5    C.M.     Isaac Watts
The Wisdom of God. 1 Cor. 1. 24; Eph. 3. 9-11

1 The Lord, descending from above,
  Invites his children near,
  While power, and truth, and boundless love
  Display their glories here.

2 Here, in thy gospel’s wondrous frame,
  Fresh wisdom we pursue;
  A thousand angels learn thy name,
  Beyond whate’er they knew.

3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines;
  Thy wonders here we trace;
  Wisdom through all the mystery shines,
  And shines in Jesus’ face.

4 The law its best obedience owes
  To our incarnate God;
  And thy revenging justice shows
  Its honours in his blood.

5 But still the lustre of thy grace
  Our warmer thoughts employs;
  Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays,
  And more exalts our joys.