Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXX

II.CXX. The law and gospel joined in scripture

1 The Lord declares his will,
And keeps the world in awe;
Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill
Breaks out his fi'ry law.

2 The Lord reveals his face,
And smiling from above,
Sends down the gospel of his grace,
Th' epistles of his love.

3 These sacred words impart
Our Maker's just commands;
The pity of his melting heart:
And veng'ance of his hands.

4 [Hence we awake our fear,
We draw our comfort hence;
The arms of grace are treasur'd here,
And armour of defence.

5 We learn Christ crucify'd,
And here behold his blood;
All arts and knowledges beside
Will do us little good.]

6 We read the heav'nly word,
We take the offer'd grace,
Obey the statutes of the Lord,
And trust his promises.

7 In vain shall Satan rage
Against a book divine,
Where wrath and lightning guard the page,
Where beams of mercy shine.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord declares his will
• Title: The law and gospel joined in scripture
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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