The Wonders of Redemption

Verse 1

And did the holy and the just, The sovereign of the skies, Stoop down to wretchedness and dust, That guilty man might rise?

Verse 2

Yes, the Redeemer left his throne-- His radiant throne on high-- Surprising mercy! love unknown! To suffer, bleed, and die.

Verse 3

To dwell with misery here below, The Saviour left the skies, And sank to wretchedness and woe, That worthless man might rise.

Verse 4

He took the dying traitor's place, And suffered in his stead: For sinful man--oh, wondrous grace! For sinful man he bled.

Verse 5

O Lord, what heavenly wonders dwell In thine atoning blood! By this are sinners saved from hell, And rebels brought to God.