Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Lofty and Lowly

"Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before Thy face" (Psalm 89:14). "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones" (Isaiah 57:15).

Justice and judgment establish His throne
Whose name is exalted, the Lord high and holy.
But though He is lofty, He dwells with His own,
To lift up the spirit of those who are lowly.

How wondrous this is! How great is His grace
That found out a way to afford us salvation!
Mercy and truth ran ahead of His face
To rescue our souls from our just condemnation.

Our Lord is so high, beyond comprehension,
Yet lowly and meek: how fantastic the span!
Love was the cause of His great condescension;
Mercy and truth knit together His plan.

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