152. The Perfect Righteousness of God

1 The perfect righteousness of God
is witnessed in the Savior's blood;
'tis the cross of Christ we trace
His righteousness, yet wondrous grace.

2 God could not pass the sinner by;
justice demands that he should die;
but in the cross of Christ we see
how God can save, yet righteous be.

3 The judgment fell on Jesus' head;
'twas in His blood sin's debt was paid;
stern Justice can demand no more,
and Mercy can dispense her store.

4 The sinner who believes is free,
can say, "The Savior died for me";
can point to the atoning blood
and say, "This made my peace with God."

Text Information
First Line: The perfect righteousness of God
Title: The Perfect Righteousness of God
Author: Albert Midlane (1861)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2017
Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death
Tune Information
Name: MENDON
Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
Meter: LM
Key: G Major
Source: Traditional German melody
Notes: Higher key: no. 23



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