A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#81

81. Spirit of Adoption

1 Well, canst thou read thy heart,
And feel the plague of sin?
Does Sinai’s thunder make thee start,
And conscience roar within?

2 Expect to find no balm
On nature’s barren ground;
All human medicines will do harm;
They only skin the wound.

3 To Jesus Christ repair,
And knock at mercy’s gate;
His blood alone can wash thee fair,
And make thy conscience sweet.

4 In season due he seals
A pardon on the breast;
The wounds of sin his Spirit heals,
And brings the gospel-rest.

5 [So comes the peace of God,
Which cheers the conscience well;
And love shed in the heart abroad,
More sweet than we can tell.]

6 Adopted sons perceive
Their kindred to the sky;
The Father’s pardoning love receive,
And “Abba, Father,” cry.

Text Information

• First Line: Well, canst thou read thy heart
• Title: Spirit of Adoption
• Author: Berridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Adoption

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