A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 • SECTION 41

Hymn 1:38. [Supplement.] The universal law of equity. Matt. 8. 12.

← Hymns and Spiritual Songs

1 Blessed Redeemer how divine, How righteous is this rule of thine, "To do to all men just the same "As we expect or wish from them."

2 This golden lesson, short and plain, Gives not the mind nor memory pain; And every conscience must approve This universal law of love.

3 How blest would every nation be, Thus rul'd by love and equity! All would be friends without a foe, And form a paradise below.

4 Jesus, forgive us, that we keep Thy sacred law of love asleep, No more let envy, wrath, and pride, But thy blest maxims be our guide.

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