Religion
Hymns on the Lord's Supper, 31
From Hymns on the Lord's Supper (1745) · Osborn ed., vol. 3 (1869)
O Rock of our salvation, see
The souls that seek their rest in Thee;
Beneath Thy cooling shadow hide,
And keep us, Saviour, in Thy side;
By water and by blood redeem,
And wash us in the mingled stream.
The sin-atoning blood apply,
And let the water sanctify,
Pardon and holiness impart,
Sprinkle and purify our heart,
Wash out the last remains of sin,
And make our inmost nature clean.
The double stream in pardons rolls,
And brings Thy love into our souls;
Who dare the truth Divine receive,
And credence to Thy Witness give,
We here Thy utmost power shall prove,
Thy utmost power of perfect love.
Codex Note
Attributed to Charles Wesley; Osborn's edition does not distinguish the brothers
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