Sent from his Father’s throne on high, Still at his sight in glory crowned, The word of God went forth to die, Shades of the evening closed him round.
2. Ere by his own false friend betrayed, Given to his foes to death went he, His own true self in form of Bread He gave his friends, their life to be.
3. Twofold the gift his love did plan, His flesh to feed, his blood to cheer, That flesh and blood, the whole of man, Might find its own fulfilment here
4. The manger, Christ, their equal made, That upper room, their souls’ repast, The Cross, their ransom dearly paid, And heaven, their high reward at last.
5. Great victim, whose deserts avail The gate of Heaven so wide to throw, Thou seest what fears, what foes assail; On trembling hearts thy aid bestow.
6. To God, the Blessèd One in Three, Be praise and worship ever more; So may we pass eternity, Poor exiles, on our native shores.
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SENT FROM HIS FATHER’S THRONE - Cameroon Hymnal - KOIRLINK