Reigning Grace

Verse 1

Now may the Lord reveal his face, And teach our stammering tongues To make his sovereign, reigning grace The subject of our songs.

Verse 2

No sweeter subject can invite A sinner’s heart to sing, Or more display the glorious right Of our exalted King.

Verse 3

Grace reigns to pardon crimson sins, To melt the hardest hearts; And from the work it once begins It never once departs.

Verse 4

[The world and Satan strive in vain Against the chosen few; Secured by grace’s conquering reign, They all shall conquer too.]

Verse 5

’Twas grace that called our souls at first; By grace thus far we’re come; And grace will help us through the worst, And lead us safely home.