The Voice of Praise ‎#182

182. Plunged in a gulf of dark despair

1 Plunged in a gulf of dark despair,
We wretched sinners lay,
Without one cheerful beam of hope
Or spark of glimmering day.

2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Grace
Behold our helpless grief;
He saw, and--oh, amazing love!--
He ran to our relief.

3 Down from the shining seats above,
With joyful haste he fled,
Entered the grave in mortal flesh,
And dwelt among the dead.

4 Oh, for this love, let rocks and hills
Their lasting silence break,
And all harmonious human tongues
The Saviour's praises speak.

5 Angels, assist our mighty joys,
Strike all your harps of gold;
But when you raise your highest notes,
His love can ne'er be told.

Text Information

• First Line: Plunged in a gulf of dark despair
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  John 1:14
  ;
  Romans 5:7-8
  ;
  Galatians 1:4
  ;
  Galatians 4:4-5
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7
  ;
  Ephesians 3:17-19
  ;
  Philippians 2:7
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:15
  ;
  1 Timothy 3:16
  ;
  Titus 2:14
  ;
  Hebrews 2:14
• Topic: Christ: Sufferings and Death; Our Delivery

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