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172 4 Sinners, Christ is still the same ; that you could likewise fear ! Then the mention of his name Would be music to your ear : Jesus rescues Satan s slaves, His dear wounds still plead, &quot; Forgive !&quot; Jesus to the utmost saves ; Sinners, look to him and live.

1 WHEN the apostle wonders wrought, And heal d the sick in Jesu s name, The sons of Sceva vainly thought That they had power to do the same.

2 On one possess d they tried their art, And naming Jesus preach d by Paul, They charged the spirit to depart, Expecting he d obey their call.

3 The spirit answer d with a mock, &quot; Jesus I know, and Paul I know ; I must have gone if Paul had spoke ; But who are ye that bid me go ?&quot;

4 With fury then the man he fill d, Who on the poor pretenders flew ; Naked and wounded, almost kill d, They fled in all the people s view.

5 Jesus ! that name pronouncedby faith, Is full of wonder-working power : It conquers Satan, sin, and death, And cheers in trouble s darkest hour.

6 But they who are not born again Know nothing of it but the sound ; They do but take his name in vain When most their zeal and pains abound.

7 Satan their vain attempts derides, Whether they talk or pray or preach ;