Martyn Iles

Tried is ev­ery faith­ful man,
As gold and sil­ver tried,
Purged by grief, and purged by pain,
And se­ven times pu­ri­fied:
All who stand the fie­ry test,
Receive Thine im­age from above,
Bear Thy fa­vo­rite name im­pressed,
Thy fa­vo­rite name of love.

Brought in­to the fire I am,
And Thou wilt bring me through,
I shall call up­on Thy name,
With all the crea­tures new;
I shall prove Thine ut­most word,
Brightened with Thy glo­ry, shine,
Claimed by Thee, shall claim my Lord
Through end­less ag­es mine.
–Charles Wesley

See also 1 Peter 1:3–9.

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@MartynIlesYT

This is a hymn. I wonder why such things are never sung about these days. We seem to crave a shallow Christian experience. That is not God’s plan for us.

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@karindiamond5446

There’s rarely a word spoken about the value of suffering or of the fires of hell in any of the churches I’ve encountered. That is tragedy. I thank our Lord for people like Jim and Elisabeth Elliot and Joni Erickson- Tada who share about their suffering. Thanks be to our glorious Saviour that in EVERYTHING He is in control.

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@grafxgrl8030

Martyn you are such a treasure. I am so thankful that your parents raise you well in the word of God.

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@KikiD1965

Grant us thy truth to make us free, and kindling hearts that burn for thee , Till all the living alters claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. Oliver Wendell Homes Last verse of’Lord of All Being ‘

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@johnrb9397

Amen! Modern songs of worship seem to consist of the word “I” in every sentence. Reminds me of Isaiah 14:13-14: For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

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@seijacharles4004

I couldn't have found more uplifting words amidst today's fiery trial.

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@davidmcclatchey2133

Fiery test it is for sure. For me the test and trial has been unending through my 40 years as a Christian. It is tiring. I would certainly like some smooth sailing for at least a season.

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@Anna-jx1on

This is beautiful...Amen. Glory be to our Most Precious Father God. 🙏✝️❤️‍🔥

4 months ago | 2

@ImLauraFlores

Amen & Amen. Thank you for sharing. 2 Corinthians 1:20 Psalms 89:52

4 months ago | 2

@theresamusser4390

Thank you for sharing this. What qualifies as a hymn I wonder. 🤔 I have found few songs written in the last several decades that seem to approach the throne of God with an attitude of worship, praise, humble heart and integrity. 😞 🙏♥️✨✝️✨

4 months ago | 4

@tripawayinsafehands

Great words! What is the name of this hymn please?

4 months ago | 3

@meafoaki

Amen 🙏

2 months ago | 1

@Solesurvivor-h1d

Thank you 🙏

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@soledaddy7289

amen.

4 months ago | 0

@youtubevilleofgoodwill946

I can’t find this in my old hymnals 😞

4 months ago | 0

@airborne39

Thx guys, that is very beautiful

4 months ago | 1

@sumbomarcus

You must really hate me, putting yourself in my position would you do differently.

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