A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#79

79. The Glories of Adoption

1 Behold what wondrous grace
The Father has bestowed
On sinners of a mortal race,
To call them sons of God.

2 ’Tis no surprising thing
That we should be unknown;
The Jewish world knew not their King,
God’s everlasting Son.

3 Nor does it yet appear
How great we must be made;
But when we see our Saviour there,
We shall be like our Head.

4 A hope so much divine
May trials well endure,
For we, as sons in Christ, are made
As pure as he is pure.

5 If in my Father’s love
I share a filial part,
Send down thy Spirit, like a dove,
To rest upon my heart.

6 We would no longer lie
Like slaves before thy throne;
Our faith shall Abba, Father, cry,
And thou the kindred own.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold what wondrous grace
• Title: The Glories of Adoption
• Author: Watts
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Adoption

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