Trinity Hymnal ‎#436

436. O mystery of love divine

1 O mystery of love divine
That thought and thanks o'erpow'rs!
Lord Jesus, was our portion thine,
And is thy portion ours?

2 Didst thou fulfil each righteous deed,
God's perfect will express,
That we th' unfaithful ones might plead
Thy perfect faithfulness?

3 For thee the Father's hidden face?
For thee the bitter cry?
For us the Father's endless grace,
The song of victory?

4 Our load of sin and misery
Didst thou, the Sinless, bear?
Thy spotless robe of purity
Do we the sinners wear?

5 Thou, who our very place didst take,
Dwell in our very heart:
Thou, who thy portion ours dost make,
Thyself, thyself impart.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O mystery of love divine
• Author: Thomas H. Gill
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:5
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:21
  ;
  1 Peter 2:24
• Topic: Christ: Substitute; Christian Life: Union with Christ; Imputation, of Righteousness; Imputation, of Sin; Post Communion

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Arr. in Henry W. Greatorex's Collection, Boston, 1851