Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#117

117. Behold, where in a mortal form

1 Behold, where in a mortal form
Appears each grace divine;
The virtues, all in Jesus met,
With mildest radiance shine.

2 To spread the rays of heavenly light,
To give the mourner joy;
To preach glad tidings to the poor,
Was His divine employ.

3 'Midst keen reproach and cruel scorn,
Patient and meek He stood;
His foes, ungrateful, sought His life;
He labor'd for their good.

4 To God He left His righteous cause,
And still His task pursued;
While humble prayer and holy faith
His fainting strength renew'd.

5 In the last hours of deep distress,
Before His Father's throne,
With soul resign'd He bow'd, and said,
"Thy will, not mine, be done."

6 Be Christ our pattern and our guide,
His image may we bear!
Oh, may we tread His holy steps,
His joy and glory share!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold, where in a mortal form
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: a Pattern; Example: of Christ; Following Christ; Fruits of the Spirit: meekness and humility; Gentleness; Imitiation: of Christ; Likeness to God and Christ; Christ our Pattern
• Notes: Author from index: Enfield

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