Great King of glory and of grace

Verse 1

Great King of glory and of grace, We own, with humble shame, How vile is our degen'rate race, And our first father's name.

Verse 2

From Adam flows our tainted blood, The poison reigns within; Makes us averse to all that's good, And willing slaves to sin.

Verse 3

Daily we break thy holy laws, And then reject thy grace; Engaged in the old serpent's cause, Against our Maker's face.

Verse 4

We live estranged afar from God, And love the distance well; With haste we run the dangerous road That leads to death and hell.

Verse 5

And can such rebels be restored? Such natures made divine? Let sinners see thy glory, Lord, And feel this power of thine.

Verse 6

We raise our Fathers name on high Who his own Spirit sends To bring rebellious strangers nigh, And turn his foes to friends.