248. To the Name of our salvation

1. To the Name of our salvation
laud and honor let us pay,
which for many a generation
hid in God's foreknowledge lay;
but with holy exultation
we may sing aloud today.

2. Jesus is the Name we treasure;
Name beyond what words can tell;
Name of gladness, Name of pleasure,
ear and heart delighting well;
Name of sweetness, passing measure,
saving us from sin and hell.

3. 'Tis the Name that whoso preacheth
speaks like music to the ear;
who in prayer this Name beseecheth
sweetest comfort findeth near;
who its perfect wisdom reacheth,
heavenly joy possesseth here.

4. Therefore we, in love adoring,
this most blessed Name revere,
holy Jesus, thee imploring
so to write it in us here
that hereafter, heavenward soaring,
we may sing with angels there.

Text Information
First Line: To the Name of our salvation
Meter: 87. 87. 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Source: Latin, 15th cent.; Tr.: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
Tune Information
Name: ORIEL
Composer: Caspar Ett, 1788-1847
Meter: 87. 87. 87
Key: A♭ Major



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