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Nor reason, nor sense

James Relly • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Verse 1

Nor Reason, nor Sense, Knows how I commence The Man that is perfect, and free from offence.

Verse 2

And yet what I say Is Truth, and the Way To Rest that is glorious, tho' Reason say nay.

Verse 3

In Jesus as clean My Spirit's brought in, Where I shall no more have a Conscience of Sin.

Verse 4

My Conscience is pure In Jesus, and sure Of answering in Peace towards God evermore.

Verse 5

This deep Holiness, Which now I possess, Is not by my cleansing the Filth of the Fles.

Verse 6

My Conscience it saith, It is by the Faith Of Christ's Resurrection, from Sin, Hell, and Death.

Verse 7

In Jesus complete, My Brethren I'll greet; All hail, happy People, our Honours are great!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-peter 3:21