Lyrics
1 COME, let us use the grace divine,
And all, with one accord,
In a perpetual covenant join
Ourselves to CHRIST the LORD:
2 Give up ourselves, through Jesu's power,
His name to glorify;
And promise, in this sacred hour,
For GOD to live and die.
3 The covenant we this moment make
Be ever kept in mind:
We will no more our God forsake,
Or cast his words behind.
4 We never will throw off his fear
Who hears our solemn vow:
And if thou art well-pleased to hear,
Come down, and meet us now!
5 Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Let all our hearts receive;
Present with the Celestial host,
The peaceful answer give!
6 To each the covenant blood apply,
Which takes our sins away;
And register our names on high,
And keep us to that day!
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Meaning & Inspiration
Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine is a covenant hymn shaped around shared devotion to Christ. Each stanza advances the pledge: receiving grace, surrendering life to God, remembering the covenant, keeping holy reverence, and depending on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The language is solemn but hopeful, especially as the singers ask God to meet them and sustain their commitment. Rather than presenting faith as private sentiment, the hymn places discipleship within a worshiping community joined in one accord.
Its imagery aligns closely with biblical calls to offer the whole self to God and to remain faithful to a confessed hope. Romans 12:1 provides a clear parallel for presenting life as worship, while Hebrews 10:23 supports the hymn’s concern with holding firmly to commitment. The closing appeal to covenant blood reflects Hebrews 9:14, where the blood of Christ cleanses the conscience for service to God. Grace is thus both the basis of the covenant response and the means by which that response can endure.
Related Scripture
- Romans 12:1 Paul calls believers to present themselves to God as living sacrifices.
- Hebrews 10:23 Believers are urged to hold firmly to their confessed hope.
- Hebrews 9:14 Christ’s blood cleanses the conscience for service to God.