Hymn 161 — Son of God, with joy we view Thee
| 161 | C. A. COATES (1862-1945) | 8.7.8.7. |
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Son of God, with joy we view Thee Of God's love the object meet; While, Lord Jesus Christ, 'tis through Thee All our blessing is complete. | |
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As Thy brethren now we hail Thee, Firstborn of a heav'nly race; He who has with glory crowned Thee Called us to this blessed place. | |
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From the triumph and the glory Of Thy rest in love divine, Comes to us the wondrous story, How God's purpose made us Thine; | |
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How by dying Thou hast freed us From the man of sin and shame, That, unhindered, Thou mightst lead us Now to know Thy Father's name. | |
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And, responsive to Thy longing, We would now abide in love; Know Thy joy, as those belonging To Thyself in heav'n above. | |
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Thus in holy adoration At Thy feet our hearts would bow, Who hast brought, in new creation, Sons of God before Him now. | |
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And a song is sweetly thrilling Every heart within the shrine: Music which God's ear is filling, Notes which could be only Thine. | |