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5 They have fellowship with God, Through the Mediator’s blood; One with God, through Jesus one, Glory is in them begun!

6 Though they suffer much on earth, Strangers to the worldling’s mirth, Yet they have an inward joy, Pleasures which can never cloy. NO RECORD

81 S.M. J. Berridge

Spirit of Adoption. Rom. 8. 15

Well, canst thou read thy heart, And feel the plague of sin? Does Sinai’s thunder make thee start, And conscience roar within?

2 Expect to find no balm On nature’s barren ground; All human medicines will do harm; They only skin the wound.

3 To Jesus Christ repair, And knock at mercy’s gate; His blood alone can wash thee fair, And make thy conscience sweet.

4 In season due he seals A pardon on the breast; The wounds of sin his Spirit heals, And brings the gospel-rest. 5 [So comes the peace of God, Which cheers the conscience well; And love shed in the heart abroad, More sweet than we can tell.]

6 Adopted sons perceive Their kindred to the sky; The Father’s pardoning love receive, And “Abba, Father,” cry. JOHN BERRIDGE 1716

82 L.M. B. Wallin

Stability of Covenant. Ps. 89. 28; Isa. 54. 9, 10

Rejoice, ye saints, in every state, Divine decrees remain unmoved; No turns of providence abate God’s care for those he once has loved.

2 Firmer than heaven his covenant stands, Though earth should shake and skies depart. You’re safe in your Redeemer’s hands, Who bears your names upon his heart.

3 Our Surety knows for whom he stood And gave himself a sacrifice: The souls once sprinkled with his blood, Possess a life that never dies.

4 Though darkness spread around our tent, Though fear prevail and joy decline, God will not of his oath repent: Dear Lord, thy people still are thine! B. WALLIN 1711