Laudes Domini ‎#834

834. Adoption

1 Not all the nobles of the earth,
Who boast the honors of their birth,
So high a dignity can claim,
As those who bear the Christian name.

2 To them the privilege is given
To be the sons and heirs of heaven;
Sons of the God who reigns on high,
And heirs of joy beyond the sky.

3 His will he makes them early know,
And teaches their young feet to go;
Whispers instruction to their minds,
And on their hearts his precepts binds.

4 Their daily wants his hands supply,
Their steps he guards with watchful eye;
Leads them from earth to heaven above,
And crowns them with eternal love.

Text Information

• First Line: Not all the nobles of the earth
• Title: Adoption
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Adoption; Christians: Privileges; Effectual Calling; Heirship with Christ: Rest there
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SAMSON
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major