533    C.M.     W. Gadsby
The Love of Christ. 1 John 3. 16; Eph. 5. 25

1 How condescending and how wise
  Is the eternal God!
  On wings of love, from heaven he flies,
  The church to buy with blood.

2 He saw her rolling in her filth,
  More beastly far than swine;
  Her only clothing sin and guilt;
  Exposed to wrath divine.

3 He came to save her soul from hell,
  And bring her home to God;
  Her debts and guilt upon him fell;
  He made the payment good.

4 His life he gave a ransom-price,
  Resolved to set her free;
  And make her in his name rejoice,
  To all eternity.