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Faith's a convincing proof

Hymnal: A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed #CXCIX (1782) Hymnal Title: A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed Languages: English

True and False Faith

Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #236 (1844) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) First Line: Faith's a convincing proof Lyrics: 1 Faith’s a convincing proof, A substance sound and sure, That keeps the soul secured enough, But makes it not secure. 2 [Notion’s the harlot’s test, By which the truth’s reviled; The child of fancy, finely dressed, But not the living child.] 3 Faith is by knowledge fed, And with obedience mixed, Notion is empty, cold, and dead, And fancy’s never fixed. 4 True faith’s the life of God; Deep in the heart it lies; It lives and labours under load; Though damped, it never dies. 5 Opinions in the head, True faith as far excels As body differs from a shade, Or kernels from the shells. 6 [To see good bread and wine, Is not to eat and drink; So some who hear the word divine, Do not believe, but think.] 7 True faith refines the heart, And purifies with blood; Takes the whole gospel, not a part, And holds the fear of God. Topics: Fruits of the Spirit Faith Languages: English