‘Tis said, O Echo, though I scarce receive it,
That thou canst utter truth. May I believe it?
(Echo) Believe it.
Then I, of truth disposed to be a winner,
Will ask thee this, Am I, indeed, a sinner?
(Echo) Indeed, a sinner.
But if, in works, I, strive with best endeavor,
I should not, surely, then be lost Forever?
(Echo) Lost Forever.
If my salvation thus I cannot earn,
What shall I do? Should I to Jesus turn?
(Echo) To Jesus turn.
If this be truth, ‘twere wisdom to obey it.
Is it thy voice? or do the Scriptures say it?
(Echo) The Scriptures say it.
But I have been so long my will fulfilling
Can I be sure that God to save is willing?
(Echo) God to save is willing.
But, O! my sins o’erwhelm me like a flood.
Can I from them be purged by Jesus’ blood?
(Echo) Purged by Jesus’ blood.
Then Him I trust: He saves and keeps forever.
O, wondrous grace! can it fathomed? Never!
(Echo) Be fathomed? Never!
ML-02/01/1920