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WHERE God begins His gracious work,
   That work He will complete,
For round the objects of His love,
    All power and mercy meet.
 
2  Mortals may tire of all their aims,
    And fail in their intent;
God is above the power of change,
    He never can repent.
 
3  Each object of His love is sure
    To reach the heavenly goal;
For neither sin nor Satan can
    Destroy the blood-washed soul.
 
4  Satan may vex; and unbelief
    Believers may annoy;
But they will conquer, just as sure
    As Jesus reigns in joy.
 
5  The precious blood of God’s dear Son
    Shall not be spilled in vain;
The soul in Christ believing, must
    With Christ for ever reign.
 
Albert Midlane, 1825-1909