158. Glory Be to Jesus

1 Glory be to Jesus,
Who in bitter pains
Poured for me the life-blood
From His sacred veins!

2 Grace and life eternal
In that blood I find;
Blest be His compassion,
Infinitely kind!

3 Blest through endless ages
Be the precious stream
Which from endless torments
Did the world redeem.

4 Abel's blood for vengeance
Pleaded to the skies;
But the blood of Jesus
For our pardon cries.

5 Oft as earth exulting
Wafts its praise on high,
Angel hosts rejoicing
Make their glad reply.

6 Lift we, then, our voices,
Swell the mighty flood,
Louder still and louder
Praise the precious blood!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Glory be to Jesus
Title: Glory Be to Jesus
Italian Title: Viva! viva! Gesù
Translator: Edward Caswall (1857)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture:
Topic: The Church Year: Lent
Source: Italian, 18th century, cento
Tune Information
Name: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
Composer: Friedrich Filitz (1847)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Key: F Major



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