Should we be debtors to the flesh

Verse 1

Should we be debtors to the flesh, We who embrace the Gospel cause; Or should it be our aim or wish, To be subject to carnal laws.

Verse 2

If so, we live, we surely die, We cannot be from bondage freed-- Because we cannot crucify The flesh with ev'ry evil deed.

Verse 3

The Gospel makes the soul alive, And all our vital pow'rs renew'd; We shall succeed whene'er we strive, To have our evil lusts subdew'd.

Verse 4

We shall be made the Sons of God, And by his blessed spirit led! We walk the strait and narrow road, Assisted by his heav'nly aid.

Verse 5

No bondage, dread or slavish fear Will God's dear children need to feel. Whate'er the Gospel doth declare: His blessed spirit will reveal.

Verse 6

This spirit beareth sure record, By which assurance will be giv'n-- His witness with the Gospel word, Proves we are made the heirs of heav'n.

Verse 7

If thus we be the heirs of grace, What happy creatures we shall be! To dwell with Jesus and embrace, His love to all eternity.