302. O blessed Lord what hast Thou done

1.

O Blessed Lord, what hast Thou done,

How vast a ransom giv’n ?

Thyself of God th’eternal Son,

The Lord of earth and heav’n.

2.

Thy Father, in His gracious love,

Did spare Thee from His side :

And Thou didst stoop to bear above,

At such a cost, Thy bride.

3.

Lord, while our souls in faith repose

Upon Thy precious blood,

Peace like an even river flows,

And mercy like a flood.

4.

But boundless joy shall fill our hearts,

When, gazing on Thy face,

We fully see what faith imparts,

And glory crowns Thy grace.

5.

Unseen, we love Thee; dear Thy name !

But when our eyes behold,

With joyful wonder we'll exclaim,

« The half had not been told. »

6.

For Thou exceedest all the fame

Our ears have ever heard ;

How happy we who know Thy name,

And trust Thy faithful word !