I was by nature born the Lord

Verse 1

'TWAS by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word; ;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with holy fire.

Verse 1

I was by nature born the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.

Verse 2

Great God, ! mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book; ;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

Verse 2

Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

Verse 3

Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind; ;
Here I can fix my hope secure; ;
This is thy word, and must endure.

Verse 3

Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.