Religion
Matthew 5:20: Except your righteousness shall exceed, &c
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 10 (1871)
Religion
No partial, outward righteousness
Can make me meet to see Thy face,
But such as in Thyself did shine,
Internal, perfect, and Divine:
The faith which works by holiest love
Shall join me to Thy saints above.
The righteousness from heaven sent down
Shall form mine everlasting crown.
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