When sinners utter boasting words

The words

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   Stanza 1. When sinners utter boasting words,And glory in their shame;The LORD, well–pleased, an ear affordsTo those who fear his name.

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   Stanza 2. They often meet to seek his face,And what they do, or say,Is noted in his book of graceAgainst another day.

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   Stanza 3. For they, by faith, a day descry,And joyfully expect,When he, descending from the sky,His jewels will collect.

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   Stanza 4. Unnoticed now, because unknown,A poor and suff’ring few;He comes to claim them for his own,And bring them forth to view.

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   Stanza 5. With transport then their Savior’s careAnd favor they shall prove;As tender parents guard and spareThe children of their love.

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   Stanza 6. Assembled worlds will then discernThe saints alone are blest;When wrath shall like an oven burn,And vengeance strike the rest.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 80. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-80