Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1853
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: To Christ the Lord let ev'ry tongue
Topic: Public Worship
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: Song 64
Page Number: 178, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsTO Christ, the Lord, let ev'ry tongue
Its noblest tribute bring;
When he's the subject of the song,
Who can refuse to sing?
Survey the beauties of his face,
And on his glories dwell;
Think of the wonders of his grace,
And all his triumphs tell.
Majestic sweetness sits enthron'd
Upon his awful brow;
His head with radiant glories crown'd,
His lips with grace o'erflow.
No mortal can with him compare
Among the sons of men;
Fairer is he than all the fair
That fill the heav'nly train.
He saw me plung'd in deep distress,
He flew to my relief;
For me he bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.
To heav'n, the place of his abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joys complete.
Since form his bounty I receive
Such proofs of love divine,
Had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord, they should all be thine!