Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: How free and boundless is the grace
Topic: The Gospel/Invitations
Writer: <no first name given> Beddome
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 287
Page Number: 179, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHow free and boundless is the grace
Of our redeeming God!
Extending to the Greek and Jew,
And men of ev'ry blood.
Come, all you wretched sinners, come,
He'll form your souls anew;
His gospel and his heart have room
For rebels such as you.
His doctrine is almighty love;
There's virtue in his name
To turn a raven to a dove,
A lion to a lamb.
Come, then, accept the offer'd grace,
And make no more delay;
His love will all you guilt efface,
And soothe your fears away.