27. Down From His Glory

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Down from His glory — ever living story — 
 
My God and Savior came, and Jesus was His name;
 
Born in a manger — to His own a stranger
 
A man of sorrows, tears and agony!
 
O how I love Him! how I adore Him!
 
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
 
The great Creator became my Savior,
 
And all God’s fullness dwelleth in Him!
2
What condescension, bringing us redemption,
 
That in the dead of night, not one faint hope in sight,
 
God — gracious, tender — laid aside His splendor,
 
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul!
3
Without reluctance — flesh and blood His substance
 
He took the form of man, revealed the hidden plan;
 
O glorious mystery — sacrifice of Calvary!
 
And now I know He is the great “I AM”!
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