O blessed God, how great the grace
That gave to ruined man a place
Of perfect peace with Thee!
Peace through the sufferings of Thy Son!
He, He alone that peace hath won—
Himself hath set us free.
How sweet that grace if tasted now!
Our souls with adoration bow
Before Thy throne of grace.
We gladly worship—long to see
The Leader of our praise to Thee
In glory, face to face.
We'll praise with Him in His own joy;
His praise our ransomed souls employ
Both here and soon above.
No less a place His Grace has given,
No higher joy in earth, in heaven,
For subjects of His love.