A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship 84. And is the gospel peace and love?

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A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship‎#84

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Christian Example of Benevolence

1 And is the gospel peace and love?
Such let our conversation be;
The serpent blended with the dove,
Wisdom and meek simplicity.

2 Whene'er the angry passions rise,
And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife
On Jesus let us fix our eyes,
Bright pattern of the Christian life.

3 O how benevolent and kind!
How mild! how ready to forgive!
Be this the temper of our mind,
And these the rules by which we live.

4 To do his heav'nly Father's will,
Was his employment and delight:
Humility and holy zeal
Shone thro' his life divinely bright.

5 Dispensing good where'er he came,
The labors of his life were love.
If then we love the Savior's name,
Let his divine example move!

Text Information
First Line:	And is the gospel peace and love?
Title:	Christian Example of Benevolence
Meter:	L. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1845
Topic:	Christ: His Mission and Works; Christ: His Life and Example
Notes:	Public Domain.