Author: Martin Luther; Christian Ignatius Latrobe; Dirk French Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #416 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Hymnal Title: Moravian Book of Worship Lyrics: 1 To avert from men God’s wrath,
Jesus suffered in our stead;
by an ignominious death
he a full atonement made;
and by his most precious blood
brought us, sinners, nigh to God.
2 Christ bids each afflicted soul
"Come that I may soothe your grief.
No one who is strong and whole
needs a doctor for relief;
therefore have no fear, draw nigh,
that your want I may supply."
3 But examine first your case,
whether you be in the faith;
do you long for pard’ning grace?
Is your only hope his death?
Then, how e’er your soul’s oppressed,
Come, you are a worthy guest.
4 They who Jesus’ mercy knows
are from wrath and envy freed;
love unto our neighbor shows
that we are his flock indeed;
thus we may in all our ways
show forth our Redeemer’s praise. Topics: Holy Communion; Christ--Atonement; Christ--Invitation of; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christ--Substitute, our; Christian year--Holy Week; Following Christ; Holy Communion; Self-Examination Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13 Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA
To Avert from Us God's Wrath