A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#205

205. Faith without Works is dead

1 As body, when the soul has fled,--
As barren trees, decay'd and dead,
Is faith--a hopeless, lifeless thing--
If not of righteousness the spring.

2 To doers only of his word,
Propitious is th'all-seeing Lord:
He hears their cries, accepts their pray'rs,
And heals their wounds, and soothes their cares.

3 In true and active faith, we trace
The source of ev'ry Christian grace:
Within the pious heart it plays,
A living found of Joy and praise.

4 Kind deeds of peace and love betray
Where'er the stream has found its way:
but where these springs not rich and fair,
The stream has never wander'd there.

Text Information

• First Line: As body, when the soul has fled
• Title: Faith without Works is dead
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Faith

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