God's Holy Law, Transgressed

1God's holy law, transgressed,
Speaks nothing but despair;
Burdened with guilt, with grief oppressed,
No refuge can I bear.

2Not all our groans and tears,
Nor works which we have done,
Nor vows, nor promises, nor prayers,
Can for our sin atone.

3Relief alone is found
In Jesus' precious blood;
'Tis this that heals the mortal wound,
And reconciles to God.

4High lifted on the cross,
The spotless Victim dies;
This is salvation's only source,
Whence all our hopes arise.