The word of Christ, our Lord, <br />With whom we have to do; <br />Is sharper than a two-edged sword, <br />To pierce the sinner through. <br /> <br />Swift as the lightnings blaze <br />When aweful thunders roll, <br />It fills the conscience with amaze, <br />And penetrates the soul. <br /> <br />No heart can he concealed <br />From his all-piercing eyes; <br />Each thought and purpose stands revealed, <br />Naked, without disguise. <br /> <br />He sees his peoples' fears, <br />He notes their mournful cry; <br />He counts their sighs and falling tears, <br />And helps them from on high. <br /> <br />Though feeble is their good, <br />It has his kind regard; <br />Yea, all they would do, if they could, <br />Shall find a sure reward. <br /> <br />He sees the wicked too, <br />And will repay them soon, <br />For all the evil deeds they do, <br />And all they would have done. <br /> <br />Since all our secret ways <br />Are marked and known by thee; <br />Afford us, Lord, thy light of grace <br />That we ourselves may see.<br /><br />John Newton<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-word-quick-and-powerful/
