Adopted
Authors: Fanny Crosby • Composers: John R. Sweney • Meter: 11.10.11.10. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1900
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1. O what a blessing, how can I express it?
Out of the fulness of rapture I sing,
Now by the Father received and adopted,
I am a child and an heir of a King.
Chorus:
I am adopted, O wonderful love,
Heir to a heritage purchased above;
Tell it, my soul, and joyfully sing,
I am a child and an heir of a King.
2. O what a Father, how tenderly gracious,
O what a Savior to make me his care;
Tho’ I have slighted, rejected, and grieved him,
Still he permits me his kingdom to share.
3. O the unsearchable riches he giveth,
Riches increasing from day unto day;
Treasures in value all others excelling,
Treasures that never will rust nor decay.
4. When I have finished the work he appoints me,
When I have ended my journey below,
Then to my Father and Jesus my Savior,
Home to a beautiful palace I go.