The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#323

323. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

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 this station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While we see divine compassion
Beaming in His gracious eye.

3 For Thy sorrows we adore Thee,
For the pains that wrought our peace;
Gracious Savior! we implore Thee,
In our souls 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.

5 Lord, in loving contemplation,
Fix our hearts and eyes on Thee,
Till we taste Thy full salvation,
And Thine unveiled glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: W. Shirley (1770)
• Meter: 8, 7. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter; The Church Year: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: [Sweet the moments, rich in blessing]
• Composer: Charlotte A. Barnard, 1830—69
• Meter: 8, 7. 4L.
• Key: G Major