The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#117

117. Sweet the Moments

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross we spend;
Life and health and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.

2 Truly blessed is the station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While we see divine compassion
Pleading in His pitying eye.

3 For Thy sorrows we adore Thee,
For the griefs that wrought our peace,
Gracious Savior, we implore Thee,
In our hearts Thy love increase.

4 Here we feel our sins forgiven,
While upon the Lamb we gaze;
And our thoughts are all of heaven,
And our lips o'erflow with praise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Title: Sweet the Moments
• Author: James Allen (1757)
• Alterer: Walter Shirley (1770)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: DORRNANCE
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury (1848)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: E♭ Major