Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Publication Date: 1792 First Line: Not by the laws]of innocence Lyrics: 1 Not by the laws 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 it's power display,
Let guilt and death no longer reign:
Save me in thine appointed way,
Nor let my humble faith be vain. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Faith; Faith Connected with salvation; Fear of God Exercised all the day Scripture: Romans 1:16 Languages: English
Faith connected with salvation