CCLXVI. CHRIST our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption.

MY GOD, assist me, while I raise
An Anthem of harmonious Praise;
My Heart thy Wonders shall proclaim,
And spread its Banners in thy Name.

In Christ I view a Store divine:
My Father, all that Store is Thine;
By Thee prepar'd, by Thee bestow'd;
Hail to the Saviour, and the GOD!

When gloomy Shades my Soul o'er-spread,
"Let there be Light" th' Almighty said;
And Christ, my Sun, his Beams displays,
And scatters round celestial Rays.

Condemn'd thy Criminal I stood,
And awful Justice ask'd my Blood;
That welcome Saviour from thy Throne
Brought Righteousness and Pardon down.

My Soul was all o'er-spread with Sin,
And lo! his Grace hath made me clean:
He rescues from th' infernal Foe,
And full Redemption will bestow.

Ye Saints, assist my grateful Tongue:
Ye Angels, warble back my Song:
For Love like this demands the Praise
Of heav'nly Harps, and endless Days.