We praise Thee for Thy righteousness (Hymn 21)

Verse 1: We praise Thee for Thy righteousness; Thy justice, Father, we confess, And fully testify. Thou art the judge of all mankind, In Thee injustice none can find, Nor wrong to Thee apply. Verse 2: O holy Father, righteous One, Thy righteousness upholds Thy throne, ’Tis a foundation sure. ’Tis through this righteousness of Thine That reigns in Christ the grace divine, And peace we thus secure. Verse 3: Thy righteousness has caused Thy Son To die for us that we be won, Redemption thus was bought; Thy righteousness has justified When Christ's redemption was applied, Salvation thus was wrought. Verse 4: That Thou might show Thy righteousness, With Thy forgiveness Thou didst bless Men in the ancient age; For Thee Thy righteousness to show, Remission Thou dost now bestow On sinners in this age. Verse 5: All people Thou wilt judge one day, Thy righteousness to all display By Christ, Thy Son, our Lord; Yet fast we'll stand, for none can move, Thy righteousness we'll ever prove, With grace Thou wilt afford. Verse 6: With justice is Thy kingdom filled, And peace upon it Thou dost build With all in harmony; In the new heaven and new earth Thy righteousness will be their worth, As promised, God, by Thee.