Hymns to the Living God ‎#152

152. The Perfect Righteousness of God

1 The perfect righteousness of God
is witnessed in the Savior's blood;
'tis the cross of Christ we trace
His righteousness, yet wondrous grace.

2 God could not pass the sinner by;
justice demands that he should die;
but in the cross of Christ we see
how God can save, yet righteous be.

3 The judgment fell on Jesus' head;
'twas in His blood sin's debt was paid;
stern Justice can demand no more,
and Mercy can dispense her store.

4 The sinner who believes is free,
can say, "The Savior died for me";
can point to the atoning blood
and say, "This made my peace with God."

Text Information

• First Line: The perfect righteousness of God
• Title: The Perfect Righteousness of God
• Author: Albert Midlane (1861)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional German melody
• Notes: Higher key: no. 23