Christian Songs, Part II

He who surveys the heart of man, Who testifies 'tis only ill, Would ne'er have form'd his saving plan, On ought depending on man's will.

2 God, in his mercy, purpos'd hath, (And God's salvation standeth sure) To bless all nations; and my death Hath made their blessedness secure.

3 All my redeem'd sure mercies boast: For so his will who sent me is, Of all I've giv'n let none be lost; But raise them to eternal bliss.

4 The glad report, my soul, embrace; The bless'd decree, my soul, adore; Here may I all my comfort place, When heart and flesh can aid no more.

5 Away with that redemption lame, Which with salvation is not crown'd; I scorn the narrow-bounded scheme; My soul abhors th' insipid sound.

6 How vain that universal grace, Which doth no certain bliss bestow; Which leaves the universal race Expos'd to universal wo!

7 The grace of God in Jesus shown, Most sure salvation brings along; Salvation to our God alone, Of ev'ry tribe shall be the song.

8 Is any heart so black, so foul, Excluded here? 'Tis surely mine: But who's that narrow-hearted soul God's common safety dares confine?

9 Who dares confine it unto them, Who boast a will dispos'd to embrace? Who boast a mind of better frame T' improve the influence of his grace?

10 Who can by merit God prevent? Let him stand forth for recompence: But, Lord, for ever, ever grant Preventing grace be my defence.

11 Be that redemption mine for aye, Which from the dreadful curse doth free; That, with the whole redeem'd I may, The praise of all ascribe to thee.