Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #283 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics:
Not to condemn the sons of men,
Did Christ, the Son of God, appear;
No weapons in his hands are seen,
No flaming sword nor thunder there.
Such was the pity of our God,
He loved the race of man so well,
He sent his Son to bear our load
Of sins, and save our souls from hell.
Sinners, believe the Savior's word,
Trust in his mighty name and live;
A thousand joys his lips afford,
His hands a thousand blessings give.
But vengeance and damnation lies
On rebels who refuse the grace;
Who God's eternal Son despise,
The hottest hell shall be their place.
Topics: Glorification and condescension of Christ; Gospel its glory and success; Personal glories of Christ; Christ his personal glories and government; Christ the King, and the church his spouse; Church its beauty; Church of the Gentiles; Church the spouse of Christ; Gentiles church; Government of Christ; Marriage, mystical; Perseverance; Praise to Jesus Christ; Spouse of Christ, the King is the church Scripture: John 3:16-18 Languages: English
Not to condemn the sons of men