The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ

Verse 1

Thus saith the Lord, "your work is vain, "Give your burnt off'rings o’er; "In dying goats, and bullocks slain "My soul delights no more."

Verse 2

Then spake the Saviour, “Lo, I’m here, "My God, to do thy will; "Whate’er thy sacred books declare, "Thy servant shall fulfil.

Verse 3

"Thy law is ever in my sight, "I keep it near My heart; "Mine eyes are open'd with delight, "To what thy lips impart."

Verse 4

And see, the blessed Redeemer comes, Th’eternal Son appears, And at th’appointed time assumes The body God prepares.

Verse 5

Much he reveal'd His Father’s grace, And much his truth he show'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness Where great assemblies stood.

Verse 6

His Father’s honour touched his heart, He pity'd sinners’ cries, And, to fulfil a Saviour’s part, Was made a sacrifice.

Verse 7

No blood of beasts on altars shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid Atones for all our sin.

Verse 8

Then was the great salvation spread, And Satan’s kingdom shook; Thus by the woman’s promis'd seed The serpent’s head was broke.