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The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #72b (1790) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My God, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English

The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #72b (1786) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My Gof, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English

The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #78b (1786) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My Gof, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare, "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English

The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #78b (1787) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain "Give your burnt-offerings o'er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more." 1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here, "My Gof, to do thy will; "Whate'er thy sacred books declare "Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 "Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near my heart; "Mine ears are open'd with delight "To what thy lips impart." 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he shew'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood. 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pity'd sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice! Pause. 7 No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid, Atones for all our sin. 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And satan's kingdom shook; Thus by the woman's promis'd seed The serpent's head was broke. Scripture: Psalm 40:6-9 Languages: English

The Incarnation of Christ

Author: Medley Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Incarnation of Christ First Line: Mortals, awake, with angels join Lyrics: 1 Mortals awake, with angels join, And chaunt the solemn lay; Joy, love and gratitude combine To hail th' auspicious day. 2 In heaven the rapturous song began, And sweet seraphic fire Thro' all the shining legions ran, And strung and tun'd the lyre. 3 Swift thro' the vast expanse it flew, And loud the echo roll'd; The theme, the song, the joy, was new, 'Twas more than heaven could hold, 4 Down thro' the portals of the sky Th' impetuous torrent ran; And angels flew with eager joy To bear the news to man. 5 [Wrapt in the silence of the night Lay all the eastern world, When bursting, glorious, heavenly light The wond'rous scene unfurl'd.] 6 Hark! the cherubic armies shout: And glory leads the song: Good-will and peace are heard throughout Th' harmonious heavenly throng. 7 [O for a glance of heavenly love Our hearts and songs to raise; Sweetly to bear our souls above And mingle with their lays!] 8 With joy the chorus we'll repeat "Glory to God on high: "Good-will and peace are now complete, "Jesus was born to die." 9 Hail, prince of life, for ever hail! Redeemer, brother, friend! Tho' earth, and time, and life should fail, Thy praise shall never end. Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English

Praise for the Incarnation

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #XXXIV (1799) Topics: Incarnation of Christ; Incarnation of Christ First Line: Sweeter sounds than music knows Lyrics: 1 Sweeter sounds than music knows, Charm me in Emmanuel's name; All her hopes my spirit owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2 When he came the angels sung, "Glory be to God on high;" Lord, unloose my stamm'ring tongue, Who shall louder sing than I? 3 Did the LORD a man become, That he might the law fulfil, Bleed and suffer in my room, Canst thou then my tongue, be still? 4 No, I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are and weak; For, should I refuse to sing, Sure the very stones would speak. 5 O my Saviour, Shield and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, husband, Friend, Ev'ry precious name in one, I will love thee without end. Languages: English

Praise for the Incarnation

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #XXXIV (1802) Topics: Incarnation of Christ; Incarnation of Christ First Line: Sweeter sounds than music knows Lyrics: 1 Sweeter sounds than music knows, Charm me in Emmanuel's name; All her hopes my spirit owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2 When he came the angles sung, "Glory be to God on high;" Lord, unloose my stamm'ring tongue, Who shall louder sing than I? 3 Did the LORD a man become, That he might the law fulfil, Bleed and suffer in my room, Canst thou then my tongue, be still? 4 No, I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are and weak; For, should I refuse to sing, Sure the very stones would speak. 5 O my Saviour, Shield and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, husband, Friend, Ev'ry precious name in one, I will love thee without end. Languages: English

Christ our Sacrifice

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #73 (1790) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought Lyrics: 1 The wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt; But thou hast set before our eyes An all sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 "Behold, I come (the Saviour cries, "With love and duty in his eyes,) "I come to bear the heavy load "Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 "'Tis written in thy great decree, "'Tis in thy book foretold of me, "I must fulfil the Saviour's part, "And lo! thy law is in my heart. 6 "I'll magnify thy holy law, "And rebels to obedience draw, "When on my cross I'm lifted high, "Or to my crown above the sky. 7 "The Spirit shall descend and show "What thou hast done and what I do; "The wondering world shall learn thy grace, "And all creation tune thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 40:5-10 Languages: English

A Song of Deliverance from great Distress

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #72a (1790) Topics: Sacrifice incarnation of Christ; Sacrifice incarnation of Christ First Line: I waited patient for the Lord Lyrics: 1 I waited patient for the Lord, He bow'd to hear my cry; He saw me resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. 2 He rais'd me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay, And from my bonds releas'd my feet, Deep bonds of mirey clay. 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful song. 4 I’ll spread his works of grace abroad; The saints with joy shall hear, And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. 5 How many are thy thoughts of love; Thy mercies, Lord, how great! We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat. 6 When I’m afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart, My God beholds my heavy woe, And bears me on his heart. Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Languages: English

"Glory to God in the highest"

Author: W. Gadsby Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #518 (1844) Topics: The Incarnation of Christ First Line: At the birth of Christ our King Lyrics: 1 At the birth of Christ our King, Angels made the heavens ring, Singing, with a solemn joy, “Glory to the Lord on high.” 2 Glory in the highest height, Blazing with majestic light, Shines in David’s root and rod, The incarnate Son of God. 3 Sinners here by faith may view, What Omnipotence can do; And in measure sweetly trace The rich treasures of his grace. 4 Come, ye mourning souls, rejoice; Look, and, with a cheerful voice, Sing the honours of your Lord, Blazing in the incarnate Word. 5 Soon the whole elect shall view All the glory God can show! And in bliss immortal sing, Hallelujah to their King. Languages: English