He who on earth as man was known

The words

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   Stanza 1. He who on earth as man was known,And bore our sins and pains;Now, seated on th’ eternal throne,The God of glory reigns.

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   Stanza 2. His hands the wheels of nature guideWith an unerring skill;And countless worlds extended wide,Obey his sovereign will.

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   Stanza 3. While harps unnumbered sound his praise,In yonder world above;His saints on earth admire his ways,And glory in his love.

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   Stanza 4. His righteousness, to faith revealed,Wrought out for guilty worms,Affords a hiding place and shield,From enemies and storms.

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   Stanza 5. This land, through which his pilgrims go,Is desolate and dry;But streams of grace from him o’erflowTheir thirst to satisfy.

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   Stanza 6. When troubles, like a burning sun,Beat heavy on their head;To this almighty Rock they run,And find a pleasing shade.

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   Stanza 7. How glorious he! how happy theyIn such a glorious friend!Whose love secures them all the way,And crowns them at the end.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 59. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-59