1097    11s     J. Kent
The Refuge. Deut. 33. 27; Ps. 46. 1; 48. 3

1 A refuge for sinners the gospel makes known;
  ’Tis found in the merits of Jesus alone;
  The weary, the tempted, and burdened by sin,
  Were never exempted from entering therein.

2 This refuge for sinners his love did ordain,
  In Jesus the Lamb, from eternity slain;
  And if God the Spirit reveal this to you,
  Take refuge in Jesus, though hell should pursue.

3 The soul that shall enter in safety shall dwell;
  There’s no peradventure of sinking to hell;
  The oath of Jehovah secures him from fear,
  Nor shall the avenger of blood enter there.

4 Here’s refuge for sinners, whose guilt shall appear
  As black as the confines of endless despair;
  Who, stripped of all merit whereon to rely,
  Are taught by the Spirit to Jesus to fly.

5 Should conscience accuse us, as oft-times it may,
  Here’s blood that can take its defilement away.
  In Jesus the Saviour, the sinner shall view
  A city of refuge and righteousness too.