2. As the Serpent Raised by Moses

8.7.8.7.D.
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As the serpent raised by Moses
 
Healed the fiery serpent’s bite,
 
Jesus now Himself discloses
 
To the wounded sinner’s sight.
 
Hear His gracious invitation,
 
"I have life and peace to give,
 
I have wrought out full salvation,
 
Sinner, look to Me and live."
2
"Grieve about your sins no longer,
 
Well I know their mighty guilt;
 
But My love than death is stronger,
 
I My precious blood have spilt:
 
Though your heart has long been hardened,
 
Look on Me — it soft shall grow;
 
Your transgressions shall be pardoned,
 
And I’ll wash you white as snow."
3
"I have seen what you were doing,
 
Though you little thought of Me;
 
You were madly bent on ruin,
 
But, I said — it shall not be;
 
You had been forever wretched,
 
Had I not espoused your part;
 
Now behold My arms outstretchèd
 
To receive you to My heart."
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