The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#312

312. How condescending and how kind

1.
How condescending and how kind
Was God's eternal son!
Our misery reached his heavenly mind,
And pity brought him down.

2.
When justice, by our sins provoked,
Drew forth its dreadful sword,
He gave his soul up to the stroke,
Without a murmuring word.

Text Information

• First Line: How condescending and how kind
• Title: How condescending and how kind
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854

Tune Information

• Name: CONDESCENSION
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 11554 56544