Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.LXI

I.LXI. Christ our High Priest and King, and Christ coming to judgment

1 Now to the Lord, who makes us know
The wonders of his dying love,
Be humble honours paid below,
And strains of nobler praise above.

2 'Twas he who cleans'd our foulest sins,
And wash'd us in his riches blood;
'Tis he who makes us priest and kings,
And brings us rebels near to God.

3 To Jesus, our atoning priest,
To Jesus, our eternal King,
Be everlasting power confess'd,
And every tongue his glory sing.

4 Behold, on flying clouds he comes,
And ev'ry eye shall see him move;
Tho' with our sins we pierc'd him once;
Then he displays his pard'ning love.

5 The unbelieving world shall wail,
While we rejoice to see the day;
Come, Lord; nor let thy promise fail,
Nor let thy chariot long delay.

Text Information

• First Line: Now to the Lord, that makes us know
• Title: Christ our High Priest and King, and Christ coming to judgment
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Revelation 1:5-7

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