The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) II.XCVI. Down headlong, from the native Skies

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II.XCV

The Psalms of David‎#II.XCVI

II.XCVII

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Down headlong, from the native Skies

II.XCVI. Down headlong, from the native Skies

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1 Down headlong, from their native Skies,
The Rebel-Angels fell,
And Thunder-bolts of flaming Wrath
Pursu'd them deep to Hell.

2 Down from the Top of earthly Bliss
Rebellious Man was hurl'd,
And Jesus stoop'd beneath the Grave,
To reach a sinking world.

3 O Love of infinite Degree!
Unmeasurable Grace!
Must Heav'n's eternal Darling die,
To save a trait'rous Race?

4 Must angels sink for ever down,
And burn in quenchless Fire,
While God forsakes his shining Throne
To raise us Wretches higher?

5 Oh! for this Love, let Earth and skies
With Hallelujahs ring,
And the full Choir of human Tongues
All Hallelujahs sing.

Text Information
First Line:	Down headlong, from the native Skies
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1769
Topic:	Angels Punished and Man saved; Distinguishing Love; Grace: Freedom and Sovereignty
Notes:	Public Domain.