'O What matchless condescention' (hymn) written by William Gadsby

O What matchless condescension

The eternal God displays,

Claiming our supreme attention

To His boundless works and ways;

His own glory

He reveals in gospel days.


In the Person of the Saviour

All His majesty is seen,

Love and justice shine forever;

And without a veil between,

We approach Him,

And rejoice in His dear Name.


Would we view His highest glory,

Here it shines in Jesus' face;

Sing and tell the pleasing story,

O ye sinners saved by grace;

And with pleasure,

Bid the guilty Him embrace.


In His highest work, redemption,

See His glory in a blaze;

Nor can angels ever mention

Aught that more of God displays.

Grace and justice

Here unite to endless days.


True, 'tis sweet and solemn pleasure,

God to view in Christ the Lord;

Here He smiles, and smiles for ever;

May my soul His Name record

Praise and bless Him,

And His wonders spread abroad.

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