WHILE musing on the present day,
We view the sects how far they stray
From law and gospel faith;
You ask them what the gospel means,
And three-score comments they will bring,
To mystify the truth.
Now what conclusion can we draw,
From such divines as shun God's law,
And boldly teach men's creeds?
Can I lay by the word of God,
Deny the path the Saviour trod,
To please their will and deeds?
No! I will try to firmly stand,
And keep the law that God commands,
While here on earth I roam.
They persecute me more and more,
Because I say God's law is sure,
And ever will remain.
They say the law that God has given,
Says we must keep one day in seven;
But God to man hath said,
That thou shalt keep the seventh day:
And while I view his word so plain,
I cannot turn aside.