The gospel brings tidings to each wounded soul,
by Gospel Mag·1814·Meter 11s
Based on Mark 2:17; 1 Tim 1:15; Rev 22:17
1
The gospel brings tidings to each wounded soul,
That Jesus the Saviour can make it quite whole;
And what makes this gospel most precious to me,
It holds forth salvation so perfectly free!
2
The gospel declares that God, sending his Son
To die for poor sinners, gave all things in one;
This, too, makes the gospel most precious to me;
Because 'tis a gospel as full as 'tis free!
3
Since Jesus has saved me, and that freely too,
I fain would in all things my gratitude show;
But as to man's merit, 'tis hateful to me!
The gospel - I love it; 'tis perfectly free!