The Psalms of David ‎#H16

H16. The Death of Christ was necessary

1 Immortal God, on thee we call,
The great original of all;
Thro' thee we are, to thee we tend,
Our sure support, our glorious end.

2 We praise that wise mysterious grace,
That pitied our revolted race,
And Jesus, our great cov'nant-head,
The captain of salvation made.

3 Thy justice doom'd that he must die,
Who for our sins would satisfy;
His death was therefore fix'd of old,
And in thy word of truth foretold.

4 A scene of wonders here we see,
Worthy thy Son, and worthy thee;
And, while this theme employs our tongues,
All heav'n unites its sweetest songs.

Text Information

• First Line: Immortal God, on thee we call
• Title: The Death of Christ was necessary
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16
• Notes: Public Domain.

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