The Book of Worship ‎#133

133. Ere earth's foundations yet were laid

1 Ere earth's foundations yet were laid,
Or heaven's fair roof was spread abroad;
Ere man a living soul was made,
Love stirred within the heart of God.

2 Thy loving counsel gave to me
True life in Christ, Thy only Son,
Whom thou hast made my way to Thee,
From whom all grace flows ever down.

3 Oh Love, that long ere time began,
This precious name of child bestowed;
That opened heaven on earth to man,
And called us sinners "sons of God!"

4 I am not worthy, Lord, that Thou
Shouldst such compassion on me show,
That He who made the world should bow
To cheer with love a wretch so low.

5 Could I but honor Thee aright,
Noble and sweet my song should be;
That earth and heaven should learn Thy might,
And what my God hath done for me.

Text Information

• First Line: Ere earth's foundations yet were laid
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Atonement: Origin and Nature
• Notes: Public Domain.

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