Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#318

318. Not by the law of innocence

1 Not by the law of innocence
Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven;
New works can give us no pretence
To have our ancient sins forgiven:

2 Not the best deeds that we have done,
Can make a wounded conscience whole!
Faith is the grace,--and faith alone,
That flies to Christ, and saves the soul.

3 Lord, I believe thy heavenly word!
Fain would I have my soul renew'd:
I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord
To have it pardon'd and subdu'd.

4 O may thy grace its power display!
Let guilt and death no longer reign;
Save me in thine appointed way,
Nor let my humble faith be vain!

Text Information

• First Line: Not by the law of innocence
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Romans 1:16
• Topic: Faith connected with Salvation; Salvation through Jesus Christ: The gracious nature of this salvation

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