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Text:Repentance, the Gift of God

239. Repentance, the Gift of God

1 The Lamb is exalted repentance to give,
That sin may be hated, while sinners believe;
Contrition is granted, and God justified,
The sinner is humbled, and self is denied.

2 Repentance flows freely through Calvary’s blood,
Produced by the Spirit and goodness of God.
The living possess it, through faith, hope, and love,
And own it a blessing sent down from above.

3 All born of the Spirit are brought to repent;
Free grace can make adamant hearts to relent.
Repentance is granted, God’s justice to prove;
Remission is given, and both from his love.

4 The vilest of sinners forgiveness have found,
For Jesus was humbled that grace might abound;
Whoever repents of his sin against God,
Shall surely be pardoned through Calvary’s blood.

Text Information
First Line: The Lamb is exalted repentance to give
Title: Repentance, the Gift of God
Meter: 11s.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
Topic: Fruits of the Spirit: Repentance
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