a182. The Law of God is good and wise

1 The Law of God is good and wise
And sets His will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.

2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek deliverance ere too late.

3 To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are His delight
And should be done as good and right.

4 When men the offered help disdain
And dead in sin and woe remain;
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.

5 The law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all:
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no power to justify.

6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone.

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First Line: The Law of God is good and wise
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Topic: The Catechism: The Word
Notes: Author from Index: M. Loy
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