Love Displayed

1 We'll praise Thee, glorious Lord,
Who died to set us free,
No earthly songs can joy afford
Like heavenly melody.

2 Love, that no suff'ring staed,
We'll praise, true love divine;
Love that for us atonement made,
Love that has made us Thine.

3 Love, in Thy lonely life
Of sorrow here below;
Thy words of grace, with mercy rife,
Make grateful praises flow.

4 Love, that on death's dark vale
Its sweetest odors spread,
Where sin o'er all seemed to prevail
Redemption glory shed.

5 And now we see Thee risen,
Who once for us hast died,
Seated above the highest heaven:
The Father's glorified.

6 Soon wilt Thou take Thy throne,
Thy foes Thy footstool made,
And take us with Thee for Thine own,
In glory love displayed.

7 Jesus, we wait for Thee,
With Thee to have our part;
What can full joy and blessing be
But being where Thou art?

Source: A Few Hymns and Some Spiritual Songs. Selected 1856, for the Little Flock. Revised, 1881 #235