Know then [this], that every soul is free

Know then [this], that every soul is free

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1. Know this, that ev’ry soul is free
To choose his life and what he’ll be;
For this eternal truth is giv’n:
That God will force no man to heav’n.

2. He’ll call, persuade, direct aright,
And bless with wisdom, love, and light,
In nameless ways be good and kind,
But never force the human mind.

3. Freedom and reason make us men;
Take these away, what are we then?
Mere animals, and just as well
The beasts may think of heav’n or hell.

4. May we no more our pow’rs abuse,
But ways of truth and goodness choose;
Our God is pleased when we improve
His grace and seek his perfect love.

Source: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #240

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First Line: Know then [this], that every soul is free
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #240

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