Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#LXV

LXV. Messiah

1 Glory to God who reigns above,
Who dwells in light, whose name is love;
Ye Saints and Angels, if ye can,
Declare the love of God to man.

2 O what can more his love commend
His dear, his only Son to send!
That man, condemn'd to die, might live,
And God be glorious to forgive.

3 Messiah's come—with joy behold
The days by prophets long foretold:
Judah, thy royal sceptre's broke,
And time still proves what Jacob spoke.

4 Daniel, thy weeks are all expir'd,
The time prophetic seals requir'd;
Cut off for sins, but not his own,
Thy Prince Messiah, did atone.

5 Thy famous temple, Solomon;
Is by the latter far outshone:
It wanted not they glitt'ring store,
Messiah's presence grac'd it more.

6 We see the prophecies fulfil'd
In Jesus that most wond'rous child:
His birth, his life, his death combine
To prove his character divine.

7 Jesus, thy gospel firmly stands
A blessing to these favour'd lands:
No infidel shall be our dread,
Since thou art risen from the dead.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to God, who reigns above
• Title: Messiah
• Author: Needham
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Daniel 9:24-26
  ;
  Isaiah 53:6

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