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XCVIII. Christ the desire of all nations

1 Infinite excellence is thine,
Thou lovely prince of grace!
Thy uncreated beauties shine
With never-fading rays.

2 Sinners from earth's remotest end
Come bending at thy feet;
To thee their prayers and vows ascend,
In thee their wishes meet.

3 Thy name as precious ointment shed,
Delights the church around:
Sweetly the sacred odors spread
Through all Emmanuel's ground.

4 Millions of happy spirits live
On thy exhaustless store;
From thee they all their bliss receive,
And still thou givest more.

5 Thou art their triumph and their joy:
They find their all in thee;
Thy glories will their tongue employ
Through all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Infinite excellence is thine
• Title: Christ the desire of all nations
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Song of Solomon 1:3
• Topic: Christ: The desire of all nations

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