XXXIV. Praise for the Incarnation

1 Sweeter sounds than music knows,
Charm me in Emmanuel's name;
All her hopes my spirit owes
To his birth, and cross, and shame.

2 When he came the angels sung,
"Glory be to God on high;"
Lord, unloose my stamm'ring tongue,
Who shall louder sing than I?

3 Did the LORD a man become,
That he might the law fulfil,
Bleed and suffer in my room,
Canst thou then my tongue, be still?

4 No, I must my praises bring,
Though they worthless are and weak;
For, should I refuse to sing,
Sure the very stones would speak.

5 O my Saviour, Shield and Sun,
Shepherd, Brother, husband, Friend,
Ev'ry precious name in one,
I will love thee without end.

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First Line: Sweeter sounds than music knows
Title: Praise for the Incarnation
Meter: Sevens
Language: English
Publication Date: 1799
Topic: Incarnation of Christ; Praise: For the incarnation
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