Wesley Corpus

Thy children, all inspir'd by me Full of the Holy-Ghost shall be, Of glorious joy and perfect peace, Their souls I will anew create, And 'stablish in a sinless state, Thro' faith's implanted righteousness: Then shalt thou fear thy foes no more, Beyond the dire oppressor's power, Beyond the reach of earth and hell: My word is to the utmost prov'd, The inbred stumbling-block remov'd, And sin is quite impossible.101 "Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me, c." Isa. liv. 15, 16. The world shall impotently rage, Without my leave their powers engage T' oppress my church as heretofore: But blasted by my glorious eyes, Whoe'er against my favourites rise, Shall fall at last, to rise no more: Who forge the instruments of death, From me they first receive their breath; 101John Wesley underlined "sin is quite impossible" in his personal copy, adding in the margin "Q" (for Question). Page 368 I made the smith that blows the fire; The waster at my beck destroys; And when my wrath no more employs, I burn the weapons of mine ire. "No weapon that is formed against thee, shall prosper, c." Isa. liv. 17. The weapons men or devils frame, The fiery darts shall miss their aim, Nor once inflict the slightest wound; And who thy spotless life condemn, Condemn'd themselves and put to shame Shall all be false-accusers found. Such is the life my servants live, So great the joy they here receive Sure earnest of their joys above, Pardon'd, and sanctified by grace, Possessing me, they all possess True righteousness, and sinless love. "Buy without money." Isa. lv. 1. Who comes unto thee A mere sinner like me, Shall acknowledge thy grace undeserved and free, While astonish'd he buys Without money or price A kingdom on earth, and a throne in the skies. "Thus saith the Lord, keep ye judgment and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed." Isa. lvi. 1. Jesus, I believe thee near: My salvation shall appear, My salvation from all sin When I have my Lord within, Righteousness in thee is mine, Spotless righteousness divine. Page 369 Coming in a way of grace Thee I hasten to embrace, In the way of duty I Look to find thee passing by, Toward the great salvation press, Follow after righteousness.