A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#101

101. Does conscience lay a guilty charge

1 Does conscience lay a guilty charge,
And Moses much condemn,
And bring in bills exceeding large?
Let Jesus answer them.

2 He paid thy ransom with his hand,
And every score did quit;
And Moses never can demand
Two payments of one debt.

3 Now justice smiles on mercy sweet,
And looks well reconciled;
Joined hand in hand, they go to meet
And kiss a weeping child.

4 But ask the Lord for his receipt,
To show the payment good,
Delivered from the mercy-seat,
And sprinkled with his blood.

5 The law thy feet will not enlarge,
Nor give thy conscience rest,
Till thou canst find a full discharge
Locked up within thy breast.

6 [The sight of this will melt thy heart,
And make thy eyes run o’er.
A happy, pardoned child thou art,
And heaven is at thy door.]

Text Information

• First Line: Does conscience lay a guilty charge
• Author: Berridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Romans 3:24-26
• Topic: Redemption

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