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The Glories of Adoption

Isaac Watts (1709) • English

Primary Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Verse 1

Behold what wondrous grace The Father hath bestowed On sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of God!

Verse 2

Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made; But when we see our Savior here, We shall be like our Head.

Verse 3

If in my Father's love I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit, like a dove, To rest upon my heart.

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • leviticus 19:2

Reference 2

  • psalms 29

Reference 3

  • john 1:12

Reference 4

  • romans 8:14-15

Reference 5

  • 1-corinthians 2:9-10

Reference 6

  • 1-corinthians 13:12

Reference 7

  • 2-corinthians 6:18

Reference 8

  • 2-corinthians 7:11

Reference 9

  • galatians 4:4-6

Reference 10

  • galatians 6:6
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