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Jesus the Man of constant Grief

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XII (1766) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the Man of constant Grief, A Mourner all his Days; His Spirit once rejoic'd aloud, And turn'd his Joy to Praise. 2 Father, I thank thy wond'rous Love, That hath reveal'd thy Son To Men unlearned; and to Babes Has made thy Gospel known. 3 The Myst'ries of redeeming Grace Are hidden from the Wise, While Pride and Carnal Reas'nings join To swell and blind their Eyes. 4 Thus doth the Lord of Heav'n and Earth His great Decrees fulfil, And orders all his Works of Grace By his own Sov'reign Will. Topics: Carnal Reason humbled; Christ revealed to Babes; Decrees of God; Distinguishing Love; Free election; Grace Freedom and Sovereignty; Saving Knowledge from God; Light Given to the Blind; Mysteries Revealed; Pride and Humility; Success of the Gospel Scripture: Luke 10:21 Languages: English

Jesus, the man of constant grief

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #129 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Jesus, the man of constant grief, A mourner all his days; His spirit once rejoiced aloud, And turn'd his joy to praise: "Father, I thank thy wondrous love, That hath revealed thy Son To men unlearned, and to babes Has made thy gospel known. "The mysteries of redeeming grace Are hidden from the wise, While pride and carnal reasonings join To swell and blind their eyes." Thus doth the Lord of heav'n and earth His great decrees fulfil, And orders all his works of grace By his own sovereign will. Topics: Deliverance from temptation; Satan subdued; Complaint of sickness; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Health sickness, and recovery; Recovery from Sickness; Sick-Bed Devotion; Sickness healed; Temptations in sickness; Victory over temptations Scripture: Luke 10:21 Languages: English