Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Together in Song #343 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Nature with open volume stands
to spread her maker's praise abroad;
and every labour of his hands
shows something worthy of a God.
2 But in the grace that rescued us,
his brightest form of glory shines;
here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn
in precious blood, and crimson lines.
3 Here his whole name appears complete:
nor wit can guess, nor reason prove,
which of the letters best is writ,
the power, the wisdom, or the love.
4 O the sweet wonders of that cross
where God the Saviour loved, and died!
Her noblest life my spirit draws
from his dear wounds, and bleeding side.
5 I would for ever speak his name
in sounds to mortal ears unknown,
with angels join to praise the Lamb,
and worship at his Father's throne.
Topics: Atonement; Good Friday; Grace; Holy Week; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Passion Sunday; Proclamation: Witness; Redemption Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CANNOCK
Nature with open volume stands