Verse 1
The father of the faithful seed
His faith by his obedience prov’d,
Abraham was justified indeed,
When offering up his best-belov’d
He shew’d the grace before receiv’d,
And perfectly in God believ’d.

Verse 2
Accepted first thro’ faith alone,
His pardon unconfirm’d he held;
But rend’ring back his only son,
He felt the precious promise seal’d,
Felt in his heart and spirit pure
The peace irrevocably sure.

Verse 3
Before he sacrific’d his child,
Accounted just thro’ faith he liv’d,
By causeless mercy reconcil’d
Forgiveness without works receiv’d:
But when he resolutely obey’d,
Thro’ works he then was righteous made.