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