To Avert From Men God's Wrath

Verse 1

To avert from men God's wrath Jesus suffered in our stead;
By an ignominious death He a full atonement made;
And by His most precious blood,
Brought us, sinners, nigh to God.

Verse 2

That we never should forget This great Love on us bestowed,
He gave us His flesh to eat,
and to drink His precious blood;
All who sick and needy are May receive in Him a share.

Verse 3

Hither each afflicted soul May repair,
though filled with grief; To the sick,
not to the whole,
the Physician brings relief; Fear not, therefore,

but draw nigh,
Christ will all your wants supply.

Verse 4

He who in self— righteousness Fixes any hope or stay,
Has not on a wedding dress,
And with shame is sent away;
To the hungry, weary heart,

He will food and rest impart.

Verse 5

But examine first your case,
Whether you be in the faith;
Do you long for pard'ning grace?
Is your only hope His death? Then,

howe'er your soul's oppressed, Come,
you are a worthy guest.

Verse 6

He who Jesus' mercy knows,
Is from wrath and envy freed;
Love unto our neighbor shows That we are His flock indeed;
Thus we may in all our ways Show forth our Redeemer's praise.