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Hymn 138

This is the word of truth and love, Sent to the nations from above; Jehovah here resolves to show What his almighty grace can do.

This remedy did wisdom find To heal diseases of the mind; This sovereign balm, whose virtues can Restore the ruined creature, man.

The gospel bids the dead revive, Sinners obey the voice, and live; Dry bones are raised and clothed afresh, And hearts of stone are turned to flesh.

[Where Satan reigned in shades of night The gospel strikes a heav'nly light; Our lusts its wondrous power controls, And calms the rage of angry souls.]

[Lions and beasts of savage name Put on the nature of the lamb, While the wild world esteem it strange, Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.]

May but this grace my soul renew, Let sinners gaze and hate me too! The word that saves me does engage A sure defence from all their rage.