John 8:36: Thee, Redeemer of mankind

Thee, Redeemer of mankind,
Jehovah's favourite Son,
Let a wretched captive find,
Who for deliverance groan:
Real Hberty from sin,
The true substantial freedom give,
Give Thy Spirit, and within
My heart for ever live.

Then, my God, and not till then,
I shall indeed be free,
Free from the desires of men,
From all iniquity
Free from every thought of ill.
Free to rejoice and always love,
Free to do Thy perfect will
As angels do above.