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HYMN 14. First Part. P.M.
The eternal Son of God took upon him the very nature of man. (cont.)

4	That we may Immanuel sing, As we ought, our God and King.

HYMN 14. Second Part. L.M.
The birth of Christ.

1	TO us a child is born from heav'n; To us the Son of God is giv'n; Gentiles in Jesus' name shall trust, And of his glories make their boast:
2	His name the Wonderful shall be; His wonders heav'n and earth shall see: The Counsellor of truth and grace, Who leads in paths of righteousness.
3	The Mighty God, that glorious name, His works and word join to proclaim: The Everlasting Father, He — And the whole church his family.
4	The Prince of Peace, on David's throne; And nations, yet unborn, shall own His Sov'reign and his gracious sway; Glad of the honour to obey.
5	Justice and Judgment he'll maintain — To everlasting ages reign: And his blest empire shall increase, Till time, with all its movements, cease.
6	Our faith in grateful triumph boasts These wonders of the Lord of Hosts: And trusts the love, that form'd the plan, To perfect what that love began.

HYMN 14. Third Part. S.M.
The incarnation.

1	YE saints, proclaim abroad    The honours of your King; To Jesus, your incarnate God,    Your songs of praises sing.

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HYMN 14. Third Part. S.M.
The incarnation. (cont.)

2	Not angels, round the throne    Of majesty above, Are half so much oblig'd as we,    To our Immanuel's love.
3	They never sunk so low,    They are not rais'd so high; They never knew such depths of woe,    Such heights of majesty.
4	The Saviour did not join    Their nature to his own; For them he shed no blood divine,    Nor breath'd a single groan.
5	May we with angels vie,    The Saviour to adore; Our debts are greater far than theirs,    O be our praises more!

HYMN 14. Fourth Part. C.M.
Jesus came to save Sinners.

1	HARK the glad sound! the Saviour's come!    The Saviour promised long! Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne,    And ev'ry voice a song.
2	On him the Spirit largely pour'd    Exerts its sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love    His holy breast inspire.
3	He comes the pris'ners to release,    In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst,    The iron fetters yield.
4	He comes from thickest films of vice    To clear the mental ray, And on the eye-balls of the blind    To pour celestial day.