What precept, Jesus, is like thine

What precept, Jesus, is like thine

Author: Sarah White Livermore
Published in 9 hymnals

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What precept, Jesus, is like thine,—
Forgive, as ye would be forgiven!
In this we see the power divine,
Which shall transform our earth to heaven.

O, not the harsh and scornful word
The victory over sin can gain,
Not the dark prison, or the sword,
The shackle, or the weary chain.

But from our spirits there must flow
A love that will the wrong outweigh;
Our lips must only blessings know,
And wrath and sin shall die away.

’Twas heaven that formed the holy plan
To win the wanderer back by love;
Thus let us save our brother, man,
And imitate our God above.



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #442

Author: Sarah White Livermore

Livermore, Sarah White, aunt of A. A. Livermore (q.v.), was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, July 20, 1789; and died there July 3, 1874, having spent most of her life as a Teacher. Two hymns were contributed by her to the Cheshire P. A.'s Christian Hymns, 1844:— (1) Glory to God, and peace on earth, Christmas. (2) Our pilgrim brethren, dwelling far. Missions. She wrote many others, of which two are given in Putnam's Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith, 1875. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >

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First Line: What precept, Jesus, is like thine
Author: Sarah White Livermore
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #442

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The Gospel Psalmist #800

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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #442

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Hymn Book for Christian Worship #447

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Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a447

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Hymns for Schools #108

Progressive Songster #d171

The Golden Harp #d383

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The Psalms of Life #117

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