In vain we seek for peace with God
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In vain we seek for peace with GodBy methods of our own:No other plea than Jesus' bloodCan bring us near the throne.
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The threatenings of the broken lawImpress the soul with dread;If God his sword of vengeance draw,It strikes the spirit dead.
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But thine illustrious sacrificeHath answered these demands,And peace and pardon from the skiesAre offered by thy hands.
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'T is by thy death we live, O Lord!'T is on thy cross we rest:Forever be thy love adored,Thy name forever blessed.