Christ's Commission

Verse 1

Raise your triumphant songs To an immortal tune; Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done.

Verse 2

Sing how Eternal Love Its chief Beloved chose, And bade him raise our wretched race From their abyss of woes.

Verse 3

'Twas mercy filled the throne, And wrath stood silent by, When Christ was sent with pardons down To rebels doomed to die.

Verse 4

Now, sinners, dry your tears, Let hopeless sorrows cease; Bow to the scepter of his love, And take the offered peace.

Verse 5

Lord, we obey thy call; We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brought, And love and praise thy name.