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180 For He who can for sin atone Must have no failings of his own.

4 The scape-goat on his head The people s trespass bore, And to the desert led, Was to be seen no more : In him our Surety seem d to say, &quot; Behold! I bear your sins away.&quot;

5 Dipt in his fellow s blood, The living bird went free ; The type, well understood, Express d the sinner s plea; Described a guilty soul enlarged, And by a Saviour s death discharged

6 Jesus, I love to trace Throughout the sacred page The footsteps of thy grace, The same in every age! grant that I may faithful be To clearer light vouchsafed to me !

1 THE word of Christ our Lord, With whom we have to do, Is sharper than a two-edged sword To pierce the sinner through!

2 Swift as the lightning s blaze When awful thunders roll, It fills the conscience with amaze. And penetrates the soul.

3 No heart can be conceal d From his all-piercing eyes : Each thought and purpose stands reveal d, Naked without disguise.

4 He sees his people s fears, He notes their mournful cry ;