Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians ‎#59

59. We Are Ambassadors for Christ

1 Thy message, by the preacher, seal,
And let thy pow'r be known;
That ev'ry sinner here may feel
The word is not his own.

2 Amongst the foremost of the throng
Who dar'd thee to thy face,
He in rebellion stood too long,
And fought against thy grace.

3 But grace prevail'd, he mercy found,
And now by thee is sent,
To tell his fellow-rebels round,
And call them to repent.

4 In Jesus, God is reconcil'd,
The worst may be forgiv'n;
Come, and he'll own you as a child,
And make you heirs of heav'n.

5 Oh may the word of gospel truth
Your chief desires engage;
And Jesus be your guide in youth,
Your joy in hoary age.

6 Perhaps the year that's now begun,
May prove to some their last;
The sands of life may soon be run,
The day of grace be past.

7 Think if you slight this embassy,
And will not warning take;
When Jesus in the clouds you see,
What answer will you make?

Text Information

• First Line: Thy message, by the preacher, seal
• Title: We Are Ambassadors for Christ
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1803

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