Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#148b

148b. Salvation by Christ

1 Salvation is forever nigh
The souls that fear and trust the Lord;
And grace descending from on high
Fresh hopes of glory shall afford.

2 Mercy and truth on earth are met,
Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven;
By his obedience so complete
Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given.

3 Now truth and honour shall abound,
Religion dwell on earth again,
And heavenly influence bless the ground
In our Redeemer's gentler reign.

4 His righteousness is gone before,
To give us free access to God;
Our wandering feet shall stray no more,
But mark his steps, and keep the road.

Text Information

• First Line: Salvation is forever nigh
• Title: Salvation by Christ
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 85:9-13
• Topic: Church: restored by prayer; Deliverance: begun and perfected; Saints: by Christ; Church: God's presence there; Delight: and safety in the church; Delight: in God; Glory: and grace promised; God: present in his churches; Grace: and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship: Delight in it; Worship: public

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