It lays in heaven the topmost stone;

And well deserves the praise.

Philip Doddridge, 1755.

337 Dennis. S.M.

(742) Adoption.--I. John 3:1-3.

Behold what wondrous grace

The Father has bestowed

On sinners of a mortal race,

To call them sons of God!

2 Nor doth it yet appear