202. "Altogether Lovely"

1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Upon the Saviour's brow;
His head with radiant glories crowned,
His lips with grace o'erflow.

2 No mortal can with him compare,
Among the sons of men;
Fairer is he than all the fair
That fill the heavenly train.

3 He saw me plunged in deep distress,
He flew to my relief;
For me he bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.

4 To him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have;
He makes me triumph over death,
He saves me from the grave.

5 To heaven, the place of his abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joy complete.

6 Since from his bounty I receive
Such proofs of love divine,
Had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord! they should all be thine.

Text Information
First Line: Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Title: "Altogether Lovely"
Author: Samuel Stennett
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture:
Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Condescension of; Christ: Example of (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ORTONVILLE
Composer: T. Hastings
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major



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