There’s no atonement left to make,
not even by remorse.
When God forgives for Jesus’ sake
he settles all the scores.
Nor penitence nor faith nor prayer
pays any of the debt,
for payment Jesus will not share
and less the glory get.
Then why should I one minute wait
thinking I must atone
or get me in some proper state
to come before the throne?
No, halting heart! It’s Jesus’ blood
and only what he’s done
makes me acceptable to God
in the Beloved One.
by Kilby Austin
not even by remorse.
When God forgives for Jesus’ sake
he settles all the scores.
Nor penitence nor faith nor prayer
pays any of the debt,
for payment Jesus will not share
and less the glory get.
Then why should I one minute wait
thinking I must atone
or get me in some proper state
to come before the throne?
No, halting heart! It’s Jesus’ blood
and only what he’s done
makes me acceptable to God
in the Beloved One.
by Kilby Austin