by John Newton, When Joshua, by GOD's command
“ The men of Gibeon wore disguise, And gained their peace by framing lies; For Joshua had no pow'r to spare, If he had known from whence they were. But JESUS invitations sends, Treating with rebels as his friends; And holds the promise forth in view, To all who for his mercy sue. Too long his goodness I disdained, Yet went at last and peace obtained; But soon the noise of war I heard, And former friends in arms appeared. Weak in myself for help I cried, LORD, I am pressed on every side; The cause is thine, they fight with me, But every blow is aimed at thee. ”
