190. 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 church 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.

5 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
Translator: Edward Caswall (1756)
Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Blood of; Christ: Death of (1 more...)
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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