Hymn 51
The Christian
The Christian
Honor and happiness unite
To make the christian’s name a praise;
How fair the scene, how clear the light,
That fills the remnant of his days!
A kingly character he bears,
No change his priestly office knows;
Unfading is the crown he wears,
His joys can never reach a close.
Adorn’d with glory from on high,
Salvation shines upon his face;
His robe is of th’ethereal dye,
His steps are dignity and grace.
Inferior honors he disdains,
Nor stoops to take applause from earth;
The King of kings himself, maintains
Th’expenses of his heav’nly birth.
The noblest creature seen below,
Ordain’d to fill a throne above;
God gives him all he can bestow,
His kingdom of eternal love!
My soul is ravish’d at the thought!
Methinks from earth I see him rise;
Angels congratulate his lot,
And shout him welcome to the skies!