Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXXXVIII

II.CXXXVIII. The power of the gospel

1 This is the word of truth and love,
Sent to the nations from above;
Jehovah here resolves to shew
What his almighty grace can do.

2 This remedy did wisdom find,
To heal diseases of the mind;
This sov'reign balm, whose virtues can
Restore the ruin'd creature, man.

3 The gospel bids the dead revive;
Sinners obey the voice, and live:
Dry bones are rais'd and cloth'd afresh,
And hearts of stone are turn'd to flesh.

4 [Where Satan reign'd in shades of night,
The gospel strikes a heav'nly light;
Our lusts its wondrous pow'r controls,
And calms the rage of angry souls.]

5 [Lions and beasts of savage name
Put on the nature of the lamb;
While the wild world esteem it strange,
Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.]

6 May but this grace my soul renew,
Let sinners gaze, and hate me too;
The word that saves me does engage
A sure defence from all their rage.

Text Information

• First Line: This is the word of truth and love
• Title: The power of the gospel
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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