Faith Connected With Salvation

Verse 1

Not by the law of innocence Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven; New works can give us no pretence To have our ancient sins forgiven:

Verse 2

Not the best deeds that we have done, Can make a wounded conscience whole! Faith is the grace,--and faith alone, That flies to Christ, and saves the soul.

Verse 3

Lord, I believe thy heavenly word! Fain would I have my soul renew'd: I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord To have it pardon'd and subdu'd.

Verse 4

O may thy grace its power display! Let guilt and death no longer reign; Save me in thine appointed way, Nor let my humble faith be vain!