Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: My God, assist me, while I raise Lyrics: 1 My God, assist me, while I raise
An anthem of harmonious praise;
My heart thy wonders shall proclaim,
And spread its banners in thy name.
2 In Christ I view a store divine;
My father, all that store is thine;
By thee prepar'd, by thee bestow'd;
Hail to the savior, and the God!
3 When gloomy shades my soul o'erspread,
"Let there be light," th' Almighty said;
And Christ, my sun, his beams displays,
And scatters round celestial rays.
4 Condemn'd thy criminal I stood,
And awful justice ask'd my blood;
That welcome Savior from thy throne
Brought righteousness and pardon down.
5 My soul was all o'erspread with sin,
And lo, his grace hath made me clean:
He rescues from the infernal foe,
And full redemption will bestow.
6 Ye saints, assist my grateful tongue;
Ye angels, warble back my song:
For love like this demands the praise
Of heavenly harps, and endless days. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption; Christ Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, etc Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 Languages: English
Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption