A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#106

106. The eternal Sov'reign from on high

1 Th' eternal Sov'reign from on high
Cast on the sons of men his eye,
To see, if any understood,
And fear'd, and lov'd their Maker, God.

2 But all were so degen'rate grown,
None the true God had fully known;
Both Jew and Gentile long had been
By lust enslav'd, and dead in sin.

3 Both gone from wisdom's path astray,
Pursu'd the errors of their way,
With dismal superstition blind;
And causeless terrors fill'd their mind.

4 Who, gracious God! to sinners' eyes
could bid the wish'd salvation rise?
Thy Son did light and truth display,
And turn their darkness into day.

5 No flesh shall boast of righteousness,
But guilty shall themselves confess;
And, when they heart thy pard'ning voice,
In thy salvation shall rejoice.

Text Information

• First Line: The eternal Sov'reign from on high
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Office and Mediation of Christ

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