The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre ‎#V

V. The Humiliation and Exaltation of CHRIST

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?
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.

2 Pow'r and Dominion are his due
Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's Bar:
Wisdom belongs to Jesus too,
Tho' he was charg'd with Madness here.
All Riches are his native Right,
Yet he sustain'd amazing Loss;
To him ascribe Eternal Might,
Who left his Weakness on the Cross.

3 Honour immortal must be paid,
Instead of Scandal and of Scorn;
While Glory shines around his Head,
And a bright Crown without a Thorn.
Blessings for ever on the Lamb,
Who bore the Curse for wretched Men:
Let Angels sound his sacred Name,
And every Creature say, Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: What equal Honours shall we bring
• Title: The Humiliation and Exaltation of CHRIST
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1773

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