THOU art the everlasting Word, The Father’s only Son; God manifestly seen and heard, And Heaven’s belovèd One:
Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou That every knee to Thee should bow.
In Thee most perfectly expressed The Father’s glories shine; Of the full Deity possessed, Eternally divine:
True image of the Infinite, Whose essence is concealed; Brightness of uncreated light; The heart of God revealed:
But the high mysteries of Thy name An angel’s grasp transcend; The Father only—glorious claim! The Son can comprehend:
Throughout the universe of bliss, The centre Thou, and sun; The eternal theme of praise is this, To Heaven’s belovèd One:
Josiah Conder, 1789-1855