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Now for a wond'rous song!

Hymnal: A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed #CXL (1782) Hymnal Title: A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed Languages: English

The Prodigal

Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #219 (1844) Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) First Line: Now for a wondrous song Lyrics: 1 Now for a wondrous song, (Keep distance, ye profane; Be silent, each unhallowed tongue, Nor turn the truth to bane,) 2 The prodigal’s returned – The rebel bold and base, That all his Father’s counsel spurned, And long abused his grace. 3 What treatment since he came? Love, tenderly expressed. What robe is brought to hide his shame? The best, the very best. 4 Rich food the servants bring; Sweet music charms his ears; See what a beauteous, costly ring The beggar’s finger wears! 5 [Ye elder sons, be still; Give no bad passion vent; My brethren, ’tis our Father’s will, And you must be content. 6 All that he has is yours! Rejoice, then, not repine; That love which all your state secures, That love has altered mine.] 7 Dear Lord! are these thy ways? If rebels thus are freed, And favoured with peculiar grace, Grace must be free indeed! Topics: Salvation and Free Grace Languages: English