Hymn CCXXXV. Short Metre. The Law and Gospel

The law, by Moses came, But peace and truth and love, Were bro't by Christ, a nobler name, Descending from above.

Amidst the house of God, Their different works were done; Moses a faithful servant stood, But Christ a faithful son.

Then to his new commands Be strict obedience paid; O'er all his father's house he stands The sov'reign and the head.

The man who durst despise The law that Moses bro't; Behold how terribly he dies For his presumptuous fault.

But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race; Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, And dare resist his grace.