ALL thanks be to God, Who scatters abroad, Throughout every place, By word of His servants, the Gospel of grace!
He opened a door To penitent poor, And rescued from sin, Admitting the harlots and publicans in;
They heard the glad sound, An liberty found— Through the blood of the Lamb— With love and forgiveness in Jesus’ dear name.
His arm He has bared, And people prepared His glory to show And speak of the power of His passion below.
O that we might know This mercy below, Our Saviour confess, Embrace the glad tidings of pardon and peace!
O Lord over all, Effectually call To Jesus—‘the Way’, And draw a great multitude near in this day.
Charles Wesley, 1707-88‡