power to hunt down Christ and are viciously rabid in their persecution of Christians, forcing me to flee hither and thither. Each day, at every moment, I am at risk of being arrested, thrown in prison, and killed. Where is the freedom? Where is the righteousness? Where are the human rights? In every street I walk, I never dare to stop or speak of my faith; each breath suppressed, I am accompanied by anxiety and fear at every step of the way. All those surveillance cameras keep watch, all those plainclothes policemen make secret inquiries, and I have no idea where I’ll be from one moment to the next. I pass my days in the lair of the devil; every day and night is torment and I long, even more, for Christ’s righteous kingdom to appear soon.

2 I have endured so much hardship of adversity and trials, yet I still feel fortunate enough to be able to follow Christ and understand many truths. After experiencing the judgment of God’s words, I see how profoundly corrupted I am; I understand the truth of believing in God, have experienced genuine repentance and change, and I am now calm and at peace. While following Christ, I have spent so many years rushing about, but I am proud to gain the truth and life, and shall never have any regrets, even if I am to be arrested, imprisoned and martyred for God. It is my greatest blessing to experience God’s judgment, be cleansed, and set foot upon the path of salvation. Since I have no doubt that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, following Him along this tumultuous road I have the courage to continue onward. Each time I suffer adversity and persecution, and each moment I am tested or in danger, my life grows. Even if I suffer great torment or have to give my life, I vow to remain faithful to God until my end and bear strong and resounding testimony.

161 The Words in Christians’ Hearts

1 Why is it so hard to believe in God and testify to God in China? Why does the CCP have such extreme hate for God and Christians? The Constitution stipulates freedom of religious belief—why does the CCP persecute and arrest Christians? So many brothers and sisters have been tracked and monitored by the police; so many have been thrown in prison and tortured to death; so many have been forced to flee their homes. Faith in God is clearly the right path in life, yet it is vilified and maligned; followers of Christ who bear witness to God are arrested and persecuted. If two or three people speak of their belief in God, they are condemned for holding an illegal gathering. When we gather to read the words of God, we are accused of disturbing the public order. Cameras proliferate in every street and lane, plainclothes officers and spies are everywhere, and, if we are the least bit careless, we believers in God may be arrested and imprisoned. When can we assemble and read the words of God without worry? My heart weeps. It is right and proper to believe in God, to follow and testify to Christ. I am a Christian, and I long for a world of freedom!

2 The CCP has been relentless in its hostility to God and tries to eradicate the house churches. It vilifies Christians using the internet and other media; it mobilizes police forces in a rabid hunt for Christians, casting its net far and wide; it encourages the public to report Christians and keep a close eye on us; it stops at nothing in its pursuit of Christ, and will only be happy when Christ is exterminated; it besieges the churches, and leaves Christians with no place to stay. There is nothing unreasonable or illegal in our belief in God and our following Christ; why does the CCP persecute Christians and deprive us of our right to life? Why does it resist and condemn Christ’s expression of the truth to save mankind? Why does it stop people from searching for the truth, from following Christ and walking the right path of human life? Why does it forbid preaching and testifying to the Savior’s arrival among man? What sort of national government is this? Where are the laws, the justice? Where are the human rights? Where is the freedom? China is the devil’s dungeon! It is right and proper to believe in God, to follow and testify to Christ. I am a Christian, and it is my right to choose the way of life!

162 Running Toward the Path of Light

1 See the myriad wretchedness of the world; Satan has so brutally corrupted mankind. Fumbling and struggling in pain and darkness, how could mankind find the path of light in life? Luckily, Almighty God expresses the truth; I’ve heard God’s voice and come back before Him. I bear witness to Christ of the last days’ appearance and work, yet I suffer the CCP’s pursuit and persecution. I often pray through the dark night, and God’s words give me faith and strength. To save mankind, God endures great humiliation; to be able to suffer with Christ is such a great honor. I’m blessed to hear God’s utterances, and if I couldn’t gain the truth, this life would be nothing but regret. No matter the dangers and difficulties that lie ahead, I will give up everything to follow Christ to the end of the road.

2 In the dark and terrible CCP prison, in torture I hovered between life and death. God’s words gave me comfort and encouragement in my despair. Feeling God’s love, I cried rivers. I saw God had cared for and protected me at all times, and I knew the authority and power of His words. The devil’s prison was like hell; I was in pain but grew closer to God. Through persecution, tribulation, and trials, I have finally seen the CCP’s satanic face. The king of devils is in power—it lies and cheats, tempting people into depravity. Christ of the last days has appeared and done His work, bringing mankind light and truth. Those with a heart and spirit must choose truth and righteousness, even if it means giving up their life. Firmly believing that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, I run toward the path of light in life.

163 The Saints Throughout the Ages Are Risen

1 The saints throughout the ages are risen! Risen, oh risen again! The saints of all the ages are risen! Risen, oh risen again! Recalling their suffering and imprisonment throughout the ages, recalling their suffering and imprisonment throughout the ages, hey, hey, throughout the ages, our tears cannot but flow. They had their fill of persecution and tribulations in the world, trampled and slandered by others. Hey, hey! Trampled and slandered. They endured millennia of pain and humiliation, so many blows, so many lashes, ravages, and torments, and age after age of death by blade and stone. Hey, hey! So many lightless years; so many sunless years. Hey-ho! Hey-ho! Hey-ho hey-hey-ho!

2 The Sun of righteousness rises in the East and lights up the universe and the firmament, and suddenly all is renewed, suddenly all is changed, a new sky over the land. Hey, hey! We hear God’s voice; we rejoice and are glad. We live in the land of Canaan and attend the wedding feast of the Lamb. Hey, hey! The joy in my heart is beyond compare, as if I were in the third heaven; I taste the sweetness of God’s words and feel His warmth, and truly there is gladness in my heart. Hey, hey! Our hearts forever belong to God, who reigns therein as King. Hey, hey! He reigns therein as King.

3 Almighty God expresses the truth and brings the way of eternal life. His words judge us, refine us, purify and change us. Hey, hey! Hundreds of times we’ve been tried and refined, and after the utmost pain, sweetness does come. His words become our faith, His words become our life, and we live out a new human likeness. Hey, hey! We’ve been cleansed by God of Satan’s corruption, and in our hearts we feel liberated beyond compare. God graces us with salvation, and we are risen from the dead. Hey, hey! Almighty God has saved us—we are risen from the dead. Hey, hey! We are risen from the dead—hey!

164 Through Adversity, My Love for God Is Strengthened

1 I was thrown into a prison of the demonic CCP, and saw all kinds of bloodstained instruments of torture. Confronted by the ferocious and fiendish faces of the police, I felt timid and weak. I did not know if I would be able to withstand the cruel torment and stand firm in my testimony. I was afraid my stature was too small, and that I would betray God and become a Judas. My heart called on God in earnest, asking Him to rescue me from Satan’s net. Despite Satan’s savage ferocity, God controls my fate. I found my faith in God when I understood the truth, and I no longer feared their cruel torment. Whether I lived or died, I would obey God’s arrangements, and I would bear resounding witness for God at the risk of losing my life.

2 The demonic CCP is ferocious and abominable; with carrot and stick, they tried to force me to betray God. When electricity shot through my whole body, I felt I would soon suffocate. When needles were stabbed into my fingers, the piercing pain made death seem preferable to life. In my pain, God’s words gave me faith and strength and the fortitude to face it all. I thought of how I had not sincerely loved God, and I was left with so many regrets. At that moment, I wished only to dedicate my heart to God, and if He accepted me, my heart would be relieved and at ease. No matter how the CCP tormented me, I would still love God and bear witness to Him. If there were a tomorrow for me, I would surely do my utmost to pursue the truth and love God more deeply.

3 The demons hurt me until my life hung by a thread, but God secretly protected me from serious harm. Adversity brought my heart closer to God. With God beside me, pain turned to sweetness. It was in dire straits that I saw God face-to-face and was purified and saved by Him. As I underwent the cruel tortures of the CCP, I saw Satan’s hideous countenance clearly. I came to distinguish between justice and evil, and, more than that, I saw that God alone is love, and came even more to hate the great red dragon, to whom I would die before submitting. I follow God with an iron will. The road to heaven is hard and rocky, filled with temptation and danger. I have God’s words to guide me, and wish always to lean close to Him, and that my love for Him never changes.

165 The Eternal Mark

1 Awakened from a nightmare, I struggled to fall back to sleep, haunted by my painful past: I had been arrested and tortured for my belief in God—and, greedy for life and afraid of death, I was plunged into temptation. Before Satan, I denied God, which marked me with a blemish that could never be scrubbed clean. The turmoil in my heart was worse than death. I was too ashamed to meet with God, and each day, the tears streamed down my face. I once made a solemn vow to forsake all and follow God forever, and I resolved that no matter how great the adversity, my love for God would never change. Today, my oath became a lie: I turned my back on my faith and forsook righteousness, grieving God’s heart. I had lost God’s presence, and all that remained was limitless terror and darkness.

2 In the many years of my belief in God, I never pursued the truth and never bore true testimony. I was merely satisfied with doing service for God in exchange for an end of no death during the last days. I had no reverence for God, and less still did I appreciate that life and death are governed by God. In the face of adversity, I cherished my own life, and lost my testimony when tested. To protect my own life, I turned my back on God and offended God’s disposition—a shameful transgression, an eternal brand deep within my heart. If I could turn back time, even if it cost me my life, I would not drag out such an ignoble existence; my heart aches with contrition, as if stabbed, and I long to receive God’s compassion once more.

3 The judgment of God’s words pierced the depths of my heart: I saw that my nature is one of betrayal. After failing, after falling, I was ultimately awakened, and understood that nothing is more precious than gaining the truth. I despised myself for having wasted so much of time. I could not make amends for letting God down: It was an irremovable mark, one that became a source of eternal anguish in my heart. I seek only to pursue the truth to make up for my transgression, to live out a bit of integrity and dignity, to be a true creature of God. I shall do service gladly, even if no destination awaits me; whether God wants me or not, I shall follow God my whole life, to the very end. Only God can save me.

166 May We Know God’s Loveliness

Verse 1

We brothers and sisters living in this land of filth

are deeply persecuted by the great red dragon.

And we have developed a hatred for it.

It hinders our love for God

and entices our greediness for our future prospects.

Pre-chorus 1

It tempts us to be negative, to resist God.

It has deceived, corrupted and ravaged us until now,

to the point that we are unable

to repay God’s love with our hearts.

Chorus

May God enlighten us, so we can know His loveliness,

love our God in the depths of our hearts,

and show our love for Him in different roles.

May God bestow on us unswerving hearts of love for Him.

This is what God hopes for, this is what God hopes for,

this is what God hopes for.

Verse 2

We have the drive in our hearts, but in spite of ourselves,

we are powerless; all of us are its victims.

For this very reason,

we hate the red dragon from our very core,

and we can only wait for God to destroy it.

Pre-chorus 2

We should set our heart on

carrying out God’s will, which is loving God.

This is the path that we should walk.

It’s how we should spend our life.

We should take God’s will as our goal

and live out a life full of meaning and brilliance.

Chorus

May God enlighten us, so we can know His loveliness,

love our God in the depths of our hearts,

and show our love for Him in different roles.

May God bestow on us unswerving hearts of love for Him.

This is what God hopes for, this is what God hopes for,

this is what God hopes for.

Bridge

In this, we will be able to die without regrets,

with a heart full of gratification and comfort.

Are you someone with that kind of resolution?

Chorus

May God enlighten us, so we can know His loveliness,

love our God in the depths of our hearts,

and show our love for Him in different roles.

May God bestow on us unswerving hearts of love for Him.

This is what God hopes for.

May God enlighten us, so we can know His loveliness,

love our God in the depths of our hearts,

and show our love for Him in different roles.

May God bestow on us unswerving hearts of love for Him.

This is what God hopes for, this is what God hopes for,

this is what God hopes for, this is what God hopes for.

167 With God’s Love, I’ve Nothing to Fear

1 The CCP persecutes and arrests Christians, doling out torture and torment, vainly hoping to stop us from following Christ’s footsteps. The evil police beat me, leaving me at death’s door with cuts and bruises all over my body, in a desperate attempt to annihilate both my flesh and my faith. They threatened and tempted me, trying to force me to sell out my brothers and sisters, plotting to make me betray God, become a Judas, and lose God’s salvation. While in these dire straits, God’s words were what echoed in my ears, allowing me to see through Satan’s cunning schemes and stand firm in my testimony. Though I had fallen into the demon’s lair, when I saw that God was by my side, I no longer felt lonely and negative, but instead gained strength and conviction.

2 After I completed my sentence and was released, the CCP continued to keep me under surveillance, restricting my personal freedom. It felt like being under house arrest. The police frequently inspected my home under some false pretext, asking me whether I still believed in God, attended gatherings, and spread the gospel. I often awoke in terror from nightmares. Recalling all the torture I endured fills me with dread and resentment. My heart cries aloud that China is truly such a devilish prison. People have no freedom and are forcibly brainwashed, with even their speech controlled. The claim that people there enjoy freedom of belief is simply a lie used by the CCP to deceive the world so as to build up a good reputation. The CCP’s evil nature is revealed by this undisguised slaughter. I am certain that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. No matter how the CCP may persecute me, I am resolved to follow Christ until the end. Even if it means sacrificing my very life, I will be a resounding witness for God. I know not how long this interminable night will last, but with God’s love to guide me, and His words to encourage me, I’ve nothing to fear.

168 A Choice Without Regret

Verse 1

When Satan’s evil continues to grow,

arresting and persecuting Christians,

when the city is dark and I must flee,

when human rights are stripped wantonly,

when my only company

is a long night in pain,

I shall not waver in my faith,

nor betray the Creator.

Pre-chorus 1

Almighty true God,

my heart belongs to You.

Prison can only hold my body,

but can’t stop me following You.

A bumpy road of suffering,

with Your words I’ll have no fear.

In the company of Your love,

my heart is sated.

Chorus

What an honor to follow Christ

and pursue loving God in life!

Since I have a heart and soul,

I should repay God’s love.

I’m willing to forsake all

to testify for God.

Giving my all to God

is a choice I’ll never regret.

Verse 2

The torture of Satan

grows ever more severe.

Searing pain and agony

finally reach their peak.

At the final moment

when my life will be taken,

I will not yield to the great red dragon

and be a shameful Judas.

Pre-chorus 2

Almighty true God,

I’ll be loyal unto death.

Satan can torture and kill my flesh,

but my faith and love for You stands.

Life and death are in Your hands.

I’ll give all to bear Your witness.

If I can bring shame on Satan,

I’ll die without complaint.

Chorus

What an honor to follow Christ

and pursue loving God in life!

Since I have a heart and soul,

I should repay God’s love.

I’m willing to forsake all

to testify for God.

Giving my all to God

is a choice I’ll never regret.

169 Trials in Prison

1 Spreading the gospel and testifying to God, I was arrested and tortured by the CCP to extract a confession. Cold shackles on my hands, they hung me up. As the steel cuffs bit deep into my wrists, red blood gushed; the pain was hard to bear. My whole body in agony from repeated electric shocks, I barely clung to life. The inhumane cruelty of the wicked police had one aim: to force me to become a Judas and betray God. Over and over, they screamed abuse at me, beat me, and pressed needles into my fingertips. Again and again, they injected me with drugs to disorient me and sap my last ounce of will. Exhausted, my mind gradually blurred; I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to stand it. I could bear the torture from these evil police no longer, and wished only to die and escape the pain.

2 Amid the haze, God’s words resounded in my ears, reigniting my spirit. God said, “Even at your last breath, still you must be faithful to God.” Wishing to flee from this trial amidst the torment of my flesh, I had become the laughingstock of Satan. God’s love had yet to be repaid—how could I give up so easily? The advent of trials would perfect my faith; I was blessed to suffer in order to gain the truth. Without true faith in God, I remained a traitorous coward. Though my flesh was pained, God was by my side; I understood God’s will and my spirit found its strength. I would summon up the mettle of God’s people and bear testimony to God, bringing shame upon the devil Satan. I would maintain absolute loyalty and obedience to God; whether I lived or died was in God’s hands.

3 Experiencing persecution, I saw the evil of the CCP; it is the embodiment of Satan. With its utter detestation of God and the truth, it rabidly tries to hunt Christ to death. It employs every means to hunt down and persecute Christians, treating us with extreme cruelty. God’s words guided me at every step; only thanks to His words could I stand firm. My revulsion at the ignobility and shamelessness of Satan inspires me to love God and be devoted. Only God is the truth and life, only He can save man from the influence of Satan. God is so wise: He uses Satan in His service to make a group of overcomers. I have beheld, already, the earnest intentions of God, and I have sensed the dearness and loveliness of God. Even if I spend the rest of my life in prison, I shall not yield. I pledge my life to follow God to the very end!

170 Life’s Testimony

Verse 1

One day I may be captured for witnessing God.

I know in my heart this suffering’s

for the sake of righteousness.

If my life is gone like a spark in the blink of an eye,

I’ll still be proud I can follow Christ and testify to Him.

Verse 2

If I can’t live to see the expansion of the kingdom gospel,

I’ll still offer up beautiful wishes.

If I can’t see the day the kingdom is realized

but I can shame Satan today,

then my heart will be filled, filled with joy and peace.

Chorus

God’s words spread all across the world and

the light has appeared, appeared among man.

Christ’s kingdom arises and is established within adversity.

The darkness is about to pass, a righteous dawn has come.

Time and reality have borne testimony for God.

Verse 3

If I’m martyred and can no longer bear witness for God,

the kingdom gospel will still be spread

like fire by countless believers.

Though I do not know how far I,

I can walk this rugged road,

I’ll still offer up my God-loving heart.

Chorus

God’s words spread all across the world and

the light has appeared, appeared among man.

Christ’s kingdom arises and is established within adversity.

And the darkness is about to pass, a righteous dawn has come.

Time and reality have borne testimony for God.

Verse 4

We are honored to be dedicated to spreading the truth,

bearing witness to His work of the last days,

carrying out His will on earth.

Undaunted by adversity,

like pure gold made in the furnace,

from out of Satan’s sway,

appears a group of victorious soldiers.

Chorus

God’s words spread all across the world and

the light has appeared, appeared among man.

Christ’s kingdom arises and is established within adversity.

The darkness is about to pass, a righteous dawn has come.

Time and reality have borne testimony for God.

171 Heart’s Desire

1 As I undergo the CCP’s persecution, I’ve tasted the challenge of believing in God. When I attend gatherings or preach the gospel, I face arrest and imprisonment at any moment. When will my home be mine, a place where we can assemble and pray to God normally? When will I spread the gospel and testify to God without fear of arrest? When will I flee no longer, and do my duty in peace? When will freedom of belief, human rights, and democracy cease to be lies? Oh, how I hope that my sisters will be released from prison soon! Oh, how I long for justice for my martyred brothers! How wicked this country is, ruled by evil demons; where is the light of human life? Following Christ, I must bear resounding testimony to God, no matter how great the hardship.

2 As I undergo persecution and suffering, I see the CCP is the embodiment of Satan. It hunts Christ and persecutes and kills Christians; its maleficence knows no end. Freedom of belief in China is impossible while the CCP holds power. I follow Christ and pursue the truth and life—how could I care for my own life? All Christ’s words are the truth, and they are deeply embedded in my heart. On the final stretch, I shall preach and bear testimony to God, no matter how great the suffering. No matter how rabid the CCP, it still does service in the perfection of God’s people. God has already made a group of overcomers who all testify to Him. The more mature God’s people, the greater Satan’s ruin. God’s words shall surely be fulfilled. I recognize that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, and I follow God with a heart of steel.

172 Living Up to Our Mission

1 We live on earth. In life and death, in weal and woe—no one is beyond God’s rule. Success and failure, mediocrity and affluence, joy and sorrow—all are empty. Christ of the last days utters words, bringing people the path of light in life. We eat and drink God’s words, understand the truth, and see how deep is mankind’s corruption. The revelations, judgment, and chastisement of God’s words are all meant to purify and save man. We’ve been through judgment and had our share of refinement, and our satanic dispositions have been cleansed. Practicing the truth, being honest people, living out a human likeness, our hearts are at peace. We enjoy God’s love, so we should requite it and spread His salvation of the last days. We are considerate of His will and we undertake our mission. God’s words lead us and we are loyal unto death. We cast all aside and offer up all of ourselves. We’re devoted to God and keep our mission forever in mind.

2 In China, the land of demons, there are no human rights. We suffer persecution for bearing witness to Christ. Arrested, imprisoned, brainwashed, tortured, utterly ravaged, we go through hardships and understand the truth, and clearly see the demons’ vile faces. We despise Satan, so despicable and cruel, and long in our hearts for Christ to take power. The road to the kingdom is rough and rugged. We rely on God’s word to walk steadily onward. We are ridiculed and slandered, rejected and shunned, but with God’s words, our resolve is strong. Full of faith, we spread the truth and fulfill the mission entrusted to us. The kingdom gospel extends throughout the universe; Christ’s kingdom is realized on earth. Hazards and tribulations are all in the past, the light of righteousness has dawned. We give praise and sing—Christ reigns on earth as King!

173 My Resolve Is Strengthened Through Persecution

1 Satan holds power and opposes Heaven. It is perverse, lawless and godless. It hates Christ and condemns the truth; it bloodily suppresses the Christians and black clouds cover the land. Following Christ and pursuing life is a hard road, with many dangers and hardships. When will we be able to gather safely and fellowship God’s words, and live no longer in hiding? When will we be able to perform our duty without having to guard against spies and plainclothes policemen? When will we be able to preach the gospel and bear witness to God without facing arrest and imprisonment? When will the hunted brothers and sisters no longer have to live as fugitives? I’ve felt such resentment so many times that I can’t help but cry out: Why must it deprive us of our freedom to believe and exterminate all Christians? Why does it conceal the truth to deceive and trick the people of the world? In pain, I beseech God and look to Him, asking Him for faith and strength. No matter how great the persecution and adversity, I shall never surrender to Satan.

2 Imprisoned, tortured, and tormented, with God’s words guiding me, my heart no longer fears. I understand the truth and see through to the devil’s ugly face, and I hate the great red dragon even more. Though I suffer, my faith is strengthened. I know what to love and what to hate, and all the more do I feel that God is lovely. When I can no longer endure the torture and torment, God’s words bolster my faith. When my life is in danger, God secretly protects me from harm. When I am besieged by Satan’s temptations, God’s words give me courage and wisdom. With God beside me through the long, dark night, my heart is filled with warmth. With the protection and guidance of God’s words, I overcome the devil’s terrible abuse. I have experienced the great authority of God’s words and their supremacy over all. In adversity, I feel God’s presence. Though my flesh suffers, there is such sweetness in my heart. God’s words are with me and guide me. I pledge my life to fight the final battle against Satan till the end. I am resolved to bear resounding witness to glorify God.

174 Follow God Closely

1 The night is deep and still; outside, dogs bark and sirens wail. In my heart is fear; I could be arrested and imprisoned at any time. I flee my home, not knowing where I can find shelter. Devoid of human rights, I suffer from great persecution and adversity. In this fortress of demons, Satan wields power; it is so dark. The light and the truth are forbidden among man. The great red dragon hopes vainly to control man forever, stopping people from worshiping the true God and walking the right path. I resent that “freedom of belief” is but a lie. I hope that Christ’s kingdom will come soon.

2 In the dark night, God’s words guide us, step-by-step. Amid the suffering of persecution, our faith is perfected. Amid refinement, our corrupt dispositions are cleansed. Amid great tribulation, a group of overcomers are made. God’s people follow God, knowing what to love and what to hate. Nonbelievers cherish only life and forsake the truth. Timid, they have lost their character and dignity. Those who love God give their lives to gain the truth. The great red dragon is but a serving object of God. Though savage, it shall ultimately be destroyed by God. God’s words are with me amid hardship; thinking of God’s grace, I feel Him even more lovely. Persecuted for righteousness upon the bumpy road, there is sweetness amid bitterness, and I feel glorious. I believe that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, and pledge my life to be loyal and follow Him closely.

175 Assembly in the Tall Green Fields

1 Each day, we evade search by the police; nowhere is safe to gather. To hide from the CCP’s prying eyes, we assemble in secret amid the vast expanses of green. Dim torchlight illuminates passages of God’s utterances. We read His words in whispers, each sharing in their light. The more we fellowship on the truth, the more enlightened we become, our faith and strength bolstered. Despite the adverse surroundings, with God at our side, our spirits are steadfast and at ease. Having faith in God in the country of the great red dragon, we are at constant risk of arrest and imprisonment. Even to gather to eat and drink of God’s words, we have to act like fugitives. Believing in and worshiping God is the mandate of heaven and the virtue of earth; it is man’s duty. Having God with us, we are no longer timid and afraid. Though the way ahead is dangerous, we are resolved: We shall follow Christ and walk the right path of life.

2 Thinking back on the tumultuous road of our faith in God, we are filled with emotion. Without God’s words to lead us, we would scarcely have made it to today. During many assemblies, we were surrounded by the police. And it was only through God’s protection that we were lucky enough to escape and beheld His almightiness and sovereignty. For many years, we dared not return home, and could only flee from place to place. When we were weak, God’s words supported us and made us strong. This persecution and adversity were licensed by God, who utilizes Satan to perfect our faith. Having beheld, in its entirety, the wicked essence of the great red dragon, our heartfelt love for God grows. And though we know not how long we will spend on this arduous path, with God’s words as our guide, our faith is a hundredfold stronger, and we forge onward steadily. No matter how the great red dragon persecutes us, we shall follow Christ to the very end, even unto death.

176 Days Under Surveillance

1 For believing in God, I endured arrest and imprisonment by the CCP, and released at the end of my sentence. Though I have escaped the demons’ prison, I continue to be closely monitored by the CCP. Each day, the surveillance cameras in front of my home track my movements. Even my neighbors have been bribed and exploited by the CCP. Over and over, the police come to my door to ask if I still believe in God. Terrified of the CCP, my family puts added pressure on me. I am miserable. I have lost my personal freedom, as well as the life of the church. Pain and despair dog at me each day, and my heart is full of torment.

2 I often recall the wonderful times of gathering with my brothers and sisters. We fellowshiped on God’s words, talked of our experiences, and helped and supported each other. After undergoing God’s judgment, we gradually understood the truth. Savoring God’s love, we were united in our duty. Today, staying at home feels like I am still in prison; my heart is full of resentment. Why has the CCP stripped me of my personal freedom, illegally putting me under house arrest? Why has it blocked me from spreading the gospel and standing testimony for God? It is positively evil! Where is our religious freedom? Where are the legal rights of citizens?

3 During my days under surveillance by the CCP, God’s words keep me company and I’m not lonely. Pondering God’s words and understanding the truth gives me faith and strength. I see that the CCP deceives the world so as to win fame, and that they are demons that resist God. They have used every means to arrest and persecute Christians. They attempt to use house arrest to make me leave God or even turn my back on Him. How contemptible their motivations! God is so wise in His use of Satan’s service to perfect my true faith. Amid pain and refinement, I have tasted of God’s love, and my love for Him grows even stronger. To share in the pain of Christ is such a great honor! Satan has taken away my freedom, but cannot imprison my mind. No matter how much adversity I suffer, I will do all I can to seek the truth. I will follow Christ and be faithful to the very end, never turning back, never turning back!

177 Pledging My Life to Bear Testimony for God

1 In China, citadel of demons, where Satan holds power, human rights are nowhere to be seen. While spreading the gospel and testifying to God’s words, I was arrested by the CCP. The brutal, evil police, using methods both hard and soft, tried to force me to betray God. Cruel torture and vicious beatings mutilated my body. Hanging in the balance between life and death, a difficult choice: to remain faithful, or to compromise? My mind was weak; I begged for God’s protection, for Him to give me faith.

2 Enlightened by God’s words, deep down I understood: Life and death are in the hands of God. As a creature of God, who enjoys His love, I should be loyal to Him. Preserving my own flesh is being selfish and ignoble, and would turn me into a shameful Judas. If I should surrender to Satan in order to save my life, I would surely be punished by God. Suffering for righteousness, I have no complaints; I ask only to glorify God. I’ll emulate Peter, submit unto death, and bear resounding testimony.

3 God is so wise; He has created this environment to test and perfect me. God’s words forge true faith, and death holds no fear for me. I resolve to love God without complaint or regret, my heart unwavering. I give my life, submit to God’s orchestrations, and put first His satisfaction. The path to the heavenly kingdom is long, each step perilous, but I pledge my life to follow God. I shall bring shame upon Satan, glorify God, and not live in vain.

178 When We Part

1 Brothers and sisters gather together, so happy to fellowship God’s words. But the CCP’s persecution means our congregation is always in danger of being caught. We dance and sing cautiously, afraid of being discovered. We want to be together a few days longer and say what’s in our hearts, but we have no chance. When we part, we don’t know whether we’ll have the chance to see each other again. Brothers and sisters, when we do our duties, pray more, and look up to God and rely on Him more. No matter how hard the road, with God by our side, we are not alone. We undergo oppression, adversity, and refinement; it is such a precious thing that God is with us.

2 In this evil world, bearing witness for God is fraught with frustrations and tribulations. The words of God are at our side, and we have strength in our understanding of the truth. We’ve seen through to the evil essence of Satan, and we hate the great red dragon to its core. Forsake Satan completely, so we can truly love and submit to God. Rely on God to transcend the forces of darkness; dawn is breaking before our eyes. We love each other and pray for each other, and our hearts are at peace. We look forward to reuniting when the kingdom is realized—we’ll live together forever.

179 Rising Up Amidst Darkness and Oppression

1 Brutal arrests and persecution reveal the face of Satan. Through these hardships and trials, God’s words feel ever more precious. God has appeared in the flesh—how could I not follow Him? I despise Satan, and follow God with an iron will. Wherever the devil is in power, arduous is the path of believing in God. Satan snaps at my heels; there is no safe place to reside. Believing in and worshiping God is absolutely the right thing to do. Having chosen to love God, I will be faithful till the end. The devil’s tricks are savage, vicious, and truly contemptible. Having gained a clear view of the devil’s visage, I love Christ even more. I will never give in to Satan or eke out a worthless existence. I will suffer all torment, hardship, and pain, and endure through the darkest of nights. To bring God comfort, I will bear victorious witness and shame Satan.

2 I have seen righteousness emerging; now is the black night before the dawn. The devils are in their dying throes; they are rendering service for God. God has formed a group of overcomers and gained His glory. I see God’s wisdom, and I praise His righteousness. I bask in God’s love, and even more do I wish to be considerate of His will. I am willing to give my all and do my utmost to repay God. With my heartfelt love for God, I will spread His glad tidings. I will be faithful to the very end, bearing witness to glorify God. No matter how God tries me or refines me, I am resolved to satisfy and stand witness for Him. With my heartfelt love for God, I will spread His glad tidings. I will be faithful to the very end, bearing witness to glorify God. Though I may suffer terribly, I would die to bring God satisfaction.

180 I Pledge Unto Death to Follow God Faithfully

1 I was arrested by the CCP for spreading the gospel and bearing witness to God. Trapped in a demons’ lair, I lay on the freezing floor. They used all kinds of devices to torture my weakened body. Being humiliated by the demons made death seem preferable to life. So many times, I was weak and wept in anguish. So many times, I was tortured and groaned in pain. Despair and fear surrounded me; my heart wept. I didn’t know when the torture and torment would come to an end. So many times, I prayed to God in the pitch black of night. God’s words gave me the faith to stand firm.

2 I thought of the wonderful time I spent together with God; that joyful time arose in my mind. How could I forget the vow I made then to bear victorious testimony to shame Satan? Even if this pain had not yet been taken from me, but continued, even if the devil tried both the carrot and the stick against me, even if I would be martyred in the very next moment, I firmly believed my life and death were in God’s hands. I would never surrender, no matter how Satan tormented me, and I vowed to bear resounding witness to glorify God.

3 Through trials and tribulations, I finally awoke. I saw that Satan is despicable, cruel, and evil. Flames of rage were kindled in my heart. I pledged my life to forsake the great red dragon and bear witness to God. It is my honor to be able now to follow Christ of the last days. Being judged by God and gaining the truth is the greatest blessing. With God’s word beside me, I no longer feel alone or afraid. With God guiding me through tribulations, I walk calmly on. Having gone through trials and tribulations, I am filled with faith in God. I pledge unto death to follow Christ until the very end.

181 A Will of Steel to Follow God

1 I’ve believed in God all this time and I have finally seen the light. It’s been a rocky road of persecution and tribulations. My flight brings constant suffering, with no place to lay my head. So many nights I’ve spent in prayer, unable to sleep. The world has forsaken me; my loved ones shun me. Through bitter and sweet, I’ve cried an ocean. I have freedom in name only. What of human rights? How I hate Satan and long for Christ to take power! This world’s darkness and evil impel me to seek the light of life all the more. Christ is the truth, the way, and the life, and I will follow Him to the end.

2 God struck down the shepherds, and we go through great tribulations. Dark clouds bear down, and fear is thick in the air. Several times I fell into the tiger’s lair and escaped from the jaws of death. God’s words consoled me, giving strength to my heart. Having suffered much torment, I know God’s loveliness well. God rules over all, but man’s faith is pathetic. Through the trials of fire people reap great benefit. I see through Satan and hate the great red dragon even more! The great red dragon, base and cruel, has corrupted and consumed countless souls. Gaining the truth and life is not easy; I must redouble my love for God and soothe His heart.

3 When I recall God’s work, I feel afresh how dear He is to me. By accepting His judgment, my disposition has changed. The hardships of chastisement and refinement bring deeper knowledge of God. That I can believe in Almighty God is truly glorious. Preaching and bearing witness for God, my heart is consoled. Despite the hardships, faithfully performing my duty is a pleasure. Life is short, and loving God is the greatest joy. Being able to serve God, my heart is satisfied! Almighty God has saved me, and given me a true life. To have my greatest dream come true, I will struggle on into tomorrow.

182 The Saints Are Victorious

1 Christ of the last days expresses the truth, judging and cleansing mankind. We’ve heard God’s voice and come back before Him. God’s words show His almightiness; they awaken and conquer us. No matter the disruptions, hindrances, or attacks of Satan’s evil forces, we affirm that Christ is the truth and the life, and we resolutely follow God!

2 In the dark den of devils, our hearts and bodies are tormented, and blood and tears flow. At the moment of life and death, we call out to God, and God’s words guide us through our troubles. We see God’s almightiness and wisdom and our love for Him is strengthened. We’d give our lives to be loyal to God, and never give in to Satan, as Judases. We undergo trials and tribulations, and bear good and resounding testimony to God.

3 God has made a group of overcomers; He has defeated Satan and gained all the glory. God’s great work has been accomplished, and He begins to rain down disasters and destroy the great red dragon. Righteous God rewards the good and punishes the wicked; His disposition has been completely revealed. The saints have won, Christ’s kingdom has come to the world, and the truth reigns. We praise God’s righteousness and almightiness. Everlasting is our praise of Almighty God’s holy name!

183 I Wish to See the Day of God’s Glory

1 Today I accept God’s judgment and purification, and tomorrow I’ll receive His blessings. I’m willing to give my youth and offer up my life to see the day of God’s glory. Oh, God’s love—it’s enchanted my heart. He works and expresses the truth, bestowing on man the way of life. I’m willing to quaff the bitter cup and suffer to gain the truth. I will endure humiliation without complaint. I wish to spend my life repaying God’s grace.

2 I’ll offer up my love and loyalty to God and complete my mission to glorify Him. I’m determined to stand firm in my testimony to God, and never give in to Satan. Oh, though our heads may break and our blood may flow, the backbones of God’s people can’t be bent. With God’s exhortations strapped to my heart, I determine to humiliate Satan the devil. Pain and hardships are predestined by God. I will be faithful and obedient to Him unto death. I will never again cause God to weep and never again cause Him to worry.

3 God’s words give me faith and strength. I will follow God steadfastly to the end. I will always proclaim and testify to the gospel of God, till my very last breath. Oh, I praise God heartily, and offer up my new song and dance. I open my heart and reveal my feelings, and offer up my sincerity to God. My heart will forever be attached to God. When the day of His glory comes, we’ll gather around the throne and dance for joy; we’ll enjoy eternal rest in the new heaven and earth.

184 The Kingdom

Verse 1

The kingdom is Christ’s kingdom, the city of saints.

Here God’s riches and glory are made manifest.

Lightning comes from the East and shines unto the West.

The true light’s here, God’s word has appeared in the flesh.

The Savior’s returned, descending on a white cloud.

Saints today stand before the throne to worship God.

In the last days, past saints have risen, standing firm.

They’re cruelly oppressed in China, the demons’ home.

Verse 2

Over 6,000 years, saints have shed blood, wept tears,

unable to go home, no place to rest, drifting.

In misery’s dark chasm, Satan’s legions dance.

The battle, blood, tears usher in the kingdom’s coming.

We hear God’s voice and are raptured before His throne.

We go through Christ’s judgment, attend the Lamb’s wedding feast.

We’re purified by God’s words, see He’s righteous, holy.

Conquered, perfected by God’s words,

we’re saved by Him, we are saved by Him.

Bridge

I praise and sing of Almighty God’s wondrous deeds.

I praise forever His righteous disposition.

I love so much His humility, hiddenness.

I cheer, I leap for His omnipotence and wisdom,

His omnipotence and wisdom.

Verse 3

Unable to repay God’s love, my heart feels guilt and pain.

I have a heart, spirit, so why can’t I love God?

God’s my support, why fear? I’ll fight Satan till the end.

God lifts us, so leave all, fight to bear Christ’s witness.

God will surely carry out His will upon earth.

I’ll give my love, loyalty, devotion to Him.

I will welcome His return when He comes in glory.

When Christ’s kingdom is realized,

I will again meet Him, I will again meet Him.

Verse 4

Christ comes to earth as a man in flesh to do battle,

wipes away the saints’ tears, saves them from Satan.

We hate devils, the bitter enemies of God.

Their bloody crimes are untold, leaving clear memories.

Filled with seething hate, our anger can’t be restrained.

We denounce Satan, pray it be judged and punished.

There can be no compromise, we vow to fight to the end.

Only Satan’s kingdom’s ruin can relieve hate.

Only Satan’s kingdom’s ruin can relieve hate.

Verse 5

Many victorious, good soldiers come from hardships.

Victorious with God, we’re now His testimony.

All peoples flow to this mountain, walking in God’s light.

Look to the day when God gains glory, it’s coming quickly.

The kingdom’s great splendor must show throughout the world.

The kingdom’s future is bright, fascinating.

God comes Himself to the world to take up power.

Past saints rise from the death, enjoy eternal blessings.

Outro

God issues the truth, judges man,

shows His righteousness, His righteousness.

Disasters end Satan’s world,

God’s kingdom is on earth, it’s on earth.

The kingdom is Christ’s kingdom,

the city of saints (the city of saints).

Here God’s riches and glory

are made manifest (are made manifest).

Here God’s riches and glory are made manifest.

185 I Have Seen God

1 I heard God’s voice and came back before Him. I cried out His name in prayer, as if returning to my own mother. God knew the pain in my heart; God knew what I longed for. God’s words watered my parched heart, and I tasted their sweetness and experienced the warmth of His family. The judgment of God’s words revealed the truth of man’s corruption, and I finally saw I was filled with a satanic disposition and lived only for the flesh. I believed in the Lord only in order to be blessed, in pursuit of fame and fortune. I long ago lost my conscience as a human being. Words of judgment awoke me, and only then did I find direction in life. Christ is my heart’s beloved, and I wish in my heart to follow Him closely.

2 I gain so much from experiencing God’s judgment, and every one of His words pierces my heart like a sword. I, who was so arrogant, lower my head and hate myself for being so selfish and without humanity. It is only thanks to God’s judgment that I have changed. I am grateful for God’s judgment, for cleansing and saving me. Though His words are harsh, they are all spoken to save man. His heart is so kind and good. Each of His words reveals His righteous disposition and gives rise to reverence in my heart. My corrupt disposition is cleansed and I come face-to-face with God. I savor His words every day; I live before Him, and my heart is filled with joy and peace. God’s love is so true, so real; He deserves man’s praise. I wish to love and bear witness to God, and always to be by His side.

186 I See Just How Real God’s Love Is

1 We are raised up before God, our hearts sweetened by His words. I really enjoy attending the feast of God; it truly is His greatest blessing. His words of judgment are like a sharp sword, laying bare my evil soul. I have expended for God just to gain His blessings; I truly have neither conscience nor sense. I have seen the depths of my corruption, and that I have no human likeness. Filled with regret, I repent before God, imploring Him to forgive and have mercy on me. God’s treatment of me is not based on my transgressions; He silently waits for me to turn back to Him. Seeing how real His love is, I now follow Him with more confidence.

2 Quietly seeking the truth before God, I understand His earnest intentions; behind the words of judgment are hidden His love and blessings. Only after accepting God’s words of judgment do I truly know myself. Through trials and all manner of suffering, my corruption is cleansed. Seeing how lovely God’s disposition is, I am filled with gratitude and praise. I gladly submit before Him, and my heart knows peace and happiness. How joyous it is to be an honest person, practicing the truth and living before God. Escaping Satan and being saved by God, one can live out a human likeness and glorify God.

187 I Want to Repay God’s Love

1 For years I have drifted around the world, my corruption growing deeper. Thanks to God’s uttering of truths that saved me, I’ve returned to His family. Through God’s judgment and chastisement, I have seen my true colors; so terribly corrupted by Satan, I have not one shred of human likeness. While living by Satan’s philosophies and laws, I strived for fame and fortune. I was arrogant, self-righteous, and constantly lying and cheating, yet still thought highly of myself. Had God’s judgment not come upon me, I don’t know how far I would have sunk. I fall before God, grateful for His salvation of the last days.

2 Through God’s judgment, I’ve seen His righteousness and holiness. I prostrate myself before Him, happily accepting His judgment and chastisement; only by understanding the truth and knowing myself do I realize how deeply corrupted people are. With such an arrogant, conceited, selfish, and deceitful disposition, how am I worthy of bearing witness and serving God? No matter how many trials and hardships I must endure, I will seek to be perfected by God. God’s judgment has purified me, and now I can live out a true human likeness. I know Christ is the truth, the way, and the life; I will steadfastly follow God to the end. The grace of God’s salvation is vast, and I will give my life to repaying His love.

188 Resolved to Remain Utterly Devoted to God

1 Satan corrupted and ravaged me to the extreme; seeking fame and fortune, I was living in sin. In my mind, it was every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost; I cared nothing for conscience or morality. God took mercy on me and raised me up, saving me from the evil world. His words of judgment and exposure allowed me to see the root of the world’s corruption. It is Satan that has so deeply corrupted mankind, trapping everyone in the abyss of evil. God’s words of judgment awakened me, and I saw the light of life. Fame, fortune, position, and fleshly pleasures are truly empty, and I will pursue them no more. Submitting to God, being considerate of His heart, and fulfilling one’s duty are the only true principles of Heaven and earth. I wish to accept God’s judgment and purification, and live out a genuine human likeness.

2 God calls on us, so we should rise up and take on His commission; expending ourselves for His sake is such an honor. In adversity, the guidance of God’s words makes me even more resolute; how can I put hand to the plough and look back? It is so rare to be able to accept the kingdom’s training; I absolutely must not miss out on this chance to be perfected. If I were to fail God, I would regret it for the rest of my life. If I turned my back on Him, I would be condemned by history. If I did not perform my duty well and repay God’s love, then how could I deserve to live before Him? Deep down, I treasure only the truth and am devoted to God; I will never again rebel or cause Him grief. With sincere love for God, nothing and no one can stop me. I will stand testimony to glorify Him no matter how hard the trials and tribulations might be. I am determined to gain the truth, be perfected by God, and bear witness to Him forever.

189 An Awakening Through Judgment

1 In all those years of believing in the Lord, I focused only on expounding the theories of the Bible; never did I submit to His words and commandments. I worked hard, but I did it only to gain status and rewards. Despite living in sin, I still hoped for my rapture into the kingdom of heaven upon the Lord’s arrival. After experiencing the judgment of God’s words, I was awoken from my dreams; now, I see that I am ugly, contemptible, and extremely corrupt. I have spoken sound doctrine and shown off wherever I have gone. I have decorated myself in doctrine to deceive others, as well as myself. I do not live out the reality of God’s words; I have no human likeness. Though I walk the path of the Pharisees, I still consider myself loyal. How fortunate I am that the judgment of God’s words has shaken me awake! I now see the depths of my corruption, and that I need God’s judgment and purification.

2 God’s judgment allows me to clearly see the truth of mankind’s corruption. Man is full of notions and imaginings about God, and is liable to betray Him at any time. Without trials to reveal one’s nature, no one would see it clearly. Mankind is so deeply corrupted, and people cannot be purified without undergoing judgment. God’s righteous disposition is entirely revealed within His judgment, and He decides people’s outcomes based on whether or not they possess the truth. No matter how much they suffer, it all comes to nothing unless they have gained the truth. Only by experiencing judgment and gaining the truth can people be commended by God. God’s use of judgment and chastisement to bring salvation to man is so meaningful. What an honor it is to know God’s righteousness and holiness! It is His judgment that saves me and shakes my heart awake. I resolve to pursue the truth and live out reality to glorify and bear testimony for God.

190 Judgment Awakened My Heart

Verse 1

What should I seek in my faith?

Now God’s words have awakened me.

Before, I believed in the Lord just for blessings.

I enjoyed God’s grace quite greedily.

But judgment awakened my heart.

Verse 2

I said all the right things in prayer,

but in practice did whatever I wanted.

What I did for God was for my future and fate.

The truth I did not practice.

Then judgment awakened my heart.

Pre-chorus 1

I worshiped God living in religious rites,

but in my heart, I was empty, not filled.

My corrupt disposition was not cleansed.

How could I carry out God’s will?

Chorus

God’s words are like a double-edged sword,

piercing my heart and spirit.

I’ve suffered much through trials and refinement,

my corruption being cleansed.

I’ve tasted God’s love, and I am determined

to seek and gain the truth.

I will faithfully fulfill my duty to God

to repay His love and be His true witness.

Verse 3

In my faith I’ve enjoyed God’s good grace,

but it doesn’t mean I have gained life.

Without the truth I cannot live out the reality,

saying I loved God was just a lie.

But judgment awakened my heart.

Verse 4

No matter how devout or how many good deeds,

I was a hypocrite indeed.

In duty I made deals with God,

truly cheating and opposing Him.

Then judgment awakened my heart.

Pre-chorus 2

I have seen how deeply corrupted I am.

I need His judgment and purification.

I have been judged before Christ’s seat.

And my heart has been awakened.

Chorus

God’s words are like a double-edged sword,

piercing my heart and spirit.

I’ve suffered much through trials and refinement,

my corruption being cleansed.

I’ve tasted God’s love, and I am determined

to seek and gain the truth.

I will faithfully fulfill my duty to God

to repay His love and be His true witness.

191 God’s Words Awakened My Heart

1 I believed in God for many years, and although I often attended gatherings and read His words, I never accepted their judgment to dissect and examine myself. I merely acknowledged my corruption, without knowing my own nature or essence. Understanding a little doctrine, I boasted and thought that it was reality. I worked and preached without ever experiencing God’s words or putting them into practice. Just like Paul, I knew only how to seek reputation and status; I enjoyed being looked up to and worshiped, and deep down I felt fearless. I insisted on going my own way, yet I was smug and could not come to my senses.

2 Only by experiencing failures and setbacks did I clearly see the truth of my own corruption. Facing the judgment and chastisement of God’s words, I always argued and rationalized. I knew well that the truth was beneficial to people’s lives, but I could neither accept it nor submit to it. I performed my duty without adhering to any principles of the truth, and acted solely on my own desires. Whenever I encountered a minor setback, I would become negative and weak, and make determinations about myself. I now see how poor and pitiful I was: I possessed no reality of the truth. Despite having no self-knowledge, I showed myself off, and this was so shameful. Faced with the facts, I felt ashamed to the point that I lowered my haughty head.

3 Having experienced God’s judgment, trials, and exposure, I now know myself. My disposition is so arrogant and conceited, and I do not revere or submit to God at all. Instead, I am a hypocrite who cheats and resists God. How hateful I am! No matter how much I might rush about and work, if my disposition has not changed, then I still belong to Satan. Not gaining the truth or life after all these years of faith is such a humiliation. I have finally come to understand that if I am not seeking the truth, then I am just frittering away time. It is only thanks to God’s judgment and chastisement that I am able to truly repent. I wish for Him to judge, chastise, test, and refine me even more, so that I may be cleansed of my satanic disposition and live out a human likeness to glorify God.

192 God’s Judgment Saves Me From Sin

1 Many times I swore to give up everything and follow the Lord, but I could not break free from the temptations of wealth and fame. I had no doubt that it was an honor to suffer for the sake of spreading the gospel and bearing witness to the Lord, but when faced with oppression and tribulations, I harbored complaints and felt ashamed. I often resolved to follow the Lord’s commandments and love others as myself, but I still schemed and vied for status with my co-workers and lived in sin. So many times I fasted and prayed before the Lord, earnestly calling out, “Oh Lord! When will You come back and save me from the abyss of sin? When can I be purified and enter the kingdom of heaven with You?”

2 In my daze, I hear Almighty God’s voice knocking at the doors of my heart. All of His words pierce my heart like a sharp sword, revealing the truth of my corruption. I believed in the Lord just to gain blessings and enter the kingdom of heaven; I was just trying to make deals with the Lord. I enjoyed His grace, but gave no thought to repaying Him. Where is my conscience and reason? I talked about bearing witness for the Lord, but instead I worked for status; I deceived Him. I thought that because I had done some good deeds, I’d truly repented and changed. When undergoing trials, I only appeared to submit while believing I was standing witness. I lived in sin, committing wrongdoings and confessing every day, but I still longed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Now that I see God’s righteousness and holiness, I have nowhere to hide my shame, so I prostrate myself.

3 Being judged and chastised by God is like undergoing the refinement of the lake of fire. I have been arrogant and rebellious so many times, for which God has chastened and disciplined me harshly. When I insist on my own way, the Holy Spirit turns away from me, leaving me to live in darkness. I’ve been stubborn and disobedient so many times, always wanting to escape God’s judgment. His words have enlightened and guided me to understand His work. Everything revealed to man through God’s judgment is truth and righteousness. By believing in God but not submitting to His judgment, how could I truly know Him or gain the truth? Without pursuing the truth, how could I escape Satan’s influence? Through trials, I have seen that judgment and chastisement truly are manifestations of God’s love. His judgment has saved me, and now I am living out a true human likeness.

193 God’s Words Raise Me Anew

1 I had believed in the Lord for many years, and throughout, I lied, sinned, and confessed my sins, never escaping the bonds of sin. Expending myself and suffering for the Lord, I thought myself entitled to be raised into heaven when He came. Yet after hearing the voice of God, I blindly passed judgment, I did not seek or investigate, I followed the pastors in using the words and phrases of the Bible to pass judgment on and condemn the incarnation of God. Insensibly, I fell into darkness and almost missed the chance to be raptured before the disasters. Time after time, God dispatched people to preach the gospel to me, and they finally opened the door to my heart: After reading many of Almighty God’s words, I was awakened—this was the voice of God. My heart was beset by remorse and I was too ashamed to look upon the face of God; I was truly unfit to enjoy such great love from God.

2 I had been raised up by God to perform my duty, yet I did not pursue the truth, I coveted the blessings of status, and did not strive to have any real effect in performing my duty. I sleepwalked my way through my duty feeling very smug, always preaching words and doctrines and showing off, duping others into lifting me upon high and venerating me. Whenever an issue arose, I did not discuss it with others; I always wanted the final say, and I resisted God without being aware of it. God uses words to sternly deal with and expose people, yet I tried to talk my way out of His judgment. My mulish rebelliousness against God broke His heart, and I missed so many opportunities to be made perfect. Even today, I have yet to enter the reality of the truth. What can I use to repay God’s love and bear testimony to God? O God, I wish to repent and begin anew, and pursue the truth. I wish to do it all over again.

3 God’s words judged me like a blade to my heart, and I saw how profoundly I had been corrupted. I resembled nothing human. I was so arrogant that I lacked any shred of reason, or any fear and obedience toward God. My disposition had not changed, I was still of Satan, I was truly of the kind that resists God. Only after repeated judgment was I awakened; only then was there repentance and self-loathing in my heart. Amid pain, God’s words comforted and encouraged me, enabling me to stand up once more from my fallen state. I wish to be faithful and obedient to repay God’s love, and to practice the truth and perform the duty of man. Thanks be to God for judging and cleansing my corruption. I have experienced just how great His love is—O God! I wish to pursue the truth well, to live out a new image and bring comfort to Your heart.

194 Finding Purification in God’s Words

1 For years I believed in the Lord and behaved well, thinking that I had repented and changed. I did a little work, and then asked for God’s blessings; I thought that was only right and proper. I preached only theological knowledge and theories, and thought I possessed the truth. Only after being judged and chastised by God’s words did I see the light. I had not had the slightest understanding of the truth and the life; all I had wanted was to gain the blessings of the kingdom of heaven in return for working, suffering, and paying the price. I had never put into practice or experienced the Lord’s words, yet still I wished to win His praise. Now, however, I realize that I had been blinded by my notions and imaginings, and were it not for God’s judgment and salvation, I would still be living in darkness.

2 All of Almighty God’s words are the truth, and speak to the depths of my heart. His judgments and revelations are all true; I have nowhere to hide my face in shame. My nature is one of greed and selfishness; I only believed in the Lord in order to obtain rewards. I spoke of how I loved Him, but deep down, my love was for the world and fleshly enjoyment. Though I appeared to conduct myself well, my heart was full of satanic dispositions. I only worked and preached for the sake of position, and did not have any reverence for God. In my every word and deed, I was but performing religious rites that had nothing to do with the truth. I was so corrupt; how could I have been worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven without first being judged and purified? I now realize that God’s judgment and chastisement are my salvation.

3 God rules over everything and orchestrates all environments. Every day there is much to learn. I quiet my heart before God and read His words, living constantly in His presence. While performing my duty and putting His words into practice, I see that I lack so much. Reflecting upon my corruption, I see that I am not living out normal humanity. By being judged, put through trials, pruned and dealt with, I taste of God’s love. I bring His words into real life, and seek the truth in all things. In my practical experiences, I see that every word of God is the truth; in conducting myself by them, my corrupt dispositions are gradually purified. By revering God and shunning evil, I live before Him.

195 I Will Submit to God’s Orchestrations in All Things

Verse 1

Oh God, You express the truth

to save mankind in the last days.

Now that I’ve heard Your voice,

I’m lifted up before Your throne.

Your judgment and Your purifying,

I can clearly see Your true love.

All that You do is to cleanse and save.

Though I’ve suffered, I see Your good will.

Pre-chorus 1

You are love, I desire to obey You

in all of Your orchestrations.

Chorus

Oh God, I understand Your will.

Whether You grant judgment,

chastisement, or grant Your grace,

everything You do, everything You do is to save man.

Oh God, You’re so lovely,

I am determined to follow You faithfully.

No matter what I face, no matter what I suffer,

I live only to gain the truth and life.

Verse 2

Oh God, Your judgment cleanses me.

When I go through, blessings I see.

When You judge, chastise and test,

You are always by my side.

You’re with me when I am in pain,

comfort me and lead the way,

using people, matters, and things to perfect me,

that I may know the truth and know You.

Pre-chorus 2

Your judgment is love,

I’ve already seen Your power and wisdom.

Chorus

Oh God, I understand Your will.

Whether You grant judgment,

chastisement, or grant Your grace,

everything You do, everything You do is to save man.

Oh God, You’re so lovely,

I am determined to follow You faithfully.

No matter what I face, no matter what I suffer,

I live only to gain the truth and life.

Bridge

Even were I handed over into Satan’s power,

I would still stand witness and glorify God.

God is holy and righteous,

and I will praise Him forever.

Chorus

Oh God, I understand Your will.

Whether You grant judgment,

chastisement, or grant Your grace,

everything You do, everything You do is to save man.

Oh God, You’re so lovely,

I am determined to follow You faithfully.

No matter what I face, no matter what I suffer,

I live only to gain the truth and life,

to gain the truth and life.

196 Loving God With Neither Regret nor Complaint

1 Oh God! I am so fortunate to have been reunited with You in this life. I heard Your voice, and have returned before You. Your every utterance, and every word You speak, stirs my heart. Only You are concerned for my life; what You have said has made me understand the truth. Your words judge and expose my corruption and rebelliousness; utterly convinced, I fall down before You. Through trials, You have exposed and cleansed my corrupt disposition, and now I understand Your earnest intentions. You have also pruned and dealt with my ulterior motive to use faith to gain blessings; at long last, I now know how to believe in God. I’ve gained so much through Your words, and by undergoing Your work, I have been transformed. I am willing to give up everything and expend myself for You, to fulfill my duty to repay Your love.

2 Oh God! You have come to earth humble and hidden, expressing words that bestow the truth and the life upon man. You have suffered the condemnation of the religious world, being hunted and persecuted by the CCP, and even our misunderstandings and complaints. Who could truly understand Your intentions? Who could share in Your sorrows and joys? So many humiliations You have borne in silence, all the while still speaking, working, and doing everything to save mankind. Your love has melted the numbness in my heart. How could I ever be rebellious or negative again? Though I still have so many deficiencies, I must fulfill my duty to repay Your love; I will love You and dedicate my life to You. I will follow Your way to glorify You, and I’ll have no regrets or complaints from loving You throughout my life. I just hope that Your heart can be comforted.

197 I Am Resolved to Seek to Love God

1 I used to think that working hard for God meant loving Him. Though hunted by the CCP, I never shrank back. My family rejected me and the world slandered me, yet I remained willing to devote the years of my youth to God with neither complaint nor regret. As long as I could be raised up into the kingdom of heaven and rewarded, it was worth any amount of suffering and any number of tears. When trials befell and exposed my ugliness, I became negative and weak, and wept bitter tears. Reflecting upon the path I’d taken in my belief in God, I finally realized that without the reality of the truth, I would be unable to stand firm.

2 God’s words revealed to me the corrupt essence of mankind, and only then did I see the depth of my own corruption. I only ever toiled and worked with the expectation of something in return from God; I never actually loved Him, but instead just tried to cheat Him out of blessings. I was so selfish and deceitful, and I lost my humanity, but God still used His words to judge and cleanse me. I fall before God in regret for my actions, feeling quite unworthy of His love. I am resolved to seek to love God and be considerate of His will; no longer will I make plans or take any thought to my future or my fate!

3 Undergoing trials and tribulations perfects my faith. I see that the onset of trials really is a blessing from God. Though my flesh may suffer, I taste of the reality of God’s love; by practicing the truth, my corruption is being cleansed. Today I am so blessed to be able to love God and bear witness to Him. I wish to emulate Peter, and seek to love God more deeply. I am certain that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. If I can understand the truth and know God, then this life will not have been lived in vain. Submitting to God’s arrangements will never be a mistake. Eternal love and submission to God is my duty.

198 Understand the Truth and Be Free

1 Through many years of believing in the Lord, I only spoke words and doctrines, clung to rules, and performed religious rites. My every prayer was an empty boast; never did I actually voice my innermost thoughts to God. I did not seek the truth when I read His words, unable to contemplate God’s will. I thought that memorizing so many famous verses and sayings from the Bible meant that I possessed the reality of the truth. I merely focused on stopping myself from lying; as such, I thought myself honest. For years, I toiled tirelessly and gladly that I might enter the kingdom of heaven and be rewarded. How lucky I am that the words of Almighty God called to me; I heard His voice and returned before Him. From His words, I have come to understand many truths, and I have beheld His appearance and work.

2 The judgment of God’s words suddenly caused me to awaken and realize that to pursue the truth is in line with His will. If I believe in God but do not undergo His chastisement and judgment, then my corrupt disposition cannot change. If I do not know God, and have no reverence for Him, then my good behavior is but a sham. God’s righteous disposition is unoffendable by man, and deceitful man’s wish to enter the kingdom is but a dream. I resolve to practice and experience God’s words, gain the truth, and shed my corruption. In all things, I now seek and practice the truth; deep down, I feel grounded and at peace. I loyally perform my duty, happily rendering service to God; I do not ask for blessings, but only that I may love Him. Now that I understand the truth, I no longer cling to rules; living before God, I am set free.

199 As I Wake in a Haze

1 I see that the Word appears in the flesh, and God has made anew heaven and earth, bringing to an end six millennia of hardship and restlessness. God incarnate expresses the truth, bringing light to mankind. His work, done to perfect people, is the opportunity of a lifetime; I am so very fortunate. His words reveal, judge, chastise, and expose man’s corrupt disposition. Only now do I understand that humans have lost all conscience due to Satan’s corruption. They are sanctimonious, speaking glibly of morality, when in fact they long ago lost their humanity; scheming and fighting against each other for fame and gain, they live in sin.

2 The human heart is too vile and corrupt to lay eyes upon. Willfully corrupting and defiling themselves, people have no self-love at all. Where can they find their last shred of integrity and dignity? The human heart is too crooked and deceitful, and people are not worthy of coming before God. Disturbed, and with fear and grief, I surrender my entire being before Him. I sigh; despite years of believing in God, I only now know the difficulty of being human. I am overly corrupted, and cannot be saved without being judged and cleansed. I wake in a haze, too ashamed to look upon God’s face. Experiencing His judgment, I abruptly know how to behave. The truth and the life have not come easily; it is all due to God’s kindness. Knowing His loveliness has roused my love for Him even more. May I suffer refinement and be cleansed so that I can truly love and satisfy God.

200 God’s Word Is Light

1 Lightning from the East woke me from my slumber, and through my haze, I saw God’s word appearing in the flesh. Words of judgment and chastisement conquered and saved me. Setbacks, failures, trials, and tribulations tore me to pieces. My corruption was revealed; arrogant though I was, I lowered my head. Only upon seeing my extreme filthiness did I know that I was unworthy. Thinking of my status and past debts, I wondered how I—a mean, base, and corrupt person—could be worthy of serving God. Through many setbacks and failures, I came to understand His will. Judgment, chastisement, trials, and refinement—they cleansed my corruption away. Knowing God’s righteous disposition is such a great blessing. I am a new person, living out a human likeness, and I’ll forever be grateful for God’s love.

2 God in the flesh is the Savior come again. Through judgment, tribulations, and trials, I have come face to face with Him. I have tasted salvation and known the practical God. A dark, hellish life has given me more clarity about what to hate and what to love. Enlightened and illuminated by God’s words, I now understand the mysteries of life. Mankind’s corrupt flesh is Satan incarnate. That I can love God and bear witness to Him is thanks to His exceptional exaltation. Repaying His love is my heart’s only desire. God’s judgment and chastisement are so meaningful, and they reveal His love. It is my duty to submit to and love Him with reverence. My bounden duty is to bear witness and be faithful to God; I will offer up all of myself to carry out His will, for His glory. God’s words purify and save me, allowing me to live out a real life. Through God’s judgment am I cleansed, and I shall love and bear witness to Him forever.

201 Pursuing the Truth Is So Meaningful

Intro

Satan has profoundly corrupted man,

thus they lack any human semblance.

Arrogant, deceitful and selfish,

they all live out the image of Satan.

Verse 1

Since man has satanic nature,

they must accept God’s judgment.

For corrupt man to be judged

is Heaven and earth’s fixed law.

Only when they gain the truth and life

can their disposition change.

Love the truth to enter life.

Practice truth to enter reality.

Pre-chorus 1

To truly love and obey God

are the most important things.

Chorus

To gain life, first experience

God’s judgment and chastisement.

A meaningful existence

comes from having faith in God,

and also from the pursuit

of the truth and of the life.

True human life is just through

gaining the truth God imparts.

Verse 2

In the judgment of God’s words

I learnt how to know myself.

Arrogant, seeking blessings,

my corruption was exposed.

I lied and was deceitful,

yet thought much of myself.

So corrupt, I was inhuman,

but still I wanted blessings.

Pre-chorus 2

God’s judgment shows He’s righteous.

God’s judgment shows He’s holy.

Chorus

To gain life, first experience

God’s judgment and chastisement.

A meaningful existence

comes from having faith in God,

and also from the pursuit

of the truth and of the life.

True human life is just through

gaining the truth God imparts.

Bridge 1

Those not judged or purified

will fall into disasters.

God’s judgment and chastisement

has cleansed me and saved me.

My disposition has changed,

and I praise God in my heart.

Chorus

To gain life, first experience

God’s judgment and chastisement.

A meaningful existence

comes from having faith in God,

and also from the pursuit

of the truth and of the life.

True human life is just through

gaining the truth God imparts.

Bridge 2

Christ of the last days brings the way of life.

The value and significance of the truth

is unfathomable to all men.

One’s end is based on if they have the truth.

God’s actions are righteous, do not doubt it.

The great disaster will end all Satans.

Those who’ve gained the truth will forever

remain in the kingdom of God.

Chorus

To gain life, first experience

God’s judgment and chastisement.

A meaningful existence

comes from having faith in God,

and also from the pursuit

of the truth and of the life.

True human life is just through

gaining the truth God imparts.

202 God’s Love Awakens My Heart

Verse 1

Satan has corrupted my soul, I am so proud and vain.

Satan has poisoned my thoughts,

I long to love God but fall short, oh, but fall short.

The judgment of God’s words makes me know myself.

I’m so corrupted that no part of me is good.

No conscience, no sense, no dignity remain.

Without salvation, I might live like one who is dead.

Chorus

God faces danger to work and save us.

He judges us with words,

renews our corrupted souls, then our lives have value.

I will suffer all there is to suffer, offer my final devotion.

I will have an honest soul, I’ll be one with love for God.

Verse 2

I am blessed, God exalts me, so I can do my duty.

Yet I disobey Him and I muddle through it,

oh, I muddle through it.

God’s words expose me, and I see my satanic nature.

I hate myself more for my deep corruption.

I have no conscience or sense, I can’t comfort God’s heart.

Yet He shows me mercy and saves me time and again.

Chorus

God faces danger to work and save us.

He judges us with words,

renews our corrupted souls, then our lives have value.

I will suffer all there is to suffer, offer my final devotion.

I will have an honest soul, I’ll be one with love for God.

Bridge

Through God’s judgment and His refinement, I’m finally cleansed;

I have seen just how great and how real is God’s salvation!

’Cause of God’s great patience, I can repay His love.

But I learn too late, my debt is too great.

Chorus

God faces danger to work and save us.

He judges us with words,

renews our corrupted souls, then our lives have value.

I will suffer all there is to suffer, offer my final devotion.

I will have an honest soul, I’ll be one with love for God.

203 Reflections of a People-Pleaser

1 I received a satanic education from an early age, and the philosophies of Satan were my creed. I walked the middle way, taking pains not to offend anyone. I had a smile on my face when dealing with people, my manner ever warm, yet no one could tell my inner thoughts. I saw through to things, but never spoke of them; though the words were on my lips, I chose silence. “Sensible people protect themselves” had become my principle for dealing with people in the world. Between righteousness and my own interests, I couldn’t help but choose the latter. People called me “nice,” but I couldn’t rid myself of the guilt in my heart.

2 After years of belief in God, I still performed my duty according to my own philosophy for living. I saw the harm being done to the church’s interests, but I didn’t dare abide by the principles. I shielded the wicked to protect myself, offending God’s disposition. Loathed by God, I was plunged into darkness, where I writhed in agony. Each word of God’s judgment beat against my conscience. Only through their harsh revelation did I see my satanic nature clearly. I was selfish and mean, a hypocrite, liable to betray God at any time. Truly, I was a puppet of Satan, one without a sense of righteousness, who hurt myself and others.

3 After experiencing judgment, I finally saw my essence: I was a people-pleaser. I was slippery and deceitful, and had no reverence for God. I was capable of evil and resisting God. I loathed myself for having transgressed so much that it would be hard to put right. I hated myself more, and longed to repent as soon as I could. God’s essence is trustworthy and righteous. He loves those who are honest. I wish to turn my back on Satan and love God with all my heart. I will be an honest person, seeking the truth in all things and living by God’s words. To be honest, to be openhearted, to know what to love and what to hate—this is most blessed by God. Honest people are the true likeness of man; they shall live forever in light.

204 The Awakening of a People-Pleaser

1 I used to be a people-pleaser who followed Satan’s philosophies for living, valuing peace and forbearance above all, never arguing with anyone. In all my dealings, I strove to protect my vanity, self-regard, and status. I knew what was right and wrong, but I wouldn’t say what I saw so clearly. If something didn’t involve me, then I gave up the principles and looked the other way. I protected myself, betraying my own conscience so as not to displease anyone. I resigned myself to adversity, living an ignoble life and losing my humanity. I had not the least character or dignity and was unfit to be called a human.

2 When I experienced the judgment of God’s words, I was finally jolted awake. Having understood the truth, I saw clearly the truth of mankind’s wickedness and corruption. I fell before God and felt extreme remorse in my heart. I hated how corrupt I was and that I’d lost my conscience and reason. I’d been a people-pleaser who acted without principle; truly, I’d been a hypocrite. I’d been slippery and deceitful and thought myself clever, and had ruined my own life. It was the judgment of God’s words that finally awakened my heart. I wish to be an honest person, and I wish to be cleansed by being judged. I wish to seek the truth in all things so that I can act with principle. I wish to cast off my deceitfulness, practice the truth, and live in the light. I wish to follow God’s way and practice fearing God and shunning evil. I’ll perform my duty faithfully and live out a true human likeness to glorify God.

205 Shackles

1 I care a great deal about my status in the hearts of others. I like being looked up to by people, and I enjoy being well-regarded. I only endure humiliation and toil to get ahead and lord it over others. And this has become my shackles, constantly binding me.

2 I’ve believed in God for many years, but am still competitive and love to show off. Full of hot air, I preach spiritual theories to trap and deceive others. In my hypocrisy, I offended God’s disposition long ago, and was hated and rejected by Him. I fell into darkness and tasted deeply of the suffering of being bound by fame and fortune.

3 God’s words pierce my heart like a sharp, two-edged sword, laying my nature bare and slicing open my ugly soul. I see that arrogance, self-importance, and a lust for power have become my nature. Scrambling for position by any means necessary, I lost all conscience and reason.

4 Christ is supreme and noble, yet is humble, and never shows off. I am dust, lowly and insignificant, yet am still so conceited and self-righteous. Knowing that God’s disposition is righteous, holy, and lovable, I have nowhere to hide my shame. I feel profoundly how corrupt I am; I do not have a shred of human likeness.

5 Experiencing the judgment of God’s words, I fall prostrate before Him. I am resolved to render service to Him and fulfill my duty, my feet planted firmly on the ground. By forsaking my flesh and practicing the truth, my satanic disposition is being cleansed. God’s judgment and chastisement have saved me; I thank and praise God!

206 I’ll Never Leave God Again

1 After I became a believer in God, I sought riches, turning my back on Him to return to the world. I spent my days rushing about for the flesh, exhausting both mind and body. In those days without God, suffering was my companion. I had fallen into darkness, and my heart was filled with terror. Only after God’s strict chastening and discipline did I begin to reflect upon myself. I had never followed Him in earnest; I had never treasured His words. Turning my back on faith and righteousness, I broke God’s heart. I asked myself: Where is my conscience? I had no reverence for God; despite having violated His disposition, I remained oblivious.

2 Through His judgment and chastisement, I gained a clear view of my God-betraying nature. I bowed down before Him, overcome with remorse, full of guilt and shame. My stubbornness and rebelliousness had hurt God through and through; how could I erase from my heart all the shameful things I had done? It was His mercy and lovingkindness that gave me the chance to repent, allowing me to return to His house and perform my duty once more. Tasting of God’s sincere love, I gained a greater sense of just how much I owed Him. I felt that there was righteousness and majesty in His disposition, as well as mercy and lovingkindness. I gave myself a new goal: to begin anew, repay God’s love, and bear testimony to Him.

207 I Am Conquered by God’s Words

1 For years I believed in the Lord, yet knew not to pursue the truth. Clinging to religious ceremony, my faith was vague and abstract. I understood a little of the Bible, and so thought I knew God. I expended and suffered for the Lord to be rewarded and crowned. My heart was full of notions and imaginings about God. I lusted to enjoy His grace and blessings. When I beheld the utterances of the incarnate Son of man, I measured God’s work by what was written in the Bible. I clung to religious notions, assuming this was loyalty to the Lord. How were my actions different from those of the Pharisees’?

2 After being judged by God’s words, I seemed to have awoken from dream. I saw how my arrogance had made me lose all conscience and reason. Without the truth, I often delimited God with notions and imaginings, denying and making judgments about Christ as though He were an ordinary person. Only upon being conquered by God’s words did I behold His appearance. I despised myself for having been too arrogant and blind to know God. Thoughts of my past disobedience and resistance fill me with regret. Bowing before God, I feel the utmost remorse. I resolve to pursue the truth and live out a human likeness. I am determined to follow God, and will not rest until I have gained the truth.

208 God’s Judgment Is a Blessing

1 Oh God! You express the truth to judge and cleanse mankind, revealing Your love. Your words judge and expose man’s nature; I finally see how corrupt I am. I wish to accept Your judgment and purification so that my satanic dispositions may be transformed. Though I suffer great anguish through trials, Your words are always with me, guiding me. So many times when I was feeling weak and negative, Your words gave me confidence and strength. So many times when I failed and stumbled, Your words lifted me back up. So many times when I was arrogant and disobedient, Your words judged me and shook my heart awake. Only now do I see how precious Your words are, and that they are the supply of my life.

2 You utter words, bestowing the truth, the way, and the life upon mankind. You judge and cleanse humanity, allowing people to gain life; these are all Your blessings. Understanding the truth and casting off our corruption, we can live in the light. Relying on Your words, we stand strong through persecution, hardships, trials, and refinement. We weep when we fail and stumble, but Your words bring comfort and guide us. Following You, undergoing trials and tribulations, though we’ve suffered, we’ve gained the truth. Our dispositions have changed a bit; we now live out a human likeness, all due to Your grace. I am grateful to Your judgment and chastisement for cleansing my corrupt dispositions.

3 You are the truth, the way, and the life; the incarnation is the practical God. All Your words are the truth; they are all necessary in our lives. You pay any price to cleanse and perfect us. You, humble and hidden, work among humans; Your love for mankind is so profound. Your judgment is a blessing of which we have tasted deeply. We have enjoyed so much of Your love; we will never be able to repay it. Though following You brings suffering, we have gained so much. We have gained the truth and life from You; we will love and bear witness to You forever.

209 Remorse After Undergoing Judgment

1 Upon undergoing the judgment of Christ’s words, I am overcome with emotion. Every word of God is the truth, and speaks to the truth of mankind’s corruption. Reflecting upon my actions and behavior, I am filled with regret. Arrogant, conceited, selfish, and deceitful, how have I shown any human likeness? Without God’s judgment, I would still believe myself good. It is only thanks to His judgment and revelations that I have awoken, and I now see the depths of my corruption and that I have no conscience or reason. God’s words inspire me to pursue the truth and bring Him comfort.

2 God has expressed so many truths; His will has been made manifest. I just hate that I am so rebellious: Though clearly aware of the truth, I do not practice it. I reflect upon my actions, brimming with satanic philosophies, always thinking myself pretty good, and escaping judgment and chastisement. Time and again, I have been stubborn and rebellious, breaking God’s heart. After being dealt with and pruned many times, I have finally submitted. I know not why submitting to God is so hard. What exactly is at the root of man’s rebelliousness? God’s repeated judgments have saved me, and only now do I appreciate the difficulty of saving corrupt mankind. God’s judgment and chastisement is of such great benefit to man; trials and refinement allow people to truly know themselves. It truly is by the blessings and grace of God that we experience His work.

210 A Heartfelt Wish to Repent

1 Seeing God’s day of glory gradually growing near, my heart can’t help but give rise to sorrow and worry. Thinking back on my rebellion and defiance against God, remorse, uneasiness, and indebtedness well up in my heart. God chose me, so I turned back to Him and attended the kingdom feast. He earnestly teaches me the path I must take and the way I should keep. He exhorts me again and again, but I don’t take it to heart. I have not yet gained the truth, and am not worthy of facing God.

2 For years in my faith, I saw doctrine as reality, believing to practice the truth meant working hard. I lacked devotion in my duty; it was all carelessness and deceit. When I was pruned and dealt with, I made excuses and rationalized. God arranged people and things to perfect me and help me to gain the truth, yet I did not submit, much less seek the truth. I stubbornly walked the Pharisees’ path, not knowing to turn back. Hated by God, I lived in darkness, in a life worse than death.

3 Every word of God’s judgment shakes my heart and soul. My long-numb heart is only now beginning to awaken. I hate myself for being so hardened and not pursuing the truth. To this day, I have lived out nothing but a satanic disposition. God’s work is coming to an end; He will soon return to Zion. Having faith but being unable to satisfy God is truly shameful. I am genuinely unworthy of savoring His words and really indebted to Him. Having these final hours to be devoted to God is a rare gift. I am determined to pursue the truth and spend my life repaying God’s grace.

211 There Is a Pain Deep in My Heart

1 There is a pain deep in my heart; every time I think of the past, I feel the twist of a blade there. I once resisted and condemned Christ. I believed in God, yet did not know Him, and I resisted Him. I witnessed Christ expressing the truth, but I still denied Him; I was no different from the Pharisees. I’ll never forget this lesson written in blood, and am left with endless remorse and regret.

2 I believed in the Lord for years but did not pursue the truth, only equipping myself with biblical knowledge to show off. I discoursed on theology to make others look up to me, and my hard work was done for blessings and rewards. I was selfish and base, giving no consideration to God’s will. I said I wanted to satisfy God, but did not practice the truth. I voiced my loyalty to God, but was slipshod toward Him. I was outwardly pious, but did not submit.

3 God’s judgment and chastisement lay me prostrate upon the ground; I tremble in fear at His righteous disposition. I hate my profound corruption and inhumanity, having committed too many transgressions and broken God’s heart. I should long since have been destroyed by God for my actions, yet He is patient and tolerant with me, providing a chance to repent. Seeing God’s salvation fills my heart with remorse. I am resolved to practice the truth and live out a human likeness. I’m willing to expend my life for God and repay His love, submitting and worshiping Him forever.

212 A Heartfelt Repentance

1 In a sleepless night, scene after scene of memories come to mind. For so many years of believing in the Lord, I continued to follow worldly trends; I kept living in sin, engaged in debauchery, and reveled in the pleasures of the flesh. I thought that if I worked hard enough, I would not be forsaken by the Lord. Then I heard God’s voice, and recognized that the Lord had appeared. I thought that being raised before Him guaranteed me a part in the kingdom of heaven. Never did I accept the judgment and revelation of God’s words or reflect upon myself; I followed my desires and acted willfully, treated His utterances with contempt. Fellowshiping about God’s words, I only spoke of doctrine, yet I felt I did well. When pruned and dealt with, I resisted and made excuses; when beset by trials, I always wanted to flee. I did not recognize God’s salvation. Now, I see that I was not seeking the truth at all. I had strayed far from God’s words, and fallen into boundless darkness. Unable to sense God’s presence, I am filled with fear and unease. With dread and trepidation, I bow down before God, afraid of losing Him. I read God’s words and pray to God, longing for His mercy.

2 Oh God! Can You hear my heart crying out in repentance? How dark and painful the loss of Your presence has been! Without Your words, my heart knows no light; I live within a corrupt disposition, and Satan toys with me. Oh God! I wish to repent, and to begin anew. I hope You will judge and chastise me more. Even if the harsher trials and refinement come, as long as I may live before You, I can suffer anything. I am so deeply corrupted; I cannot be purified without Your judgment. It is only judgment that can save me from Satan. Oh God! I have tasted of the fact that judgment and chastisement are love. Your words are the truth; only You can save me. I wish to cherish Your words and live my life by them; I will never again fail to live up to Your love and painstaking efforts. I will practice the truth and live out a human likeness, bearing witness to Your love!

213 A Remorseful Heart

1 Through the judgment of God’s words, I saw the true face of my own corruption. Though I believed in God and read His words, my heart did not yearn for the truth. What I gave, what I gave up, what I spent—it was all tainted with base motives. I wished only to be blessed by God; I never truly loved God. God’s merciless judgment and trials laid me bare. I was negative, passive, self-destructive, still preoccupied with my prospects and fate. I looked upon my decadence, the ugliness of my corruption, my greedy desires, and my false countenance—how could I not be loathed by God?

2 Reflecting on myself in the light of God’s words, my mind was suddenly enlightened: All of God’s words are the truth—it’s just that I had been remiss in my pursuit. There had been no change in my disposition, I still lived by the poisons of Satan. I was selfish, crafty, deceitful and slapdash—where was my fear of God? I was profoundly corrupt, I bore no semblance to man, and yet still I wished to be blessed by God. How foolish I was! I was blind, I did not know God’s disposition. I looked back on the path I had taken: Where was there any genuine testimony? There was regret in my heart, I truly repented to God. I wished only to pursue the truth and begin anew.

3 God’s judgment saved me, it cleansed my corruption. His words judged, chastised, and tested me, expelling my motivation to be blessed. I understood that life only has value and meaning when one has gained the truth. Trusting that all God does is righteous, I should obey Him absolutely. God has endured pain and humiliation, He expresses the truth to save man. Yet I had repaid Him nothing; my heart was filled with regret and anxiety. How could I let God continue His agonized yearning and waiting? Whether I would be blessed or suffer misfortune, I resolved to perform my duty properly, to complete my mission and testify to God.

214 It’s Our Good Fortune to Render Service to God

Verse 1

We have now heard the Holy Spirit’s words,

we know this is the voice of God.

We are so blessed God is speaking to us.

What elation to eat and drink His words!

Oh, we’re attending the feast with God,

we are raised up to God’s presence.

From now on, we’ll eat, drink, enjoy God’s words.

We are so happy to be with Him.

Chorus

Oh, we’re willing to work hard for God,

submit to His plans and arrangements,

to serve all our lives with all of our hearts,

always praising His righteousness, His righteousness.

Verse 2

We desire to be blessed, we meet

God’s words’ revelation and judgment.

Our hearts are pierced deeply by His sword,

and we feel such pain and such torment.

We’re corrupt, unworthy to see God,

because our belief in Him

is just so we can be blessed by God

and enter the heavenly kingdom.

Bridge

Years of longing have disappeared,

with broken hearts, we languish in pain.

God’s words conquer, and we are convinced.

We fall to the ground, full of shame.

Verse 3

Only through the judgment of God’s words

do we see we are corrupted,

filled with intent, desire to be blessed.

How are we worthy to live before God?

Unfit to enter heavenly kingdom,

by God’s grace we do service to Him.

Whether through fortune or disaster,

I wish only to do service to the end.

Chorus

Oh, we’re willing to work hard for God,

submit to His plans and arrangements,

to serve all our lives with all of our hearts,

always praising His righteousness.

Outro

Today, we do service, though we feel unworthy.

Whatever our outcome, we’ll follow God to the end.

God uses His words to purify us

and recover our reason and conscience.

215 Praise for God From the Descendants of Moab

Verse 1

The children of Moab weep in torment,

sad faces wet with tears.

The judgment of God’s words

makes me shake with fear.

With tearful eyes, my flesh

is given to the fires of judgment.

The children of Moab weep in torment.

The merciless judgment sends me to hell.

Verse 2

Pain and chastisement come upon me.

In trials I call out and seek You.

Sinking to despair,

I hate myself all the more.

A tragedy plays out,

I believe but don’t belong to You.

I can just curse myself in remorse.

The trial of furnace torments my heart.

Chorus

The children of Moab weep in torment,

the desire to be blessed

vanishing completely in God’s judgment,

corruption cast aside by chastisement.

I resolve to rise up in love for God.

The children of Moab utter sincere praise.

God is so lovable, and I will love Him always.

Verse 3

Believing but not pleasing You,

unworthy to be called human.

If I have a conscience,

I should rise, bear witness to You.

Even if You detest me,

I will still love You, unashamed.

Though I am a child of Moab,

my heart that loves You will not change.

Bridge

So many seek to understand Your will.

So many long to love You fully.

So many bear witness to please You.

So many give lives to repay Your love.

Chorus

The children of Moab weep in torment,

the desire to be blessed

vanishing completely in God’s judgment,

corruption cast aside by chastisement.

I resolve to rise up in love for God.

The children of Moab utter sincere praise.

God is so lovable, and I will love Him always.

216 Oh God, I Cannot Leave You

1 Without God’s words to guide me, I am without an anchor, like drifting duckweed. Without God by my side, I feel pain and emptiness. Through self-reflection, I see that I’ve believed in God for years yet never pursued the truth. Bearing only my future prospects and destination in mind, I worked and toiled merely to receive blessings, never truly loving God. I am detested and hated by Him; I’ve fallen into darkness and extreme suffering. My pleas cannot call God’s presence back to me. Without reverence, I don’t deserve to live before Him. Counting God’s kindnesses in self-reflection, I feel so indebted to Him.

2 After being judged, I clearly see the truth of my corruption. Arrogant, self-righteous, crooked, and deceitful, I even tried to make deals with God. I even thought that by abandoning and expending, I would receive His blessings. By clinging to my notions, a tragedy was born; much refinement made me realize that God’s righteous disposition brooks no offense. I revere Him, loathing myself, and have truly come to repent. I see that God’s judgment is all love and salvation. I resolve to practice the truth and do my duty properly to repay Him; I seek to be an honest person, truly loving God and bringing Him comfort.

217 I Am Filled With Remorse

1 Upon hearing that God will return to Zion, I don’t know how to feel. I’ve believed in Him for many years, but have never done my duty well; I feel such deep regret. I have enjoyed so much of God’s love, but have never given Him anything in return. He has given me so many opportunities to practice, yet I’ve approached them all in a slipshod manner, instead single-mindedly seeking status, fame, and fortune and making plans for the future. Filled with extravagant desires, I have truly known no shame and have wasted so much good time. Now that God is about to leave us, I am filled with remorse.

2 Despite having read many of God’s words, I have been satisfied with merely understanding doctrine. Reflecting upon my own actions, I can see that I possess no reality of the truth at all. I look at my own nature and essence, and see that I do not love the truth. How can I ever recover that which is gone? I fear God has abandoned me. I am so remorseful. Why didn’t I accept God’s judgment and chastisement when I read His words? I don’t know if my repentance has come too late; I am filled with remorse. I don’t know if God will give me another chance, I am filled with remorse.

218 A Song of the Prodigal Son’s Return

1 After believing in God for so many years, why are you still like this? You flee from judgment and chastisement as if you don’t even care. Your decadent face shows your careless attitude, as though you’ve suffered great injustice and no longer have the heart to follow God. You, the fallen prodigal son—where are you headed with such stubbornness? You seem to submit to God’s orchestrations without making choices for yourself. You linger at the crossroads, and have lost the “faith” you had at the start. You resolutely look death in the face, and march on to an unclear future.

2 In a haze, you seem to possess “great faith,” believing that God will not abandon you, so you carry on as you like. Extravagant desires take the place of your subjective efforts. You are overburdened with negativity, and you still have not been able to get back up. Where has your conscience and reason gone? Even now you still have not awaken. You really are so useless and incompetent. You think that your noble character is sacred and inviolable. Even God incarnate is humble, so how could a corrupt human be so noble?

3 The tragedy is that I do not know myself at all. Within my imposing exterior there lurks a vile person. Arrogant and conceited, and lacking the truth, I embarrass myself. How can I speak of doing my duty when my corrupt disposition has not changed one bit? How can I gain truth and life without undergoing judgment? God’s work will soon come to an end, and I am terrified; I am afraid of falling into the disasters, able only to wail and gnash my teeth. Now, therefore, I will pull myself together and accept God’s judgment and chastisement; only then will I be smart.

219 Oh God! I Truly Don’t Deserve Your Love

1 I’ve done many things that I can’t bear to recall. I idled away so much time, and so many feelings of regret and indebtedness are welling up in my heart. I always expected rewards for suffering and expending myself for God. When those desires for blessings were thwarted, I thought of leaving Him, but His love was still vivid in my mind and difficult to forget. God’s words struck at my heart, step by step leading me out of backsliding and negativity. When adversity threatened, I was afraid, timid, and cowed. In my weakness and negativity, I again thought of leaving God. His words split my heart like a two-edged sword, leaving me nowhere to hide my shame.

2 I used to rush about seeking fame, fortune, and status, unable to resist Satan’s temptations. Several times I worried and hesitated, and lost my direction in life. I struggled painfully in sin, not knowing to turn back. Oh God! I am so rebellious and have broken Your heart. With this much corruption, I truly do not deserve Your salvation. Oh God! It is Your word that always leads and guides me, else I’d fall into temptation and struggle to take the tiniest step. Oh God! I will never again be negative or backslide. Do not abandon me; I cannot live without You. Oh God! I pray for Your chastisement, judgment, and refinement, that my corruption can be cleansed and I can live out a human likeness.

220 I’d Hate to Go Back to My Old Ways and Cause God Pain

The day of God grows nearer day by day. As I have undergone the judgment of His words, has my life disposition changed? I must self-reflect in earnest, lest I go back to my old ways and cause God pain. God’s words are spoken with perfect clarity. How can I love God truly when I am filled with a satanic disposition? Without being judged, how can I achieve a change in disposition? Always harboring notions about God—I am so blind and foolish. Through judgment and trials, I experience God’s profound love. I cannot fail God’s kind intentions again. God has gone to great pains to express all His words for mankind. God’s will has been entirely revealed in His words. One who doesn’t read God’s words is just a beast without conscience, unworthy to eat and drink of God’s words or to live before Him. I enjoy so much of God’s love, so why can’t I love Him? I know that God is righteous, so why do I misunderstand Him? I see how lacking in conscience and reason I am. I fall before God, my heart filled with remorse. Those who love God truly bear witness for Him. I must pursue the truth and no longer wait passively. The day of God grows nearer day by day. In my many years of believing in God, have I really accomplished anything? I must self-reflect in earnest, lest I go back to my old ways and cause God pain.

221 A New Start as a Person

1 Thinking of my faith in God in the past, I feel such debt in my heart. Because I didn’t pursue the truth, I’m left with so many regrets. God lifted me up to do my duty, but I didn’t know to be considerate of His will. I worked and preached solely to compete with others. I enjoyed being looked up to and idolized by others. I served God in name, but in reality I was establishing myself. God’s words alerted me and warned me, but I paid no heed. Unyielding, I rushed about only for the sake of rewards, for a crown. My struggle for name and status was repulsive to God.

2 God hid His face and I fell into darkness, with nowhere to turn. Like a walking corpse, I lived through days that felt like years. Amid trials, I accepted God’s judgment and reflected on myself, only then realizing I was so arrogant that I had lost all reason. I was without the truth and I showed myself off—it’s so shameful! God should curse my nature, like that of the archangel. Trembling with fear, I fell before God in such remorse. So rebellious and defiant to God, how could I be worthy of being called human? I wished to accept God’s judgment and achieve a change in my disposition.

3 Through God’s judgment, I have come to know God’s disposition is righteous. In my heart, I revere and obey God, and I live out a measure of human likeness. Now, I finally know that without a change in disposition, I’m unworthy to serve God. I give thanks to God’s timely judgment that brought me under His protection. Now I have tasted of God’s love, which is so true and so real. Oh God, I will never again rebel against You or cause You grief. I wish only to cherish these final hours and become a new person, not to seek the esteem of others, but only to satisfy Your will, to live by Your words and exalt You and testify to You in all things.

222 I Have Seen God’s Loveliness

Verse 1

I heard, intermittently, a voice I knew, calling me.

As if awakened from a dream,

I looked to see who was calling me.

The voice was gentle yet strict,

holding an image of such beauty.

My heart and my spirit

were pierced by the words conveyed to me.

They laid bare the truth of my corruption,

and I had nowhere to hide.

Verse 2

In distress and disgust, I reflected on all I had done.

I showed my lowness by vying with God

for status in our interactions.

After all, God is God,

just as man is still a man.

I had no sense, did not know myself,

I was foolish and arrogant.

I knew no shame and embarrassed myself;

my heart was filled with regret.

Chorus 1

I’d been corrupted by Satan so deeply

that I’d become so vile.

Poisoned and steeped in the evil one’s thoughts,

I’d lost all my humanity.

I was revealed to be so corrupted

and without human likeness.

Unless I lost my corrupt disposition,

my service would be fruitless.

With all my misconceptions of God,

of course I resisted Him.

Thanks to God’s chastisement and judgment,

I am cleansed and saved, yeah.

Verse 3

I am beaten and suffer great pain,

yet a loving hand caresses me.

For my rebellion and injustice,

I know that God judges me.

I truly hate myself,

a long-time follower of the Lord,

who after all this time still did not know the true God.

Seeing that He’s so holy and righteous,

I submit completely.

Chorus 2

The judgment and chastisement God gives

are His love and blessing.

Only thanks to His salvation by judgment

do I have this day.

God’s realness and His almightiness

are shown to humans fully.

I know God and how lovable He is,

now I live in the light.

God is oh so lovely and I swear,

I swear with all my heart.

I will love Him forever and ever,

and I’ll bear Him witness, witness.

223 Life Is Precious

1 The boundless skies, imposing and magnificent, are infinitely wonderful. Oh, men living on this earth, whom should you obey and worship? God’s creation and sovereignty over all things are full of mystery; everywhere we can see the wonder of His deeds. The movement of all things in the universe is entirely in God’s hands, and the blessings and misfortunes of man’s destiny cannot escape their grasp. Life passes by in an instant; we must ensure that our hearts have no regrets. Only if one can know and love God will one’s life be meaningful.

2 Believing in God for many years, I finally understand the truth and know His will. Peace of the heart comes only from living according to God’s words. If people can love each other, their lives will grow richer and richer; worshiping God in spirit and truth brings joy and vitality. Through judgment, I understand the truth and know God’s love. I’ve seen the depth of my corruption; I do not deserve to be called human. The truths expressed by God show me the path of life. By truly loving Him, I am finally living out a life with meaning.

3 God’s appearance in the flesh to work brings the chance of a lifetime. Suffering and undergoing hardships to be perfected is the greatest honor. I undergo judgment to be purified and live out a human likeness. Putting God’s words into practice and entering reality, I gain the truth and life. As created beings, it’s humanity’s bounden duty to worship and submit to God. By expending myself for Him and pursuing the truth, I can gain His blessings. I will fulfill my duty and my mission, preaching and bearing witness to God. If I can receive His approval and be gained by Him, I’ll have no regrets in life.

224 Determined to Faithfully Satisfy God

1 I see the day God gains glory drawing near. Remembering the past, I am filled with remorse. I was so rebellious in my interactions with God, and am left with unbearable memories. I hate myself for coming to my senses so late, feeling guilty for failing to repay His love. Nothing I did conformed to God’s will, so how could I feel joyous and at peace? God became flesh to work in the world, living among humans and sharing their suffering. To be able to love God is so meaningful; I just hate myself for having no conscience or reason. Having failed to love Him sincerely, I feel so indebted to God.

2 I enjoy so much of God’s love, and my heart yearns to repay Him soon. However, my nature rebels and I don’t practice the truth, and have missed many chances to be perfected. I’m left with only remorse and regret, making me detest and loathe myself even more. Seeing that I have no reality of the truth, and that I am still so slipshod in my duty, I feel anxious and weep bitter tears, feeling profoundly unable to face God. Through a careful counting of God’s grace, I see how good and lovable He is. God pays such a high price to bring me salvation, so why can’t I repay His love? Though I haven’t completely cast off my corruption, I will do my best to pursue the truth. On the last leg of the path, I wish to faithfully satisfy God.

225 I Wish to Offer God My Loyalty

1 When God appeared to work in the flesh, He suffered great humiliation. Humble and hidden, He expressed the truth all for man’s salvation. Nevertheless, when I heard God’s voice, I did not recognize Him, and I followed the elders and pastors in denying and making judgments about His work. God did not punish me for my transgressions, but instead tolerated my disobedience and knocked upon my door. Seeing His compassion toward me, I felt unbearable shame; I truly was not fit to receive God’s love.

2 God’s words pierce my heart like a razor-sharp sword. I see that my arrogance has stripped me of all sense and humanity and that I use notions and imaginings to condemn His appearance and work, blocking so many believers from having a chance to be saved. How truly sinful I am, to resist and make judgments about God. I really deserve to be cursed by Him; I am not fit to live before Him. Undergoing His judgment has awoken me, and my heart is filled with chagrin. I resolve to begin anew, to pursue the truth and satisfy God. God is so kind; it melts the hardness from my heart. I wish to faithfully perform my duty, and ask only that I can bring God comfort. No matter how great the persecution and adversity I might face, I shall be faithful to the very end. I resolve to bear resounding testimony to God and bring Him glory.

226 What Exactly God’s Believers Should Seek

1 I had believed in the Lord for many years, and spread the gospel often, yet I was still unable to bear witness for God. I could only give testimony to enjoying His grace, but could not speak of any genuine knowledge of Him. Nevertheless, I still looked forward to being raptured into the kingdom of heaven when the Lord returned. How ridiculous it was! Now, undergoing judgment before the seat of Christ has made me utterly remorseful and ashamed; it turns out I did not know what to gain from believing in God. I just worked zealously without giving any consideration to God’s intentions. I was like Paul, striving with all my heart to gain rewards and a crown. Having believed in God for so many years without achieving a change in my disposition, I feel a deep sense of shame. After all, the point of God’s salvation of mankind is for us to gain life.

2 God’s judgment has shown me His love and blessings, and His words have revealed my satanic disposition and dealt with my arrogant nature; only now do I finally see how profoundly corrupted I am, and how little human likeness I have. When performing my duty, I just muddle through, lacking any genuine love for God. I want to bear witness for Him and repay His love, but I feel powerless. If I refrain from working hard to pursue the truth any longer, my existence would bring shame upon God. I am resolved and determined not to rest until I gain the truth. In order to do so, I will never give up no matter how much I suffer. I will never give up.

227 Gaining the Truth Through Faith in God Is Invaluable

1 I had believed in the Lord for a few years, running around, working hard and enthusiastically. I thought that I would be raptured to the kingdom of heaven to gain rewards and blessings. Through the judgment of God’s words, I saw how deeply corrupted I was. My suffering and efforts had been for the sake of gaining blessings; my motive had been to strike deals with God. Every day, I would sin and then confess, and would frequently lie and deceive God. Full of a satanic disposition, how could I be worthy of entering His kingdom? Having undergone God’s judgment, I’ve finally been jolted awake. I understand that gaining the truth and the life is of utmost importance in one’s faith. From now on, I’ll never again strive for the sake of my future and destination; I am determined to pursue the truth and live according to God’s words.

2 In my faith, I’ve undergone many hardships and difficulties, yet through every trial, God’s words have led me to the other side. Though I’ve suffered in the flesh, my satanic disposition has changed: I am no longer arrogant or rebellious, and have now submitted before God. Experiencing His work has led me to understand many truths. I’ve seen clearly that at the root of all of the world’s darkness is Satan’s dominion. The great red dragon persecutes God’s chosen people; it is an enemy of God. I deeply hate Satan, and I completely forsake the great red dragon. I’m happy to give up everything; I have made a firm resolution to follow Christ. If I can fulfill my duty and gain the truth, then this life will not be lived in vain.

228 The Past Pierces Me Like a Sword

1 Whenever I think of how my faith in the Lord used to be, I feel remorseful for my past actions. I loathe the denial I had toward God’s work in the last days, and am left with eternal regret. Back then, I dreamed every day of the Lord’s return, longing with my entire heart to be raptured into the kingdom of heaven. However, when the Lord came knocking on the door and the salvation of the last days had arrived, I refused to accept it. Assuming that believing in God meant believing in the Bible, I delimited Him to what is written there. I raved, arbitrarily judging God’s work, with no intention to seek. I worked to seal off the church, stopping believers from seeking and investigating the true way. To maintain my own name and status, I kept believers constrained by my own grasp. I never imagined I could serve God all these years only to become a ringleader in resisting Him. My inerasable sins pain me to no end.

2 I was so rebellious and resistant, but God still showed mercy and tried everything to save me. He had knocked at the doors of my heart with His words so many times before its hardness began to soften. I’ve now accepted the judgment and chastisement of His words, and seen how foolish and blind I was. Mankind can never fully understand the abundance of all that God has and is. God’s work is not constrained by any rules; it is always progressing. However, I delimited it to what is written in the Bible; so incredibly arrogant I was. So many believers lost opportunities to attain salvation because of my obstruction. Though I believed in God, I actually vied with Him for His chosen people. I really was a modern-day Pharisee. I should be damned for my actions, but God still gave me a chance to repent. Now that I see His genuine love, I feel even more that I owe Him so much. Oh God, I believed in You but did not know You, and I resisted and judged You. I truly am of Satan’s ilk, unworthy of Your mercy and salvation. Oh God, I will repent and accept Your judgment. I will pursue the truth with every fiber of my being, fulfill my duty, and repay Your love.

229 Self-Reflection Opens the Way Forward

1 Never, on the path of following God, did I focus on practicing the truth. Many times, I failed and was disciplined—and I was awoken as if from a dream. I was judged, and I reflected upon myself, and only then did I discover how profound was my corruption. Living with this satanic disposition, I often lied and cheated; I was ever slapdash and careless in performing my duty; I did as I pleased in all things; I did not seek the principles of the truth; I did nothing but preach doctrine and adhere to rules, believing myself to be in possession of the reality of the truth. I was a hypocrite, pure and simple. I was not, at all, someone who obeyed God; I worked only for status and prestige, and my entry into life was so shallow. I examined what it was to have the spirit of Peter, but it was beyond me and I was ashamed beyond words.

2 Trials and tribulations showed that I was not loyal to God nor, moreover, did I love God. I cared only for the prospects of the flesh, I was utterly heedless of God’s heart, and whilst performing my duty I was constantly afraid that I would be arrested, that I would be unable to stand the torture, and become a Judas. I craved life and feared death, eking out an ignominious existence, and so I did not perform my duty properly. Only when the facts were made clear did I discover how pitiful I was. Lacking the reality of the truth, I was bound to betray God; if my heart did not love God, how could I truly obey and be loyal to God? I regretted that, throughout years of faith in God, I had only performed a little of my duty in order to be blessed. If I did not practice the truth, how could I bear resounding testimony? I sensed, profoundly, that I had long been living on the brink of danger.

3 Why, after believing in God for all these years, have I not lived out a shred of the reality of truth? It is entirely because I did not love the truth, and only pursued fortune, prestige, and blessings. Even today I have no fear of God, nor do I truly obey Him. Reflecting on myself, I realize what a sorry figure I am for having believed in God for so many years without pursuing the truth: Mine is still the face of Satan, I still wish to be blessed and enter the kingdom of heaven, and I am foolish in the extreme. God’s disposition is righteous and holy—how could He tolerate those who are corrupt to enter His kingdom? If I continue to not pursue the truth, I will surely be forsaken by God. I am indebted to God for His grace, for His painstaking efforts, and I resolve to emulate Peter, to seek to love God and bear resounding testimony to Him.

230 All Is in Vain Away From God’s Words

1 I ponder God’s words and earnestly reflect on myself. God has elevated me to perform a duty so that I may have a chance to train myself. But I’ve used this chance to show off. When my work bears a little fruit, I even change the way I walk and talk. I profess to give all glory to God but keep count of my own contributions. I always believe in my gifts but don’t genuinely pray to God. Not seeking the truth in all things, I hit wall after wall. I have only seen how pathetic and in need I am after falling into darkness. Oh, God! Now, at last, I know that I can do nothing without You.

2 I never knew the importance of principles in handling matters. I always felt that gifts were sufficient to do anything well. Now, at last, I have experienced that away from God’s words, all is in vain. Relying on gifts in work without seeking the truth is certain to fail. Without submission to God and love for Him, the performance of duty is futile. I went against my conscience and stole glory from God, truly without shame—I even showed off and paraded myself. How is that a heart of reverence for God? Not pursuing the truth, insisting on my own way—how could I not stumble? Oh, God! Your judgment has brought me to know Your righteous disposition.

3 Though I am so rebellious, God still enlightens and guides me. Seeing God’s love and mercy, I feel greater regret and indebtedness. I am so paltry and lowly, just a speck of dust. If I can perform the duty of a created being, I ought to exert my utmost to do so, to repay God. I hate that in the past I performed my duty without seeking the truth. I lost so many chances to be perfected, which truly wounded God’s heart. Only after being steeped in bitterness did I learn what a treasure the truth is. Only after being pruned and dealt with by God did I learn how deeply corrupted I am. I am willing to give my all to pursue the truth, accept God’s judgment, and be cleansed. I’ll offer up all of myself to fulfill my duty to comfort God’s heart.

231 Without Pursuing the Truth, Failure Is Certain

1 Though I attended meetings and read God’s words, I paid no attention to practicing the truth. When I could perform some duties, I thought I possessed the reality of the truth. I prayed to God but had no real communion with Him. I thought I had accrued some merit by achieving some results in my duties. I was so pleased with myself and thought God would surely reward me. As I experienced the judgment and chastisement of God’s words, I woke all at once. I believed in God for many years without knowing Him, and I still made deals with Him. Finally, I saw that without pursuing the truth, there was no way for my corruption to be cleansed away.

2 All God’s expression of the truth is for the sake of cleansing and saving man, but I didn’t understand His good intention at all. I used the opportunity to do my duty to pursue status and reputation. In work or sermons, I often boasted emptily and made a show of myself. I also regarded the ability to preach spiritual theory as the same as having the reality of the truth. I relied on my mere fervor to do work but didn’t practice the truth—I did things my own way. I was hypocritical like the Pharisees, but I thought I was spiritual. Without God’s judgment I don’t know how far I would have sunk.

3 After God’s repeated judgment and trials, I have finally come to understand that working with fervor but without pursuing the truth is all vain toil. I was filled with deceit in speech and action and not an honest person. No matter how much good behavior I have done, it isn’t the same as a change in my disposition. Without reverence or obedience toward God, I will still resist Him. God’s kingdom is holy—how could it allow corrupt people to enter? Hypocrisy cannot cover the truth of resisting God. Without the reality of the truth, I do not deserve to live in God’s presence. I steel my resolve to pursue the truth and the life in order to satisfy God’s will.

232 God Has Waited So Long

Who knows how long You have waited for man to turn back to You? And who has an inkling of how painstaking is the price You have paid for humanity? Who can fathom the vastness of Your mercy? And who can appreciate the goodness and beauty of Your heart?

1 Despite believing in You for so many years, I had never pursued the truth. Though I appeared to follow You, my heart was not Yours. I always cheated You in prayers, praising You only in word. Being able to do a little work made me feel quite pleased and take all the glory upon myself. I stood before You, yet never knew You, nor did I ever learn what the truth and the life were. I cared only about equipping myself with doctrines, and never practiced or experienced Your words. Understanding a smattering of letters and doctrines made me think the world of myself.

2 Your love came to me quietly: You chastened, disciplined, pruned, and dealt with me. The judgment of Your words uncovered the mask of my hypocrisy. I did not suffer and expend myself to repay Your love, but only worked for my own outcome and final destination. I saw how utterly corrupt I was; I was so deceitful and deplorable. When I was exposed in a trial, I misunderstood You, and I wept and despaired in pain. I had never appreciated Your good intentions; I was without conscience and reason. Being so rebellious, how could I be worthy of being called human?

3 Your love was like a warm current that melted my hardened heart. Though the trials and refinement were painful, they were meant to cleanse me of my corruption; now that I understand Your will, my heart has turned back to You, and I am shedding tears of regret. I hate myself for having been so rebellious and ignorant, and for not heeding Your will. Even so, You are always watching and waiting, and doing Your utmost to save me. Your heart is so beautiful and good; I wish to pursue the truth and enter into reality. I am resolved to be a new person and do my duty to bring You comfort.

I have seen how amiable and lovable You are. Only You are worthy of man’s love. I won’t make You wait any longer; I will dedicate my true heart to You. I ask only that I may love You, that I will have no more regrets. I ask only that I may love You, that I can be compatible with You.

233 Cherish the Last Moments

1 All these years of believing in God have passed in the blink of an eye. Seeing that His work is about to come to a close, I now reflect on whether I’ve gained the truth and life. I am at a loss; I don’t know how I can give an account to God. So many times, in reading God’s words, I have merely gone through the motions without carefully pondering them; so many times, after being pruned and dealt with, I have failed to seek the truth; after so many years of sacrifice and expending myself, I thought I was being faithful to God. Carefully dissecting my motives, I can see that it’s all been about seeking name and status for myself. God has uttered so many words, yet I’ve hardly understood any truths; I have faced so many trials, and so much refinement, yet my disposition has not changed. Now that God is about to depart, my numb heart is suddenly awake. Due to not pursuing the truth, I have lost so many chances to be perfected.

2 God is going to return to Zion, and great disasters will befall. Still fretting over our immaturity in life, He earnestly exhorts us to waste no time in pursuing the truth. Over and over, His judgment and chastisement shake my numb heart awake. I shed tears upon seeing all of God’s heartfelt words; to save mankind, He has paid such a great price. If I truly possessed reason and conscience, then how could I rebel again and wound God? If I continued not to pursue the truth, I would be lacking in humanity and unworthy of living. God’s disposition is righteous and holy, and will not tolerate mankind’s offenses. Unless my corrupt disposition is cleansed and transformed, how can I be saved? I am left with so many regrets from things past; my heart is filled with remorse. I’ll cherish these last moments, and pursue the truth to live out a human likeness and bring satisfaction to God.

234 Comporting Myself Anew and Comforting God’s Heart

1 I’ve been so deeply corrupted by Satan, I become arrogant about whatever qualities I have. I show off in my work and my sermons—I think I’m amazing. I’m too self-righteous, too self-important! What I live out is without a human likeness. I’m too lowly, too contemptible! No shred of humanity can be found in me. With me always disguising myself and pretending to be sincere, how could You not be grieved? You have seen through my heart, and what Your words reveal has shamed me. I’m too ashamed to see Your face, and it’s hard to voice my pain. My heart is broken. I’ve followed You for so long, but I haven’t been considerate of Your will. I’m equipped with mere letters and doctrines, yet my disposition has not changed. Your words have made everything clear—I am the one who doesn’t put their heart into seeking.

2 Through the judgment and chastisement of Your words, I’ve finally awakened. I will no longer rebel against You, and I’ll never again lack conscience. To save mankind, You have humbled Yourself to become flesh. I am filthy and lowly. What honor do I have? I’ve been so arrogant as to have lost my humanity and reason; truly, I’m not worthy of being called human. Your words have moved my heart; Your words have roused me. Your great love has conquered my heart. I will never again seek fame or benefit. I ask only to fulfill my duty to repay Your love. I’ll expend myself for You and comport myself anew and comfort Your heart. I’ll practice the truth, live by Your words, and take the path of light in life.

235 Repenting and Making a Fresh Start

Verse 1

Why did I not wake up?

Why did I not wake up?

I gave everything for status and fame;

I worked and preached, trying to build up my name,

not living out God’s words, only living for reward.

God’s words called out to me, but I hardened my heart.

So many desires and needs,

acting selfishly, despicably,

how could I have heard God

and His teachings to us?

Pre-chorus

Oh God! I have hurt You so deeply.

I’m too ashamed to live in Your presence,

enjoying Your love, enjoying Your love.

Chorus

I can’t bear to look back on the things of my past,

it was all ugliness and rebelliousness.

Arrogant, self-important, wanton, and rash,

I gave play to my satanic nature.

My transgressions haunt me; in my confessions, I cry!

How can I make up for lost time?

Verse 2

Only through judgment do I see,

only through judgment do I see

I was a hypocrite. Though I swore undying love,

I couldn’t suffer trials; I repented so much,

swearing I’d completely change, yet it was all lies.

Without practicing truth, I would be exposed.

Through ordeals I come to repent,

my corruption I come to detest.

Remorseful, I fall before God.

I’ll start anew and comfort God’s heart.

Pre-chorus

Oh God! I have hurt You so deeply.

I’m too ashamed to live in Your presence,

enjoying Your love, enjoying Your love.

Chorus

I can’t bear to look back on the things of my past,

it was all ugliness and rebelliousness.

Arrogant, self-important, wanton, and rash,

I gave play to my satanic nature.

My transgressions haunt me; in my confessions, I cry!

How can I make up for lost time?

Outro

With my whole heart I will fulfill my duty well.

I will not let You down again!

I’ll put myself in You, submit to Your rule.

I resolve to practice the truth,

accept Your judgment and cleansing,

do my duty to repay Your love for me!

236 I Am Finally Living Out a Human Likeness

1 Following worldly trends made me cunning and deceitful. I was so careful and cautious with others; telling the truth never came easily to me. I acted according to philosophies for living, and was underhanded while believing myself noble. I gratified my vanity, but could not conceal the terror in my heart. God’s words judge and expose mankind’s satanic nature. As if waking from a dream, I realized that I was not living like a human being should; lying, crookedness, and deception had become my very life. Without an honest, good heart, what dignity or integrity is there? Deceitful people are devils who must be weeded out and eliminated by God. I hate that I lack humanity, and am resolved to be a new person.

2 God’s essence is faithful and righteous, and He scrutinizes all. Human deceit cannot escape His eyes; it will ultimately be exposed. Honest people love the truth and have God’s blessings and protection. Now that I understand the truth, I tear off my disguise and am willing to be an honest person. Simply and openly, I dissect myself and lay myself bare, and am no longer afraid of being laughed at. I am now fair in my speech, not dependent upon emotions and not adulterated by any ulterior motives. Before God, I have no deception, and I give my heart over to Him. I perform my duty loyally, not asking for anything in return, and for the sole purpose of satisfying God. It feels good to practice the truth; my heart is at ease. There is no longer anything holding me back from being an honest person and performing my duty. I fear God and shun evil, and am living out a human likeness. Thanks be to God’s judgment and chastisement for saving me!

237 I Am Always Thinking About How Lovable God Is

1 Oh God! You have humbly hidden Yourself in the flesh, suffering man’s condemnation and slander and enduring all manner of humiliation. Despite this, You continue to express the truth to save humankind, pouring out Your heart’s blood to give all Your love to man. Your words are all the truth and the life; they cleanse and change us every single day. By experiencing them, we see so much of Your love. Oh God! I am always thinking about how lovable You are.

2 Having undergone Your judgment, I’ve now tasted of Your love. Every word of Your judgment is like a sharp sword that cuts open my nature, leaving me nowhere to hide; I have finally seen that I am filled with satanic dispositions. Through Your judgment, I see that You are holy and righteous. I am corrupted so deeply that I don’t deserve to see Your face. I fall to the ground before You, willing to receive Your judgment. Oh God! I am always thinking about how lovable You are.

3 It is Your judgment that has saved me; the harshness of Your words may hide Your earnest intentions, but in holding onto my notions, I have not submitted in the slightest. I have even abandoned myself to despair, misunderstanding and complaining against You. Your words have comforted and encouraged me time after time, allowing me to climb back up from negativity and weakness. I’ve now seen how benevolent and beautiful Your disposition is. Oh God! I am always thinking about how lovable You are.

4 Your words guide me through all adversity. Being arrested by those demons is a daily threat; it is You who helps me wipe away my tears of sadness, making these painful nights no longer so interminable. With Your love as my companion, my confidence grows stronger. Through trials and refinement, I have died and been reborn; now, I have understood the truth and cast off Satan’s influence. Oh God! I am always thinking about how lovable You are. I will love You forever, and always be by Your side.

238 God’s Judgment Is So Precious

1 Having believed in God for many years, and being able to preach many spiritual doctrines, I thought I understood the truth and had gained the reality of the truth. Having been somewhat effective in performing my duty, I showed off and flaunted myself. I was single-minded in my pursuit of status and reputation, and often compared myself to others. Though I made sacrifices, and expended myself, and worked and suffered, I did it all in order to be blessed and to receive the crown. I swallowed the humiliation and bore the heavy burden for the sake of my own prestige and status, yet still believed myself faithful to God. On the outside, I was modest and patient, but my nature was extraordinarily arrogant and self-righteous. Today, only by experiencing the judgment and chastisement of God have I awakened to the fact that, despite years of belief in God, my disposition has remained unchanged, and I am still of Satan.

2 Exposed by trials, I realized how profound was my corruption: I prized status and authority, and emulated Paul in walking the path of opposition to God, often delighting in the admiration and approval of others, always wishing to be a leader who could lord above others—how arrogant and senseless I was. God’s words pierced my satanic nature like a two-edged sword: If I always wished to wield the power of a king and control others, how was I any different from Satan? God’s disposition is righteous, holy, and unoffendable by any man. I bowed, trembling with fear, before God and confessed my sins in repentance. God’s judgment cleansed and saved me. I had a taste of just how real the love of God is.

3 Only after experiencing judgment did I come to understand that nothing is more meaningful than believing in God and gaining the truth. Status and reputation are empty, and can only lead man into further degradation. It is God’s judgment and chastisement that has checked my evil steps; I have gained the illumination and judgment of God’s words and become more hateful of the extent of my own corruption. I have come to appreciate that there is no greater love and protection for me than God’s judgment. I have beheld how precious the truth is; it can cleanse and perfect man, and even if I suffer the utmost pain and refinement, still I will follow Christ to the very end. No matter how great the pain—even till my last breath—I will still perform my duty and bring glory unto God. Only God’s love is the most real, and I shall forever give thanks to and praise God.

239 It Is God Who Has Saved Me

1 Having incarnated as a human, You have gone through so much wind and rain. You are humble and hidden among mankind; no one has ever known You. You judge and expose mankind’s profound corruption; You chastise my unrighteousness and rebelliousness. Though I’ve undergone such suffering and refinement, I have been cleansed of my corrupt disposition. I used to be arrogant and full of self-righteousness, and was so selfish and despicable that I tried to get something in return in my interactions with You; I always wanted to gain the blessings of the kingdom of heaven in exchange for my effort and suffering. What kind of conscience or reason is that? I thought that with a bit of good behavior I could be in line with Your will, and even dreamed of entering the kingdom of heaven. Deeply corrupted, I am full of satanic dispositions. If I had not accepted Your judgment, what would my outcome be?

2 Your judgment has cleansed me; Your work has transformed me and given me a real life. How could I not be grateful to You from the bottom of my heart? Though I still need to be cleansed of much rebelliousness and unrighteousness, I have seen Your lovable qualities. No matter how great the trials I might face, I won’t ever leave You. In the past, I did everything for myself, and I never loved You. I hurt You and brought You pain. Who knows how many tears You shed? Thinking of Your love for me, I loathe this corrupt disposition of mine even more. I wish to pursue the truth to bring You comfort! It is You who has saved me; without Your judgment, I would not be here today. I have basked in Your incredible grace; it truly has been by Your love and mercy. Oh God, it is You who has saved me. Seeing that Your disposition is righteous, I love You from the bottom of my heart. Oh God, it is You who has saved me. I will always give thanks and praise for Your love!

240 God’s Love Saved Me

1 Despite believing in the Lord for many years, I always lived amidst religious doctrines, notions, and fancies, neither knowing to experience the Lord’s words nor what it meant to submit before Him. Being able to talk about biblical knowledge and doctrine, I considered myself to have an understanding of the truth, and my expenditures and suffering for the Lord were all done in order to gain blessings and enter the kingdom of heaven. When it came to Satan’s evil force, I was just resigned to it, and put no effort into discerning; I even prayed and implored God for blessings on behalf of the demonic ruler. I truly was foolish, ignorant, and blind. Had it not been for God’s having incarnated in the last days to express the truth to cleanse and save us, we deeply corrupted humans could only continue to struggle amidst sin. How could we be worthy of salvation in the last days?

2 Thanks to the arrival of God’s judgment, I gained a clear view of the true face of my corruption. In my faith in God, I had only known how to try to strike deals with Him; I had never sincerely loved Him. Upon encountering trials and refinement, I had not sought the truth, and I had gone so far as to complain and grumble about God. Seeing that His work was not in line with my notions, I had even doubted, passed judgment on, and condemned Him. While believing in God, I had not recognized His righteous disposition, and had not exhibited any fear or submission whatsoever toward Him. The facts showed that I had been overly disobedient and resistant. My ugly face had been laid bare. Now, I enjoy God’s judgment, and my corruption is being cleansed away, all due to His love and mercy. For such a corrupt person as myself to be able to attain God’s great salvation, how can I not feel grateful for His love? Being fortunate enough to be judged and gain the truth in the last days is my greatest of blessings. It is God’s love that has caused me to attain salvation. I thank and praise Almighty God. Only God loves man most.

241 God’s Love Remains Forever in My Heart

Verse 1

In my journey of following God,

I have enjoyed all of His love.

His words and His requirements

are all His protection and love.

Verse 2

In my times of great weakness and tears,

God’s words spur me to seek truth.

Through all the times I’ve been let down,

His words inspire and drive me on.

Chorus

(God) Your love is precious, Your love, selfless.

Your love in me I deeply feel.

(Almighty God) You are so lovely.

(Your love) Your love I recall.

(God, Your love) Your love I recall.

Your love, Your love I recall.

Verse 3

God’s love for man is vivid and real.

His judgments and His trials

are aimed to save and purify me.

His refinement helps me to grow.

Verse 4

God suffered great hardships to lead me,

staying always by my side.

I’ve complained and misunderstood Him,

and He has tolerated those times.

Chorus

(God) Your love is precious, Your love, selfless.

Your love in me I deeply feel.

(Almighty God) You are so lovely.

(Your love) Your love I recall.

(God, Your love) Your love I recall.

Your love, Your love I recall.

Bridge

God’s selfless love has been exchanged,

exchanged for my salvation.

The truth bestowed by God made me have a true life.

Oh! Almighty God, Your love remains in my heart.

Oh! Almighty God, I’ll love You forever.

Verse 5

No matter how corrupted I am

or how difficult I can be,

God is always incredibly patient,

always feeding and watering me.

Verse 6

Through persecution, setbacks and failures,

God’s words have encouraged me on.

His love is most beautiful and true.

Forever I could speak this way.

Chorus

(God) Your love is precious, Your love, selfless.

Your love in me I deeply feel.

(Almighty God) You are so lovely.

(Your love) Your love I recall.

(God, Your love) Your love I recall.

Your love, Your love I recall.

242 I’ve Enjoyed So Much of God’s Love

1 I am a corrupt person, who is full of a satanic disposition. Your words’ judgment and revelation make me feel ashamed. I’ve seen the depth of my corruption, my lack of human likeness, and that I am bereft of any truth reality, and all this grieves my heart. Quietly, I am worried and I weep. Why can’t I satisfy You? Seeing how anxiously You await my repentance, I am no longer discouraged and in despair. Your love shatters my heart and makes my tears flow like rain. Your love has conquered my heart, and now I have fallen in love with You. I’ve gained the truth by following You; only You are so lovely.

2 Undergoing the judgment of Your words, I’ve clearly seen the truth of my corruption. I lack any humanity or reason, yet I’m still arrogant and self-righteous. The life I lead is full of a satanic disposition, yet I still believe in my grand humanity. I’ve seen the depth of my corruption, and I need Your cleansing and salvation. Every word of Your judgment exposes the source of my corruption. I repent and prostrate myself, as I’ve seen Your righteousness. Corrupt humans receive Your love through judgment and cleansing. Living before You today is entirely due to Your salvation. Gaining the grace of Your salvation, my love for You becomes purer.

3 Though I am amid trials, my heart still feels Your love. Through refinement, Your words are my comfort, and I know You are perfecting me. Truly, Your grace is found in receiving cleansing and salvation. I’ve seen Your true love, which is hidden within Your judgment and chastisement. I feel joy in simply being able to love You, and I cannot hold back my praises for You. Your love is so great, so true, and so beautiful, and I delight in it endlessly. My heart is Yours alone; I will always exalt and bear witness to You. I want to love You for all of my days, and for You to receive my love. You’ve given me so much love, I want to love You for all eternity.

243 My Heart Requires Nothing Else

1 God has become flesh and expressed the truth, bestowing life upon mankind. He has endured all manner of humiliation and suffering to save humanity, yet has been rejected by this age. His love is so great and so real; it has taken firm root in my heart. How can I, as a person with a heart and spirit, again become negative and rebellious and hurt God’s heart? I used to be immature, foolish, and ignorant, never giving any consideration to God’s will. Though I fulfilled my duty, without the truth, I couldn’t remotely bear witness to God. Now that I have seen the great price He has paid to save mankind, I wish to give all my strength to seek the truth and fulfill my duty to His satisfaction.

2 Judgment and chastisement are God’s blessings; they cause me to gain so much. So many times I was weak and negative, and His words were what guided and comforted me. So many times I stumbled and fell, and His words were what helped me back up. Over the years of refinement, God has given me a love that is too great for me to forget. In accepting His judgment, I’ve come to know my own corrupt disposition; amidst hardships, I’ve learned to submit, and my disposition has changed. I have gotten a taste of how wonderful all the banquets God lays out for me are. Being able to live out a bit of a human likeness today is entirely thanks to God’s having saved me.

3 God’s judgment and chastisement have cleansed me, and I’m determined to repay His love. I am so fortunate to know God; it truly is the greatest blessing in this life. He has guided me step by step onto the right and radiant path of life. Having the fortune to be judged and chastised by Him is the most valuable thing. His righteousness and holiness are worthy of praise, and I can’t love them enough. It is my wish to receive even more of God’s judgment; may it be with me as I serve Him for the rest of my life. His judgment has saved me, and I have lived out a human likeness. I will always give thanks to God and love Him forever.

244 God’s Salvation of Man Is So Real

1 After experiencing the judgment of Christ’s words, my heart is finally awoken: I see how profound my corruption is—that I truly am the spawn of Satan. I single-mindedly pursue status and prestige, wishing always to wield the power of a king; I live by my own notions and imaginings, and yet still believe myself possessed of the truth, always hoping to receive God’s blessings in return for my own hard work and suffering. I reflect on my thoughts and deeds and see how arrogant and ignorant I am. Without the revelation and judgment of God’s words, I would be incapable of knowing myself; it is thanks to God’s judgment that I have truly repented.

2 God’s words are severe, they pierce my heart and penetrate the depths of my soul. Though I suffer pain, in my heart I understand that God’s words are the truth. God is so high and noble, yet He is humble and self-effacing; I feel inescapable shame and bow down before God with the utmost repentance. I resolve to pursue being honest, to accept the truth, and learn to obey God; if I cannot accept the truth and judgment, then I am not fit to be called human. If I still dare to be rebellious, then I will undoubtedly offend God’s disposition; if I deliberately oppose God, then I will truly be one of degenerates, those who are devoid of conscience and reason.

3 Experiencing God’s words of judgment, I have come to understand many truths, and I see that the world is dark and evil because Satan holds power—it is man’s satanic disposition that directs his evildoing, sin, and opposition to God; mankind brims with satanic disposition and shall ultimately be eliminated. Only God’s judgment and chastisement can cleanse and save mankind. It truly is by God’s grace that I can accept His judgment; eating, drinking, and enjoying His words is my life’s greatest blessing. I behold how lovely God is, and I shall forever be thankful to Him and praise Him.

245 I Ask Only to Love God All My Life

Verse 1

I believed in the Lord for many years,

but I only knew how to enjoy His grace.

I never truly loved Him, just worked and suffered

to trade for blessings of God’s kingdom.

Now through the judgment of the words of Christ,

I have woken up to the truth:

Corrupt man is cleansed only through judgment;

it’s to save man from Satan’s forces.

Verse 2

But I was too corrupted by Satan,

lost my conscience and reason,

coveting God’s grace, not caring to practice His words,

wanting to exchange my suffering for eternal life.

I never considered God’s will

and never lived out God’s words.

By bargaining with God in my belief,

I was cheating and defying Him.

Chorus

God’s judgment made me know

God is righteous and holy.

I’ve attained God’s salvation,

I ask only to love God all my life.

Verse 3

Only the judgment and revelation

of God’s words helped me see the truth:

I’m arrogant, selfish, crooked, and deceitful,

contemptible, unlike a human.

If I didn’t go through judgment, being corrupt,

how would I know or obey God?

Without knowing God, without revering Him,

how could I be worthy to live before Him?

Chorus

God’s judgment made me know

God is righteous and holy.

I’ve attained God’s salvation,

I ask only to love God all my life.

Bridge

Through His judgment, refinement, and trials,

I now know God’s love is so real.

Though I’ve suffered, my corruption can be cleansed at last.

By knowing God’s righteousness and holiness,

a God-fearing heart arises in me.

In performing my duty and practicing the truth,

I now live out human likeness!

Chorus

God’s judgment made me know

God is righteous and holy.

I’ve attained God’s salvation,

I ask only to love God all my life.

God’s judgment made me know

God is righteous and holy.

I’ve attained God’s salvation,

I ask only to love God all my life.

246 Only Pursuing the Truth Can Bring Life

Verse 1

Through faults in the past, I learn lessons.

I wish to correct my past errors.

I will still keep pursuing the truth,

though I may have setbacks and failures.

Through tests, refinement I taste God’s love,

and so my love for God grows purer.

Pre-chorus 1

God! I wish to follow You closely.

I’ll not stop pursuing truth to gain life.

I’ll keep Your way of life and advice,

bearing a resounding witness for You.

Chorus

To gain truth and life, and change dispositions,

we must accept judgment, chastisement.

To be honest, not muddle through our duty,

we must gladly accept being pruned.

To enter truth’s reality, earn God’s praise,

we must practice the truth in all things.

To be made perfect, compatible with Christ,

we must suffer much pain of trials.

Verse 2

Through God’s judgment my corruption’s cleansed.

Honesty, duty make me more human.

I seek to love God, undergo trials,

my life disposition has been changed.

I have tasted so much of God’s love,

I will love God, bear witness to Him.

Pre-chorus 2

God! I wish to follow You closely.

I’ll not stop pursuing truth to gain life.

I want more judgment so I’ll be cleansed.

Gaining truth, being saved is my honor.

Chorus

To gain truth and life, and change dispositions,

we must accept judgment, chastisement.

To be honest, not muddle through our duty,

we must gladly accept being pruned.

To enter truth’s reality, earn God’s praise,

we must practice the truth in all things.

To be made perfect, compatible with Christ,

we must suffer much pain of trials.

247 Oh God, My Heart Already Belongs to You

1 Oh God, all Your words are the truth. The revelations of Your words make me see myself clearly. Although I used to shout out my love for You, was dedicated to You, and forsook things for You, it was all to gain the blessing and the crown. I feel extreme remorse in my heart, and it is truly contemptible to make deals with You. Your judgment and chastisement have purified me and purged the impurities from my faith. Oh, God! My heart already belongs to You. I now know Your righteous disposition. Your kind words are engraved on my heart. I want to love You unto eternity.

2 Oh God, all Your words are the truth. It is You who purifies and saves me with Your words. I undergo so much chastening and discipline, so much pruning and dealing, all because I am too stubborn and rebellious. Although my heart is in extreme pain, I come to experience how real Your love is. Through being judged I learn to obey, and I wish to fulfill my duty to requite Your love. Oh, God! My heart already belongs to You. Your righteousness is truly real and lovely. Your kind words are engraved on my heart. I want to love You unto eternity.

3 Oh God, all Your words are the truth. Your words are the basis of my life. Through persecution, hardships, trials, and refinement, Your words are always with me. I fondly remember the years of hardship and pain; Your loveliness remains always in my heart. Your words have perfected my faith; I shall never again be disheartened or dispirited. Oh, God! My heart already belongs to You. Only You are the most good, the most beautiful. Your kind words are engraved on my heart. I want to love You unto eternity.

248 God’s Sincere Love

Verse 1

I’ve been negative so many times

and I cried from loss of my prestige.

When trials exposed me,

I was concerned only about prospects of my future,

and my grief overwhelmed me.

So many times I was stubborn, rebellious,

tried to run from God’s judgment;

my conscience was seared.

Many times I resolved to repent,

then did ill anyway, gave place to sin.

Chorus 1

Oh God, Your words of judgment show my ugliness.

I clearly see my corruption.

There’s no place to hide from shame.

Verse 2

I thought I’d gone too far for You to save me,

but Your words dispelled misunderstanding.

At times I fell in Satan’s temptations,

but secretly You watched over and protected me.

When I harbored misconceptions, opposed You,

You always showed me mercy and patience.

You never remembered the times I transgressed;

You gave me a chance to repent.

Chorus 2

Oh God, I’m insignificant and lowly,

yet You always care for me.

Am I worthy to be human if I can’t repay Your love?

Bridge

Through Your judgment, trials, and discipline,

I can finally know Your love.

I suffer the pain of Your refinement,

yet my corruption is being cleansed.

When I obey You and practice truth,

I feel at ease and at peace.

Fearing You, rejecting evil,

to live by Your words is happiness.

Chorus 3

Oh God, Your judgment is love.

It’s enabled me to attain Your great salvation.

I’ve experienced Your sincere love,

and I wish to love and obey You forever.

249 God Has Given Me So Much Love

1 Oh God! Your judgment is so real, full of righteousness and holiness. Your revelations about the truth of mankind’s corruption have left me thoroughly exposed. I think of how I expended myself and busied myself for years solely to gain Your blessing. I imitated Paul, toiling and working, so that I could stand out from the crowd. Your words of judgment made me see how selfish and contemptible I was. I fall to the ground feeling ashamed and abashed, too unworthy to look upon Your face. So many times, I have looked back at the path I have walked. Your words of judgment have guided me as I have come to this day. I see how much it costs You to save me; all of it is Your love.

2 Oh, God! Through Your judgment, I have tasted of Your true love. Your judgment has allowed me to know myself and to repent truly. I am so corrupt; truly, I need You to judge and cleanse me. Without Your judgment, I would only flounder in darkness. It is Your words that have led me onto life’s path of light. I feel that loving You and living for You is the most meaningful pursuit. So many times, I have looked back at the path I have walked. Judgment and chastisement are Your blessings and Your true love. To understand the truth and achieve a purer love for You, I am willing to undergo suffering, however great.

250 God’s Love Is So Real

1 Oh God! You became flesh, humble and hidden, and expressed the truth to save humanity, yet I did not know You, and jumped to conclusions about You based upon my own notions. How foolish and blind I was! Oh God! You have suffered the utmost shame for the sake of man’s salvation, yet I was ignorant of Your will. Oh God! You expressed the truth and provided the life to man, yet I still did not seek or investigate. I had been shackled by religious notions; blindly, I worshiped the pastors of religion and followed man. You saw it all, and took it to heart; throughout, You spoke, Your words calling out to my heart. Oh! Why was it that I believed in You and prayed to You, yet could not recognize Your voice? Oh! Why was it that I believed in You, but followed man instead, casting You aside? You were patient and tolerant toward me, waiting for me to awaken from my slumber. Finally, I was roused by Your words; recognizing Your voice, I returned to You.

2 Oh God! It was Your words of judgment that conquered me and I bowed down before You. Amid Your words of judgment and chastisement, I saw how deep was my corruption. Oh God! You were selfless in Your sacrifice to bring salvation to humanity, whereas my abnegation and expenditure was only for the sake of being blessed. Oh God! You earnestly hoped that man would seek the truth, whereas I sought only status and prestige. I believed in You, yet did not know how precious was the truth; I continued to live by my corrupt, satanic disposition. My disposition was arrogant, deceitful, and despicable; I truly was not fit to live before You. Oh! It was thanks to the revelations and judgment of Your words that I came to know and despise myself. Oh! It was thanks to Your judgment, trials, and refinements that I shed my corruption and began anew. I am fortunate to enjoy Your judgment and chastisement; my corrupt disposition has been cleansed. Truly, this is Your supreme love and salvation. I would spend my entire life repaying You for Your love.

251 Cherish the Chance to Love God

1 Suddenly recalling the past, I am left with so much regret. I’ve enjoyed so much of God’s love, yet all I’ve given Him is pain. I said that I loved God, but my heart was filled with selfish desires. I was nothing but slipshod in my duty and I coveted the pleasures of the flesh. When persecution, adversity and trials befell me, my heart was timid, and I began to complain. I vowed to repay God’s love, but I couldn’t bear the test of trials. Pretending to be sincere, I spoke nothing but empty words, wishing only to cheat God into blessing me. I thought only of my own future and destination, caring nothing for God’s will. Standing before God, my heart felt far from Him. The past was filled with unbearable memories.

2 God’s love is always with me, His words enlighten me, guide me and lead me. I’ve been judged and chastised so many times, I’ve been through so many trials and refinements. My hardened, numb heart has finally begun to awaken and turn back. I see how selfish and contemptible I am, and how I lost my humanity and reason long ago. Without God’s mercy and salvation, how would I have made it to today? I hate that I’ve awakened so late and that I’ve missed so many chances to gain the truth. God has paid such a painstaking price to save me. Faced with God’s love and salvation, how could I ever rebel again? Man can live without regret only by pursuing the truth, loving God and satisfying Him. Even when suffering great trials and tribulations, I will still fulfill my duty to repay God. I will cherish my final days and dedicate my pure love to God.

252 I Want to Offer My Sincerity to God

1 To be blessed and enter the kingdom of heaven, I dwelled within the house of God. Though I was performing my duty, it was tainted by a transactional attitude. Through the judgment and revelations of God’s words, I clearly saw the truth of my corruption. I am selfish and deceitful; I long ago lost all conscience and reason. God tirelessly instructs me with His words, in hopes that my corrupt disposition may soon change; He waits and hopes, like a mother awaiting a son’s return. I recall God’s grace and am filled with remorse. Truly, I should not rebel or deceive Him so. I so loathe my profound corruption; by not pursuing the truth, I’ve deeply wounded God’s heart. I’ve missed so many chances to be perfected; so much good time has been lost. How could I continue to rebel and wound God? I want to pursue the truth and live out a human likeness.

2 I work hard to practice God’s words so that I may gain the truth. Whenever my corruption is revealed, I accept the judgment and chastisement of God’s words. Though there is suffering and torment, I have God’s words to guide me. Knowing God’s holiness and righteousness, reverence for Him has grown in my heart. I hate myself for coveting comforts and resolve to be considerate of God’s will and to practice the truth. Thinking on the past, remembering God’s grace, I see that He alone is love. I’ve only changed due to being constantly pruned and dealt with, tried and refined. I have not repaid God’s immense grace; I’m filled with guilt, and unfit to see His face. Gaining God’s grace, I feel grateful, and will treasure my remaining days all the more. I wish to live for God this once, to be an honest person who glorifies and bears witness to Him. I will offer my sincerity to God; I will fulfill my duty to requite His love.

253 I Ask Only That God Be Satisfied

Verse 1

I’ve enjoyed so much of God’s grace,

but have not pursued the truth.

Though my duty I’ve performed,

all I did was go through the motions.

And I even tried to fool God,

I’ve deeply hurt God’s heart.

God showed lenience and mercy time and time again.

He gave me chances to repent.

Judgment, chastening and discipline—

they made my numb heart feel.

Pre-chorus 1

By understanding the truth,

I experience God’s love and I’m full of regret.

His kindness is great,

yet I’ve not given anything back to God.

I’m too ashamed to face Him

when I’ve given Him no love.

Chorus 1

To pursue the truth and be born anew,

repaying God’s love,

this is my one true wish,

this is my one true wish.

Verse 2

I keep God’s exhortations firmly in my heart,

to accomplish the mission He’s given me.

I practice the truth, fulfill my duties

every day to satisfy God’s heart.

By His holy plan and sovereignty,

I face trials meant for me.

How can I give up or try to hide?

What’s first is God’s glory.

Judgment, chastening and discipline—

they made my numb heart feel.

Pre-chorus 2

In times of adversity,

God’s words guide me and my faith is perfected.

I am utterly and completely devoted,

devoted to God with no fear of death.

His will is always above all.

Bridge

I pledge completely to repay God’s love.

I praise Him without interruption in my heart.

I’ve seen the Sun of righteousness,

the truth controls all that is on earth.

God’s disposition is righteous

(and deserves mankind’s praise).

My heart will love Almighty God forever,

and His name on high I’ll raise.

Chorus 2

Heedless of my future, no thought for gain or loss,

I wish only that God be satisfied.

I bear resounding witness

and shame Satan to the glory of God.

254 Repentance

Verse 1

Good intentions, advice of last days

awaken man from deep sleep.

Painful memories, smears remained

torture my conscience.

Verse 2

In confusion, I’m praying in fear.

Hand on heart, repenting.

You’re so kind, but I tricked You with false love.

My evil soul knew no regret.

Bridge 1

Living in sin, without fear.

Caring not how You felt,

wanting only Your grace.

In unease and self-pity,

I’m sorry but I can’t stop.

Self-deception is hard to hide.

Verse 3

Not knowing that You are faithful,

intently sought my way out.

Once the disaster’s come, who can hold You back?

All that’s left are sighs and regrets.

Bridge 2

Living in sin, corruption,

guilt swells up in my heart.

Earnest words linger in me.

I hate how base I’ve been.

Empty-handed, I face Your words,

too ashamed to see You, oh.

255 Nostalgia for God’s Love

1 Only when God’s words of judgment awakened me did I realize that in faith I had been living amid notions. In my belief in God, I had only been asking for blessings, ignoring His words, to my deep regret. Being pruned, dealt with, and disciplined time and again, I always harbored complaints and rationalizations. Being tried and refined time and again, I constantly tried to flee and distance myself from God. I hate that I’m so corrupt and have failed to live up to the pains He takes. Oh, God! Your words of judgment and revelation have awakened me from dream.

2 I have wasted so much time; I believed in God for years yet failed to understand the truth. The past flashes scene by scene before my eyes; all I did was resist and disobey. I believed in God but did not undergo His judgment and chastisement, and now it is truly too late for regrets. It’s no wonder my life disposition has not changed, and I am unable to perform any duty well. I feel such remorse, and I owe God so much; I yearn for His love, hating myself even more for my heartlessness. God’s judgment gives people life; I have enjoyed so much of His love, and I shall pursue the truth and gain life, fulfilling my duty to requite God’s love.

256 How to Recover the Lost Salvation

Verse 1

You asked how long I’d follow You;

I said I’d give my youth and be always with You.

A murmur came from the depths of my heart,

shook the earth and set the mountains swaying.

I swore my oaths with tear-stained cheeks,

but did not know my own hypocrisy.

With time, great changes dilute those feelings,

and the oaths I swore to You became lies.

Pre-chorus

Finally I understand the little I have given.

All I repay You is only empty words.

Chorus

Waking from my dream, I worry for myself.

How to recover the lost salvation?

Waking from my dream, I worry for myself.

How to recover the lost salvation?

Verse 2

When we met, I rebelled against You.

I don’t want to remember those old scenes.

My dedication without loyalty

has brought even greater pain to You.

In my youth, You worked so hard for me,

but without any gratitude repaid.

Those years slipped by me and I gained little.

Who can I tell of the remorse within?

Pre-chorus

Finally I understand the little I have given.

All I repay You is only empty words.

Chorus

Waking from my dream, I worry for myself.

How to recover the lost salvation?

Waking from my dream, I worry for myself.

How to recover the lost salvation?

Outro

Rushing here, rushing there,

not able to connect with Your heart.

We once met by chance, but I didn’t recognize You,

leaving me with even more regret.

257 God Has Not Yet Been Comforted

1 Having tasted of the full bitterness of fleshly corruption, I detest and hate Satan even more. God’s words expose and judge me harshly, and I now clearly see the truth of my own corruption. By accepting God’s judgment and refinement, I am purified, and only afterward do I know that gaining the truth means having life. I see that God’s work to save man is not easy. With conscience and reason, I should submit to God. God endures humiliation to perform His work, and He does it to gain a group of people who love Him. Deep down, I feel guilt and self-reproach; if I don’t repay God’s love, then I’m unworthy of being called human. God is waiting for man to repent. I can no longer debase myself and live an empty life. I have not gained the truth or lived out a human likeness, so how could I give up so easily?

2 God’s work is coming to an end, and I haven’t yet had much change in my disposition. Without the reality of the truth, how can I stand firm? How can I put God’s mind at ease and earn His trust? I’m nowhere near what God requires, so how can I satisfy Him if I don’t practice the truth? God has not yet been comforted; I should live for Him to repay Him. To satisfy God’s intentions, I’m willing to endure any suffering. If I let Him down, I’ll regret it for life, and will be too ashamed to face Him. As a human, I must strive with all my efforts, and not disobey or hurt God’s heart any longer. I wish to turn toward righteousness, and to forever love and be devoted to God; only with the truth am I worthy of being called human.

258 I Am Determined to Love God

Intro

Oh God, I’ve seen the beauty

of Your righteousness and Your holiness.

I resolve to seek the truth,

I’m determined to love You.

Verse 1

Please open the eyes of my spirit,

let Your Spirit touch my heart,

so that I throw off all that’s negative,

so that nothing and no one can hinder,

so that I lay my heart bare before You,

fully devoted, devoted to You.

However You may test me,

I yield completely, completely to You.

Pre-chorus

I give no thought to my future,

I’m not bound by death.

With a heart that loves You,

I seek the way of life.

Chorus

No matter what, I must love You.

No matter what, I must gain You.

I will not rest until I’ve gained You,

I am determined to love You.

Verse 2

Oh God, everything’s in Your hands.

You control my fate and my life.

Now, I resolve to pursue You,

I’m determined to love You.

And regardless of whether You

allow me to love You or not,

or how Satan interferes,

I’m truly determined to love You.

Pre-chorus

I give no thought to my future,

I’m not bound by death.

With a heart that loves You,

I seek the way of life.

Chorus

No matter what, I must love You.

No matter what, I must gain You.

I will not rest until I’ve gained You,

I am determined to love You.

Bridge

I am willing to pursue You and to follow You.

Though You may abandon me, I still want to follow.

Whether or not You want me, I’ll love You,

and in the end I must gain You.

I offer my heart, and no matter what You do,

I will follow You my entire life.

Chorus

No matter what, I must love You.

No matter what, I must gain You.

I will not rest until I’ve gained You,

I am determined to love You.

No matter what, I must love You.

No matter what, I must gain You.

I will not rest until I’ve gained You,

I am determined to love You.

259 I’m Just a Tiny Created Being

Verse 1

Oh God!

No matter if I have status or not,

I now understand myself.

If my status is high,

it’s because of Your elevation.

If my status is low,

it’s because of Your ordination.

Verse 2

Oh God!

I don’t have choices, I don’t have complaints.

Everything is in Your hands.

You ordained that I would be born

in this country, among this people,

and I should only be

obedient under Your dominion.

Chorus

I’m nothing more than a tiny creature,

brought to life by the Lord of creation.

You made me, and now You have placed me

in Your hand, at Your mercy.

I’m willing to be Your tool and Your foil.

For it is what You’ve ordained,

and nobody can ever change it.

All things are in Your hands.

Verse 3

Oh God!

I do not focus on status, I don’t.

I am just one among creatures.

If You placed me in

the lake of fire and brimstone,

in the bottomless pit,

I am nothing but a creature.

Chorus

I’m nothing more than a tiny creature,

brought to life by the Lord of creation.

You made me, and now You have placed me

in Your hand, at Your mercy.

I’m willing to be Your tool and Your foil.

For it is what You’ve ordained,

and nobody can ever change it.

All things are in Your hands.

Bridge

If You use me, I am a creature.

If You perfect me, I am yet a creature.

If You do not perfect me, I will still love You,

because I’m only a creature.

Chorus

I’m nothing more than a tiny creature,

brought to life by the Lord of creation.

You made me, and now You have placed me

in Your hand, at Your mercy.

I’m willing to be Your tool and Your foil.

For it is what You’ve ordained,

and nobody can ever change it.

All things are in Your hands.

260 I Only Seek to Love God in My Heart

Verse 1

Oh, God! I do not ask that others

treat me well or tolerate me,

nor that they understand me,

or that they approve of me.

The only thing I ask

is I may love You in my heart,

that my conscience may be clear

and my heart may be at ease.

Chorus

I only wish to act

based on my heart of love for You;

I ask only to serve You

with a true heart and the truth.

I wish for nothing more than

to do Your will for as long as I live,

and to do all that I do

according to Your will.

Verse 2

I don’t ask that others praise me,

or regard me highly;

I only ask, from my heart

that I may satisfy You,

and I only wish that

I may put the truth into practice,

in order that I may be

able to satisfy You.

Chorus

I only wish to act

based on my heart of love for You;

I ask only to serve You

with a true heart and the truth.

I wish for nothing more than

to do Your will for as long as I live,

and to do all that I do

according to Your will.

Bridge

With full devotion, I perform my duty,

and although I’m of poor caliber and foolish,

I know so well that You are lovely,

and I’m willing to give to You all of me.

Chorus

I only wish to act

based on my heart of love for You;

I ask only to serve You

with a true heart and the truth.

I wish for nothing more than

to do Your will for as long as I live,

and to do all that I do

according to Your will.

261 I Wish to Dedicate My Entire Life to God

Verse 1

Oh God, we’ve spent time together,

we’ve spent time apart.

Still You love me more than all.

Oh God, my rebellion against You,

time and time again, made You sad.

Oh, how can I forget?

Verse 2

Oh God, I’m mindful of the work

You have done inside,

and things You entrust to me.

Oh God, with Your work in me, I’ve tried my best.

You know what I can do, and the role I can play.

Chorus

I wish to dedicate my entire life to You.

I ask for nothing, I have no other hopes or plans.

I only wish to act according to Your plan.

I wish to do Your will, I’ll drink from Your bitter cup.

For I am Yours, I am Yours, Yours to command.

Verse 3

Oh God, Your wish is my command,

and I’ll dedicate everything I have to You.

Oh God, You know what I’m able

to do for You, and my role to play.

Oh, I’m at Your mercy.

Chorus

I wish to dedicate my entire life to You.

I ask for nothing, I have no other hopes or plans.

I only wish to act according to Your plan.

I wish to do Your will, I’ll drink from Your bitter cup.

For I am Yours, I am Yours, Yours to command.

Bridge

Though Satan has fooled me again and again,

though I’ve made You sad with my rebelliousness,

You don’t remember me for those transgressions,

or regard me based on them.

Chorus

I wish to dedicate my entire life to You.

I ask for nothing, I have no other hopes or plans.

I only wish to act according to Your plan.

I wish to do Your will, I’ll drink from Your bitter cup.

For I am Yours, for I am Yours, Yours to command.

262 I Gain So Much From God’s Chastisement and Judgment

Intro

God, when You treat me kindly,

I feel comfort and delight.

And God, when You chastise me,

joy and comfort multiply.

Verse 1

Though I’m weak, bear untold pain,

though I have tears and I’m sad,

You know my sorrow comes from

my weakness and disobedience.

Can’t meet Your will and request,

I feel sorrow and regret.

But I will do all I can

to please You and reach this realm.

Chorus

I’m protected by Your chastisement,

it’s the best salvation I’ve received.

Your judgment eclipses patience,

it helps me enjoy Your mercy,

it helps me enjoy Your mercy.

Verse 2

Today I see that Your love

transcends heaven, excels all.

Your love is not just mercy,

it’s chastisement and judgment.

They both have given me much.

Without them, none can be cleansed,

the love of the Creator

no one would experience.

Chorus

I’m protected by Your chastisement,

it’s the best salvation I’ve received.

Your judgment eclipses patience,

it helps me enjoy Your mercy.

I’m protected by Your chastisement,

it’s the best salvation I’ve received.

Your judgment eclipses patience,

it helps me enjoy Your mercy,

it helps me enjoy Your mercy.

263 I Saw God’s Love in Chastisement and Judgment

Verse 1

Oh God! Though I’ve endured hundreds of trials,

and though I’ve even come close to death,

it’s allowed me to truly know You,

and supreme salvation I’ve obtained.

If Your judgment and Your discipline,

if Your chastisement departed from me,

then I would be living in darkness,

under Satan’s domain I would be.

Chorus

Oh God! I implore You.

Don’t take my greatest comforts away;

just a few words of comfort are great.

For I’ve enjoyed Your love,

and from You, I can’t part;

how could I not love You all the way?

Verse 2

What are the benefits of man’s flesh?

If Your chastisement were to leave me,

it’d be like Your Spirit forsaking me,

as if You were no longer with me.

If You take my freedom, give me sickness,

I can continue on with my life.

But if Your judgment were to leave me,

I’d have no way to go on with life.

Chorus

Oh God! I implore You.

Don’t take my greatest comforts away;

just a few words of comfort are great.

For I’ve enjoyed Your love,

and from You, I can’t part;

how could I not love You all the way?

Verse 3

If I were without Your chastisement,

then Your love would have drifted from me.

I can’t even put it into words,

this love is far too profound for me.

Without Your love I’d fall to Satan,

unable to see Your glorious face.

How could I continue on living?

This dark life I could not tolerate.

Pre-chorus

Having You by my side is seeing You,

so how could I leave You?

Chorus

Oh God! I implore You.

Don’t take my greatest comforts away;

just a few words of comfort are great.

For I’ve enjoyed Your love,

and from You, I can’t part;

how could I not love You all the way?

Bridge

Your love has caused me tears of sorrow.

Yet a life such as this has more depth.

It enriches me and helps me change,

gain the truth a creature should possess.

Chorus

Oh God! I implore You.

Don’t take my greatest comforts away;

just a few words of comfort are great.

For I’ve enjoyed Your love,

and from You, I can’t part;

how could I not love You all the way?

264 I Cannot Be Without God’s Chastisement and Judgment

Verse 1

Were it not for God’s judgment,

I would never love God,

I’d still live in the domain of Satan,

under its control, under its command.

I would never be able to be a real person,

for I could not satisfy God’s heart,

and I would never give my entirety to God.

Verse 2

Even if God does not bless me,

there is no peace or joy,

I feel a fire is burning within me,

no comfort inside, I still take delight.

For God’s chastisement and judgment

are always with me,

so I can see His righteous disposition.

That’s the worth of life, that’s the meaning of life.

Chorus

God’s chastisement and judgment,

that is what has saved me.

In my life I can’t do without

God’s chastisement and judgment.

Verse 3

Though His care and protection

have become ruthless judgment,

curses and smiting, yet I enjoy them all,

because they cleanse me, bring me close to God,

they can purify my love of Him,

making me able to fulfill my duty as a creature,

free from Satan’s influence, serve it never more.

Verse 4

Satan rules my earthly life.

Without the care of God’s judgment,

I’d live under Satan’s domain,

would not live a meaningful life, never.

Only if God’s judgment never leaves me,

will I be cleansed by God.

His harsh words, righteous disposition

let me in the light, blessed and kept by God.

Chorus

God’s chastisement and judgment,

that is what has saved me.

In my life I can’t do without

God’s chastisement and judgment.

Bridge

To free myself from Satan, to be able to be cleansed,

to live under the dominion of God, of God,

this is the greatest blessing in my life today, today.

Chorus

God’s chastisement and judgment,

that is what has saved me.

In my life I can’t do without

God’s chastisement and judgment.

265 I Will Spend My Life Alongside God’s Judgment and Chastisement

Verse 1

Oh God! Your love is a precious thing of beauty;

how could I wish in Satan’s hands to live?

Be under its domain when it was You that made me?

If I can be made pure, and give You all I have to give,

I’m willing to live amid Your chastisement,

for I hate Satan, and won’t live under its dominion.

Verse 2

Through judging me, You show Your righteous disposition;

I have not the slightest complaint and am content.

If I am able to perform a creature’s duty,

I would live my whole life amid Your judgment,

so I’ll come to know Your righteous disposition,

and will rid myself of Satan’s influence.

Chorus 1

Though Your chastisement brings me pain,

I won’t live under Satan’s domain.

I refuse to suffer its trickery.

I take joy from living amid Your curses,

and Satan’s blessings make me suffer.

I love You by Your judgment of me, it is bliss to me.

Verse 3

Your chastisement and judgment is righteous and holy;

it’s in order to cleanse me, yet more, it is to save me.

I would live in Your judgment that You may care for me.

I will not live under the domain of Satan.

I wish to be cleansed by You even if I suffer hardship;

I refuse by Satan to be tricked or exploited.

Chorus 2

I, this creature, should be used by You,

possessed, judged, chastised, even cursed by You.

My heart sings when You bless me, for I’ve seen Your love.

I am a creature and You are the Creator:

I should not betray You and be used by Satan,

nor should I under its domain live.

Bridge

Instead of living for Satan,

I should be Your ox, or horse.

I’d rather live chastised by You,

be without physical bliss.

This would bring me enjoyment

even if I lost Your grace.

Even without Your kindness,

nonetheless I still feel blessed,

Outro

for Your judgment and chastisement

are Your best blessing, Your greatest grace.

266 Peter’s Love of God

Verse 1

O God!

I’ll remember You, regardless of the place or time.

And no matter when or where, I want to love You,

but my stature is too small, I’m weak and my love is finite,

too meager my sincerity towards You.

Compared to Your love, I am unfit to live.

I wish only that my life is of value,

that not only can I repay Your love,

but I can devote all I have to You.

Chorus 1

If I can satisfy You, then as a creature,

I will ask for no more and I shall be at peace.

Although now I am weak and have no power,

I will not forget Your love or Your counsel.

Verse 2

O God!

You know I’m of small stature, my love is too sparse.

How can I do my best in this situation?

Give me strength and confidence, that I may possess

a purer love for You and give You all of my devotion;

not only can I then repay Your love,

I’ll be more able to experience

all Your chastisement, trials and judgment,

and all Your curses however severe.

Chorus 2

I know You through Your judgment, chastisement and love,

and yet I feel that I’m incapable

of fulfilling Your love, because You are so great.

How can I give all I have to the Creator?

Verse 3

O God!

Man is of childish stature, his conscience is weak,

and all I can achieve is to repay Your love.

I don’t know how to meet Your desires, I just seek

to do all I can, and give You all that I have.

Regardless of Your judgment, Your chastisement,

no matter what You bestow upon me,

in spite of what You may take away,

from the slightest complaint toward You make me free.

Chorus 3

Often I’d grumble when You chastised and judged me,

I could not fulfill Your wishes or gain purity.

My repayment of Your love from compulsion was born,

and at this moment I hate myself even more.

Verse 4

I should not be content with repaying Your love

using my conscience and giving love back.

This is because my thoughts are too corrupt,

and I can’t see You as the Creator.

Because I’m still unfit to love You,

I must cultivate the ability

to devote all that I have to You,

something which I would do willingly.

Chorus 4

I must know all that You have done, and have no choice,

I must see Your love, and be able to give praise,

laud Your holy name, that through me You may gain great glory.

I am willing to stand fast for You in this testimony.

267 God’s Judgment Made My Heart of Love for Him Purer

Verse 1

Oh, God! My flesh is disobedient,

and You chastise me and You judge me.

I rejoice in Your chastisement, judgment,

and even if You do not want me,

I’m able to see in Your judgment

Your holy and righteous disposition.

When You judge me and thereby show others

Your righteous disposition in Your judgment,

then I feel content.

Chorus

If it can express Your righteous disposition,

that it can be seen by all created beings,

and if it can make my love for You more pure,

that I may gain the likeness of one who’s righteous,

then Your judgment is good,

for such is Your gracious will;

then Your judgment is good,

for such is Your gracious will.

Verse 2

Oh God! I know that there is much in me

which still remains rebellious,

that I’m still not fit to come before You.

I wish still more by You to be judged,

whether by means of a hostile environment,

whether through great tribulations for me.

Whatever You do, to me it is precious.

Your love so profound, I lay at Your mercy,

without the slightest complaint.

Chorus

If it can express Your righteous disposition,

that it can be seen by all created beings,

and if it can make my love for You more pure,

that I may gain the likeness of one who’s righteous,

then Your judgment is good,

for such is Your gracious will.

Your judgment is good,

for such is Your gracious will.

268 I’m Willing to Submit to God’s Work

Verse 1

O God, may You do Your work in me,

may You judge, purify, and change me,

so I may obey and know Your wishes in all things.

There’s Your great love and will in Your salvation of me.

Verse 2

Although my nature is corrupt,

although my nature is betrayal,

today I understand Your will to save mankind.

I will cooperate, cooperate with You.

Chorus

I beg You to provide me based on what I’m lacking,

so I’ll understand Your will no matter how I suffer.

Won’t rebel or complain, I will satisfy You.

I’ll completely obey, I’ll completely obey.

Verse 3

O God, may You give me even more

environments, trials and suffering,

allowing me to behold Your hand when I’m in pain,

allowing me to see Your deeds amid distress.

Chorus

I beg You to provide me based on what I’m lacking,

so I’ll understand Your will no matter how I suffer.

Won’t rebel or complain, I will satisfy You.

I’ll completely obey, I’ll completely obey.

Bridge

Though You test me greatly, I know it’s Your love for me.

Though You refine me greatly, I know it’s Your love for me.

Chorus

I beg You to provide me based on what I’m lacking,

so I’ll understand Your will no matter how I suffer.

Won’t rebel or complain, I will satisfy You.

I’ll completely obey, I’ll completely obey,

I’ll completely obey, I’ll completely obey.

269 Peter’s Prayer at His Crucifixion

Verse 1

O God! Your time has arrived;

the time You prepared for me.

I must be crucified for You,

and for You bear this testimony.

I hope my love can satisfy You,

that it can become more pure.

Verse 2

It comforts me, reassures me

to die nailed to this cross for You.

Nothing’s more gratifying to me

than to be crucified for You,

to meet Your wishes, give myself to You,

and offer up my life to You too.

Chorus 1

O God! You are so lovely!

And were You to allow me

to live, I’d be even more willing

to love You for as long as I’m living.

I wish to love You more deeply.

You judge me and chastise me,

and You try me because I have

sinned and am not righteous.

Verse 3

And Your righteous disposition

becomes more apparent to me.

I’m blessed, for I can love You more,

even if You do not love me.

I’m willing to see Your righteous disposition,

so a life of meaning I’m more able to live.

Chorus 2

I feel there’s more meaning in my life,

now that for Your sake I’m crucified.

It’s meaningful that for You I die.

Yet still I don’t feel satisfied,

for my knowledge of You is too meager.

I know that I cannot completely

manage to fulfill Your wishes,

and that I’ve repaid You too little.

Outro

In my life, I’ve been far from able

to give all of me back to You.

As I look back at this moment,

I feel so indebted to You.

I have but this moment to atone for mistakes

and all of the love I have not repaid.

270 A Loyal Heart for God

Verse 1

Oh God! Although my life may not mean much to You,

it’s only You I wish to dedicate it to.

Though men may be unworthy to love You,

and though their love and hearts are ultimately worthless,

You can see their good intent.

And though men’s flesh doesn’t meet Your acceptance,

I wish for You to accept my heart.

Chorus

Because I’m much, much less than dust,

there’s nothing I can do

but dedicate this loyal heart to You, oh God, to You.

Verse 2

Oh God! Although my life may not mean much to You,

it’s You who I will dedicate my whole heart to.

Though I’m unable to do anything for You,

I will devote myself to You to loyally satisfy You.

I know that You must look upon my heart.

I ask for nothing in my life, but for my heart’s desire,

my thoughts of loving You to be accepted.

Chorus

Because I’m much, much less than dust,

there’s nothing I can do

but dedicate this loyal heart to You, oh God, to You.

Verse 3

Oh God! Although my life may not mean much to You,

it’s only You I wish to dedicate it to.

I was with You for long yet didn’t know You.

This is my biggest debt that I have never loved You.

I even said something behind Your back—

words, oh dear God, I should never have spoken.

Things like these make me feel forever in Your debt.

Chorus

Because I’m much, much less than dust,

there’s nothing I can do

but dedicate this loyal heart to You, oh God, to You.

271 I Shall Rise Up With Vigor

Verse 1

Knowing God’s righteous disposition,

my love for God sets down roots.

Whether I’m blessed or suffer trouble

is all preordained by God.

Judgment, chastisement and trials

come to purify my love.

Human failures are normal

and they’re not a cause for alarm.

Chorus 1

Though His severe words pierce like a sword,

God’s heart is always kind.

How can I refuse the bitter medicine

that’s good for my life?

Through God’s chastisement and judgment,

I have felt the true love of God.

So real is His work to save mankind,

my heart gives praise to God,

my heart gives praise to God.

Verse 2

Arrogant and deceitful humans

destined to stumble and fall.

Though I serve God, I still resist Him.

I should endure His chastisement.

Though judgment may cause me great pain,

it is what my life needs.

I’m sure that God is righteousness,

and so my heart gives praise.

Chorus 2

That I can be judged and chastised by God

is an honor He bestows.

Were I to complain or fight Him,

I’d be unworthy of His love.

Corrupt mankind has no truth,

filled with Satan’s dispositions.

I have life today only thanks to

God’s timely salvation,

God’s timely salvation.

Verse 3

The spirit of Peter’s the basis

for how mankind should behave.

How profound that man can love God.

I will strive to love Him fully.

Desiring blessings, trading with God,

in the end, man will stumble.

Understanding the truth and being cleansed,

I have peace in my heart.

Chorus 3

Believe in God, love God, obey God,

this is man’s true duty.

Suffering chastisement and judgment

strengthens my love for God.

No matter how God deals with me,

I still praise His righteousness.

My dream’s to be able to know God.

There’s nothing more that I ask,

there’s nothing more that I ask.

Verse 4

Having gone through judgment

and tasted God’s love, I’ll rise again.

I don’t have the face to see God,

but I’ll struggle for myself once more.

I’ve understood God’s will,

His love encourages me forward.

However great the trials and hardships,

I’ll bear a strong witness.

Chorus 4

Blessings or woes matter not at all.

God’s glory is everything.

Like Peter, I’ll give God supreme love.

And when I die, I’ll rest in peace.

I’ll obey God’s judgment without choice.

To satisfy God is the key.

To love God and to follow His way

is man’s greatest honor,

man’s greatest honor.

272 To Live a Person Must Have the Truth

Verse 1

One who believes in God

must have God’s words with him

to avoid a dull life.

The light shines from God’s word.

Without the words of God,

I don’t know who I am.

To keep our heart close to God,

we must read His words

and often commune with the truth.

Chorus

To receive God’s approval,

we must seek the truth.

The path of life grows

more magnificent under my feet.

My change of disposition

will be commended by God.

I will continue to strive

to work hard and forge forward.

Success is calling to me.

Verse 2

When encountering issues,

we should pray and seek God.

And it’s a happy thing

to be with the Holy Spirit.

With Christ to guide us

and words to show the way,

it’s possible to gain the truth.

Firmly believing in Christ,

holding fast the true way, I won’t regret.

Chorus

To receive God’s approval,

we must seek the truth.

The path of life grows

more magnificent under my feet.

My change of disposition

will be commended by God.

I will continue to strive

to work hard and forge forward.

Success is calling to me.

Verse 3

To live a meaningful life,

we must have the truth.

A life without the truth

is a life of suffering.

Believing in fate

will not solve our problems.

Only gaining the truth,

can we have the reality of life,

can we have the reality of life.

Bridge

Know that God’s work

is utterly righteous.

The craftiest human

cannot deceive God.

Chorus

To receive God’s approval,

we must seek the truth.

The path of life grows

more magnificent under my feet.

My change of disposition

will be commended by God.

I will continue to strive

to work hard and forge forward.

Success is calling to me,

success is calling to me.

273 I Will Not Rest Until I Gain the Truth

1 I affirm that Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. I will not rest until I know God in this life! If I cannot bear my share of suffering, I can never be worthy of being called human. If I cannot repay God’s love, I cannot face Him. The Word appearing in the flesh is God Himself. He is the practical God, incarnate in the last days. Before time began, He predestined my birth in the last days. Through conquering and salvation, He has bestowed His life upon me. God has judged mankind’s sinful nature. He has laid bare their hideous and evil satanic countenance. I am disgraced, with nowhere to hide; I am utterly ashamed, and know that I am but a handful of dirt. I have nothing left to boast about. I prostrate myself upon the ground, my heart conquered.

2 I have come to know myself through God’s judgment, and seen my profound corruption and unworthiness to serve Him. God’s righteousness and holiness expose my disobedience, and I despise my own meanness and vileness even more. God’s very life is the truth. My heart thirsts for the truth; I will strive to make progress. Knowing God inspires me to pursue life. Living by His words is truly a great blessing. I am willing to dedicate my life to loving God; it satisfies me that I can bear witness for Him.

274 Recognize That Christ Is Forever the Truth

Verse 1

When I believed in the Lord,

I didn’t know the reality of truth.

I couldn’t tell true leaders

from the false leaders and antichrists.

I would venerate, worship,

follow those who could explain Bible theories,

thinking whoever worked much

and suffered greatly must be a good leader.

Chorus 1

I naively thought that by following them,

I could enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Verse 2

Only after being judged

did I see how laughable my thinking was.

I didn’t discern people by truth,

only by notions and imaginings.

What my leader said I did,

and yes, I thought I was obeying God.

I worshiped status and power,

and no place was left in my heart for God.

Chorus 2

It is only today that I realize

just how muddled my belief in God was.

Verse 3

Today I appreciate

how hard it is to gain the truth and the life.

Only through God’s judgment,

practicing the truth can I truly know God.

When people do not know God,

they may behave well but they’re still hypocrites.

However good these things may be,

man’s notions and imaginings are against truth.

Chorus 3

Only the words of God are the truth and the life,

and only His words can cleanse and save people.

Bridge

When we believe in God,

we must believe that Christ is the truth,

and we must not follow people.

And when we understand,

understand the truth and know God,

we’ll discern all kinds of people.

When we believe in God,

we must only obey God’s words,

and must be wary of people.

Chorus 4

Without the truth and unable to discern,

we’re doomed to be deceived and will destroy ourselves.

Chorus 5

When we recognize Christ is forever the truth,

we can follow loyally to the very end.

275 A Song of Kind Warning

1 Christ is victorious. Christ is victorious. Follow God, gain the truth, and walk the path of life. Seek theology, preach theory, and harm both others and yourself. In preaching doctrine and clinging to the rules, there is truly no reality. Shouting slogans and not practicing is clearly cheating God. Vying for status and seeking renown is arrogance and self-righteousness. Following one’s own desires and violating the truth is defiance of God. Harboring notions and resisting God at heart is to set oneself against Him. One who is undiscerning and heeds everyone is a foolish one, indeed. One who worships man and follows man is in fact an unbeliever. By relying on their gifts and depending on themselves, one can achieve nothing. Only one who fears God and shuns evil is wise. Performing one’s duty with the principles gains God’s praise. Oh, oh, oh, Christ is the truth forever. Oh, oh, oh, Christ is the truth forever.

2 Christ is victorious. Christ is victorious. Honest people are not careless or slipshod in their duties. Deceitful people may make some effort, but they have no loyalty. A good heart and good deeds must meet with God’s salvation. A malicious heart and bad humanity must be exposed by God. One who seeks grace and refuses to be judged is one who betrays God. Practicing God’s words and possessing reality must meet with God’s blessing. Creating division and deceiving people are the deeds of Satan. Establishing oneself and making others submit is truly extreme arrogance. Ensnaring others and setting up their own kingdom makes one a demon and an antichrist. One who follows God and lives by His words is truly wise. Bearing testimony to God and exalting Him is true service. Loving God and practicing the truth is Peter’s path of success. Oh, oh, oh, Christ is the truth forever. Oh, oh, oh, Christ is the truth forever.

276 Always Follow God

Intro

I hear God’s voice, return to Him.

Watering of His words I accept.

I experience judgment and trials,

I suffer great pain and I am cleansed.

Verse 1

From setbacks and failures, from suffering and pain,

being tempered many times, strength in my love for God gains.

God is so righteous, good is in His heart.

I revere Him within, can’t bear to be apart.

Chorus 1

We follow God, we’ll always follow God.

We accept judgment, strive onward, seek to change.

We cast off corruption, our disposition’s changed,

human likeness we live out.

God’s judgment is love, it’s His great salvation.

His great salvation is love.

Verse 2

Man is dust, small, humble, yet God’s saving’s attained.

We live human dignity, our disposition is changed.

Through judgment, chastisement, God’s love is with us.

God personally works to perfect and change us.

Chorus 2

We follow God, we’ll always follow God.

No bargains to make, and no impurities.

Our duties we fulfill, so our mission’s complete.

When God’s heart is satisfied, God is comforted,

our spirits can then experience enjoyment.

Verse 3

There’s no life in merely just enjoying God’s grace.

All is empty in the end if the truth cannot be gained.

Man’s life is so short, loving God is most high.

Bear good witness for God, we’ll have no regrets in life.

Chorus 3

We follow God, we’ll always follow God.

No matter how rough the kingdom road can be,

I won’t turn back despite oppression and hardship.

God’s words lead me, give me faith.

We follow God’s steps, work hard to move forward.

We love God and don’t turn back.

Outro

We follow God, we’ll always follow God.

In saving mankind, He dedicates His all.

God’s love takes hold of our hearts,

and we’ll never turn back.

We will always follow God.

277 Determined to Follow God

1 I’ve been so deeply corrupted by Satan; I hardly have any human likeness. Through the harsh revelations of God’s words, I’ve seen the ugliness of my corruption. Arrogant and full of a satanic disposition, I’m really not worthy of living before God. Without God’s mercy and salvation, how could I be here today? It’s God’s judgment that has saved me; I am determined to follow God.

2 My satanic nature is so deeply rooted, making me rebel against God often. I’ve become the puppet of my own flesh—truly, it’s tragic, it’s pathetic. I’m steeling my resolve to practice the truth, so I may truly be freed. As a believer in God, I should transcend the flesh and retrieve my true self. It’s God’s judgment that has saved me; I am determined to follow God.

3 God’s words show the way of life. Now I know how to behave as a human. Only by forsaking Satan and the flesh and practicing the truth will I have humanity. Expending myself for God and obeying Him, I can understand the truth and gain life. Only God’s heart loves human beings most. God is worthy of mankind’s praise. It’s God’s judgment that has saved me; I am determined to follow God.

4 I’ve clearly seen the battle in the spiritual world. Satan resists God in all ways. It’s so dangerous not to pursue the truth; I could easily be taken by Satan. Only Christ can save man—how could I not love Him? I wish to gain the truth and bear witness for God to requite His love. It’s God’s judgment that has saved me; I am determined to follow God.

5 All the methods of God’s work are meant to cleanse and perfect man. My future and fate are in God’s hands. I believe He is righteous. I’ve determined that Christ is the truth, and I’ll follow God to the very end. I pledge my life to bear witness for God. I absolutely will not betray Him. It’s God’s judgment that has saved me; I am determined to follow God.

278 We Each Must Choose Our Own Path

1 Christ of the last days expresses the truth and reveals God’s righteousness; God is the truth, and to all He is righteous. If we believe in God without pursuing the truth, we will ultimately be eliminated. God decides a person’s final outcome based on whether or not one has gained the truth. Regardless of how well we appear to behave on the outside, that does not mean we possess the reality of the truth. Without good deeds and without the truth, God will turn away from us. His disposition is holy and righteous; He brooks no offense. Those who do much evil and resist Him will be punished. We each must choose our own path; no one can do this for us. Only those who are honest and submit to the truth are people with humanity. We can obtain God’s praise only by practicing the truth and living out reality.

2 Pursuing the truth, loving God, and submitting to Him are most critical in one’s faith. The only wise ones are those who accept His judgment and chastisement and are purified. There is no value or meaning in pursuing position, fame, fortune, or vanity; only those who fulfill their duties and put the truth into practice are God’s followers. If one is merely capable of spouting theories, without being able to practice the truth, then everything he does is empty. By truly loving God and bearing good testimony, one lives out a genuine human life. Judgment and chastisement, and being pruned and dealt with—all are expressions of God’s love. Standing witness when trials and refinements come glorifies God the most. Suffering and trials show most clearly whether a person possesses the reality of the truth. We can only bear witness to God when we come to know Him and gain the truth; pursuing the truth and achieving a transformation of disposition is the only way to success.

279 Created by You, Belonging to You

Verse 1

Through many ups and downs, changes without number,

windblown and drenched by rains, I follow on Your heels.

Danger and hardship is true love’s and passion’s forge.

My smitten heart adores You with undying love.

Verse 2

How many times has winter turned to spring?

Bitter then sweet, each savored one by one.

Autumn’s winds spent, I welcome springtime flowers.

Oh, the vagaries of a soldier’s life, I know Your heart.

Bridge

You suffered when humbly You entered this world.

Battered by wind and rains, no one pitied You.

Spurned by the multitudes, too painful for words.

Yet Your heart’s desire could be seen in Your words.

Chorus

Your words of life water my heart

down to its depths, down to its depths.

My heart, turning to good, adores You.

When will my heart be one with Yours?

I’m created by You, and I belong to You.

To break faith would be an eternal sin.

I’ll wipe away the tears shed by Your wounded heart.

To grant Your wish, I give my heart to You.

Verse 3

When You are gone, it’s hard to know when You’ll return.

A parting sharp as death, I weep such painful tears.

I linger, loathe to leave, my heart seems all in shreds.

My eyes strain eagerly, I long for Your return.

Verse 4

Desolate spirit that I cannot hide.

On bended knee I feel remorse pierce my soul.

Friend close as a neighbor, though seas apart.

Paltry offering I lay before You.

When we meet, You smile on me.

Chorus

Your words of life water my heart

down to its depths, down to its depths.

My heart, turning to good, adores You.

When will my heart be one with Yours?

I’m created by You, and I belong to You.

To break faith would be an eternal sin.

I’ll wipe away the tears shed by Your wounded heart.

To grant Your wish, I give my heart to You.

280 You Are My True Life

Verse 1

With a pale face and tangled hair,

I was lonely and dejected.

Standing before You yet so distant,

because we were strangers.

Dignity shines through Your benevolent countenance.

Your heart is so fine and gentle.

Words cannot describe Your endlessness.

All can’t tell the whole story of Your deeds.

Chorus

You are my true life, my only One.

Your words are the basis for my survival.

You are the truth, the way, the life.

There is no salvation but You alone.

You are my true life, oh, You are my true life.

Verse 2

You have given me the breath of life.

Your words have made me feel so full.

My heart wells with sincerest gratitude.

You renewed my whole person.

All that is Yours is precious to me.

No treasure can replace it,

no mountain or distance can make me let go.

This is a secret in my heart.

Chorus

You are my true life, my only One.

Your words are the basis for my survival.

You are the truth, the way, the life.

There is no salvation but You alone.

You are my true life, oh, You are my true life.

Bridge

On a freezing night, I think of Your love,

feeling so much warmth inside my heart.

Now my life is filled with vitality,

I have welcomed a new life.

Through years of contact,

I have found out Your preciousness.

Of all worldly things, not one can match.

You, mankind’s one and only.

This is a secret in my heart.

Chorus

You are my true life, my only One.

Your words are the basis for my survival.

You are the truth, the way, the life.

There is no salvation but You alone.

You are my true life, You are my true life,

You are my true life.

281 Time

Verse 1

A lonely soul has traveled from afar,

probing the future, seeking the past,

toiling arduously, and pursuing a dream.

It knows not whence it comes or it goes,

born in tears and fading in despair.

Though trampled underfoot, it is still holding on.

Chorus 1

Your coming puts an end to afflicted life adrift.

I catch a sight of hope, and welcome the light of dawn.

I gaze into the misty distance, I catch a glimpse of Your shape.

That is the radiance, the radiance of Your face.

Verse 2

Yesterday, drifted in foreign land,

but today I’ve found my way back home.

Riddled with wounds, unlike human,

I lament life is a dream.

Chorus 2

Your coming puts an end to afflicted life adrift.

I am no longer lost, I’m no longer wandering.

My home I’m now within. Now I see Your white robe.

That is the radiance, the radiance of Your face.

Outro

Many cycles of rebirth, so many years of waiting;

now the Almighty has come.

The lonely soul found its way, and it’s no longer sad.

A dream of thousands of years.

282 Dictums of the Faith in God

Verse 1

The most basic part of faith in God

is reading the words of God each day.

And the required daily exercise

is prayer to God and self-reflection.

Faith’s main focus is to practice truth

and have principles to your actions.

Pre-chorus 1

The conscience you must keep in the faith in God

is being loyal in duty to complete God’s commission.

Chorus

When you have love for God,

that’s the true faith in God.

Loving God makes you honest and noble.

If you keep loving God and live your life for God,

you’ll never know the feeling of regret.

Only those who truly love God

can testify to Him and exalt Him.

It’s true: Nothing has more meaning

and nothing is more blessed

than loving God, than loving God.

Verse 2

The path to attaining salvation

is obeying God’s work, pursuing truth.

Accepting His dealing and judgment

is the basic lesson of faith in God.

The most essential reality

is entering truth and being honest.

Pre-chorus 2

Make obedience to truth your life’s mission,

that’s the highest principle of practice of the faith in God.

Chorus

When you have love for God,

that’s the true faith in God.

Loving God makes you honest and noble.

If you keep loving God and live your life for God,

you’ll never know the feeling of regret.

Only those who truly love God

can testify to Him and exalt Him.

It’s true: Nothing has more meaning

and nothing is more blessed

than loving God, than loving God.

Verse 3

The greatest failure of faith in God

is following or worshiping people.

When you believe in God, remember,

you must not betray or oppose Him.

You must fear Him and shun evil,

that’s the lifelong way of the faith in God.

Pre-chorus 3

The ultimate aim of the faith in God

is learning to know God and testifying to Him.

Chorus

When you have love for God,

that’s the true faith in God.

Loving God makes you honest and noble.

If you keep loving God and live your life for God,

you’ll never know the feeling of regret.

Only those who truly love God

can testify to Him and exalt Him.

It’s true: Nothing has more meaning

and nothing is more blessed

than loving God, than loving God.

283 I Can Finally Love God

1 Your love is sincere and pure, You have a kind and honest heart, and You became flesh to save mankind. I see that Your humility and hiddenness are so lovable; I perceive how immeasurable You are. I follow You closely, trembling in fear; Your words bring me comfort. You stand with me through hardships, and I am cleansed and saved by Your words of judgment. I am finally able to love You; day and night I am with You, and I now understand Your will. Seeing more and more of how lovable You are, I have come to know You, Almighty God. You are with me, and I have gained so much; I am often pleasantly surprised. You have granted me all Your love; having time with You is so precious.

2 Your love has awakened and inspired me; I wish to love You and be loyal to You. You have used Your words to judge and purify me, saving me from Satan’s influence. I have enjoyed so much of Your love; I have understood the truth, loving and revering You from the bottom of my heart. Pain and refinement bring me closer to You, and I pledge my life to bear beautiful testimony to glorify You. I have followed You to this day, gaining the truth and the life, and the road grows ever brighter. Seeing Your righteous and holy disposition, I have come to know You, Almighty God. It is by Your grace that I am now purified and saved; I don’t know how to thank You. Putting Your words into practice, I now live in the light, and should strive even harder in my pursuit to love You.

284 Advancing Along the Path of Loving God

1 Not concerned about how arduous the path of faith might be, my only mission is to carry out God’s will; much less do I care whether I receive blessings or suffer misfortune in the future. Now that I am resolved to love God, I will be faithful to the end. No matter what dangers or hardships lurk behind me, and no matter how I will end up, in order to welcome God’s day of glory, I follow closely His footsteps, striving ever onward.

2 I see how worried God is. How should I fulfill my duty that I may share His burden? The path of spreading the kingdom gospel is long and arduous. Choosing to love God means we should take up His commissions; only doing our duty well is to have genuine love for Him. I have resolved to pursue the truth to bring God comfort. God has granted me life; it’s only right and natural that I should be utterly loyal. I should repay His love by loving Him in earnest. Hardships and trials show whether people truly love God. Those who understand the truth should fight to bear testimony to Him. However great the hardships and trials, we should still stand witness. Whether we live or die, we live this life for God.

285 Song of Loving God Without Regrets

Verse 1

The road to the kingdom

has many ups and downs.

I hover between life and death,

amid torture and tears.

Without God’s protection,

who could make it to today?

He planned our birth in the last days;

we’re fortunate to follow Christ.

God humbled Himself to be man,

suffering great shame.

How am I human if I don’t love God?

I shall love God forever without regrets.

Verse 2

No matter the trials,

God’s words show the way.

My heart cries in frustration,

but I know God’s lovable.

However great my suffering

and deep my refinement,

I have no regrets and no complaints.

God’s love for man is boundless,

His truth becomes our life.

His word is precious, His disposition lovely.

I shall love God forever without regrets.

Bridge 1

As I love God, I won’t regret

following and testifying.

Though I’m weak and negative,

in tears I still love God.

I suffer and give my love to Him,

never to cause Him grief.

Being tempered in trials

is like gold being tried by fire.

My heart’s tempered like gold;

how could I not give Him my heart?

Though the road to heaven is hard

and there will be many tears,

I shall love God forever without regrets.

Verse 3

In God’s judgment and chastisement,

my heart is conquered.

Though judged and refined,

I have gained life.

God gives us so much truth;

I have known Christ is the truth,

I’m resolved to follow God to the end.

God suffers pain for man,

I’ll spend a lifetime repaying Him.

I’ll give my all to love God

and give my life to follow Him.

I shall love God forever without regrets.

Verse 4

If I’m honest and seek to love God,

I can be compatible with Him.

By loving and revering Him,

I’ll surely earn His praise.

By practicing the truth of His words,

God will guide and bless me.

Through tribulations and refinement,

my corruption is being cleansed.

I’ll love God without rewards,

set my heart to please Him.

If I know God, gain truth and life,

my life won’t be in vain.

I shall love God forever without regrets.

Bridge 2

Through God’s work I know His deeds.

My heart has such enjoyment.

I’ve seen Him in the last days

and will serve Him all my life.

All I ask is to love God;

if I know Him, I can die.

I’m willing to suffer rejection to win His praise.

Loving God and bearing testimony

to Him is truly glorious.

I shall love God forever without regrets.

I shall love God forever without regrets.

286 Be Dauntless on the Path of Loving God

1 This bumpy path just makes my love for God even purer. The judgment and refinement of His words are my constant companions; righteous judgment burns me like a raging fire. Through painful refinement, I have finally come to know myself, and see that Satan has corrupted me beyond any semblance of humanity. God’s judgment and chastisement purify my corrupt disposition; through trials and refinement, I’ve benefited greatly and learned to submit.

2 Seeing how lovable God is makes me even more attached to Him. Being able to bear a good testimony for God is my heartfelt wish. I have seen that chastisement and judgment are blessings from God; one must suffer many trials to gain the truth and be perfected by Him. The sluggard and the cowardly cannot bear witness for God; if I can be fit for His use, then I am willing to suffer for it. Through persecution and adversity, I grow ever more resolute in my love for God.

3 Christ of the last days brings the way of eternal life, and God’s judgment and chastisement are true love. By undergoing judgment, I finally know His righteousness and holiness. Having given rise to reverence and submission, I have tasted of His love. More severe judgment and refinement benefit me even more. Through great pain, I can gain the truth and live out a true human likeness. I offer up my entire being to repay God’s love, and will be utterly faithful. I love God in earnest, giving my all for Him. I fulfill my duty to satisfy God’s will. I do my utmost to gain the truth and life. Brimming with confidence, I stride toward a true life. I live out a human likeness to repay God’s love.

287 We Are Witnesses to Christ of the Last Days

Verse 1

We are fortunate to be

born now in the last days,

as we welcome the return of the Savior.

Every word of God is truth

and our hearts have been conquered.

Judgment and chastisement cleanse our corruption.

Pre-chorus 1

We firmly believe that God is the truth,

and we closely follow His footsteps.

We face great persecution and hardship,

yet we have God’s words to help guide us through.

We experience so much of God’s love,

and we follow God with an iron will.

Chorus

Through tribulations, trials and refinement,

we bear victorious testimonies.

The Sun of righteousness has appeared,

and now we are all witnesses to God.

Bridge

God’s incarnated to save man,

enduring misunderstandings,

suffering humiliation and rejection.

Though the torment and pain are great,

He endures without complaint;

He suffers all of this for us without regret.

Verse 2

It’s true that we are like dust,

and to be raised up by God

can only be truly our good fortune.

And our gaining truth and life

is truly by God’s great kindness.

We practice the truth, seeking to be honest.

Pre-chorus 2

And we offer up our devotion

for the spreading of the kingdom gospel.

When it comes down to the final stretch,

we perform our duty and satisfy God.

In hardship and pain, we have no complaints,

and we seek only the true love for God

Chorus

Through tribulations, trials and refinement,

we bear victorious testimonies.

The Sun of righteousness has appeared,

and now we are all witnesses to God.

288 God Loves Us to This Day

1 God incarnate has arrived amongst humanity, and humble and hidden, He expresses the truth, experiencing human suffering in person and tasting all the bitterness and sweetness of the mundane world. He walks among the churches, passing through countless springs, summers, autumns, and winters. His words judge and cleanse us, saving us from Satan. Only now that we have come face to face with Christ do we see that God is the truth. Our hearts have been called awake by God, and we see how profoundly corrupt we are. It is thanks to His patience and tolerance that we are saved. We experience the greatness of God’s salvation; He is truly worthy of our love and praise.

2 To bring humanity salvation, God has undergone all manner of suffering, shedding blood, sweat, and tears. Scenes of the past are difficult to forget, and God’s love of humanity is immeasurable. In times of weakness, God propped me up; when my heart ached, His words brought me solace. When I was arrogant, God chastened and disciplined me; step by step, He has led me to today. So many times has God brought majestic judgment, and so many times has He pruned and dealt with us, purifying us of corruption so that we might live as a true human being should. We have undergone trials and tribulations, and God’s words guide, enlighten, and lead us, granting us faith and strength. With God, we have overcome Satan. God has always been with us; how can we fail to meet His expectations? Bearing His exhortations in mind, I will fulfill my duty to console Him, willingly enduring all trials and suffering and bearing resounding testimony to glorify Him. The path to loving God is rife with frustrations and hardships; after becoming negative or falling down, I will stand back up again. However great the setbacks I may encounter, I will always love God with neither complaint nor regret!

289 God Has Always Kept Watch Over Man

1 Two thousand years have gone by, and You have constantly watched over mankind. Through eons of eternal changes, Your resolve to bring salvation to humanity has never wavered. You were once persecuted and nailed to the cross, selflessly dedicating Yourself, and paying the ultimate price to redeem man from sin. You have returned among humans in the last days, appearing in the flesh. You suffer together with man through wind and rain, enduring so many sleepless nights. You have put blood, sweat, and tears into working Your heart out for people’s sake, expressing thousands upon thousands of words. You bestow precious truths upon mankind, and have conquered the hearts of the masses.

2 The revelations and judgment of Your words have caused us to recognize our own corrupt nature. Our disposition is both arrogant and deceitful, and our conduct is completely based upon Satan’s philosophy. Long ago, we ceased to have the likeness of humans; like beasts, we have fallen into sin. It is Your judgment, trials and refinements that have cleansed us of our satanic disposition. From Your judgment and chastisement, we have enjoyed Your love and mercy. Your righteous disposition makes people revere You and gives rise to adoration. Your judgment and chastisement are love, and have purified and saved us. Having tasted of so much of Your love, our hearts burst forth with adoration for You. O God! Day and night, You worry for us, and are always by our side, watching over us. You speak and water us every day, leading us hand in hand. Your love is most beautiful and most pure, and You are worthy of man’s praise. We would give the love in our hearts to You, and forever shall we bear testimony for You.

291 Almighty God’s Love Is the Purest

1 Oh God! You’ve become flesh and given up everything to save mankind. You’ve never experienced warmth among humans or gained their sincerity. Having tasted of all the world’s bitterness, You’ve quietly worked for decades. All the words You’ve expressed are the truth, granting humanity the way of eternal life. However, people don’t know it; they condemn and slander You, refusing to accept Your salvation. You’ve endured humiliation, yet still You move people through love, saving mankind as much as possible. Oh God! Selflessly, You have given humanity all of Your love. In heaven and on earth, only You are love; Almighty God’s love is the purest.

2 Oh God! All of the truths You express to judge and chastise are to save mankind. Your words reveal man’s nature; hardships and trials purify man’s corruption. You arrange people, events, and things to help us to understand the truth. Yet we don’t understand Your will; we harbor notions, and cannot submit to Your arrangements. Stubborn and rebellious, we avoid Your judgment; we truly lack sense, hurting You through and through. You’ve always been tolerant and patient, nourishing and watering us; our numb hearts are now aware. Oh God! You’ve worked Your heart out to save us, paying the price of life. In heaven and on earth, only You are love; Almighty God’s love is the purest. Almighty God! You are most worthy of man’s love; we will always love You and bear witness to You.

292 God’s Love Has Melted My Heart

1 O God! I have heard Your voice and am resolved and determined to return before You. Your words have exposed and judged me, showing me how profoundly corrupt I am. I believed in the Lord merely to be rewarded; I suffered in return for the blessings of the kingdom of heaven. So many times I refused Your salvation; I even made judgments about You and resisted You. Still You forgave me, though I brought You so much pain. I just hate how stubborn I was, and how devoid of conscience and sense.

2 O God! The judgment of Your words has called my heart awake. Many times, faced with Your love, my heart has been filled with pain and regret. During my chastisement, You are by my side; during my refinement, Your heart aches for me. Your words provide for what I lack; when I am sad, they bring me comfort. I am so filthy and corrupt; I am deeply aware that I am not fit for Your love. Given my disobedience and resistance, I should accept Your judgment and cleansing all the more.

3 O God! Your incarnation reveals Your love. You have endured immense humiliation to save mankind. You have suffered the pain of mankind’s rejection, yet You’ve never complained about the world’s desolation. You speak and work, enduring all manner of persecution, with no place to rest Your head. You’ve never enjoyed familial happiness; no one offers You the slightest warmth. Humble and hidden, You express the truth solely to purify and gain people.

4 O God! Your love is so real, it has melted my heart. You patiently await man’s repentance, so how could I hesitate any longer? I’ve enjoyed so much of Your love, and should be even more considerate of Your will; I resolve to pursue the truth, perform my duty well, and repay Your love. I’m willing to endure trials, refinement, and hardship, stand firm in my testimony, and satisfy You. I will truly love You and live by Your words; I will forever follow and testify to You.

293 Only God Is Best

1 All God’s words are the truth, and everything He says and does is righteous. Upon undergoing the judgment of His words, we should seek the truth. Since we acknowledge that we have corrupt dispositions, we should submit to God’s judgment even more. Only when our dispositions have been cleansed of corruption can we satisfy His will. We relinquish our notions and imaginings, looking to God and practicing the truth. We bolster our resolve to imitate Peter, bearing resounding witness. Let us raise our voices and sing: Only God is best! We will praise God’s holiness and righteousness forever!

2 Experiencing the judgment of God’s words, I’ve seen how deeply corrupted by Satan I am. I’m arrogant, conceited, crooked, and deceitful; I really have no human likeness. After accepting judgment and coming to know myself, I’ve truly repented. Tasting of God’s disposition, which tolerates no offense, I have heartfelt reverence for Him. His immense love is hidden behind His judgment and chastisement. Forsaking the flesh and practicing the truth, I feel that God is even closer. Let us raise our voices and sing: Only God is best! We will praise God’s holiness and righteousness forever!

3 When persecution, hardship, and trials befall, we must stand witness to glorify God; through life or in death, created beings should submit to His rule. By suffering great adversity and pain, we come to hate Satan, and gain an even greater sense of how lovable God is. Risking our lives to shame Satan, we bear victorious witness. Light suffering, which is but transitory, is what we exchange for the truth and life. Everything God says and does is love; in this, our faith is strong and free from doubt. Let us raise our voices and sing: Only God is best! We will praise God’s holiness and righteousness forever!

294 Only You Can Save Me

Verse 1

Humble and hidden,

You accompany people

through their hardships.

You speak words to save all mankind.

You deeply love humans

as Your own flesh and blood.

And You are worthy of their love.

Your judgment and chastisement

are all for the sake of man’s salvation.

And You rain life down upon them.

Pre-chorus 1

Your heart is truly beautiful,

You are so righteous and worthy of man’s praise.

Chorus

Your words conquer me,

Your judgment purifies me.

Only You can save me.

You prune and deal with me, test and refine me.

Only You can perfect me, only You.

Verse 2

Your words carry me

through the road of tribulation,

and I taste sweetness.

Fully aware that man is weak,

You provide them with Your words.

How could man ever forget You?

You live with people and lead them in person,

giving them something to rely on.

Pre-chorus 2

You suffer first, acting as the perfect example.

And You’re faithful and lovely.

Chorus

Your words conquer me,

Your judgment purifies me.

Only You can save me.

You prune and deal with me, test and refine me.

Only You can perfect me.

Your love is precious,

Your love is most beautiful.

You have left Your true feelings among man.

Bridge

If I believed in You

but couldn’t love You or gain Your praise,

I would spend my life regretting it.

If I believed in You, but couldn’t love You,

then how could I be human?

Hah, hah, hah, hah.

Chorus

Your words conquer me,

Your judgment purifies me.

Only You can save me.

You prune and deal with me, test and refine me.

Only You can perfect me.

Your love is precious,

Your love is most beautiful.

You have left Your true feelings among man.

Outro

Only You can save me. Only You can perfect me.

295 Searching for Intimates

Verse 1

You have worked in the garden long,

You have planted Your love down deep.

You have paid every price,

searching for intimates.

You have searched so very long.

You’ve invested so much true love.

Who could know Your distress?

No one gives You comfort.

Chorus

My heart longs to love You,

and I will imitate the spirit of Peter.

I shall carry out Your will all my life,

and follow You always wholeheartedly.

Verse 2

Your day is coming very soon,

and we strive with the greatest effort.

We wish to be Your intimates,

through wind and rainy weather.

The Master will soon leave the garden,

and the servants have broken hearts.

Such a debt is hard to repay,

even the tiniest part.

Chorus

My heart longs to love You,

and I will imitate the spirit of Peter.

I shall carry out Your will all my life,

and follow You always wholeheartedly.

Bridge

Still in Your heart there is no comfort,

and everybody is filled with anxiety.

I fear that I don’t love You deeply enough,

I dare not become lax in the least.

Chorus

My heart longs to love You,

and I will imitate the spirit of Peter.

I shall carry out Your will all my life,

and follow You always wholeheartedly,

wholeheartedly, wholeheartedly.

296 No Heart Is Better Than God’s

1 Having chosen to love God, I’ll submit to any trial He subjects me to. Despite feeling a bit sad, I give no word of complaint. With corrupt disposition, man deserves judgment and chastisement. God’s word is the truth; I must not misconstrue His will. In self-reflection, I often find too much impurity; if I do not pursue the truth, my disposition cannot be changed. Though today’s hardships are many, it is an honor to enjoy God’s love. Through hardship, I learn submission. No heart is better than God’s.

2 With God day and night, I recognize how lovable He is. Through the revelations and judgment of His words, I see the truth of my corruption. Through God’s scrutiny, I am revealed to be very rebellious. I open my heart for communion, and gain a clear understanding of the truth. I tremble at the thought of offending God’s disposition; I warn myself not to rebel again and bring Him more pain. Though I choose to love God, my love is adulterated with my own ideas. I must strive to attain a spirit like Peter’s. No matter how God receives my love, my only wish is to satisfy Him. Though today’s hardships are many, it is an honor to enjoy God’s love. Through hardship, I learn submission. No heart is better than God’s.

297 A Lament for a Tragic World

Verse 1

Drifting through time, passing life.

The years turn like a dream.

Rushing around for fame and wealth.

Lives spent for things of flesh.

Nothing has been given to the truth.

The youth has passed away just like this.

Verse 2

No thought of God’s own sufferings

or His great loveliness.

Just idly passing empty days.

Not one day lived for God.

Never cause God’s lips to smile.

Hollow and nothing special.

Pre-chorus 1

Who has understood God’s heart?

Who can share with God life and death?

Who has treasured all His words?

Who has devoted to God their all?

Chorus

When will spring flowers pause their blooming?

True love is here in this world.

Sorrow and joy, ups and downs.

Circle of seasons, going on and on.

God’s been forsaken year after year.

What a tragic world!

Verse 3

Man has his home, a place of ease.

Yet God has no place to rest His head.

How many offer themselves up?

He’s had His fill of the cold,

endured the whole world’s suffering.

Yet no one has shown their sympathy.

Verse 4

Anxious for man, God bustles among them

and works on, tirelessly.

Though seasons come and go,

He gives all for humanity,

who spares a thought for God?

Who’s ever asked after His comfort?

Pre-chorus 2

How man demands from God!

Never give thoughts to His will.

Enjoy happy family life,

but why do they make Him weep?

Chorus

When will spring flowers pause their blooming?

True love is here in this world.

Sorrow and joy, ups and downs.

Circle of seasons, going on and on.

God’s been forsaken year after year.

What a tragic world!

298 Who Understands God’s Grief?

1 To save mankind, God has become flesh and endured the utmost humiliation. He expresses the truth and gives His all to bestow life upon humanity. His judgment, chastisement, trials, and refinement are all meant to purify people. The human heart is treacherous, selfish, and evil; people are full of wariness and misunderstandings about God, failing to live up to the pains God takes. Year after year, day after day, God waits with the utmost patience for people to make a turnaround. Can anyone understand God’s grief?

2 People only believe in God to gain blessings; they do not seek the truth. They steadfastly pursue fame and fortune, still hoping for His approval. They think only of their prospects and destinations, never mindful of His will. This hurts God’s heart so greatly. God awaits the repentance of those who truly love Him. Seeing His sadness, I feel regret; God’s love for me is so profound—so why don’t I love Him? It’s because I lack conscience and I am so rebellious. I am determined to fulfill an aspiration: to offer my heart and my love, to repay God for His love, and bring Him comfort.

299 Awaiting God’s Good News

Verse 1

With yearning eyes, You call urgently.

Facing cruel mankind, You speak Your heart.

For a sole desire You suffer great wrongs,

pouring forth Your hope and Your heart’s blood.

Verse 2

You never expect too much, You give all,

no stranger to pain and persecution.

O Holy One, who compares to Your beauty?

Your great work will be honored forever.

Chorus

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

I would rather suffer to redress Your grieving heart.

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

When flowers bloom again, I’ll listen to Your good news.

Verse 3

In sin I fell but I rise in the light.

You exalt me so, I am so grateful.

God in flesh, He suffers, how much more should I?

If I yielded to darkness, how would I see God?

Chorus

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

I would rather suffer to redress Your grieving heart.

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

When flowers bloom again, I’ll listen to Your good news.

Bridge

When I think of Your words, they make me long for You.

Whenever I see Your face, in my guilt I salute You.

Chorus

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

I would rather suffer to redress Your grieving heart.

How could I abandon You to seek so-called freedom?

When flowers bloom again, I’ll listen to Your good news.

301 May You Always Stay in My Heart

Verse 1

You stay with me through spring and fall,

walk with me through heat and cold.

Seeing Your lonely countenance,

my heart wells up with much woe.

Verse 2

I’ve never known Your solitude,

never comforted Your hurt.

Facing Your heartfelt exhortations,

many times I am stubborn.

Pre-chorus

I always cause You hurt, always disappoint You.

I’m unknowing until Your chastening ensues.

I stick close by Your side, Your burden I can’t ease.

How can one with no sense know of Your suffering?

Chorus

With dear love and true feeling, Your heart is most sincere.

Who could be fairer than You, who could be more revered!

Always in Your company, from You I’ll never part.

May joy appear on Your face, may You stay in my heart.

Verse 3

For my desires, for the flesh,

morals and truth I forgot.

When I’m overwhelmed with regret,

I’ve already broken Your heart.

Verse 4

No one understands Your sorrow.

Corrupt, I moan in miseries.

With greed I ask for things from You.

Who has sense to share Your worries?

Pre-chorus

I always cause You hurt, always disappoint You.

I’m unknowing until Your chastening ensues.

I stick close by Your side, Your burden I can’t ease.

How can one with no sense know of Your suffering?

Chorus

With dear love and true feeling, Your heart is most sincere.

Who could be fairer than You, who could be more revered!

Always in Your company, from You I’ll never part.

May joy appear on Your face, may You stay in my heart.

302 God’s Ways Cannot Be Fathomed

Verse 1

We see Your majesty towering above the heavens.

We’ll never come before You without reverence.

Who can know Your will, who can dare feel Your anger?

Who desires Your majesty, when will it come?

Pre-chorus 1

Here we lie, cradled in Your hands,

basking in Your love just like a mother’s,

though Your wrath makes us afraid.

Chorus 1

Oh, You’re the mother we adore, father we love and respect.

Our hearts hide from You, yet we dare not stray far.

And oh, in our hearts we feel You close, we feel You oh so near.

Unknowingly we sense You can’t be fathomed.

Oh, then we can only respect You from afar.

Oh, we can but simply respect You from afar.

Verse 2

Our hearts love You yet we still fear You,

what good are words?

How can human passions such feelings express?

All we can do is come with empty hands before You,

and beseech You simply, childlike and afraid.

Pre-chorus 2

You supply our every need, whatever it is.

Endless praise rises upwards from our glad hearts.

Chorus 2

Oh, selflessly You’ve given all, no demands, no complaints.

Rarely do we see Your face, yet we’ve gained Your all.

Oh, we ourselves have so many impurities in us,

yet You have long ago gained our whole being.

Oh, how can carnal eyes see facts accomplished from old,

oh, facts that You have accomplished from days of old?

Verse 3

Since old times, pole to pole,

all things are exposed in Your eyes.

We fall silent, no one dare to compare with You.

For all time Your word continues to flow endlessly.

And how vast Your riches, no one can say.

Pre-chorus 3

Who dares to extol Your fine beauty with easy words?

And who dares to sing lightly of Your meekness?

Chorus 3

Oh, one moment You’re far away from us, then in our midst,

far away, then leaning close, now far, now near.

Oh, none has ever seen Your footprints, or seen Your shadow.

Joyful memory is all that’s left to us.

Oh, sweet so sweet the taste that lingers on and on.

Oh, sweet the taste of Your presence that lingers on.

Verse 4

Timeless as heaven, earth,

who knows the compass of Your deeds?

We see but one grain on a sandy beach,

quietly wait at Your disposal.

Humble as an ant, how can we compare with You exalted high?

Chorus 4

Oh, Your refining us is rich, so rich with pity.

We see Your righteousness hidden in Your mercy, oh,

oh, righteousness concealed within Your holy majesty,

see it hidden in Your love and in Your deeds.

Oh, who can count Your deeds, too numerous by far.

Oh, who can count them, so many they are.

Oh, who can count Your deeds, too numerous by far.

Oh, who can count them, so very many they are.

303 Following Christ Is Ordained by God

1 God has ordained that we follow Christ and go through trials and tribulations. If we truly love God, we should submit to His sovereignty and arrangements. To go through trials and tribulations is to be blessed by God, and God says that the rougher the path we walk, the more it can show our love. The path we walk today was preordained by God. To follow Christ of the last days is the greatest blessing of all.

2 I experience the judgment of God’s words and suffer the pains of trials and tribulations, yet I taste of the comfort in God’s words and have seen God’s love and blessings. I enjoy His presence and attain true joy and peace. With the support of God’s words, I have the confidence to stand firm in my testimony. In moments of danger, when I face death calmly, I see God’s hand. God is secretly always there with me. God’s words are my strength; they have kept me following unto today. Christ is so lovely; He is my God. God suffers so much for the sake of mankind’s salvation. Being human, I should live my life for God. To love God with my heart and testify to Him—that is the way I should go. In the pursuit of loving God, any hardship is more than worth bearing. In following Christ all the way, I’m face-to-face with God. Christ is the truth and the practical God. I will love God forever and forever testify to Him.

304 I Wish Only to Gain the Truth and Will No Longer Fall

Intro

I’ve seen world’s evil and darkness clearly,

and will no longer follow its trends blindly.

Verse 1

Only Almighty God can save man; my heart tells me it’s true.

Why can’t I accept the truth, follow Him? Why am I still aloof?

Have I sunk so low I’ll be destroyed as an ignorant fool?

Chorus 1

I saw disasters unfold

and awoke from my dream with a jolt.

I don’t wish to stay so negative and fallen.

From now on I’ll begin to rally.

Today I will rise to my feet.

Not coward but warrior shall be my calling.

Verse 2

I wish only to gain the truth;

I want to fight for Christ,

bear witness to Almighty God,

submit to His designs.

And I will obey and follow Him

for the rest, for the rest of my life,

for the rest of my life.

Chorus 2

I wish only to gain the truth;

I want to fight for Christ,

bear witness to Almighty God,

submit to His designs.

And I will obey and follow Him

for the rest, for the rest of my life.