The Voice of Praise ‎#377

377. In vain we seek for peace with God

1 In vain we seek for peace with God
By methods of our own;
Blest Saviour! nothing but thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.

2 The threatenings of thy broken law
Impress the soul with dread:
If God his sword of vengeance draw,
It strikes the spirit dead.

3 But thine atoning sacrifice
Hath answered all demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Are offered by thy hands.

4 'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord,
'Tis on thy cross we rest:
For ever be thy love adored,
Thy name forever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain we seek for peace with God
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Romans 3:20
  ;
  Romans 4:15
  ;
  Romans 10:3
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  Galatians 2:16
  ;
  Ephesians 2:17-18
  ;
  1 Peter 1:19
  ;
  1 Peter 3:18
  ;
  1 John 2:2
• Topic: The Christian System: Atonement; By Thy Death We Live

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