WHAT! never speak one evil word, Or rash, or idle, or unkind! O how shall I,...

John Wesley (1703-1791)

4 Verses Grace & Forgiveness Spiritual Renewal

Verse 1

WHAT! never speak one evil word, Or rash, or idle, or unkind! O how shall I, most gracious Lord, This mark of true perfection find?

Verse 2

Thy sinless mind in me reveal, Thy Spirit's plenitude impart; And all my spotless life shall tell The abundance of a loving heart.

Verse 3

Saviour, I long to testify The fulness of thy saving grace; O might thy Spirit the blood apply, Which bought for me the sacred peace!

Verse 4

Forgive, and make my nature whole, My inbred malady remove; To perfect health restore my soul, To perfect holiness and love.