Author: William Cameron; Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnbook #120 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Behold th' amazing gift of love Lyrics: 1 Behold th' amazing gift of love
The Father hath bestowed
On us, the sinful sons of men,
To call us sons of God!
2 Concealed as yet this honor lies,
By this dark world unknown,
A world that knew not when He came,
Even God's eternal Son.
3 High is the rank we now possess;
But higher we shall rise;
Though what we shall hereafter be
Is hid from mortal eyes:
4 Our souls, we know, when He appears,
Shall bear His image bright;
For all His glory, full disclosed,
Shall open to our sight.
5 A hope so great, and so divine,
May trials well endure;
And purge the soul from sense and sin,
As Christ Himself is pure.
Amen. Topics: God Love and Fatherhood; God Presence; Hope; Life Everlasting, The; Redemption; God the Father His Presence Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN
Behold the Amazing Gift of Love