The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCLXI

CCLXI. Holiness and Grace

1 So let our Lips and Lives express
The holy Gospel we profess;
So let our Works and Virtues shine,
To prove the Doctrine all Divine.

2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The Honours of our SAVIOUR-GOF;
When the Salvation reigns within,
And Grace subdues the Pow'r of Sin.

3 Our Flesh and Sense must be deny'd,
Passion and Envy, Lust and Pride;
While Justice, Temp'rance, Truth, and Love,
Our inward Piety approve.

4 Religion bears our Spirits up,
While we expect that blessed Hope,
The bright Appearance of the LORD,
And Faith stands leaning on his Word.

Text Information

• First Line: So let our Lips and Lives express
• Title: Holiness and Grace
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Topic: liturgical: Songs of Response; Invitation to Praise and Repentance
• Notes: Public Domain.

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