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

II.CXXIV. Moses, Aaron, and Joshua

1 'Tis not the law of ten commands
On holy Sinai given,
Or sent to men by Moses' hands,
Can bring us safe to heav'n.

2 'Tis not the blood which Aaron spilt,
Nor smoke of sweetest smell,
Can buy a pardon for our guilt,
Or save our souls from hell.

3 Aaron the priest resigns his breath,
At God's immediate will;
And in the desert yields to death
Upon th' appointed hill.

4 And thus on Jordan's yonder side
The tribes of Isr'el stand,
While Moses bow'd his head and dy'd
Short of the promis'd land.

5 Isr'el, rejoice, now Joshua* leads,
He'll bring your tribes to rest;
So far the Saviour's name exceeds
The ruler and the priest.

*Joshua, the same with Jesus, and signifies a saviour

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis not the law of ten commands
• Title: Moses, Aaron, and Joshua
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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