The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#Ps.18

Ps.18. Psalm 8 Part 2

Lord, what was man, when made at first,
Adam the offspring of the dust,
That thou shouldst set him and his race
But just below an angel's place?

That thou shouldst raise his nature so,
And make him lord of all below;
Make every beast and bird submit,
And lay the fishes at his feet?

But, O! what brighter glories wait
To crown the Second Adam's state!
What honors shall thy Son adorn,
Who condescended to be born!

See him below his angels made;
See him in dust amongst the dead,
To save a ruined world from sin;
But he shall reign with power divine.

The world to come, redeemed from all
The miseries that attend the fall,
New made and glorious, shall submit
At our exalted Savior's feet.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, what was man, when made at first
• Title: Psalm 8 Part 2
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:3-9
• Topic: Christ: exalted to the kingdom; Adam: the first and second, their dominion; Children: praising God; Christ: his condescension and glorification; Christ: praised by children; Christ: the second Adam, his incarnation, his dominion; Dominion: of man over creatures; Glorification: and condescension of Christ; God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; God: made man; God: praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna: of the children; Man: dominion over creatures; Praise: to God from children

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