It Means Just What It Says

There are some who believe the Bible,
And some who believe in part,
And some who trust with a reservation,
And some with all their heart.
But I know that its every promise
Is firm and true always;
It is tried as the precious silver,
And it means just what it says.

Refrain:
Yes, it means just what it says.

It assures me of salvation,
Thro' Jesus' precious blood,
For the souls that trust His mercy,
And yield themselves to God.
And I claim for myself the promise,
And just begins to praise,
For it says I am saved by trusting,
And I trust just as it says.

And it tells me there is cleansing,
From every secret sin,
And a great and full salvation,
To keep the heart within.
And I take Him in His fullness,
With all His glorious grace.
For He says it is mine for taking,
And I take just what He says.

—by Albert B. Simpson (1843-1919)

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