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Devoting Himself to God

Philip Doddridge • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 87:5

Verse 1

And will the eternal King So mean a gift reward? That offering, Lord, with joy we bring, Which thine own hand prepar'd.

Verse 2

We own thy various claim, And to thine altar move The willing victims of thy grace, And bound with cords of love.

Verse 3

Descend, celestial fire, The sacrafice inflame; So shall a grateful odour rise Thro' our Redeemer's name.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 87:5

Reference 2

  • romans 12:1