In vain we seek for peace with God, By methods of our own; Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood Can bring us near the throne. The threat'nings of thy broken law Impress the soul with dread; If God the sword of justice draw, It strikes the spirit dead. But thine illustrioius sacrifice Hath answered these demands; And peace and pardon from the skies Came down from Jesus' hands. Here all the ancient types agree, The altar and the Lamb; And prophets in their vision see Salvation through his name. 'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord, 'Tis on thy cross we rest; Forever be thy love adored Thy name forever blest.
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