A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#209

209. God, in the gospel of his Son

1 God, in the gospel of his Son,
Makes his eternal counsels known:
'Tis here his richest mercy shines,
And truth is drawn in fairest lines.

2 Wisdom its dictates here imparts,
To form our minds, to cheer our hearts;
Its influence makes the sinner live,
It bids the drooping saint revive.

3 Our raging passion it controls,
And comfort yields to contrite souls;
It brings a better world in view,
And guides us all our journey through.

4 May this blest volume ever lie
Close to my heart, and near my eye;
'Till life's last hour my soul engage,
And be my chosen heritage!

Text Information

• First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: The Scriptures
• Notes: Public Domain.

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