Thy message, by the preacher, seal

The words

1. 1

   Stanza 1. Thy message, by the preacher, seal,And let thy pow’r be known;That every sinner here, may feelThe word is not his own.

2. 2

   Stanza 2. Amongst the foremost of the throngWho dare thee to thy face,He in rebellion stood too long,And fought against thy grace.

3. 3

   Stanza 3. But grace prevailed, he mercy found,And now by thee is sent,To tell his fellow–rebels round,And call them to repent.

4. 4

   Stanza 4. In Jesus, God is reconciled,The worst may be forgiv’n;Come, and he’ll own you as a child,And make you heirs of heav’n.

5. 5

   Stanza 5. O, may the word of gospel truthYour chief desires engageAnd JESUS be your guide in youth,Your joy in hoary age.

6. 6

   Stanza 6. Perhaps the year, that’s now begun,May prove to some their last;The sands of life may soon be run,The day of grace be past.

7. 7

   Stanza 7. Think, if you slight this embassy,And will not warning take;When Jesus in the clouds you see,What answer will you make?

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 2, Hymn 27. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/2-27