Church Hymn Book ‎#CXXXI

CXXXI. The best of counsels we can give

1 The best of counsels we can give,
As teachers of the word;
That is to shew how christians live,
As pleasing to the Lord.

2 We may enjoy the peace of mind,
As Christians truly ought:
When we endure and are resign'd
To bear our fate and lot.

3 Our gifts and graces we improve,
As God is pleas'd to give;
His grace to grow, in faith and love,
And holiness to live.

4 When we obey that blessed call,
Which we have from above;
Then Christ becomes our all in all,
And we shall walk in love.

5 Where all these virtues do abound,
There is a heav'n begun;
There are the greatest treasures found,
That are beneath the Sun.

Text Information

• First Line: The best of counsels we can give
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 37
• Topic: 17th Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Public Domain.

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