53    L.M.     Isaac Watts
The Gospel. Ezek. 11. 19; 37. 9, 10

1 This is the word of truth and love,
  Sent to the nations from above;
  Jehovah here resolves to show
  What his almighty grace can do.

2 Lo! at its sound the dead revive,
  Quickened by grace are made alive;
  Dry bones are raised and clothed afresh,
  And hearts of stone are turned to flesh.

3 [Lions and beasts of savage name
  Put on the nature of the lamb;
  While the vile world esteem it strange,
  Gaze and admire, and hate the change.]

4 May but this grace my soul renew,
  Let sinners gaze and hate me too;
  The word that saves me does engage
  A sure defence from all their rage.