Ballou family. Papers, c. 1785-1974. Ballou, Silas, 1753-1837, handwritten, undated hymn, probably written c. 1785. bMS 128/1 (9), Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School.

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1 The only Care for slavish Grief is faith in God's Eternal Son. The only ground for our belief is what the mighty God has done.

2 if Jesus Christ hath not Redeemed all then those for whom he did not die if they believe on him att all they Surely will believe a Lie.

3 If there be Some he never said and they indeed believe the Same then they believe the truth indeed and now where in are they to blame?

4 if Jesus Dyed but for a Part, if those for whom he Spilt his blood believe the Same with all their heart their faith is Solid true and good

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5 If God did Rep(ro)bate a Part I Boldly testify to you if they belive it in there heart their faith is good because its true.

6 If this be true I ask of you and for an answer here I wait which Party hath the trust & faith the Chosen or the Reprobate

Silas Ballou

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