Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.XLV

II.XLV. God's condescension to our worship

1 Thy favous, Lord, surprise our souls!
Will the Eternal dwell with us?
What canst thou find beneath the poles
To tempt thy chariot downward thus!

2 Still might he fill his starry throne,
And please his ears with Gabriel's songs;
But th' heav'nly Majesty comes down,
And bows to hearken to our tongues.

3 Great God; what poor returns we pay
For love so infinite as thine!
Words are but air, and tongues but clay;
But thy compassion's all divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy favours, Lord, surprise our souls!
• Title: God's condescension to our worship
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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