Christian Hymns ‎#32

32. The Law of God is good and wise

1 The Law of God is good and wise,
And sets His will before our eyes;
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.

2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts,
That we may see our lost estate,
And seek deliv'rance ere too late.

3 To those who help in Christ have found,
And would in works of love abound,
It shows what deeds are His delight,
And should be done as good and right.

4 When men the offered help distain,
And willfully in sin remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.

5 The law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all:
It dooms us for our sin to die,
And has no power to justify.

6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone.

Text Information

• First Line: The Law of God is good and wise
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Notes: M. Loy.

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