Gadsby Hymn 53. Author: Isaac Watts. Tune 'Mendon' CT 480, Ps 34. "This is the word of truth..."

Isaac Watt's hymn 'The Gospel', number 53 in William Gadsby's Hymns. Played to the tune 'Mendon', Companion Tune 480 and Psalter 34. William Gadsby (1773-1844) was a Strict and Particular Baptist pastor in Manchester, England. His compilation of hymns was first published in 1838. Since then, a number of supplements have been added, including hymns compiled by J.C. Philpot.
1
This is the word of truth and love,
Sent to the nations from above;
Jehovah here resolves to show
What his almighty grace can do.
2
Lo! at its sound the dead revive,
Quickened by grace are made alive;
Dry bones are raised and clothed afresh,
And hearts of stone are turned to flesh.
3
[Lions and beasts of savage name
Put on the nature of the lamb;
While the vile world esteem it strange,
Gaze and admire, and hate the change.]
4
May but this grace my soul renew,
Let sinners gaze and hate me too;
The word that saves me does engage
A sure defence from all their rage.
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