God's Holy Law, Transgressed
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
13 words changed
Verse 1
God's holy law, is magnified,
Speaks nothing but despair;
Burdened with guilt, and are oppressed,We find no comfort there.
Verse 1
God's holy law, transgressed,
Speaks nothing but despair;
Burdened with guilt, with grief oppressed,
No refuge can I bear.
Verse 2
Not all our groans and tears,Not works which we have done,
Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers,
Can e'er for sin atone.
Verse 2
Not all our groans and tears,
Nor works which we have done,
Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers,
Can for our sin atone.
Verse 3
Relief alone is found
In Jesus' precious blood;- 'Tis this that heals the mortal wound,
And reconciles to God.
Verse 3
Relief alone is found
In Jesus' precious blood;
'Tis this that heals the mortal wound,
And reconciles to God.
Verse 4
High lifted on the cross,
The spotless Victim dies;
This our salvation's only source,
Whence all our hopes arise.
Verse 4
High lifted on the cross,
The spotless Victim dies;
This is salvation's only source,
Whence all our hopes arise.