The Psalms of David ‎#I.XII

I.XII. Jesus the Man of constant Grief

1 Jesus, the Man of constant Grief,
A Mourner all his Days;
His Spirit once rejoic'd aloud,
And turn'd his Joy to Praise.

2 Father, I thank thy wond'rous Love,
That hath reveal'd thy Son
To Men unlearned; and to Babes
Has made thy Gospel known.

3 The Myst'ries of redeeming Grace
Are hidden from the Wise,
While Pride and Carnal Reas'nings join
To swell and blind their Eyes.

4 Thus doth the Lord of Heav'n and Earth
His great Decrees fulfil,
And orders all his Works of Grace
By his own Sov'reign Will.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus the Man of constant Grief
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:21
• Topic: Carnal Reason humbled; Christ revealed to Babes; Decrees of God; Distinguishing Love; Free election; Grace: Freedom and Sovereignty; Saving Knowledge from God; Light Given to the Blind; Mysteries Revealed; Pride and Humility; Success of the Gospel
• Notes: Public Domain.

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