From heaven the sinning angels fell,
by Isaac Watts·1814·Meter 8.8.8.8 (LM)
Based on Rom 9:15; 2 Pet 2:4-9
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From heaven the sinning angels fell,
And wrath and darkness chained them down;
But man, vile man, forsook his bliss,
And mercy lifts him to a crown.
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Amazing work of sovereign grace,
That could distinguish rebels so!
Our guilty treasons called aloud
For everlasting fetters too.
3
To thee, to thee, Almighty Love,
Our souls, ourselves, our all we pay;
Millions of tongues shall sound thy praise
On the bright hills of heavenly day.