“The glory of the Lord shall be revealed.” Isa. 40. 5
1 O what matchless condescension
The eternal God displays;
Claiming our supreme attention,
To his boundless works and ways.
His own glory
He reveals in gospel days.
2 In the person of the Saviour,
All his majesty is seen!
Love and justice shine for ever;
And, without a veil between,
Worms approach him,
And rejoice in his dear name.
3 Would we view his brightest glory,
Here it shines in Jesus’ face;
Sing and tell the pleasing story,
O ye sinners saved by grace;
And with pleasure,
Bid the guilty him embrace.
4 In his highest work, redemption,
See his glory in a blaze;
Nor can angels ever mention
Aught that more of God displays;
Grace and justice
Here unite to endless days.
5 True, ’tis sweet and solemn pleasure,
God to view in Christ the Lord;
Here he smiles and smiles for ever;
May my soul his name record;
Praise and bless him,
And his wonders spread abroad.
This is a hymn of highest praise. It concentrates our minds on the eternal glory of God as it is seen particularly in the redemption of his people, in gospel days. In Jesus Christ we see his brightest glory. In contrast to God we are spoken of in lowly terms , "worms approach Him"," guilty" and "sinners".
Gadsby reminds us of the wonderful invitation to embrace God.
I have created this blog to consider and enjoy the hymns written by William Gadsby. It is not to worship the man, but to consider his theology as demonstrated in his hymns, and so to deepen our understanding of God, and encourage us in our worship. I hope to create a potted history shortly. I welcome comments etc which I will add to the post.
