Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.LXXVIII

II.LXXVIII. Redemption by Christ

1 When the first parents of our race
Rebell'd and lost their God,
And the infection of their sin
Had tainted all our blood!

2 Infinite pity touch'd the heart
Of the eternal Son;
Descending from the heav'nly court,
He left his Father's throne.

3 Aside the Prince of Glory threw
His most divine array,
And wrapp'd his Godhead in a veil
Of our inferior clay.

4 His living pow'r and dying love,
Redeem'd unhappy men,
And rais'd the ruins of our race
To life and God again.

5 To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul
We joyfully resign;
Bless'd Jesus, take us for thy own,
For we are doubly thine.

6 Thine honour shall for ever be
The business of our days;
For ever shall our thankful tongues,
Speak thy deserved praise.

Text Information

• First Line: When the first parents of our race
• Title: Redemption by Christ
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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