CCXIX. The Gospel first preached at Jerusalem.

"GO, (saith the Lord) proclaim my Grace
"To all the Sons of Adam's Race,
"Pardon for ev'ry crimson Sin,
"And at Jerusalem begin.

"There, where my Blood, not fully dry,
"Stands warm upon Mount Calvary;
"That Blood shall purge away their Guilt,
"By whom so lately it was spilt.

"Now let the daring Rebels turn,
"And o'er their bleeding Sov'reign mourn;
"Their bleeding Sov'reign shall forgive,
"And bid the Rebels look and live".

Is this thy Voice, All-gracious Lord?
And did the Rebels hear thy Word?
And did they fall beneath thy Feet,
And on their Knees Forgiveness meet?

Then may I hope for Mercy too;
Such Love can my hard Heart subdue,
And give this guilty Soul a Place
Among these Captives of thy Grace.

Here be it daily mine Employ
To bathe thy Wounds with Tears of Joy,
Till 'midst the new Jerusalem
In one full Choir we sing thy Name.