Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Lyrics: 1 Stupendous was the love
Of God’s eternal Son,
Who left the blissful scenes above,
And His imperial throne.
2 He waded through a sea
Of overwhelming wrath,
That wretched sinners, such as we,
Might be redeemed from death.
3 Expiring on the cross,
He Satan’s empire broke;
Surprise and horror seized His foes,
And hell’s foundation shook.
4 From Him we grace receive,
In Him all good possess;
And those who on His word believe,
Shall reign with Him in bliss.
5 Hosanna to His name,
Let heav’nly hosts adore;
But saints, with pure seraphic flame,
Should love and praise Him more. Used With Tune: GREENWOOD Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship by R. Hall (London: Burton & Briggs, 1817)
Stupendous Was The Love