Verse 1

So let our lips and lives express The holy Gospel we profess; So let our walks and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine.

Verse 2

Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honor of our Saviour God; When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the pow'r of sin.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

That sacred stream, Thy holy Word, That all our raging fear controls: Sweet peace Thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls.