O blessed truth the gospel shows

Verse 1

O Blessed truth the Gospel shews, On which may be relied, As Peter taught the partial Jews, All doubts are laid aside.

Verse 2

No pref'rence unto man is giv'n, Because of birth and name; But all the nations under heav'n, Have equal right and claim.

Verse 3

All those who humbly fear the Lord, And seek his righteousness, All those who trust unto his word, Have endless life and peace.

Verse 4

This doctrine through the promis'd land First to the Jews was shown; And by the Savior's great command Made to all nations known.

Verse 5

The Jews had crucified and slain, Jesus up on the tree! But O, he rose, and lives again, To all eternity.

Verse 6

O happy news sent far abroad! As prophecied before: All may be reconcil'd to God, And live for evermore.