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BOOK I. And holds the promise forth in view To all who for his mercy sue.

6 Too long his goodness I disdain d, Yet went at last and peace obtain d ; But soon the noise of war I heard, And former friends in arms appear d.

7 Weak in myself, for help I cried, Lord, I am press d on every side ; The cause is thine, they fight with me, But every blow is aim d at thee.

8 With speed to my relief he came, And put my enemies to shame : Thus saved by grace, I live to sing The love and triumphs of my King.

1 JESUS, whose blood so freely stream d To satisfy the law s demand, By thee from guilt and wrath redeem d, Before the Father s face I stand.

2 To reconcile offending man, Made Justice drop her angry rod ; What creature could have form d the plan, Or who fulfill it but a God ?

3 No drop remains of all the curse For wretches who deserved the whole ; No arrows dipp d in wrath to pierce The guilty but returning soul.

4 Peace by such means, so dearly bought, What rebel could have hoped to see ? Peace, by his injured Sovereign wrought, His Sovereign fasten d to the tree!

5 Now, Lord, thy feeble worm prepare ; For strife with earth and hell begins ; Confirm and gird me for the war ; They hate the soul that hates his sins.