1 The law by Moses came, But peace, and truth, and love, Were brought by Christ, a nobler name, Descending from above.
2 Amidst the house of God Their different works were done; Moses a faithful servant stood, But Christ a faithful Son.
3 Then to his new commands Be strict obedience paid; O'er all his Father's house he stands The sovereign and the head.
4 The man that durst despise The law that Moses brought, Behold! how terribly he dies For his presumptuous fault.
5 But sorer vengeance falls On that rebellious race, Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, And dare resist his grace.