Genesis 1:26-27

• [Gen 1:26] Maker Of Man, Who From Thy Throne

  Maker of man, who from Thy throne Dost order all things, God alone; By Whose decree the teeming earth To reptile and to beast gave birth: The mighty forms that fill the land, Instinct with life at Thy command, Are giv’n subdued to humankind For service in their rank assigned. From all Thy servants drive away Whate’er of thought impure today Hath been with open action blent Or mingled with the heart’s intent. In Heav’n Thine endless joys bestow, And grant Thy gifts of grace below; From chains of strife our souls release, Bind fast the gentle hands of peace. O Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Doth live and reign eternally.

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• [Gen 1:26] Today, O Lord, A Holier Work

  Today, O Lord, a holier work Thy secret counsels frame, A king to rule Thy new made world, To praise Thy glorious Name. Thou formest man: Thy Spirit breathes Life into dust of earth: Man, in Thine own true image made, From Thee receives his birth. And henceforth he dominion holds O’er all in earth and sea; Yet mindful whence his being came Must humbly walk with Thee. Alas! his willful heart rebels Against Thy gentle sway; Proud dust of earth would fain be like The God Whom all obey. O griefs and sorrows numberless, Which hence the world o’erspread; Jesu, Thy mercy succored us, Or hope itself had fled. O praise the Father, and the Son Who saved us by His death, And Holy Ghost Who quickens us With His life giving breath.

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• [Gen 1:27] As Man And Woman We Were Made

  As man and woman we were made That love be found and life begun, So praise the Lord Who made us two, And praise the Lord when two are one; Praise for the love that comes to life Through child or parent, husband, wife. Now Jesus lived and gave His love To make our life and loving new; So celebrate with Him today And drink the joy He offers you; That makes the simple moment shine And changes water into wine. And Jesus died to live again, So praise the love that, come what may, Can bring the dawn and clear the skies, And waits to wipe all tears away; And let us hope for what shall be, Believing where we cannot see. Then spread the table, clear the hall, And celebrate till day is done; Let peace go deep between us all And joy be shared by everyone; Laugh and make merry with your friends, And praise the love that never ends!

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• [Gen 1:27] On Man, In His Own Image Made

  On man, in his own image made, How much did God bestow? The whole creation homage paid, And owned him lord, below! He dwelt in Eden’s garden, stored With sweets for every sense; And there with his descending Lord He walked in confidence. But O! by sin how quickly changed! His honor forfeited, His heart, from God and truth, estranged, His conscience filled with dread! Now from his Maker’s voice he flees, Which was before his joy: And thinks to hide, amidst the trees, From an all seeing eye. Compelled to answer to his name, With stubbornness and pride He cast, on God Himself, the blame, Nor once for mercy cried. But grace, unasked, his heart subdued And all his guilt forgave; By faith, the promised seed he viewed, And felt His pow’r to save. Thus we ourselves would justify, Though we the law transgress; Like him, unable to deny, Unwilling to confess. But when by faith the sinner sees A pardon bought with blood; Then he forsakes his foolish pleas, And gladly turns to God.

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