Hope from the Gospel Only

Verse 1

God's holy law, transgressed, Speaks nothing but despair; Burdened with guilt, with grief oppressed, We find no comfort there.

Verse 2

Not all our groans and tears, Nor works which we have done, Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers, Can e'er for sin atone.

Verse 3

Relief alone is found In Jesus' precious blood; 'Tis this that heals the mortal wound, And reconciles to God.

Verse 4

High lifted on the cross, The spotless Victim dies; This is salvation's only source, Whence all our hopes arise.