Author: Philipp Friedrich Hiller; Matthias Loy Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:16 First Line: God, in human flesh appearing Lyrics: 1 God, in human flesh appearing,
Took the children to His breast,
Lambs with His green pastures cheering,
Fitting for His heav'nly rest;
This is gentleness unbounded,
This is lowliness of heart;
All are by His love surrounded,
None are ever bid depart.
2 Lord, I bless Thy mercy endless,
For Thy pleasure is to bless;
Me, too, when my soul was friendless,
Thou didst to Thy bosom press:
For I, too, to Thee was given,
In the pure baptismal wave,
Thou hast made me heir of heaven,
Who hast died my soul to save.
3 Feeble is the love of mother,
Father's blessings are as naught,
When compared, my King and Brother,
With the wonders Thou hast wrought;
Thus it pleased Thy heavenly meekness;
Pleasing also be my praise,
Till my songs of earthly weakness
Burst into celestial lays.
Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; Sunday after New Year; Confirmation Used With Tune: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
God in Human Flesh Appearing