Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#462

462. Behold the Amazing Gift of Love

1 Behold th'amazing gift of love
the Father hath bestowed
on us, the sinful sons of men,
to call us sons of God!

2 Concealed as yet this honor lies,
by this dark world unknown,
a world that knew not when he came,
e'en God's eternal Son.

3 High is the rank we now possess,
but higher we shall rise,
though what we shall hereafter be
is hid from mortal eyes.

4 Our souls, we know, when he appears,
shall bear his image bright,
for all his glory, full disclosed,
shall open to our sight.

5 A hope so great and so divine
may trials well endure,
and purify our souls from sin,
as Christ himself is pure.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold th'amazing gift of love
• Title: Behold the Amazing Gift of Love
• Author: Isaac Watts (1709, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  1 John 3:1-3
• Topic: Adoption; Christ: Love and Grace of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN
• Composer: William Jones (1789)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal