The Kingdom of God, not in word, but in power

Verse 1

A form of words, though e’er so sound, Can never save a soul; The Holy Ghost must give the wound, And make the wounded whole.

Verse 2

Though God’s election is a truth, Small comfort there I see, Till I am told by God’s own mouth, That he has chosen me.

Verse 3

[Sinners, I read, are justified, By faith in Jesus’ blood; But when to me that blood’s applied, ’Tis then it does me good.]

Verse 4

[To perseverance I agree; The thing to me is clear; Because the Lord has promised me That I shall persevere.]

Verse 5

[Imputed righteousness I own A doctrine most divine; For Jesus to my heart makes known That all his merit’s mine.]

Verse 6

That Christ is God I can avouch, And for his people cares, Since I have prayed to him as such, And he has heard my prayers.

Verse 7

That sinners black as hell, by Christ Are saved, I know full well; For I his mercy have not missed, And I am black as hell.

Verse 8

Thus, Christians glorify the Lord, His Spirit joins with ours In bearing witness to his word, With all its saving powers.