Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1853
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: Forgiveness 'tis a joyful sound
Topic: The Christian's Hope Rank Honors and Future Glory
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
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Hymn Number: Song 308
Page Number: 377, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFORGIVENESS! 'tis a joyful sound
To malefactors doom'd to die;
Publish the bliss the world around;
You seraphs, shout it from the sky!
'Tis the rich gift of love divine;
'Tis full, outmeasuring ev'ry crime;
Unclouded shall its glories shine,
And feel no change by changing time.
For this stupendous love of Heav'n,
What grateful honors shall we show!
Where much transgression is forgiv'n
Let love in equal ardors glow.
By this inspir'd, let all our days
With gospel holiness be crown'd;
Let truth and goodness, prayer and praise
In all abide, in all abound.