Praise to thee, O dear Redeemer
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Praise to thee, O dear Redeemer,For the riches of thy grace;Bow, my soul, no idle dreamer,Worship him who saves the race;He who reigned with God on high,He who laid his glory by:Sing his praises, sing his praises,Sing of him who came to die.
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How shall mortal man adore thee,Thou the high, Immortal One?Sinful dust might bow before theeWhile the countless ages run;Yet 't were vain to worship theeUnless love the motive be.O my Saviour! O my Saviour!Grant this gift of love to me.
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Vain are all the words I've spoken,Lord, to show that love is mine;Godly life shall be the tokenOf my love for things divine.This I covet, this bestow,—Strength to live aright below;Then how much thy child doth love thee,O my Saviour, thou shalt know!