A Selection of Hymns ‎#LII

LII. The Law and Gospel; or, Christ a Refuge

1 "Curst be the man, for ever curst,
"That doth one wilful sin commit:
"Death and damnation for the first,
"Without relief, and infinite."

2 Thus Sinai roars; and round the earth
Thunder, and fire, and vengeance flings
But, Jesus, thy dear gasping breath,
And Calvary say gentler things;

3 "Pardon, and grace, and boundless love,
"Streaming along a Savior's blood,
"And life, and joys, and crowns above,
"Ordain'd by a dear bleeding God."

4 Hark, how he prays, (the charming sound
Dwells on his dying lips) FORGIVE;
And every groan and gaping wound
Cries, "Father, let the rebels live."

5 Go, you that rest upon the law,
And toil, and seek salvation there,
Look to the flame that Moses saw,
And shrink, and tremble, and despair.

6 But I'll retire beneath the cross,
Savior, at thy dear feet I lie;
And the keen sword that Justice draws,
Flaming and red, shall pass me by.

Text Information

• First Line: Curst be the man, for ever curst
• Title: The Law and Gospel; or, Christ a Refuge
• Author: Dr. Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Scripture: The Law; Flying to the Cross of Christ; Law and Gospel; Christ a Refuge
• Source: Dr. Watts's Lyric Poems

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