Man by nature Grace and Glory

Lord, what is man? Extremes how wide In this mysterious nature join! The flesh, to worms and dust ally'd The soul immortal and divine!

Divine at first, a holy flame Kindled by the Almighty's breath; Till stain'd by sin, it soon became The seat of darkness, strife, and death.

But Jesus, Oh! amazing grace! Affirm'd our nature as his own, Obey'd and suffer'd in our place, Then took it with him to his throne.

Near to which throne, and high in song, Man shall his hallelujahs raise; While wond'ring angels round him throng, And swell the chorus of his praise.