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Text:Imputed righteousness is strang
Author:Berridge

115. Imputed righteousness is strang

1 [Imputed righteousness is strange,
Nor will with human fancies range;
We guess the lurking motive well,
And Paul the hateful truth shall tell.]

2 The lofty heart can not submit
To cast itself at Jesus’ feet;
It scorns in borrowed robes to shine,
Though weaved with righteousness divine.

3 Proud nature cries, with loathing eyes,
“This imputation I despise,”
And from it she will pertly start,
Till grace has broken down her heart.

4 O give me, Lord, thy righteousness,
To be my peace and wedding dress!
My sores it heals, my rags it hides,
And makes me dutiful besides.

Text Information
First Line: Imputed righteousness is strang
Author: Berridge
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
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Topic: Christ's Righteousness
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