1 Magnificent free grace, arise,
Outshine the thoughts of shallow men;
Sov'reign, preventing all surprize,
To him that neither will'd nor ran.
2 Grand as the bosom whence thou flow'd,
Kind as the heart that gave thee vent;
Rich as the gift that God bestow'd,
And lovely like the Christ he sent.
3 Sin reign'd to death; but over sin
And death, with more impartial sway,
Grace spreads her more extensive reign,
And does eternal life convey.
4 For us Salvation wide displays,
Her ample all-refreshing wing;
Safe in the shade free grace we praise,
And all its peerless glories sing.
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First Line: | Magnificent free grace, arise |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1825 |
Notes: | Public Domain. |