African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#152

152. What Equal Honors Shall We Bring

1 What equal honors shall we bring
To Thee, O Lord, our God, the Lamb,
When all the notes that angels sing
Are far inferior to Thy name?

2 Worthy is He that once was slain,
The Prince of Life that groaned and died,
Worthy to rise, and live, and reign
At His almighty Father’s side.

3 Honor immortal must be paid,
Instead of scandal and of scorn;
While glory shines around His head,
He wears a crown without a thorn.

4 Blessings forever on the Lamb,
Who bore the curse for wretched men!
Let angels sound His sacred name,
And every creature say, "Amen."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: What equal honors shall we bring
• Title: What Equal Honors Shall We Bring
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:12
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Jesus: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: RETREAT
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major