Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Grace like an uncorrupted seed
Topic: The Christian
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 225
Page Number: 249, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsGrace, like an uncorrupted seed,
Abides and reigns within;
Immortal principles forbid
The sons of God to sin.
Not by the terrors of a slave
Do they perform his will,
But with the noblest powers they have,
His sweet commands fulfill.
They find access at every hour
To God within the vail;
Hence they derive a quick'ning power,
And joys, that never fail.
O happy souls! O glorious state
Of overflowing grace!
To dwell so near their Father's seat,
And see his lovely face.
Lord, I address thy heav'nly throne;
Call me a child of thine;
Send down the Spirit of thy Son,
To form my heart divine.
There shed thy choicest love abroad,
And make my comforts strong;
Then shall I say, "My Father, God,"
With an unwav'ring tongue.