Hymns

Let us adore the grace that seeks

by John Newton·1779·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on 2 Cor 6:17,18

1

Let us adore the grace that seeks
To draw our hearts above!
Attend, 'tis God the Savior speaks,
And every word is love.

2

Though filled with awe, before his throne
Each angel veils his face;
He claims a people for his own
Amongst our sinful race.

3

Careless, awhile, they live in sin,
Enslaved to Satan's pow'r;
But they obey the call divine,
In his appointed hour.

4

Come forth, he says, no more pursue
The paths that lead to death;
Look up, a bleeding Savior view,
Look, and be saved by faith.

5

My sons and daughters you shall be
Through the atoning blood;
And you shall claim, and find, in me,
A Father, and a God."

6

Lord, speak these words to every heart,
By thine all-powerful voice;
That we may now from sin depart,
And make thy love our choice.

7

If now, we learn to seek thy face
By Christ, the living way;
We'll praise thee for this hour of grace,
Through an eternal day.

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