Text:God, in the gospel of his Son
Alterer (st. 3-5):Thomas Cotterill
Author (st. 1-2):Benjamin Beddome
Tune:GERMANY

262. God, in the gospel of his Son

1 God, in the gospel of his Son,
Makes his eternal counsels known;
Where love in all its glory shines,
And truth is drawn in fairest lines.

2 Here sinners of a humble frame
May taste his grace, and learn his Name;
May read, in characters of blood,
The wisdom, pow'r, and grace of God.

3 The pris'ner here may break his chains;
The weary rest from all his pains;
The captive feel his bondage cease;
The mourner find the way of peace.

4 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes
A brighter world beyond the skies;
Here shines the light which guides our way
From earth to realms of endless day.

5 O grant us grace, Almighty Lord,
To read and mark thy holy Word;
Its truths with meekness to receive,
And by its holy precepts live.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son
Author (st. 1-2): Benjamin Beddome (1787)
Alterer (st. 3-5): Thomas Cotterill (1819)
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: Gospel: Excellency of; Grace: Fulness of; Holy Scriptures (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GERMANY
Meter: L. M.
Key: B♭ Major
Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815



Media
More media are available on the text authority and tune authority pages.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us