A Rational Defense of the Gospel

Verse 1

Shall atheists dare insult the cross Of our Redeemer God? Shall infidels reproach his laws, Or trample on his blood?

Verse 2

What if he choose mysterious ways, To cleanse us from our faults? May not the works of sovereign grace Transcend our feeble thoughts?

Verse 3

What if his gospel bids us fight With flesh, and self, and sin? The prize is most divinely bright, Which we are call'd to win.

Verse 4

What if the foolish, and the poor, His glorious grace partake? This but confirms his truth the more, For so the prophets spake.

Verse 5

Do some, that own his sacred name, Indulge their souls in sin? Jesus should never bear the blame, His laws are pure and clean.

Verse 6

Then let our faith grow firm and strong, Our lips profess his word; Nor blush, nor fear to walk among The men that love the Lord.