The Gospel of Christ

Verse 1

God, in the gospel of his Son, makes his eternal counsels known; where love in all its glory shines, and truth is drawn in fairest lines.

Verse 2

Here sinners of a humble frame may taste his grace and learn his name; may read, in characters of blood, the wisdom, pow'r, and grace of God.

Verse 3

The pris'ner here may break his chains; the weary rest from all his pains; the captive feel his bondage cease; the mourner find the way of peace.

Verse 4

Here faith reveals to mortal eyes a brighter world beyond the skies; here shines the light which guides our way from earth to realms of endless day.

Verse 5

O grant us grace, almighty Lord, to read and mark your holy Word; its truths with meekness to receive, and by its holy precepts live.