On man, in his own image made

The words

1. 1

   Stanza 1. On man, in his own image made,How much did GOD bestow?The whole creation homage paid,And owned him LORD, below!

2. 2

   Stanza 2. He dwelt in Eden’s garden, storedWith sweets for every sense;And there with his descending LORDHe walked in confidence.

3. 3

   Stanza 3. But O! by sin how quickly changed!His honor forfeited,His heart, from God and truth, estranged,His conscience filled with dread!

4. 4

   Stanza 4. Now from his Maker’s voice he flees,Which was before his joy:And thinks to hide, amidst the trees,From an All–seeing eye.

5. 5

   Stanza 5. Compelled to answer to his name,With stubbornness and prideHe cast, on God himself, the blame,Nor once for mercy cried.

6. 6

   Stanza 6. But grace, unasked, his heart subduedAnd all his guilt forgave;By faith, the promised seed he viewed,And felt his pow’r to save.

7. 7

   Stanza 7. Thus we ourselves would justify,Though we the Law transgress;Like him, unable to deny,Unwilling to confess.

8. 8

   Stanza 8. But when by faith the sinner seesA pardon bought with blood;Then he forsakes his foolish pleas,And gladly turns to God.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 1. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-1