The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Words: Benjamin Beddome (1717–1795). Published posthumously in Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818), number 22. The Avenging God.
Music: Galena The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book, edited by Lowell Mason, Edwards A. Park & Austin Phelps (New York: Mason Brothers, 1859), page 273 (🔊 ).
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Shall mortals dare contend
With an almighty God?
Who can resist His powerful arm,
Or bear His vengeful rod?
He executes His will
In Heav’n, and earth and hell;
And while the angels prostrate fall,
Shall sinful man rebel?
He’ll mock the vain design,
His wrath shall pierce them through;
The wages due to every sin
Is everlasting woe.