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170 7 And can I be the very same Who lately durst blaspheme thy name. And on thy gospel tread? Surely each one who hears my case Will praise thee and confess thy grace Invincible indeed!

Peter released from Prison.— Acts, xii, 5—8.

1 FERVENT persevering prayers Are faith's assured resource; Brazen gates and iron bars In vain withstand their force: Peter, when in prison cast, Though by soldiers kept with care. Though the doors were bolted fast, Was soon released by prayer.

2 While he slept, an angel came, And spread a light around, Touch'd and call'd him by his name. And raised him from the ground : All his chains and fetters burst, Every door wide open flew; Peter thought he dream'd at first, But found the vision true.

3 Thus the Lord can make a way To bring his saints relief; Tis their part to wait and pray In spite of unbelief: He can break through walls of stone, Sink the mountain to a plain; They to whom his name is known Can never pray in vain.

4 Thus in chains of guilt and sin, Poor sinners sleeping lie; No alarm is felt within, Although condemn'd to die,