4. Christ in thee, by his Spirit's might, Works both to will and do. Q. How shall my maladies be heal'd, A. Christ is the great Physician seal'd, Q. By pray'r I ought to seek his face, A. "T is Christ alone that has the grace Q. Salvation-work is great and high, A. Christ is the Alpha thereof, aye, Q. What pillar then is most secure A. Christ only the foundation sure, Q. When I'm with black pollution stain'd, A. Christ is a fountain for that end Set open wide for thee. Q. What shall I do, when plagues abound, A. Christ has a balsam for thy wounds, Q. But is there any help for one A. Christ saves from sin, and he alone, Q. But where shall I be safe at last From hell and endless death? A. Christ is a refuge from the blast Q. But may n't ev'n nat'ral death to me A. Christ by his death in love to thee Q. Why, sir, is Christ the whole you say? A. Because, were Christ, our all, away, Q. How can he answer ev'ry case, A. Because he is the Lord of grace, Q. How is he present to supply, A. Because his glorious name is nigh, Q. Has he alone all pow'r to save? A. Yea, without Christ we nothing have, Q. May n't some from hence take latitude If Christ do all, then very good, A. Christ will in flaming vengeance come, With fury in his face, To damn his foes that dare presume, And thus abuse his grace. SECTION IV. FAITH AND WORKS BOTH EXCLUDED FROM THE MATTER OF JUS TIFICATION BEFORE GOD, THAT REDEMPTION MAY APPEAR TO BE WHO dare a holy God address, None could his great tribunal face, Faith claims no share, and works far less, In justice-pleasing righteousness; The servant were to be abhorr'd Would claim the glory of his lord. Blasphemous unbelief may claim Nor e'er pretends to save from thrall, "Tis Christ alone saves guilty me, And makes my right to life so free I dare not act with this intent For acts of mine to draw the rent: Presumption cannot rise more high; What more mischief could Satan do? Why, I'd discredit God's record Whose blood has life eternal won. |