The promise made to Abraham

Verse 1

The promise made to Abraham, And unto all his promis'd race; It was complete when Jesus came, And seal'd the covenant of Grace.

Verse 2

That which was long before determin'd, That all the law should be fulfill'd-- This was to Abraham confirm'd, The promise ratified and seal'd.

Verse 3

What e'er the law could teach or give, That would be labour all in vain; To rescue, ransom or retrieve, The wretched state of fallen men.

Verse 4

The law just like the teachers rod, Can scourge and let us feel the smart; But never work that love to God, Which can renew and change the heart.

Verse 5

But this effectual change we need, Is wrought by a superior hand; To be of Abrah'm's genuine seed, Entitled to that heav'nly land.

Verse 6

Jesus who was forelong ordain'd, According to the promis'd word; Our lost Salvation hath regain'd, And everlasting life restor'd.

Verse 7

O let us praise the Saviours name: Who lov'd us to the last degree-- Whose death entitles us to claim, His love to all eternity.