Laudes Domini ‎#268

268. Divine compassion

1 Jesus,--and didst thou leave the sky,
To bear our griefs and woes?
And didst thou bleed, and groan and die,
For thy rebellious foes?

2 Well might the heavens with wonder view
A love so strange as thine!
No though of angels ever knew
Compassion so divine!

3 Is there a heart that will not bend
To thy divine control?
Descend, O sovereign love, descend,
And melt that stubborn soul.

4 Oh! may our willing hearts confess
Thy sweet, thy gentle sway;
Glad captives of thy matchless grace,
Thy righteous rule obey.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus,--and didst thou leave the sky
• Title: Divine compassion
• Author: Anne Steele
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided; Christ: Compassion of

Tune Information

• Name: GLASGOW
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major