Laudes Domini ‎#587

587. "Mercy and truth are met!"

1 Come, behold a great expedient,
God revealed in flesh appears;
God himself become obedient,
And the curse for sinners bears;
'Tis a great, a gracious plan,
Wounding sin, yet sparing man.

2 Oh, the wisdom of contrivance,
Oh, the grace that shines therein,
God forgives without connivance,
He forgives, yet spares not sin;
Justice sees the victim bleed,
Nothing more can justice need.

3 Whither should we go, oh, whither,
Whither from the glorious sight?
Truth and mercy meet together,
Righteous and peace unite:
'Tis the cross that gives us rest,
Makes us safe, and makes us blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, behold a great expedient
• Title: "Mercy and truth are met!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided; Christ: Substitute; Christ: Wisdom; Cross: Salvation by; Forgiveness: Of Sin; Invitations; Law of God: And Gospel
• Notes: Public Domain

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