Author: William Gadsby 1773-1844
O what matchless condescension
the eternal God displays,
claiming our supreme attention
to his boundless works and ways;
his own glory,
his own glory
he reveals in gospel days.
2. In the person of the Saviour
all his majesty is seen,
love and justice shine for ever;
and without a veil between
we approach him,
we approach him
and rejoice in his dear name.
3. Would we view his highest glory?
Here it shines in Jesus’ face;
sing and tell the amazing story,
all you sinners saved by grace:
call the guilty,
call the guilty
this great Saviour to embrace.
4. In his highest work, redemption,
see his glory in a blaze;
nor can angels ever mention
that which more of God displays.
Grace and justice,
grace and justice
here unite to endless days.
5. O what sweet and solemn pleasure,
God to view in Christ the Lord:
here he smiles, and smiles for ever;
may my soul his name record,
praise and bless him,
praise and bless him
and his wonders spread abroad.
Scriptures: Titus 2:11, Psalms 89:14, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8, Psalms 104:1, Psalms 85:10, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:14, Acts 15:11, Psalms 103:1, John 17:1-5, John 1:14, John 12:41, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Peter 1:16