SECTION III. THE HOLY SPIRIT. 166. Faith. S.M. By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of GOD.-EPH. ii. 8. 1 FAITH!-'tis a precious grace, It boasts of a celestial birth, And is the gift of God! 2 3 4 Jesus it owns a King,— It claims no merit of its own, But looks for all in Christ. To him it leads the soul, When fill'd with deep distress; Since 'tis thy work alone, Lord, send the spirit of thy Son 167. Faith. 8s. Being justified by faith, we have peace with GOD through our Lord JESUS CHRIST: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of GOD.ROM. v. 1, 2. 1 As soon as a sinner believes, And trusts in his crucified God, 2 It treads on the world and on hell; It overcomes heaven by prayer;— And look for his love to the end. 3 It says to the mountains, " Depart," That stand betwixt God and the soul; It binds up the broken in heart, And makes wounded consciences whole; Bids sins of a crimson-like dye Be spotless as snow and as white; 168. Faith. S.M. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.—ISAIAH xlix. 23. 1 YOUR harps, ye trembling saints, 2 Though in a foreign land, 3 His grace shall to the end 4 Nor present things, nor things to come, Shall quench the spark divine. The time of love will come, When we shall clearly see, Not only that he shed his blood, But each shall say, "For me." 5 Tarry his leisure, then, Wait, the appointed hour; Wait, till the bridegroom of your souls Reveal his love with power. 6 Blest is the man, O God, That stays himself on thee! Who waits for thy salvation, Lord ! 169. Faith. c.M. The gifts and calling of GOD are without repentance. 1 O LORD! why should I doubt thy love, 2 Thy smiles have freed my heart from pain, 3 Hast thou not form'd my soul anew, 4 Dost thou repent? wilt thou deny 5 Lord, let not groundless fears destroy I'll praise for blessings I enjoy, 170. Faith. 104th. Behold GoD is my salvation: I will trust and not be afraid for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.-ISAIAH xii. 2. 1 BEGONE, unbelief, 2 Though dark be my way, 3 His love, in time past Confirms his good pleasure [4 Determin'd to save, |