The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CXXXIX

CXXXIX. Free Grace in revealing Christ

1 Jesus, the Man of constant Grief,
A Mourner all his Days;
His Spirit once rejoic'd aloud,
And turn'd his Joy to Praise.

2 Father, I thank thy wond'rous Love,
That hath reveal'd thy Son
To Men unlearned; and to Babes
Has made thy Gospel known.

3 The Myst'ries of redeeming Grace
Are hidden from the Wise;
While Pride and Carnal Reas'nings join
To swell and blind their Eyes.

4 Thus doth the Lord of Heav'n and Earth
His great Decrees fulfil,
And orders all his Works of Grace
By his own Sov'reign Will.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, the Man of constant Grief
• Title: Free Grace in revealing Christ
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:21
• Topic: Life of Christ, Characters and Representations

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