A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXXV

CCXXV. Faith connected with salvation

1 Not by the laws of innocence
Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven:
New works can give us no pretence
To have our ancient sins forgiven.

2 Not the best deeds that we have done,
Can make a wounded conscience whole:
Faith is the grace, and faith alone,
That flies to Christ, and saves the soul.

3 Lord, I believe thy heavenly word,
Fain would I have my soul renew'd:
I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord,
To have it pardon'd and subdu'd.

4 O may thy grace it's power display,
Let guilt and death no longer reign:
Save me in thine appointed way,
Nor let my humble faith be vain.

Text Information

• First Line: Not by the laws]of innocence
• Title: Faith connected with salvation
• Author: Dr. Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Romans 1:16
  ;
  Hebrews 10:39
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Faith; Faith: Connected with salvation; Fear of God: Exercised all the day
• Source: Dr. Watt's Sermons

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