The counsels of redeeming grace

The counsels of redeeming grace
The sacred leaves unfold;
And here the Savior's lovely face
Our raptured eyes behold.

Here light, descending from above,
Directs our doubtful feet;
Here promises of heavenly love
Our ardent wishes meet.

Our numerous gifts are here redrest,
And all our wants supplied;
Nought we can ask to make us blest,
Is in this book denied.

For these inestimable gains,
That so enrich the mind,
O may we search with eager pains,
Assured that we shall find.