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| Text: | Who can describe the joys that rise |
| Author: | Isaac Watts |
Who can describe the joys that rise
Through all the courts of Paradise,
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born?
With joy the Father doth approve
The fruit of his eternal love;
The Son with joy looks down and sees
The purchase of his agonies.
The Spirit takes delight to view
The holy soul he formed anew;
And saints and angels join to sing,
The growing empire of their King.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Who can describe the joys that rise |
| Author: | Isaac Watts |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1835 |
| Scripture: | ; ; |
| Topic: | Glorification: and condescension of Christ; Gospel: its glory and success; Personal glories of Christ (11 more...) |
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