264. The Perfect Righteousness of God

L.M.
1
The perfect righteousness of God
 
Is witnessed in the Savior’s blood;
 
’Tis in the cross of Christ we trace
 
His righteousness, yet wondrous grace.
2
God could not pass the sinner by,
 
His sin demands that he must die;
 
But in the cross of Christ we see
 
How God can save, yet righteous be.
3
The sin is laid on Jesus’ head,
 
’Tis in His blood sin’s debt is paid;
 
God’s justice can demand no more,
 
And mercy can dispense her store.
4
The sinner who believes is free,
 
Can say, "The Savior died for me";
 
Can point to the atoning blood,
 
And say, "This made my peace with God."
5
How wondrous the redemption plan,
 
Designed by God for ruined man!
 
His blessed Son in death laid low,
 
That He might endless life bestow.
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