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BOOK I. Till, descending from above, (Mercy smiling in his eyes,) Jesus, with a voice of love, Awakes, and bids them rise.

5 Glad the summons they obey, And liberty desire : Straight their fetters melt away Like wax before the fire : By the word of Him who died, Guilty pris ners to release, Every door flies open wide, And they depart in peace.

1 A BELIEVER, free from care, May in chains or dungeons sing, If the Lord be with him there, And be happier than a king : Paul and Silas thus confined, Though their backs were torn by whips, Yet, possessing peace of mind, Sung his praise with joyful lips.

2 Suddenly the prison shook, Open flew the iron doors ; And the gaoler, terror-struck, Now his captives help implores : Trembling at their feet he fell, &quot; Tell me, sirs, what must I do To be saved from guilt and hell ? None can tell me this but you. &quot;

3 &quot; Look to Jesus,&quot; they replied, &quot; If on him thou canst believe, By the death which he has died, Thou salvation shalt receive.&quot; While the living word he heard, Faith sprung up within his heart, And released from all he fear d, In their joy his soul had part.