Desire of All Nations

Verse 1

Infinite excellence is thine, Thou lovely prince of grace! Thy uncreated beauties shine With never-fading rays.

Verse 2

Sinners from earth's remotest end Come bending at thy feet; To thee their prayers and vows ascend, In thee their wishes meet.

Verse 3

Thy name as precious ointment shed, Delights the church around: Sweetly the sacred odors spread Through all Emmanuel's ground.

Verse 4

Millions of happy spirits live On thy exhaustless store; From thee they all their bliss receive, And still thou givest more.

Verse 5

Thou art their triumph and their joy: They find their all in thee; Thy glories will their tongue employ Through all eternity.