Alpha and Omega, Advocate above,
Jesus, precious Saviour ! how Thy grace we prove !
Thou art God's Beloved, Bridegroom to Thine own;
All our hearts' affections to Thyself are won.
Christ, the Lord's Anointed, and our Captain Thou,
Unto Thee in glory every knee shall bow ;
Day-star of the morning, day-spring from on high,
How we long to see Thee, in whom we're made nigh !
Thou art Life Eternal, God revealed below;
Thy blest name, " Emanuel," 'tis our joy to know.
Now, as Man Thou art risen, First-fruits from the grave,
All Thy work completed, mighty now to save.
God's great gift for sinners, Guide to heaven's home,
Rock of our salvation, precious Corner-Stone !
On this firm foundation safely now we rest
Till we stand before Thee, in Thy presence blest.
Thou our Head in heaven, we Thy members here,
To Thine own blest Person ever keep us near.
Jesus, we would follow whither Thou dost lead;
Thou, our loving Shepherd, all thy sheep dost feed.
Image of the Father, light and life and love,
Lamb of God, once wounded, seated now above,
Unto Thee the praises of our hearts arise
As the grateful savor of the sacrifice.
" Nazarene," men called Thee, when on earth below
Thou didst stoop in mercy all our griefs to know;
High Thou art exalted on the Father's throne,
Righteousness established, all Thy work well done.
Refuge and Redeemer, Prince of life, Thou art,
In Thy loving-kindness we've with Thee a part.
Though the world reject Thee, soon Thou will come again,
On the clouds of glory, o'er the earth to reign.
Once the Man of Sorrows, and with thorns then crowned,
Man shall own Thy scepter wheresoever found;
Then Thy fair creation, from the curse set free,
Shall enjoy Thy favor, giving praise to Thee.
But, our blessed Saviour, we who know Thy name
Even now can worship, and Thy praise proclaim :
Everlasting glory, Lord, to Thee we give ;
Thou alone art worthy,-Thou in whom we live.
When in Thy blest presence low we bow the knee,
We shall praise Thee fully through eternity,
While with growing rapture we Thy grace explore,
And with satisfaction ever Thee adore.
Amen! and Amen!
C.E.B.