I. Watts (109/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

I. Watts BEHOLD the glories of the Lamb Amidst His Father’s throne. Prepare new honors for His Name, And songs before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at His feet, The church adore around, With vials full of odors sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. 3 Those are the prayers of the saints, And these the hymns they raise; Jesus is kind to our complaints, He loves to hear our praise. 4 Eternal Father, who shall look Into Thy secret will? Who but the Son should take the Book And open every seal? 5 He shall fulfil Thy great decrees, The Son deserves it well; Lo, in His hand the sovereign keys Of heaven, and death, and hell! 6 Now to the Lamb that once was slain Be endless blessings paid; Salvation, glory, joy remain Forever on Thy head. 7 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood, Hast set the prisoner free; Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with Thee. 8 The worlds of nature and of grace Are put beneath Thy power; Then shorten these delaying days, And bring the promised hour.