3. Thy gladd'ning oil thou dost | Those precious gifts on us bestow, Which from our Saviour's merits O that the Comforter would come, Attest that I am born again; Nor let thy former gifts be vain: Grant me a sense that I'm forgiven, A pledge that I'm an heir of heaven. 3. Grant me the indubitable seal, That ascertains the kingdom mine; That powerful stamp I long to feel, The signature of love divine: O shed it in my heart abroad, Fulness of love, of heaven, of God. C. Wesley 75 XIII. GOD'S CALL OF GRACE TO THE UNCONVERTED. 225.* MY Saviour sinners doth receive, Whom, with sin's galling load oppressed, ways, T. 217.4. They by the Father are esteem'd, Nor man nor angel can relieve, Since Jesus sinners doth receive. 2. The fondest mother cannot have His love exceedeth our conception: For Jesus sinners doth receive. 3. Now is his sympathizing heart Her sins, though many, he forgives: Not only when on earth he dwelt 7. Come, sinners, come, tho' vile Returning prodigals he meeteth; He freely offers them his grace, Them with a pardoning kiss he greeteth: (way? Why wilt thou stand in thy own Why wilfully be Satan's prey? Wilt thou sin's drudge remain for ever, Tho' he appear'd thee to deliver? Do not delay, sin's service leave, Since Jesus sinners will receive. 8. Come, ye that heavy laden are, Come, weary, void of self-assist ance; Tho' doubting, ready to despair, Come but to him without resist ance: Behold his heart with love replete, Full of desire the worst to meet; Long hath he sought for you tho' wretched, (ed: You to embrace his arms outstretchO come to him, believe, and live; My Saviour sinners doth receive. 9. Object not, I'm a wretch too base, Too oft his goodness I have slighted, Too often spurned at his grace, I, who was graciously invited: Is your repentance now sincere? Your sorrow genuine? do not fear; His power and mercy are unbounded, (founded: None, trusting him, was e'er conHe saves whom none else can relieve; My Saviour sinners doth receive. 10. Think not, 'tis time enough, nor say, (sure, God, who is gracious beyond meaShuts not the door of grace to-day; I'll first enjoy some carnal pleasure: No, God forbid! if you are wise, Grace offer'd now, do not despise: 226.* Sinners, hear instruction mild; Full of pity, love, and power: He is willing; doubt no more. SINNER, hear thy Saviour's call, 2. Ho, ye needy, come and welcome: He has seen thy grievous thrall, God's free bounty glorify: us nigh, Without money,:: 3. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, 4. Let not conscience make you | Nor of fitness fondly dream; Jesus heard thy mournful cry: He has pardon to impart, Grace to save thee from thy fears; Sinner, wipe away thy tears. Wilt thou dread the Lamb of God, Shed his own most precious blood. 3. Think how on the cross he hung, Pierced with a thousand wounds; Hark, from each as with a tongue 'Tis the Spirit's glimmering beam. See from all his open'd veins Now the voice of pardon sounds; 5. Agonizing in the garden, Lo, your Maker prostrate lies: On the bloody tree behold him, Hear him cry, before he dies, "It is finish'd;":||: Sinners, will not this suffice? Blood of wondrous virtue flow, 6. Lo, the incarnate God ascended By himself the Lord has sworn Pleads the merit of his blood: Can do helpless sinners good. cert, Sing the praises of the Lamb; While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo with his name: Hallelujah, Sinners here may sing the same. J. Cennick. He delights not in thy death: But invites thee to return; (faith. Come, that thou mayst live by 5. Raise thy downcast eyes and see What bright throngs his throne surround; These, tho' sinners once like thee, Yield not then to unbelief, (room;" While he says, "There yet is Though of sinners thou art chief,Since 'tis Jesus calls thee, come. J. Newton, (adapted.) 229. T. 22. COME, sinners, to the gospel-feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest; Not one of you need stay behind: His gospel calleth to mankind. 2. Attend, the gospel-trumpet sounds, (bounds; Calls sinners from earth's farthest The year of Jubilee is come:Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 3. Come, all ye souls by sin opprest, Ye wanderers, who are seeking (blind, The poor, the maim'd, the halt, the With Christ a hearty welcome find. 4. The message as from God receive; (live: Ye all may come to Christ and Olet his love your hearts constrain; Nor suffer him to die in vain. rest; 2. Ready the Father is to own And kiss his late returning son; Ready your loving Saviour stands, And spreads for you his pierced hands. 3. Ready the Spirit to impart Grace to subdue the stubborn heart, (abroad, To shed Christ's love in you And witness you are born of God. 4. Ready for you the angels wait, To triumph in your blest estate: All heaven is ready to resound, "The dead's alive, the lost is found." 5. Come, sinners, to your gracious Lord, Incline your ear, and hear his word: His offer'd grace with joy receive, Hear, sinners, and your souls shall live. 231. Wesley. T. 22. |