From the Gadsby Hymnal

For us the dear Redeemer died;

Why are we then ashamed?

We stand for ever justified.

And cannot be condemned.

Though we believe not, he is true;

The work is in his hand;

His gracious purpose he will do,

And all his word shall stand.

If once the love of Christ we feel

Upon our hearts impressed,

The mark of that celestial seal

Can never be erased.

The Lord will scourge us if we stay.

And wound us with distress;

But he will never take away 

His covenant of peace.

The peace which Jesus' blood secures,

And fixes in our hearts,

To all eternity endures,

Nor finally departs.

William Hammond (1719-1783)