The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11091

11091. God's Holy Law Transgressed

1 God’s holy law transgressed,
Speaks nothing but despair;
Burdened with guilt, with grief oppressed,
We find no comfort there.

2 Not all our groans and tears,
Nor works which we have done,
Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers,
Can e’er for sin atone.

3 Relief alone is found
In Jesus’ precious blood;
’Tis this that heals the mortal wound,
And reconciles to God.

4 High lifted on the cross,
The spotless Victim dies;
This is salvation’s only source,
And hence our hopes arise.

Text Information

• First Line: God’s holy law transgressed
• Title: God's Holy Law Transgressed
• Alterer: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Source: Published posthumously in Hymns Adapted to Public Worship or Family Devotion, by Robert Hall, 1817
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ABER
• Composer: William Henry Monk
• Meter: SM
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain