Should they who have been dearly bought

Verse 1

Should they who have been dearly bought, With such a precious price! And were to light from darkness brought, Yet still be slaves to vice.

Verse 2

Let those their hearts and member yield Who are yet deaf and blind: Who never had the truth reveal'd By an enlight'ned mind.

Verse 3

But it should never be the case, With those who see the light; Not run in ev'ry dangerous place, As if they walk'd by night.

Verse 4

In such a way they never learn'd, To know their gracious Lord; The chief for which they are concern'd, Is to obey his word.

Verse 5

To crucify their lusts and pride, The old man with his deed: Their vile affections lay'd aside, They see there is a need.

Verse 6

Then will those vices be subdu'd, And all such foes suppress'd; Then is the inward man renew'd, And made in God to rest?