JESUS, Thy message speaks within: The mercy which Thy words reveal Refines the heart from flesh and sin, And stamps its own authentic seal.
The guilty soul who trusts Thy blood, Finds peace and pardon at the cross: The sinful heart, averse to God, Loves and believes the Father’s laws.
The doubting mind gives up its strife, When God’s converting mercies shine; The voice that calls the dead to life, Must be almighty and divine!
’Tis God’s inimitable hand That moulds the heart and mind anew; Cynics no longer should withstand, But bow and own the doctrine true.
Questions and doubts are heard no more, Christ and His joy is all our theme; His Spirit seals the Gospel sure To every soul that trusts in Him.
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748