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| Text: | Self-righteous souls on works rely |
| Tune: | WAREHAM (All Saints) |
| Adapter: | John H. Spielman |
| Composer: | William Knapp |
1 Self-righteous souls on works rely,
And boast their mortal dignity;
But if I lisp a song of praise,
Grace is the note my soul shall raise.
2 'Twas grace that quickened me when dead,
And grace my soul to Jesus led;
Grace brings me pardon for my sin--
'Tis grace subdues my lusts within.
3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross,
'Tis grace supports in ev'ry loss;
In Jesus' grace my soul is strong--
Grace is my hope and Christ my song.
4 'Tis grace defends when danger's near;
And 'tis by grace I persevere;
'Tis grace constrains my soul to love--
Free grace is all they sing above.
5 Through endless years of grace I'll sing,
Adore and bless my heavenly King;
I'll cast my crown before His throne,
Saved by His sov'reign grace alone.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Self-righteous souls on works rely |
| Meter: | L. M. No. 1 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1908 |
| Topic: | Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Sixth Sunday after Trinity; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (2 more...) |
| Source: | Dobell's Collection, 1806 |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain. Alternate Tune: HARMONY GROVE, #342 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | WAREHAM (All Saints) |
| Composer: | William Knapp (1738) |
| Adapter: | John H. Spielman (1881) |
| Meter: | L. M. No. 1 |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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