A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious: collected from various authors (11th ed.) CXIX. Jesus, Redeemer of mankind

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CXIX. Jesus, Redeemer of mankind

1 Jesus, Redeemer of mankind,
Display thy saving power;
Thy mercy let these outcasts find,
And know their gracious hour.

2 Ah! give them, Lord, a longer space,
Nor suddenly consume;
But let them take the proffer'd grace,
And flee the wrath to come.

3 O would'st thou cast a pitying look
(All goodness as thou art)
Like that which faithless Peter's broke,
On each obdurate heart.

4 Who thee beneath their feet have trod,
And crucify'd afresh,
Touch with thine all-victorious blood,
And turn the stone to flesh.

5 Open their eyes, and ears, to see
Thy cross, to hear thy cries:
Sinner, thy Saviour weeps for thee,
For thee he weeps, and dies.

6 All the day long he meekly stands
His rebels to receive,
And shews his wounds, and spreads his hands,
And bids you turn and live.

7 Turn, and your sins of deepest die
He will with blood efface;
Even now he waits the blood t' apply,
Be sav'd, be sav'd by grace.

8 Be sav'd from hell, from sin and fear:
He speaks you now forgiv'n;
Walk before God, be perfect here,
And then come up to heaven.

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