A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#71

71. Mercy and Wrath results from the Mission of Christ

1 Raise your triumphant songs,
To an immortal tune,
Let the wide earth resound the deeds
Celestial grace has done.

2 Sing, how eternal love
Its chief beloved chose,
And bade him raise our wretched race
From their abyss of woes.

3 His hand no thunder bears,
Nor terror clothes his brow;
No bolts to drive our guilty souls
To fiercer flames below.

4 'Twas mercy filled the throne,
No wrath stood frowning by,
When Christ was sent with pardon down
To rebels doomed to die.

5 Now sinners dry your tears;
Let hopeless sorrow cease;
Bow to the sceptre of his love,
And take the offer'd peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Raise your triumphant songs
• Title: Mercy and Wrath results from the Mission of Christ
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Christ: His Mission and Works; Advent and the Birth of Christ

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