
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XI (1766) Lyrics: 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, & breadths, & 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 ordain'd it should be so;
"'Tis thy Delight t' 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,
Who deals his Graces as he please;
Nor gives to Mortals an Account
Or of his Actions, or Decrees. Topics: Carnal Reason humbled; Christ revealed to Babes; Decrees of God; Distinguishing Love; Free election; Grace Freedom and Sovereignty; Saving Knowledge from God; Light Given to the Blind; Mysteries Revealed; Pride and Humility; Success of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 10:21-22 Languages: English
There was an Hour when Christ rejoic'd