Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1843
Compiler: A Campbell/ W Scott/ B W Stone/ J T Johnson
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: Behold where in a mortal form
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Hymn Number: Hymn 209 (part II)
Page Number: 179 (part II), click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBEHOLD, where, in a mortal form,
Appears each grace divine;
The virtues, all in Jesus met,
With mildest radiance shine.
The noblest love of human kind
Inspir'd his holy breast;
In deeds of mercy, words of peace,
His kindness was express'd.
To spread the rays of heavenly light,
To give the mourner joy,
To preach glad tidings to the poor,
Was his divine employ.
Lowly in heart, by all his friends,
A friend and servant found;
He wash'd their feet, he wip'd their tears,
And heal'd each bleeding wound.
'Midst keen reproach, and cruel scorn,
Patient and meek he stood;
His foes ungrateful, sought his life;
He labour'd for their good.
In the last hour of deep distress,
Before his Father's throne,
With soul resign'd, he bow'd, and said,
'Thy will, not mine, be done!'
Be Christ my pattern, and my guide!
His image may I bear!
O may I tread his sacred steps;
And his bright glories share!