A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDXXII

CDXXII. Gentiles praying for Jews

1 Father of faithful Abra'm, hear
Our earnest suit for Abra'ms seed;
Justly they claim the softest prayer
From us, adopted in their stead:
Who mercy thro their fall obtain,
And Christ by their rejection gain.

2 Outcasts from thee and scatter'd wide
Thro' every nation under Heaven
Blaspheming whom they crucify'd,
Unsav'd, unpity'd, unforgiv'n.
Branded like Cain, they bear the load,
Abhor'd of men, and curs'd of God.

3 But hast thou finally forsook,
For ever cast thy own away?
Wilt thou not bid the murderers look
On him they pierc'd, and weep and pray?
Yes gracious Lord, thy word is past:
"All Israel shall be sav'd at last."

4 Come then, thou great deliverer come!
The Veil from Jacob's heart remove,
Receive thy ancient people home;
That quicken'd by thy dying love,
The world may their reception view
And shout to God, the glory due.

Text Information

• First Line: Father of faithful Abraham hear
• Title: Gentiles praying for Jews
• Meter: As the old 112th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Romans 11:1-2
  ;
  Romans 11:25-26
• Topic: The Church: Glory Prayed For; Church: Prayed for; Jews prayed for

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