Hymns

And did the Holy and the Just,

by A. Steele·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on Phil 2:8; Heb 10:10

1

And did the Holy and the Just,
The Sovereign of the skies,
Stoop down to wretchedness and dust,
That guilty worms might rise?

2

Yes, the Redeemer left his throne,
His radiant throne on high,
(Surprising mercy! love unknown!)
To suffer, bleed, and die!

3

He took the dying traitor's place,
And suffered in his stead;
For man (O miracle of grace!)
For man the Saviour bled.

4

Dear Lord, what heavenly wonders dwell
In thy atoning blood!
By this are sinners snatched from hell,
And rebels brought to God.

5

What glad return can I impart
For favours so divine?
O take my all, this worthless heart,
And make it wholly thine.