69    8.7.4.     Gospel Mag., 1777
The Consolation of Election. Eph. 1. 3-7; Deut. 7. 7

1 Sons we are, through God’s election,
  Who in Jesus Christ believe;
  By eternal destination,
  Saving grace we here receive;
  Our Redeemer
  Does both grace and glory give.

2 Every soul of man, by sinning,
  Merits everlasting pain;
  But thy love, without beginning,
  Formed and fixed salvation’s plan.
  Countless millions
  Shall in life through Jesus reign.

3 [Pause, my soul! adore and wonder!
  Ask, “O why such love to me?”
  Grace has put me in the number
  Of the Saviour’s family;
  Hallelujah!
  Thanks, Eternal Love, to thee!]

4 These are springs of consolation,
  To converted sons of grace;
  Finished, free, and full salvation
  Shining in the Saviour’s face!
  Free grace only
  Suits the wretched sinner’s case.

5 When in that blest habitation,
  Which my God for me ordained;
  When in glory’s full possession,
  I with saints and angels stand;
  Free grace only
  Shall resound through Canaan’s land!