Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #79 (1844) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) First Line: Behold what wondrous grace Lyrics: 1 Behold what wondrous grace
The Father has bestowed
On sinners of a mortal race,
To call them sons of God.
2 ’Tis no surprising thing
That we should be unknown;
The Jewish world knew not their King,
God’s everlasting Son.
3 Nor does it yet appear
How great we must be made;
But when we see our Saviour there,
We shall be like our Head.
4 A hope so much divine
May trials well endure,
For we, as sons in Christ, are made
As pure as he is pure.
5 If in my Father’s love
I share a filial part,
Send down thy Spirit, like a dove,
To rest upon my heart.
6 We would no longer lie
Like slaves before thy throne;
Our faith shall Abba, Father, cry,
And thou the kindred own. Topics: Adoption Languages: English
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