By Grace, Through Faith

By Hope Ellen Rapson

By grace, through Faith

Your Spirit lives within

Not outside, but inside

Freeing me from sin.

I need not be shackled

By the sins of my past,

With confidence and joy

I can look at last---

To becoming all

You’ve designed for me,

To become like Christ,

To reflect Your glory.

I can do Your will;

I can cope with life.

I can grow in love;

I can conquer self.

I can choose as Christ

To serve the lost

Sharing the good news

Whatever the cost.

By grace, through faith,

Your Spirit lives within

Not outside, but inside

To free me from sin.

(Try singing this to the tune of Amazing Grace!)