Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CXXXVI

CXXXVI. Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation

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 life that groan'd and died,
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,
Tho' he was charg'd with madness there.

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.

5 Honour immortal must be paid,
Instead of scandal and of scorn;
While glories shine around his head,
And a bright crown without a thorn.

6 Blessings for ever on the Lamb
Who bare 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
• Title: Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation
• Author: Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Revelation 1:18
  ;
  Philippians 2:9-10
• Topic: The Humiliation of the Glorified with Glory before the World began
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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