An act of faith passed onward
From times long past to ours;
It speaks across the ages,
Echoing with mighty power.
And what can be this message
Through centuries still true?
A lamb was killed and offered —
Life, peace for me and you.
The torch was lit with Abel;
It passed through many hands;
Great multitudes of offerings —
God’s great design and plan.
And now God’s grace is closing;
The world is steeped in sin;
God’s spotless Son has suffered —
Oh, let Him draw you in!
Oh, hold the torch yet higher
That lost one sees its flame!
That sacrifice still speaking —
The torch is not in vain!
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