Laudes Domini ‎#150

150. "Altogether Lovely"

1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Upon the Saviour's brow;
His head with radiant glories crowned,
His lips with grace o'erflow.

2 No mortal can with him compare,
Among the sons of men;
Fairer is he than all the fair
That fill the heavenly train.

3 He saw me plunged in deep distress,
He flew to my relief;
For me he bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.

4 To him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have;
He makes me triumph over death,
He saves me from the grave.

5 To heaven, the place of his abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joy complete.

6 Since from his bounty I receive
Such proofs of love divine,
Had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord! they should all be thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
• Title: "Altogether Lovely"
• Author: Samuel Stennett
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Life and Character; Christ: Character of; Christ: Life of

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: T. Hastings
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major