We are by the apostle taught

Verse 1

We are by the Apostle taught, And in his doctrine see, How carefull every christian ought In all their lives to be.

Verse 2

The Gospel brings the truth to sight, And spreads a bright display! And ignorance like, as the night, Thereby is drove away.

Verse 3

This blessed light to us is shown, O may it shine within, To make our state by nature known, And feel the weight of sin.

Verse 4

Yet sure Salvation thro' the blood Of Jesus we obtain! And thus restor'd unto our God, And made his own again.

Verse 5

Then, O ye christians pray be wise; Exert your inmost pow'r-- Strive from the sleep of sin to rise, Awake and sleep no more.

Verse 6

The night is past and fully spent, Let works of darkness cease: The blessed light that Jesus sent Creates establish'd peace.