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Text:"Eternal life"

583. "Eternal life"

1 Wouldst thou eternal life obtain?
Now to the cross repair;
There stand and gaze and weep and pray
Where Jesus breathes his life away;
Eternal life is there!

2 Go--'tis the Son of God expires!
Approach the shameful tree;
See quivering there the mortal dart,
In the Redeemer's loving heart,
O sinful soul, for thee!

3 Go--there from every streaming wound
Flows rich atoning blood:
That blood can cleanse thy deepest stain,
Bid frowning justice smile again,
And seal thy peace with God.

4 Go--at that cross thy heart subdued,
With thankful love shall glow;
By wondrous grace thy soul set free,
Eternal life from Christ to thee
A vital stream shall flow!

Text Information
First Line: Wouldst thou eternal life obtain?
Title: "Eternal life"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided; Christ: Blood of (3 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
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