Classic Poem

The mystery of godliness
Is doubtless very great,
God manifested in the flesh,
To bless the humble state.

God in the Spirit justify'd,
To shew he was involv'd
In justice' score, as bail, instead
Of these he'll have absolv'd.

God seen of angels, wrapt in flesh,
And wafted up to glore,
To feast their eyes with wonders fresh
In him they all adore.

God preach'd to Gentiles heav'n's glad news,
To earth's long-banish'd race,
Despised Greeks, with fav'rite Jews,
Now equaliz'd by grace.

God-man believ'd on in the world,
Who far from God did roam;
And grace's conq'ring chariot hurl'd
Around to bring him home.

God-man received up to glore,
From thence to send the Dove,
To shew and seal the hidden store,
The mysteries of love.