Anon. Justice doth call for vengeance on my sins, And threatens death as guerdon for the same; Mercy to plead for pardon then begins, With saying, CHRIST hath undergone the shame. Justice shews me an angry GOD offended, And Mercy shews a Saviour crucified: Justice says, I that sinn'd must be condemnéd: Mercy replies, CHRIST for my sins hath died. Grim justice threats with a revengeful rod: Meek Mercy shews me an appeaséd GOD. LORD! though my sins make me for Justice fit, Through CHRIST let Mercy triumph over it. |