The Voice of Praise ‎#179

179. Behold where, in a mortal form

1 Behold where, in a mortal form,
Appears each grace divine!
The virtues, all in Jesus met,
With mildest radiance shine.

2 To spread the rays of heavenly light,
To give the mourner joy,
To preach glad tidings to the poor,
Was his divine employ.

3 Lowly in heart, to all his friends
A friend and servant found;
He washed their feet, he wiped their tears,
And healed each bleeding wound.

4 'Mid keen reproach and cruel scorn
Patient and meek he stood;
His foes, ungrateful, sought his life:
He labored for their good.

5 In the last hour of deep distress,
Before his Father's throne,
With soul resigned, he bowed, and said,
Thy will, not mine, be done!

6 Be Christ our pattern and our guide;
His image may we bear:
Oh, may we tread his holy steps,
His joy and glory share.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold where, in a mortal form
• Author: Enfield
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:39-42
  ;
  Mark 14:36
  ;
  Luke 22:42
  ;
  Titus 2:14
  ;
  Hebrews 12:3
  ;
  1 Peter 2:21
  ;
  1 John 2:6
• Topic: Christ: Life, Office, and Example; Divine Virtue in the Life of Jesus

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