A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#203

203. A living Faith necessary

1 Mistaken souls, that dream of heav’n,
And make their empty boast
Of inward joys and sins forgiv’n,
While they are slaves to lust!

2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights,
If faith be cold and dead;
None but a living pow'r unites
To Christ, the living Head:--

3 A faith that changes all the heart;
A faith that works by love;
That bids all sinful joys depart,
And lifts the thoughts above.

4 Faith must obey her Father’s will,
As well as trust his grace:
A pard'ning God requires us still
To perfect holiness.

Text Information

• First Line: Mistaken souls, that dream of heav'n
• Title: A living Faith necessary
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Faith
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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