Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#LI

LI. God glorified in the Gospel

1 The Lord, descending from above,
Invites his children near;
While power and truth, and boundless love,
Display their glories here.

2 Here in thy gospel's wondrous frame,
Fresh wisdom we may view;
A thousand angels learn thy name,
Beyond whate'er they knew.

3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines,
Thy wonders here we trace;
Wisdom thro' all the mystery shines,
And shines in Jesus' face.

4 The law its best obedience owes
To our incarnate God;
And thy revenging justice shows
Its honours in his blood.

5 But still the lustre of thy grace
Our warmer thoughts employs;
Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays,
And more exalts our joys.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord descending from above
• Title: God glorified in the Gospel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786

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