To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:6
Words: Thomas W. B. Aveling, 1844.
Music: Carlton Joseph Barnby, 1869 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Aveling (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Hail! Thou God of grace and glory!
Who Thy name hast magnified,
By redemption’s wondrous story,
By the Savior crucified;
Thanks to Thee for every blessing,
Flowing from the fount of love;
Thanks for present good unceasing,
And for hopes of bliss above.
Hear us, as thus bending lowly,
Near Thy bright and burning throne;
We invoke Thee, God most holy!
Through Thy well belovèd Son;
Send the baptism of Thy Spirit,
Shed the Pentecostal fire;
Let us all Thy grace inherit,
Waken, crown each good desire.
Bind Thy people, Lord, in union,
With the sevenfold cord of love;
Breathe a spirit of communion
With the glorious hosts above;
Let Thy work be seen progressing;
Bow each heart, and bend each knee;
Till the world, Thy truth possessing,
Celebrates its jubilee.