The ancient law departs

Verse 1

The ancient Law departs, And all its fears remove, For Jesus makes with faithful hearts A covenant of love.

Verse 2

The Light of Light devine, True brightness undefiled, He bears for us the pain of sin, A holy, spotless child.

Verse 3

His infant body now Begins the cross to feel; Those precious drops of blood that flow For death the victim seal.

Verse 4

Today the name is Thine At which we bend the knee. They call Thee Jesus, child divine; Our Jesus deign to be.

Verse 5

All praise, eternal Son, For Thy redeeming love, With Father, Spirit, ever one In glorious might above.