“Faith! – 'tis a precious grace, Where'er it is bestowed!”


 
A hymn written by Benjamin Beddome

(1)

Faith! - 'tis a precious grace,
    Where'er it is bestowed!
It boasts of a celestial birth,
    And is the gift of God!

(2)

It hears the Prophet's voice,
    The teacher sent from heaven;
And says, “No lessons half so sweet
    As those which He has given.”

(3)

Jesus it owns a king, —
    An all-atoning Priest;
It claims no merit of its own,
    But looks for all in Christ.

(4)

To Him it leads the soul
    When filled with deep distress;
Flies to the fountain of His blood,
    And trusts His righteousness.

(5)

Since 'tis Thy work alone —
    And that Divinely free —
Lord send the Spirit of Thy Son
    To work this faith in me!