As the serpent raised by Moses

Verse 1

As the serpent raised by Moses Healed the burning serpent's bite, Jesus thus himself discloses To the wounded sinner's sight.

Verse 2

Hear his gracious invitation, "I have life and peace to give, I have wrought out full salvation, Sinner look to me and live.

Verse 3

Pore upon your sins no longer, Well I know their mighty guilt; But my love than death is stronger, I my blood have freely spilt.

Verse 4

Though your heart has long been hardened, Look on me--it soft shall grow; Past transgressions shall be pardoned, And I'll wash you white as snow.

Verse 5

I have seen what you were doing; Though you little thought of me; You were madly bent on ruin, But I said--It shall not be.

Verse 6

You had been for ever wretched, Had I not espoused your part; Now behold my arms outstretched To receive you to my heart.

Verse 7

Well may shame, and joy, and wonder, All you inward passions move; I could crush thee with my thunder. But I speak to thee in love.

Verse 8

See! your sins are all forgiven, I have paid the countless sum! Now my death has opened heaven, Thither you shall shortly come."

Verse 9

Dearest Savior, we adore thee For thy precious life and death; Melt each stubborn heart before thee, Give us all the eye of faith:

Verse 10

From the law's condemning sentence, To thy mercy we appeal; Thou alone canst give repentance, Thou alone our souls canst heal.