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Text:The Love of Christ
Author:W. Gadsby

533. The Love of Christ

1 How condescending and how wise
Is the eternal God!
On wings of love, from heaven he flies,
The church to buy with blood.

2 He saw her rolling in her filth,
More beastly far than swine;
Her only clothing sin and guilt;
Exposed to wrath divine.

3 He came to save her soul from hell,
And bring her home to God;
Her debts and guilt upon him fell;
He made the payment good.

4 His life he gave a ransom-price,
Resolved to set her free;
And make her in his name rejoice,
To all eternity.

Text Information
First Line: How condescending and how wise
Title: The Love of Christ
Author: W. Gadsby
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
Topic: Redemption
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