1. "Called unto holiness," Church of our God,
Purchase of Jesus, redeemed by His blood;
Called from the world and its idols to flee,
Called from the bondage of sin to be free.
(Refrain) "Holiness unto the Lord" is our watch-word and song;
"Holiness unto the Lord" as we're marching along.
Sing it, shout it, loud and long:
"Holiness unto the Lord" now and forever.
2. "Called unto holiness," children of light,
Walking with Jesus in garments of white;
Raiment unsullied, nor tarnished with sin;
God's Holy Spirit abiding within.
3. "Called unto holiness," praise His dear name!
This blessed secret to faith now made plain:
Not our own righteousness, but Christ within,
Living and reigning, and saving from sin.
4. "Called unto holiness," bride of the Lamb,
Waiting the Bride-groom's returning again!
Lift up your heads, for the day draweth near
When in His beauty the King shall appear!
When I was younger this was one of my favorite songs. I guess I grew up in Holiness churches. When people got saved, they really repented. It was more that just saying a prayer. I believe that holiness is very important. I Peter 1:16 states, "for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." Holiness is being like God. This should be every Christian's goal. Galatians 4:19 says, "My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." It was such a big deal to Paul the Apostle, that he prayed and travailed in the Holy Spirit until he saw Christ in his fellow Christians. This is something that needs to return to the Body of Christ. If it takes every day of our lives, we need to pray until something happens.
