John 8: I am one that bear witness of Myself, and, &c

I Jesus by His mere word, alone
True witness of Himself could bear;
Yet God did first attest His Son,
And by a voice from heaven declare j
The Father sent His Well-beloved,
By mighty signs His mission seal'd:
And Jesu's heavenly tempers proved,
His soul with all the Godhead fill'd.

'Tis thus a follower of the Lamb
Doth real testimony give,
By works, not words. His grace proclaim,
And show the world how Christians live:
Tis thus the sons of God evince
Their birth illustrious from above,
From outward and from inward sins
Redeem'd by meek and lowly love.