Hymn 161 — Son of God, with joy we view Thee

Son of God, with joy we view Thee,

Of God’s love the object meet;

While, Lord Jesus Christ, `tis through Thee

All our blessing is complete.

As Thy brethren now we hail Thee,

Firstborn of a heav’nly race;

He who has with glory crowned Thee

Called us to this blessed place.

From the triumph and the glory

Of Thy rest in love divine,

Comes to us the wondrous story,

How God’s purpose made us Thine;

How by dying Thou hast freed us

From the man of sin and shame,

That, unhindered, Thou mightst lead us

Now to know the Father’s name.

And, responsive to Thy longing,

We would now abide in love;

Know thy joy, as those belonging

To Thyself in heav’n above.

Thus in holy adoration

At thy feet our hearts would bow,

Who hast brought, in new creation,

Sons of God before Him now.

And a song is sweetly thrilling

Every heart within the shrine:

Music which God’s ear is filling,

Notes which could be only Thine.