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3 By the Father's eye approved,
Lo, a voice is heard from heaven,
"Sinners, this is my Beloved,
For your ransom freely given:
All offences for his sake shall be forgiven,"


4 Angels with their eyes pursued him
When he left his glorious throne;
With astonishment they view'd him
Put the form of servant on;
Angels worshipp'd Him who was on earth unknown.


5 Satan and his host, amazed,
Saw this Stone in Zion laid;
Jesus, though to death abased,
Bruised the subtle Serpent's head
When, to save us, on the cross his blood he shed.


6 When a guilty sinner sees him,
While he looks his soul is heal'd ;
Soon this sight from anguish frees him,
And imparts a pardon seal'd:
May this Saviour be to all our hearts reveal'd !


7 With desire and admiration,
All his blood-bought flock behold
Him who wrought out their salvation,
And enclosed them in his fold:
Yet their warmest love and praises are too cold.


8 By the eye of carnal reason
Many view him with disdain;
How will they abide the season
When he comes with all his train?
To escape him then they'll wish, but wish in vain.


9 How their hearts will melt and tremble
When they hear his awful voice
But his saints he'll then assemble,
As his portion and his choice,
And receive them to his everlasting joys.