The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship XXXIIc. Blest is the man, for ever blest

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XXXIIb

The Psalms of David‎#XXXIIc

XXXIId

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Repentance and free Pardon; or, Justification and Sanctification

XXXIIc. Repentance and free Pardon; or, Justification and Sanctification

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1 Blest is the man, for ever blest,
Whose guilt is pardon'd by his God,
Whose sins with sorrow are confest,
And cover'd with his Saviours blood.

2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord
Imputes not his iniquities;
He pleads no merit of reward,
And not on works, but grace relies.

3 From guilt his heart and lips are free;
His humble joy, his holy fear,
With deep repentance well agree,
And join to prove his faith sincere.

4 How glorious is that righteousness
That hides and cancels all his sins!
While a bright evidence of grace
Through all his life appears and shines.

Text Information
First Line:	Blest is the man, for ever blest
Title:	Repentance and free Pardon; or, Justification and Sanctification
Meter:	Long Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1780
Scripture:	Psalm 32
Notes:	Public Domain.