Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship ‎#272

272. O what matchless condescension

1 O what matchless condescension
the eternal God displays,
claiming our supreme attention
to his boundless works and ways;
his own glory,
his own glory
he reveals in gospel days.

2 In the person of the Saviour
all his majesty is seen,
love and justice shine for ever;
and without a veil between
we approach him,
we approach him
and rejoice in his dear name.

3 Would we view his brightest glory?
Here it shines in Jesus’ face;
sing and tell the amazing story,
all you sinners saved by grace:
call the guilty,
call the guilty
this great Saviour to embrace.

4 In his highest work, redemption,
see his glory in a blaze;
nor can angels ever mention
that which more of God displays.
Grace and justice,
grace and justice
here unite to endless days.

5 O what sweet and solemn pleasure,
God to view in Christ the Lord:
here he smiles, and smiles for ever;
may my soul his name record,
praise and bless him,
praise and bless him
and his wonders spread abroad.

Text Information

• First Line: O what matchless condescension
• Author: William Gadsby 1773-1844
• Meter: 87 87 447
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 85:1
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  John 12:41
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
• Topic: The Father: His Love
• Notes: Alternate tune: LLWWYNBEDW 309

Tune Information

• Name: BRITTANY
• Composer: W H. Jude 1851-1922
• Meter: 87 87 447
• Key: g minor
• Source: Breton Traditional Melody