WASHED from my sins, redeemed and justified,
I peace with God enjoy through Jesus’ blood,
That precious, precious blood which speaketh peace,
And is to me the source of every good!
My business now is with my God to walk,
And guided by His holy eye to go,
Sweet fellowship with Him to cultivate,
And His unclouded countenance to know.
To “search the Scriptures” often, and inquire
His holy perfect will yet more and more,
To have “this testimony” bright and clear,
That Him I please, that Him I “walk before.”
Oh! sweet employ; oh, heaven below begun!
Oh! deep and softly flowing peaceful stream!
Oh! holy friendship, better far than life!
These, as thy needful things, my soul, esteem.
‘Twill heighten every pleasure I possess;
‘Twill sweeten every pang I may endure;
‘Twill not depart, though life itself may fail;
‘Twill prove a portion, wealthy, safe, and sure.
And whilst I keep this “fellowship” divine,
I best may serve my Mends and brethren dear,
I best may testify to men around,
And e’en to angels high shall it appear.
Thus as I press my onward path of joy,
From strength to strength with certain step I move,
“Abundant entrance” I shall surely have,
Into my everlasting home above.
Let me then walk with God like him of old;
The single eye, the steadfast heart be mine;
From grace to grace advance, till glory come,
Where I among the ransomed ones shall shine.