"Regeneration"

A hymn written by Joseph Irons:

"Ye sons of Adam's race,
A ruin'd helpless train,
Thus saith the God of sov'reign grace;
"Ye must be born again."

The rites that men have taught,
And legal hopes are vain;
Mere works, and services are nought,
"Ye must be born again."

To flee to Sinai's hill,
Will but increase your pain;
You can't perform Jehovah's will,
"Except you're born again."

Would you escape from hell,
Pardon and peace obtain?
Would you with God and angels dwell?
"You must be born again."

The sons of God alone,
Shall in his presence reign;
Their shouts shall echo round his throne,
For they are born again."