Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: How happy is the Christian's state
Topic: The Gospel/Remission of Sins
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune: Azmon
Hymn Number: 285
Page Number: 107, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHow happy is the Christian's state!
His sins are all forgiven;
A cheering ray confirms the grace,
And lifts his hopes to heaven.
Though in the rugged path of life
He heaves the pensive sigh;
Yet, trusting in his God, he finds
Delivering grace is nigh.
If, to prevent his wandering steps,
He feels the chastening rod,
The gentle stroke shall bring him back
To his forgiving God.
And when the welcome message comes
To call his soul away,
His soul in raptures shall ascend
To everlasting day.