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 Upon the altar, then, the wood Was all in order laid, And Abraham took the knife in hand,— That knife with naked blade.

Then quick an angel of the Lord Was sent from heaven above, To gladden faithful Abraham's heart With these sweet words of love.

"Lay not thy hand upon the lad, For now, indeed, I see Thou fearest God, nor hast withheld  Thine only son from me.

"And now in blessing I will bless Thee and thy numerous seed; All those who have thy simple faith  Shall be my friends indeed.

"When I shall give mine only Son To die on Calvary, The Lamb of God for sinners slain,  Thine offspring he shall be."

And has "Our Father" sent his Son, His only Son, from heaven To die for us that we might live And have our sins forgiven?