Freedom from the Law claimed by the Redemption of Christ

Verse 1

Does conscience lay a guilty charge, And Moses much condemn, And bring in bills exceeding large? Let Jesus answer them.

Verse 2

He paid thy ransom with his hand, And every score did quit; And Moses never can demand Two payments of one debt.

Verse 3

Now justice smiles on mercy sweet, And looks well reconciled; Joined hand in hand, they go to meet And kiss a weeping child.

Verse 4

But ask the Lord for his receipt, To show the payment good, Delivered from the mercy-seat, And sprinkled with his blood.

Verse 5

The law thy feet will not enlarge, Nor give thy conscience rest, Till thou canst find a full discharge Locked up within thy breast.

Verse 6

[The sight of this will melt thy heart, And make thy eyes run o’er. A happy, pardoned child thou art, And heaven is at thy door.]