Matthew 11:10: Who the high office can display

Who the high office can display
Of Jesus' gospel-messenger?
Sent to prepare his Saviour's way
Into the souls of all that hear,
The man should as an angel be
In knowledge, zeal, and purity.

O that the character were mine,
While active as seraphic flame
I spread that sacrifice Divine,
The presence of my Lord proclaim!
But He the stony must remove,
And bid the world believe and love.

Where'er Thou dost Thy servant send,
Jesus, the Power of God, be found.
Thyself vouchsafe my steps to' attend,
Thy sacred feet behind me sound.
And show to all the ransom'd race
Jehovah's glories in Thy face.