91. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the Cross I spend,
Life, and health, and peace possessing
From the sinner's dying friend.

2 Here I stay, for ever viewing
Mercy streaming in his blood;
Precious drops, my soul bedewing,
Plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessèd is this station,
Low before his Cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Floating in his languid eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
Fix our hearts and eyes on thee,
Till we taste thy full salvation,
And unveiled thy glories see.

Text Information
First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Author: William Shirley, 1725-86
Meter: 87 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: The Christian Year: Passiontide; Holy Cross Day: September 14th
Notes: Other authors also
Tune Information
Name: BATTY
Meter: 87 87
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Chorale adapted by the Moravian Brethren in England, 1745



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