Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.CXXXVII

I.CXXXVII. Salvation by grace in Christ

1 Now to the pow'r of God Supreme
Be everlasting honours giv'n,
He saves from hell (we bless his name)
He guides our wand'ring feet to heav'n.

2 Not for our duties or deserts,
But of his own abounding grace,
He works salvation in our hearts,
and forms a people for his praise.

3 'Twas his own purpose that begun
To rescue rebels doom'd to die:
He gave us grace in Christ his Son,
Before he spread the starry sky.

4 Jesus the Lord appears at last,
And makes his Father's counsels known;
Declares the great transactions past,
And brings immortal blessings down.

5 He dies; and in that dreadful night
Doth all the powers of hell destroy;
Rising he brought our heav'n to light,
And takes possession of the joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Now to the pow'r of God Supreme
• Title: Salvation by grace in Christ
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:9-10
• Notes: Public Domain.

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