The Psalms of David ‎#XLb

XLb. The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

1 Thus saith the Lord "your work is vain
"Give your burnt off'rings o'er;
"In dying goats, and bullocks slain
"My soul delights no more."

1 Then spake the Saviour, "Lo, I'm here,
"My God to do thy will;
"Whate'er thy sacred books declare,
"Thy servant shall fulfil.

3 "Thy law is ever in my sight,
"I keep it near my heart;
"Mine ears are open'd with delight
"To what thy lips impart."

4 And see the blest Redeemer comes!
Th' eternal son appears!
And at th' appointed time assumes,
The body God prepares.

5 Much he reveal'd his father's grace,
And much his truth he shew'd,
And preach'd the way of righteousness,
Where great assemblies stood.

6 His father's honor touch'd his heart,
He pitied sinners cries,
And, to fulfil a Saviour's part,
Was made a sacrifice.

Pause.

7 No blood of beasts on altars shed
Could wash the conscience clean,
But the rich sacrifice he paid,
Atones for all our sin.

8 Then was the great salvation spread,
And satan's kingdom shook;
Thus by the woman's promis'd seed
The serpent's head was broke.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the Lord your work is vain
• Title: The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:6-9

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