The Psalms of David ‎#I.LXIII

I.LXIII. What equal Honours shall we bring

1 What equal Honours shall we bring
To Thee o Lord, our God the Lamb?
When all the Notes that Angels sing
Are far inferior to thy Name?

2 Worthy is he that once was slain,
The Prince of Peace that groan'd and dy'd
Worthy to rise, and live, and reign
At his Almighty Father's Side.

3 Pow'r and Dominion are his Due,
Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's Bar:
Wisdom belongs to Jesus too,
Though he was charg'd with Madness here.

4 All Riches are his Native Right,
Yet he sustain'd amazing Loss;
To him ascribe Eternal Might,
Who left his Weakness on the Cross.

4 Honour immortal must be paid,
Instead of Scandal and of Scorn,
While Glory shines around his Head,
And a bright Crown without a Thorn.

5 Blessings for ever on the Lamb,
Who bore the Curse for wretched Men;
Let Angels sound his sacred Name,
And ev'ry Creature say, Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: What equal Honours shall we bring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:12
• Topic: Christ: Humiliation and Exaltation

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