A hymn by Joseph Hart (1712-1768)

Hart was a prolific Baptist hymn writer. In this hymn, Hart takes up the theme of imputed righteousness.

Righteousness to the Believer,
Freely giv’n,
Comes from heav’n.
God himself the Giver.

Christ has wrought this mighty wonder;
God and Man
By him can
Meet, and never sunder.

All the Law in human Nature
He fulfill’d,
Reconcil’d
Creature and Creator.

Ev’ry one, without Exemption,
That believes,
Now receives
Absolute Redemption.

Robes of Righteousness imputed,
White and whole,
Clothe the Soul,
Each exactly suited.

‘Tis a Way of God’s own finding;
‘Tis his Act;
And the Pact
Cannot be but binding.

Here is no ¹Prevarication;
Justice stands,
And demands,
Full and free Salvation.