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In vain we seek for peace with God,
By methods of our own;
Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.
The threatenings of thy broken law
Impress the soul with dread;
If God the sword of justice draw,
It strikes the spirit dead.
But thine illustrious sacrifice
Hath answered these demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Came down from Jesus' hands.
Here all the ancient types agree,
The altar and the Lamb;
And prophets in their vision see
Salvation through his name.
'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord,
'Tis on thy cross we rest;
Forever be thy love adored
Thy name forever blest.
---Alternative verses---
In vain we seek for peace with God,
By methods of our own;
Blest Saviour! nothing but thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.
The threatenings of thy broken law
Impress the soul with dread;
If God the sword of vengeance draw,
It strikes the spirit dead.
But thy atoning sacrifice
Hath answered all demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Came to us by thy hands.
But thine atoning sacrifice
Hath answered all demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Are offered by thy hands.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Bible Refs:
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1 Co 3:11;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1872 | # 129 | | 1866 | # 305 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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WILTSHIRE
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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1795
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 1469 | Ab | | # 246 | Bb | | # 406 | Bb | | # 589 | Bb | | # 1566 | Bb | | # 72 | Bb | | # 73 | Bb | | # 562 | Bb | | # 57 | Bb | | # 427 | Bb | | # 454 | Bb | | # 290 | Bb | | # 633 | D |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) |
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