909. Forbearance

1 Oh, what stupendous mercy shines
Around the majesty of heaven?
Rebels he deigns to call his sons--
Their souls renewed, their sins forgiven.

2 Go, initiate thy grace divine--
The grace that blazes like the sun;
Hold forth your fair, though feeble light,
Through all your lives let mercy run.

3 When all is done, renounce your deeds,
Renounce self-righteousness with scorn:
Thus will you glorify your God,
And thus the Christian name adorn.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, what stupendous mercy shines
Title: Forbearance
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of (3 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
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