Not Under Law, But Under Grace

Verse 1

I well remember when I saw Myself condemned before the law, Heard Sinai’s awful thunders roll, While fear possessed my trembling soul.

Chorus

“Not under law,” that could not save, But doomed me to a hopeless grave; “But under grace,” where I am free Through Jesus Christ who died for me.

Verse 2

‘Twas then in sore dismay I turned, And sought the mercy I had spurned; ‘Twas then, by faith, mine eyes could see Christ dying on the Cross for me.

Verse 3

That rapturous hour I’ll ne’er forget, When God forgave me all my debt, And, what the law could ne’er have done, His grace accomplished by His Son.

Verse 4

No more the threatening law I dread, But I have constant peace instead. And live, through Him who took my place, “Not under law but under grace.”

Verse 5

No condemnation now have I, Unclouded sunshine fills my sky; Mine is a happy dwelling place, “Not under law but under grace.”