Religion

XL. GOD magnified by those that love his Salvation.

by Philip Doddridge 1702–1751

From Hymns founded on various Texts in the Holy Scriptures (1755)

Religion

GOD of Salvation, we adore
Thy saving Love, thy saving Pow'r;
And to our utmost Stretch of Thought
Hail the Redemption thou hast wrought.

We love the Stroke, that breaks our Chain,
The Sword, by which our Sins are slain;
And, while abas'd in Dust we bow,
We sing the Grace, that lays us low.

Perish each Thought of human Pride:
Let GOD alone be magnified:
His Glory let the Heav'ns resound
Shouted from Earth's remotest Bound.

Saints, who his full Salvation know,
Saints, who but taste it here below,
Join ev'ry Angel's Voice to raise
Continu'd never-ending Praise.

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Text: Psalm xl. 16.

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