Gospel Love

Here in the gospel's wondrous flame

Your presence we pursue;

We find right words to bless your name,

And mercy streams anew.

Your name is there in every line,

Your wonders here we trace;

Jesus through all the mystery shines,

Each passage speaks God's grace.

We set our minds on things above,

And God draws his children near,

While power, truth, and boundless love,

Display their glories here.

The law itself from mercy flows

So we could know God's ways

And your avenging justice shows

Forth in Your righteous rays

But still the beauty of your grace

Our highest thoughts employs,

Mirrors the glory of your face

And more exalts our joys.

We set our minds on things above

Each time we read your word

The music of your Gospel love

Is the sweetest song e're heard

After Isaac Watts

Anthony Foster

August 3, 2018