Richard Eichman
1940 - 2001

Written for the
Centennial Celebration
of
St. James Lutheran Church

by Richard Eichman

On the Foundation of the Church:: Our Church is built upon a Rock;
Christ is that living Stone.
One Shepherd only leads our flock,
By whom His sheep are known.
On Justification by Grace through Faith versus Works:: Lost is the man who boldly brags
His works his soul can save;
Our righteous deeds, like filthy rags,
Will rot within the grave.
To righteousness our only claim: Is through the One who died,
Who sinless, sin for us became,
And sinners justified.
On Authority of Scripture:: Let Scripture be our only guide,
Since Scripture comes from God;
We shun the doctrines men decide
At vain tradition's nod.
On the Translation of Scripture: Faith comes by hearing, which in turn
Comes by God's Holy Word.
That cloth and lay may read and learn
We thank Thee, Gracious Lord

Paintings by Richard Eichman

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