HYMN 3
C. M.
The new testament in the blood of Christ; or, The new covenant sealed
523 "The promise of my Father's love Shall stand for ever good," He said; and gave his soul to death, And sealed the grace with blood. | To this dear cov'nant of thy word I set my worthless name; I seal th' engagement to my Lord, And make my humble claim. | Thy light, and strength, and pard'ning grace, And glory, shall be mine My life and soul, my heart and flesh, And all my powers, are thine. | I call that legacy my own Which Jesus did bequeath; 'Twas purchased with a dying groan, And ratified in death. | Sweet is the memory of his name Who blessed us in his will, And to his testament of love Made his own life the seal. | |