526. So let our lips and lives express

1 O let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.!

2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The honors of our Saviour God,
When the salvation reigns within,
And grace subdues the power of sin.

3 Our flesh and sense must be denied,
Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temperance, truth and love,
Our inward piety approve.

4 Religion bears our spirits up,
While we expect that blessèd hope,
The bright appearance of the Lord,
And faith stands leaning on His word.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: So let our lips and lives express
Author: Isaac Watts (1709)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christians: Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Example: of Christians (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LOUVAN
Composer: Virgil C. Taylor
Meter: L. M.



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