4 Since 'tis thy work alone, Lord, send the Spirit of thy Son 167. Faith. Ss. Being justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our Lord JESUS CHRIST: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of GOD.—ROM. v. Í, 2. AS soon as a sinner believes, And trusts in his crucified God, 2 It treads on the world and on hell ; It overcomes heaven by prayer ;— Permits a vile worm of the dust, With God to commune as a friend; To hope his forgiveness as just, And look for his love to the end. 3 It says to the mountains, " Depart," That stand betwixt God and the soul; It binds up the broken in heart, Q And makes wounded consciences Bids sins of a crimson-like dye [whole; Be spotless as snow and as white; 168. Faith. S.M. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.-ISAIAH xlix. 23. 2 YOUR harps, ye trembling saints, Down from the willows take; Loud to the praise of CHRIST our Lord, Bid every string awake. e; Though in a foreign land, 3 His grace shall to the end 4 Nor present things, nor things to come, say, 5 Tarry his leisure, then, Wait, the appointed hour; Wait, till the bridegroom of your souls 6 Blest is the man, O GOD! The gifts and calling of GOD are without repentance.ROM. xi. 29. O LORD! why should I doubt thy love, Sure thy compassions ne'er remove, 2 Thy smiles have freed my heart from 3 Hast thou not form'd my soul anew, 4 Dost thou repent? wilt thou deny 5 Lord! let not groundless fears destroy The mercies now possess'd: I'll praise for blessings I enjoy, 170. Faith. 104th. Behold GOD is my salvation: I will trust and not be afraid for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.-ISAIAH xii. 2. BEGONE, unbelief! 2 Though dark be my way, Tho' cisterns be broken, 3 His love, in time past Confirms his good pleasure 4 [Determin'd to save, When Satan's blind slave, I sported with death: And can be have taught me And thus far have brought me, 5 Why should I complain 6 How bitter that cup, 7 Since all that I meet |