Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 ‎#175

175. The Wonders of Redemption

I. And did the holy and the just,
The Sov'reign of the skies,
Stoop down to wretchedness and dust,
That guilty worms might rise?

II. Yes, the Redeemer left his throne,
His radiant throne on high,
(Surprizing mercy! love unknown!)
To suffer, bleed and die.

III. He took the dying traitor's place,
And suffer'd in his stead;
For man, (O miracle of grace!)
For man the Saviour bled!

IV. Dear Lord, what heav'nly wonders dwell
In thy atoning blood?
By this are sinners snatch'd from hell,
And rebels brought to God.

V. Jesus, my soul, adoring bends
To love so full, so free;
And may I hope that love extends
It's sacred pow'r to me?

VI. What glad return can I impart,
For favours so divine?
O take my all,—this worthless heart,
And make it only thine.

Text Information

• First Line: And did the holy and the just
• Title: The Wonders of Redemption
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1760
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 3:18

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