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LIV. Harmony of Divine Perfections in Man's Salvation

1 When first the God of boundless grace
Disclos'd his kind design,
To rescue our apostate race
From misery, shame and sin;

2 Quick, thro' the realms of light and bliss,
The joyful tidings ran;
Each heart exulted at the news,
That God would dwell with man.

3 Yet 'midst their joys they paus'd awhile,
And ask'd with strange surprise,
"But how can injur'd justice smile,
"Or look with pitying eyes?"

4 The Son of God attentive heard,
And quickly thus reply'd:
"In me let mercy be rever'd,
"And justice satisfy'd.

5 "Behold! my vital blood I pour,
"A sacrifice to God;
"Let angry justice now no more
"Demand the sinner's blood."

6 He spake, and heaven's high arches rung,
With shouts and loud applause;
"He dy'd," the friendly angels sung,
Nor cease their rapturous joys.

Text Information

• First Line: When first the God of boundless grace
• Title: Harmony of Divine Perfections in Man's Salvation
• Author: Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 85:10
• Topic: Redemption

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