The Voice of Praise ‎#11

11. God, in the gospel of his Son

1 God, in the gospel of his Son,
Makes his eternal counsels known;
'Tis here his richest mercy shines,
And truth is drawn in fairest lines.

2 Here sinners of an humble frame
May taste his grace and learn his name;
'Tis shown in characters of blood,
Severely just, immensely good.

3 Here Jesus, in ten thousand ways,
His soul-attracting charms displays;
Recounts his poverty and pains,
And tells his love in melting strains.

4 Wisdom its dictates here imparts,
To form our minds, to cheer our hearts;
Its influence makes the sinner live,
It bids the dropping saints revive.

5 Our raging passions it controls,
And comfort yields to contrite souls;
It brings a better world in view,
And guides us all our journey through.

6 May this blest volume ever lie
Close to my heart, and near mine eye,
Till life's last hour my soul engage,
And be my chosen heritage.

Text Information

• First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son
• Author: Beddome
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Bible; Fullness of the Word
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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