The opening chapter of 1 Peter anchors scattered believers in an inheritance reserved in heaven, a faith more precious than gold, and a joy too full for words.
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Lyrics
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ Who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again To a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
From the dead to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance That does not fade away reserved in Heaven for you Who by the power of God are guarded through faith For a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time
In this you greatly rejoice though now for a little while If need be you have been grieved in various trials That the proof of your faith which is more precious than gold That perishes even though it is tested by fire
May be found to result in praise glory and honour At the revelation of Jesus Christ whom not having known You love in him though now you do not see him Yet believing you rejoice greatly with joy
That is unspeakable and full of glory Receiving the result of your faith The salvation of your souls Concerning this salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently
They prophesied of the grace that would come to you Searching for who or what kind of time The Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed to When he predicted the sufferings of Christ
And the glories that would follow them To them it was revealed that they served not themselves but you In these things which now have been announced to you Through those who preached the Good News to you
Therefore prepare your minds for action be sober And set your hope fully on the grace That will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ As children of obedience not conforming
To your former lusts you shall be holy For I am holy having been born again not of corruptible seed But of incorruptible through the word of God Which lives and remains forever
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1 Peter 1 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.
Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press