Blessings of the Gospel

Verse 1

Oh Jesu, our Lord, Thy Name be ador'd, For all the rich Blessings convey'd by thy Word.

Verse 2

In Spirit we trace Thy Wonders of Grace, And chearfully join in a Concert of Praise.

Verse 3

The Ancient of Days His Glory displays, And shines on his chosen with cherishing Rays.

Verse 4

The Trumpet of God Is sounding abroad, The Language of Mercy, Salvation through Blood.

Verse 5

Thrice happy are they Who hear and obey, And share in the Blessings of this Gospel Day.

Verse 6

The People who know Their Sav'our below, With burning Affection to worship him glow.

Verse 7

Their Anguish and Smart, And sorrow depart, Who find his Salvation inscrib'd on their Heart.

Verse 8

This Blessing be mine, Through Favour Divine; But oh, my Redeemer, the Glory be thine.

Verse 9

The Work is of Grace, Thine, thine be the Praise; And mine to adore Thee, and tell of thy Ways.