Hymn 50

1GOD, in the gospel of his Son,
Makes his eternal counsels known ;
Tis here his richest mercy shines,
And truth is drawn in fairest lines.

2Wisdom its dictates here imparts,
To form our minds, to cheer our hearts ;
Its influence makes the sinner live ;
It bids the drooping saint revive.

3Our raging passions it controls,
And comfort yields to contrite souls ;
It brings a better world in view,
And guides us all our journey through.