10. Grace Is the Sweetest Sound

S.M.
by T. Kelly, 1802
1
Grace is the sweetest sound
 
That ever reached our ears,
 
When conscience charged and justice frowned,
 
’Twas grace removed our fears.
“Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)” (Romans 2:15)
2
’Tis freedom to the slave,
 
’Tis light and liberty;
 
It takes its terror from the grave,
 
From death its victory.
“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” (Romans 6:16-18)
3
Grace is a mine of wealth
 
Laid open to the poor;
 
Grace is the sovereign spring of health;
 
’Tis life forevermore.
4
Of grace then let us sing!
 
(A joyful, wondrous theme!)
 
Whom grace has brought, shall glory bring,
 
And we shall reign with Him.
5
Then shall we see His face
 
With all the saints above,
 
And sing forever of His grace,
 
Forever of His love.
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