Righteousness to the believer,
by Joseph Hart·1814·Meter 8.3
Based on Rom 3:22,25; 2 Cor 5:19
1
Righteousness to the believer,
Freely given, comes from heaven,
God himself the giver.
2
Christ has wrought this mighty wonder;
God and man by him can
Meet, and never sunder.
3
All the law in human nature
He fulfilled; reconciled
Creature and Creator.
4
Every one, without exemption,
That believes, now receives
Absolute redemption.
5
Robes of righteousness imputed,
White and whole, clothe the soul,
Each exactly suited.
6
'Tis a way of God's own finding;
'Tis his act, and the pact
Cannot but be binding.
7
Here is no prevarication;
Justice stands, and demands
Full and free salvation.