Religion

Hymns on the Trinity, 48

by Charles Wesley 1707–1788

From Hymns on the Trinity (1767) · Osborn ed., vol. 7 (1870)

Religion

God made known the mystery,
The gospel of His grace,
CalPd the messenger to see
His God in Jesus' face:
God by revelation gave
The power to preach a dying God,
Ministerial power to save
Believers in His blood.

"I received it not of man.
Of man I was not taught;
Jesus did Himself explain
The grace for sinners bought;
Christ did to my heart reveal
The welcome news of sin forgiven,
News of joy unspeakable,
And peace 'twixt earth and heaven."

Every chosen instrument
Ordain'd by the Most High,
Every minister is sent
Of Christ to testify:
Lo, we preach His name abroad;
Know all the truth in us reveal'd,
Sinners by the blood of God
Receive your pardon seal'd.

MLA

Wesley, Charles. “Hymns on the Trinity, 48.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/1847/.

Chicago

Wesley, Charles. “Hymns on the Trinity, 48.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/1847/.

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