All faithful teachers well do know

Verse 1

All faithful teachers well do know, Their cases shew them plain; In all what ever they can do, They are but feeble men.

Verse 2

It is the work of God alone, By which they are prepar'd; To such he makes his counsels known, Contained in his word.

Verse 3

By them the word of truth is taught: And all who will believe, From death unto that life is brought, Which Christ himself will give.

Verse 4

God's law is written in the mind, Not on the stone engrav'd; It makes the will to God resign'd, No more to sin enslav'd.

Verse 5

The letter of the law can kill, And sink the rebel low; But cannot change the stubborn will, Nor yet the mind renew.

Verse 6

The law like unto Moses' face, Does cast a fearful ray; But O! the glorious word of grace, Can drive our fears away.

Verse 7

O may such glory be reveal'd, And with influence shine; Till all our hearts be truly fill's With love and grace divine.