691    C.M.     John Newton
The Thaw. Job 12. 14; John 15. 5

1 All outward means, till God appears,
  Will ineffectual prove;
  Though much the sinner sees and hears,
  He cannot learn to love.

2 But let the stoutest sinner feel
  The softening warmth of grace,
  Though hard as ice, or rocks, or steel,
  His heart dissolves apace.

3 Feeling the blood which Jesus spilt,
  To save his soul from woe,
  His hatred, unbelief, and guilt,
  All melt away like snow.

4 Jesus, we in thy name entreat;
  Reveal thy gracious arm;
  And grant thy Spirit’s kindly heat,
  Our frozen hearts to warm.