In vain we seek for peace with God,
By methods of our own;
Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.
The threat'nings of thy broken law
Impress the soul with dread;
If God the sword of justice draw,
It strikes the spirit dead.
But thine illustrioius sacrifice
Hath answered these demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Came down from Jesus' hands.
Here all the ancient types agree,
The altar and the Lamb;
And prophets in their vision see
Salvation through his name.
'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord,
'Tis on thy cross we rest;
Forever be thy love adored
Thy name forever blest.
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