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Speaking the Truth in Love

Though justly of wrongs we complain

Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Though justly of wrongs we complain,
Or faithfully sinners reprove,
Yet still we do all things in vain,
Unless we do all things in love.
’Tis love makes us humble and meek!
The wounds of ill usage it cures,
It pities the falls of the weak,
The pride of the lofty endures.

2 Has God a command to fulfil,
Which nature untoward would shun?
Love brings to compliance the will,
And causes the deed to be done.
From Jesus the blessing must flow,
To creatures beneath and above;
May he his good Spirit bestow,
And we shall do all things in love.


Source: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #250

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Text Information

First Line: Though justly of wrongs we complain
Title: Speaking the Truth in Love
Meter: 8.8.8.8 D
Source: Gospel Mag., 1777
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #250

A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #250
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