Faith the way to salvation. <br /> <br />Rom. 1:16; Eph. 2:8,9. <br /> <br />Not by the laws of innocence <br />Can Adam's sons arrive at heav'n; <br />New works can give us no pretence <br />To have our ancient sins forgiv'n. <br /> <br />Not the best deeds that we have done <br />Can make a wounded conscience whole; <br />Faith is the grace, and faith alone, <br />That flies to Christ, and saves the soul. <br /> <br />Lord, I believe thy heav'nly word, <br />Fain would I have my soul renewed; <br />I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord <br />To have it pardoned and subdued. <br /> <br />O may thy grace its power display, <br />Let guilt and death no longer reign; <br />Save me in thine appointed way, <br />Nor let my humble faith be vain.<br /><br />Isaac Watts<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymn-35-part-1/
