

Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #312 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics:
1.
How condescending and how kind
Was God's eternal son!
Our misery reached his heavenly mind,
And pity brought him down.
2.
When justice, by our sins provoked,
Drew forth its dreadful sword,
He gave his soul up to the stroke,
Without a murmuring word.
Languages: English Tune Title: CONDESCENSION
How condescending and how kind