Christ's Sufferings and Kingdom

Verse 1

"Now from the roaring lion’s rage, "O Lord, protect thy Son, "Nor leave thy darling to engage "The powers of hell alone."

Verse 2

Thus did our suff'ring Saviour pray With mighty cries and tears, God heard him in the dreadful day, And chased away his fears.

Verse 3

Great was the vict'ry of his death, His throne exalted high; And all the kindreds of the earth Shall worship or shall die.

Verse 4

A num'rous offspring must arise From his expiring groans; They shall be reckon'd in his eyes For daughters and for sons.

Verse 5

The meek and humble souls shall see His table richly spread; And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed.

Verse 6

The isles shall know the righteousness Of our incarnate God, And nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his blood.