Where'er the gospel truth is taught

Verse 1

Where'er the Gospel truth is taught, The way of life to light is brought-- The ignorant are made to know, Their Saviour, and to serve him too.

Verse 2

The greatest gifts on man bestow'd, That is to know the living God; And Jesus Christ his only son, And what he hath for sinners done.

Verse 3

Jesus who for our sins aton'd, Will be confess'd and freely own'd! The gifts he doth for us provide, Are by the Holy Ghost applied.

Verse 4

What changes in the heart take place, When sinners feel the work of grace; They feel the pow'rful Gospel word, And know that Jesus is their Lord.

Verse 5

The pow'rs of darkness are dispell'd! The soul with light and life is fill'd-- Enabled by a heav'nly pow'r, To love their Saviour evermore.

Verse 6

Tho' diff'rent gifts the spirit give, Yet all from him alone derive; Sufficient grace withal is giv'n, To fit each seeking soul for heav'n.