120. The Father Sent the Son

6.6.8.4.D.
by H.K. Burlingham
1
The Father sent the Son
 
A ruined world to save;
 
Man meted to the Sinless One
 
The cross, the grave.
 
Blest Substitute from God,
 
Wrath’s awful cup He drained;
 
Laid down His life, and e’en the tomb’s
 
Reproach sustained.
 
Look to Christ, sacrificed on the cross for thee:
 
Own Him now, before Him bow, He’ll set you free!
2
The new and living Way
 
Stands open now to heaven;
 
Thence, where the blood is seen alway,
 
God’s gift is given.
 
The river of His grace,
 
Through righteousness supplied,
 
Is flowing o’er the barren place
 
Where Jesus died!
3
The Lord shall come again!
 
The Conqueror must reign!
 
No tongue but shall confess Him then,
 
The Lamb once slain.
 
Jesus is worthy now
 
All homage to receive:
 
O sinner, to the Savior bow,
 
The truth believe.
Same meter:
275
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