Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians ‎#145b

145b. Man by Nature, Grace and Glory

1 Lord, what is man? Extremes how wide
In this mysterious nature join!
The flesh to worms and dust allied
The soul, immortal and divine?

2 Divine at first, a holy flame,
Kindled by the Almighty's breath;
'Till stain'd by sin, it soon became
The seat of darkness, strive, and death.

3 But Jesus, oh! amazing grace!
Affirm'd our nature as his own;
Obey'd and suffer'd in our place,
Then took it with him to his throne.

4 Now, what is man, when grace reveals
The virtue of a Saviour's blood;
Again a life divine he feels,
Despises earth, and walks with God.

5 And what in yonder realms above,
Is ransom'd man ordain'd to be?
With honour, holiness and love,
No seraph more adorn'd than he.

6 Nearest the throne, and first in song,
Man shall his hallelujahs raise;
While wond'ring angels round him throng,
And swell the chorus of his praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, what is man? Extremes how wide
• Title: Man by Nature, Grace and Glory
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1803

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