O Love, beyond conception great,

O Love, beyond conception great,
That formed the vast stupendous plan,
Where all divine perfections meet,
To reconcile rebellious man.

There wisdom shines in fullest blaze
And justice all her rights maintains;
Astonished angels stoop to gaze,
While mercy o'er the guilty reigns.

Yes, mercy reigns, and justice too;
In Christ they both harmonious meet;
He paid to justice all its due,
And now he fills the mercy-seat.

Such are the wonders of our God,
And the amazing depths of grace,
To save from wrath's vindictive rod,
The chosen sons of Adam's race.