The Psalms of David ‎#74

74. The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

1 Thus saith the Lord, "Your Work is vain
"Give your Burnt-Offerings o'er;
"In dying Goats and Bullocks slain,
"My Soul delights no more."

2 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here,
"My GOD, to do thy Will;
"Whate'er thy sacred Books declare,
"Thy Servant shall fulfil.

3 "Thy Law is ever in my Sight,
"I keep it near my Heart;
"Mine Ears are open'd with Delight
"To what thy Lips impart."

4 And see the blest Redeemer comes,
Th' Eternal Son appears,
And at th' appointed Time assumes
The Body GOD prepares.

5 Much he reveal'd his Father's Grace,
And much his Truth he shew'd,
And preach'd the Way of Righteousness
Where great Assemblies stood.

6 His Father's Honour touch'd his Heart,
He pity'd Sinners Cries,
And, to fulfil a Saviour's Part,
Was made a Sacrifice.

Pause.

7 No Blood of Beasts on Altars shed
Could wash the Conscience clean;
But the rich Sacrifice he paid
Attones for all our Sin.

8 Then was the great Salvation spread,
And Satan's Kingdom shook;
Thus by the Woman's promis'd Seed
The Serpent's Head was broke.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the Lord, Your Work is vain
• Title: The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ
• Meter: Com. Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:6-9
• Topic: Christ: his incarnation and sacrifice; Deliverance: by prayer; Deliverance: from deep distress; Sabbath: Sacrifice

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