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