A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#130

130. Excellency of the Religion of Jesus

1 Is there on earth a nobler name
Than Jesus to be found?
Who can assert a higher claim,
Or more with truth abound?

2 The Son of God, adorned with grace,
Commission'd from above,
He bears to our rebellious race
The messages of love.

3 Behold his gentle spirit feel
The suff'rings of mankind;
And with a word the sorrows heal
Of Body and of mind.

4 How lofty were the truths he taught!
How pure the life he led!
And shall another Lord be sought,
And we disown our Head?

5 Asham'd of Jesus, shall we let
This precious Savior go?
And, basely, at defiance set
Him who hath lov'd us so?

6 Forbid it, Lord! nor let us yield
To this unworthy shame:
Let each, with holy courage fill'd,
Rejoice in Jesus' name.

Text Information

• First Line: Is there on earth a nobler name
• Title: Excellency of the Religion of Jesus
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: Christ: Salvation Through Him

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