Christian Songs, Song LXXXIII

Glory to God, now mercy reigns For ever on the throne; And grace flows free, thro' Jesus' worth, To sinners, who have none.

2 His blood can cleanse from ev'ry sin; His worth gives sure relief: 'Twas sinners whom he came to save, And ev'n of them the chief.

3 'Tis not by any worth of ours, Nor works which we have done, That God is pleas'd;—He's pleas'd alone In his beloved Son.

4 No sacrifice which man could bring, Could calm the guilty breast; But Christ compleat atonement made: This, only This, gives rest.

5 He is the rock establish'd sure On which firm hope to build: Hell's utmost malice threats in vain, While he's our strength and shield.

6 His work is perfect, and outweighs Guilt's aggravating load! Infinite virtue's in his blood, For 'tis the blood of God!