By Jesus We Have Received Atonement

Verse 1

How is our nature spoiled by sin! Yet nature ne'er hath found The way to make the conscience clean, Or heal the painful wound.

Verse 2

In vain we seek for peace with God By methods of our own: Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood Can bring us near the throne.

Verse 3

The threat'nings of thy broken law Impress our souls with dread; If God his sword of vengeance draw, It strikes our spirits dead.

Verse 4

But thine illustrious sacrifice Hath answered these demands: And peace and pardon from the skies Came down by Jesus' hands.

Verse 5

Here all the ancient types agree, The altar and the lamb; And prophets in their visions see Salvation through his name.

Verse 6

'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord, 'Tis on thy cross we rest; For ever be thy love adored, Thy name for ever blessed.