by John Newton, Though Jericho pleasantly stood
“ A wonderful change will produce, Diffusing new life through the whole: The wilderness blooms like a rose, The heart which was vile and abhorred; Now fruitful and beautiful grows, The garden and joy of the Lord. ”
by John Newton, Though Jericho pleasantly stood
“ For sin has infected his blood, And poisoned the streams of his heart: Though cockatrice eggs he can hatch, Or, spider-like, cobwebs can weave; 'Tis madness to labor and watch For what will destroy or deceive. ”
by John Newton, Though Jericho pleasantly stood
“ How much can he do if he will! His zeal to be learned and wise, Will yield to no limits or bars; He measures the earth and the skies, And numbers and marshals the stars. Yet still he is barren of good ”
