The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#66

66. Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Upon the Savior's brow;
His head with radiant glories crowned,
His lips with grace o'erflow.
No mortal can with Him compare,
Among the sons of men;
Fairer is He than all the fair
That fill the heavenly train.

2 He saw me plunged in deep distress,
He flew to my relief;
For me He bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.
To Him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have;
He makes me triumph over death,
And saves me from the grave.

3 To heaven, the place of His abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joy complete.
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
• Author: S. Stennett (1787)
• Meter: C. M. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: His Goodness and Love; God: His Goodness and love; Jesus Christ: Our Redeemer

Tune Information

• Name: [Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Savior's brow]
• Composer: F. A. J. Hervey (1867)
• Meter: C. M. 8L.
• Key: E♭ Major