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Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation

Isaac Watts (1709) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9

Verse 1

What equal honors shall we bring To Thee, O Lord, our God, the Lamb, When all the notes that angels sing Are far inferior to Thy name?

Verse 2

Worthy is He that once was slain, The Prince of Life that groaned and died, Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At His almighty Father’s side.

Verse 3

Honor immortal must be paid, Instead of scandal and of scorn; While glory shines around His head, He wears a crown without a thorn.

Verse 4

Blessings forever on the Lamb, Who bore the curse for wretched men! Let angels sound His sacred name, And every creature say, "Amen."

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 27:8-9

Reference 2

  • psalms 27:13-14

Reference 3

  • philippians 2:9-10

Reference 4

  • revelation 1:18

Reference 5

  • revelation 5:12-14