17 God's Own Son Most Holy

1 God's own Son most holy Came a servant lowly, Came to live among us, Came to suffer for us. Bore the cross to save us, Hope and freedom gave us. 2 Still he comes within us; Still his voice would win us From the sins that hurt us, Would to truth convert us. From our foolish errors Ere he comes in terrors. 3 Thus, if we have known him And will not disown him, Nor have loved him coldly, But will trust him boldly, He will then receive us, Heal us, and forgive us. 4 Those who then are loyal Find a welcome royal. Come, then, O Lord Jesus, From our sins release us. Let us here confess you Till in heav'n we bless you.