Text:The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled; or, the sovereignty of grace

I.XI. The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled; or, the sovereignty of grace

1 There was an hour when Christ rejoic'd,
And spoke his joy in words of praise;
"Father, I thank thee, mighty God,
"Lord of the earth, and heav'ns, and seas.

2 "I thank thy sov'reign pow'r and love
"That crowns my doctrine with success,
"And makes the babes in knowledge learn
"The heights, and breadths, and lengths of grace.

3 "But all this glory lies conceal'd
"From men of prudence and of wit;
"The prince of darkness blinds their eyes,
"And their own pride resists the light.

4 "Father, 'tis thus, because thy will
"Chose and ordained it should be so;
"'Tis thy delight to abase the proud,
"And lay the haughty scorner low.

5 "There's none can know the Father right
"But those who learn it from the Son;
"Nor can the Son be well receiv'd
"But where the Father makes him known.

6 "Then let our souls adore our God,
"That deals his graces as he please;
"Nor gives to mortals an account
"Or of his actions, or decrees."

Text Information
First Line: There was an hour when Christ rejoic'd
Title: The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled; or, the sovereignty of grace
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
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