Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LXIII

I.LXIII. Christ's Humiliation and exaltation

1 What equal honours shall we bring
To thee, O Lord, our God, the Lamb,
When all the notes that angels sing
Are far inferior to thy name?

2 Worthy is he that once was slain,
The Prince of Peace that groan'd and dy'd;
Worthy to rise, and live, and reign
At his Almighty father's side.

3 Pow'r and dominion are his due,
Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's bar;
Wisdom belongs to Jesus too,
Tho' he was charg'd with madness here.

4 All riches are his native right,
Yet he sustain'd amazing loss;
To him ascribe eternal might,
Who left his weakness on the cross.

5 Honour immortal must be paid,
Instead of scandal and of scorn;
While glory shines around his head,
And a bright crown without a thorn.

6 Blessings for ever on the Lamb
Who bore the curse for wretched men;
Let angels sound his sacred name,
And ev'ry creature say, Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: What equal honours shall we bring
• Title: Christ's Humiliation and exaltation
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:12

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