The love of God to sinful man―.
The mystery angels seek to scan―
Whom seers of old in vision saw―
Whom sinners trust—whom saints adore.
Eight letters form this wondrous Name,
And blest are all who trust the same.
A star, whose brightness quickly palled.
A little hill in grief recalled.
A sinner saved, who sinners sought.
A soldier’s spoil most dearly bought.
A ruler who in Christ believes.
A gift each babe in Christ receives.
He who a hard petition craved.
He, who lost all, by mercy saved.