Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#185

185. Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
upon the Savior's brow;
his head with radiant glories crowned,
his lips with grace o'erflow.
No mortal can with him compare,
among the sons of men;
fairer is he than all the fair
that fill the heav'nly train.

2 He saw me plunged in deep distress,
he flew to my relief;
for me he bore the shameful cross,
and carried all my grief.
To him I owe my life and breath,
and all the joys I have;
he makes me triumph over death,
and saves me from the grave.

3 To heav'n, the place of his abode,
he brings my weary feet;
shows me the glories of my God,
and makes my joys complete.
Since from his bounty I receive
such proofs of love divine,
had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord, they should all be thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
• Title: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
• Author: Samuel Stennett (1787; Alt.)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:9
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Love and Grace; Beauty of Christ of God; Christ: Deity of; Christ: Savior; Heaven: Anticipated; Imputation of Sin; Love: For Christ of God

Tune Information

• Name: HETHERTON
• Composer: John K. Robb (1949)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: G Major