Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#68

68. The World His Plain Humanity

1. The world his plain humanity,
His message now disdain,
And nothing great in Jesus see,
The humble Son of man,
But we who Christ aright have known
And see with inward eyes
Adore him, lowly Joseph's Son,
Who made both earth and skies.

2. In ancient days, when prophets like
Elijah roamed the land,
None found relief from famine sore
Save one with open hand.
Tho' many struck by leprosy
Could reach Elisha's feet,
Naaman, who hailed from foreign soil,
Was offered such relief.

3. We tell the proud, indignant race
That Heav'n is due to none;
The source and principle of grace
Is hid in God alone;
The number of believers here
In Heav'n's account is small,
Yet still the God of love we clear,
Who offers life to all.

Text Information

• First Line: The world his plain humanity
• Title: The World His Plain Humanity
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Author: Chris Fenner
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Luke 4:22-30
• Topic: Epiphany
• Copyright: Stanza 2 ©2024 Chris Fenner
• Notes: Sts. 1 & 3 by Charles Wesley, from his MS Luke (1766), alt.; st. 2 by Chris Fenner for Hymns & Devotions for Daily Worship (2024).

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUFORT
• Composer: A. A. Wild
• Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
• Incipit: 32343 321
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Tune BEAUFORT by A.A. Wild, from The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church (1894), ed. by J. Ireland Tucker.