KenH
Well-Known Member
We sang this hymn yesterday at Grace Baptist Church of Ruston, Louisiana; written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in long meter)
"The Gospel"
1. No news can suit a ruin'd race,
But sov'reign, free, eternal grace:
No other gospel can impart
Joy, peace, and comfort to the heart.
2. But those are tidings good indeed,
Which tell me Jesus deign'd to bleed,
To vanquish Satan, cancel sin,
And bring eternal glory in.
3. The only gospel we can own,
Sets Jesus Christ upon His throne;
Proclaims salvation full and free,
Obtain'd on Calv'ry's rugged tree.
4. The gospel is the news from heav'n,
Of grace bestow'd and sins forgiv'n -
Redeeming blood - electing love -
Of quick'ning grace - and joys above.
5. Lord write this gospel in my heart,
And in its blessings give me part;
Until I see my Saviour's face,
And sing, "I'm sav'd by gospel grace."
"The Gospel"
1. No news can suit a ruin'd race,
But sov'reign, free, eternal grace:
No other gospel can impart
Joy, peace, and comfort to the heart.
2. But those are tidings good indeed,
Which tell me Jesus deign'd to bleed,
To vanquish Satan, cancel sin,
And bring eternal glory in.
3. The only gospel we can own,
Sets Jesus Christ upon His throne;
Proclaims salvation full and free,
Obtain'd on Calv'ry's rugged tree.
4. The gospel is the news from heav'n,
Of grace bestow'd and sins forgiv'n -
Redeeming blood - electing love -
Of quick'ning grace - and joys above.
5. Lord write this gospel in my heart,
And in its blessings give me part;
Until I see my Saviour's face,
And sing, "I'm sav'd by gospel grace."