We Are God's Covenant People

by Thomas A. Dooley

We are God's covenant people 
From Abraham we came 
Through Isaac and through Jacob 
God's promise is retained. 

For thou art holy people 
Unto our God above. 
The Lord chose you, oh Israel 
His only covenant love. 

*Refrain
From Jacob's seed, twelve nations came 
Given unto birth 
The promise of an Israel 
Inheriting the earth. 

They disobeyed His holy word 
God valued not their bones 
He scattered them in punishment 
To places then unknown 

All graces God could give to them 
Were held back many years. 
'Till Jesus died to redeem His bride 
With His precious blood and tears. 

*(Refrain) 

To all His nations Israel 
Thus saith the Lord above 
I pour my grace upon thy face 
And pledge my covenant love.

Copyright © 1996 Thomas A. Dooley