Father, whose everlasting love

Verse 1

Father, whose everlasting love thy only Son for sinners gave, whose grace to all did freely move, and sent him down the world to save;

Verse 2

Help us thy mercy to extol, immense, unfathomed, unconfined; to praise the Lamb who died for all, the general Saviour of mankind.

Verse 3

Thy undistinguishing regard was cast on Adam’s fallen race; for all thou hast in Christ prepared sufficient, sovereign, saving grace.

Verse 4

The world he suffered to redeem; for all he hath th'atonement made; for those that will not come to him the ransom of his life was paid.

Verse 5

Arise, O God, maintain thy cause, the fullness of the nations call; lift up the standard of thy cross and all shall own thou diedst for all.