"The Word Quick and Powerful"

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A hymn written by John Newton. (in short meter)

Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

"The Word Quick and Powerful"

1. The word of Christ, our Lord,
With whom we have to do,
Is sharper than a two-edg'd 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;
He counts their sighs and falling tears,
And helps them from on high.

5. Since all our secret ways
Are mark'd and known by Thee,
Afford us, Lord, Thy light of grace,
That we ourselves may see.