Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#233

233. 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 we might thus be justified.

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

3 It brings the Savior'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 pow'r 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
• Title: The Gospel Shows the Father's Grace
• Author: M. Loy, 1828-1915
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Sexagesima

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Adapter: E. Miller, 1731-1807
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major