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Hymns and Sacred Lyrics

In Three Parts. By Joseph Cottle
Cottle, Joseph (1770-1853)
  
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SACRED LYRICS.

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367. Christ the Second Adam.

1

When with sighs we look around us,
Wide apostasy we see;
Evils, multiplied, confound us,
Traced to the forbidden tree:
Lord! mysterious are thy ways,
While we tremble, thee we praise.

2

Though in Adam all have perish'd,
Sovereign Mercy we adore!
Hope in heaven may yet be cherish'd,
Christ is still the open door:
To the Second Adam, we,
Joyful, for deliverance, flee!
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3

Great Redeemer! take possession
Of our hearts, both young and old!
Thou didst die for our transgression
When we had our birth-right sold:
Saviour, Advocate, and Friend!
Guide us safe till life shall end!
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