Christian Hymns ‎#31

31. The Gospel shows the Father's grace

1 The Gospel shows the Father's grace,
Who sent His Son to save our race:
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died
That man might thus be justified.

2 It sets the Lamb before our eyes
Who made th'atoning sacrifice,
And calls the souls with guilt oppressed
To come and find eternal rest.

3 It brings the Saviour's righteousness
Our souls to robe in royal dress;
From all our guilt it brings release,
And gives the troubled conscience peace.

4 It is the power of God to save
From sin and Satan and the grave;
It works the faith which firmly clings
To all the treasures which it brings.

5 It bears to all the tidings glad,
And bids their hearts no more be sad:
The heavy laden souls it cheers,
And banishes their guilty fears.

6 May we in faith its tidings learn,
Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
May we in faith its truth confess,
And praise the Lord our righteousness.

Text Information

• First Line: The Gospel shows the Father's grace
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: The Gospel
• Notes: M. Loy, b. 1828.

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, BE PRESENT NOW
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Early Lutheran. 1651
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Herr' Jesu Krist, dig til os vend