Adopted

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O what a blessing, how can I express it

Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1900)
Tune: [O what a blessing, how can I express it?]
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1. O what a blessing, how can I express it?
Out of the fullness of rapture I sing,
Now by the Father received and adopted,
I am a child and an heir of a king.

Refrain:
I am adopted, O wonderful love,
Heir to a heritage purchased above;
Tell it, my soul, and joyfully sing,
I am a child and an heir of a king.

2. O what a Father, how tenderly gracious,
O what a Savior to make me His care;
Tho’ I have slighted, rejected, and grieved Him,
Still He permits me His kingdom to share. [Refrain]

3. O the unsearchable riches He giveth,
Riches increasing from day unto day;
Treasures in value all others excelling,
Treasures that never will rust nor decay. [Refrain]

4. When I have finished the work He appoints me,
When I have ended my journey below,
Then to my Father and Jesus my Savior,
Home to a beautiful palace I go. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #31

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line:	O what a blessing, how can I express it
Title:	Adopted
Author:	Fanny J. Crosby (1900)
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I am adopted, O wonderful love
Publication Date:	1900
Copyright:	Public Domain