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DEV:In evil long I took delight by John Newton
In evil long I took delight, unawed by shame or fear, till a new
object struck my sight, and stopp'd my wild career: I saw One hanging
on a Tree in agonies and blood, who fix'd His languid eyes on me. As
near His Cross I stood.
Sure never till my latest breath, can I forget that look: It seem'd
to charge me with His death, though not a word He spoke: My conscience
felt and own'd the guilt, and plunged me in despair: I saw my sins His
Blood had spilt, and help'd to nail Him there.
Alas! I know not what I did! But now my tears are vain: Where shall
my trembling soul be hid? For I the Lord have slain! --A second look He
gave, which said, "I freely all forgive; This blood is for thy ransom
paid; I die that thou may'st live."
Thus, while his death my sin displays in all its blackest hue, Such
is the mystery of grace, It seals my pardon too. With pleasing grief,
and mournful joy, my spirit now is fill'd, that I should such a life
destroy, yet live by Him I kill'd!
JOHN NEWTON, 1725-1807
"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS CHRIST?"