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."
"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."
"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."