Genesis 22:9, 10: Abraham bound Isaac his son, &c

Let angels wonder at the sight!
Fond Abraham's laughter and delight
Is sacrificed at God's command:
The church's hope, behold him lie,
The promised heir, prepared to die.
To die by a paternal hand!
One only act did this exceed,
When Christ, our Sacrifice indeed.
Was by His Father's goodness given,
Deliver'd up for all to' atone,
His Son beloved, His only Son,
The Lord, the joy of earth and heaven!