A bogus mercy Devil gives
To let us have our way:
A counterfeit to “I forgive”
When sin in us holds sway.
We’re fooled by him that wrong is right
And world cooperates,
As through our flesh spreads Devil’s blight
With death as our sin’s fate.
But pride in our sin will be killed
By Jesus on His Cross;
Humility from Him will fill
Our hearts when our sin’s lost.
And Devil writhes in his defeat
When Jesus rises up—
Says, “I forgive” from mercy seat;
“On Me come now and sup.”
“At altar come to eat and drink
Through font of my new life,
And on my truth you now can think
When I end Devil’s strife.”
PROCLAIMING TRUTH! 