Religion

Hymn I.85: Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ

by Isaac Watts 1674–1748

From Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Book I (1707)

Religion

The Lord on high proclaims
His Godhead from his throne:
"Mercy and justice are the names
By which I will be known.

"Ye dying souls that sit
In darkness and distress,
Look from the borders of the pit
To my recov'ring grace."

Sinners shall hear the sound;
Their thankful tongues shall own,
"Our righteousness and strength is found
In thee, the Lord, alone."

In thee shall Isr'el trust,
And see their guilt forgiv'n;
God will pronounce the sinners just,
And take the saints to heav'n.

MLA

Watts, Isaac. “Hymn I.85: Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/440/.

Chicago

Watts, Isaac. “Hymn I.85: Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/watts/440/.

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