481: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness


1 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
my beauty are, my glorious dress;
mid flaming worlds, in these arrayed,
with joy shall I lift up my head.

2 Bold shall I stand in that great day,
cleansed and redeemed, no debt to pay;
for by thy cross absolved I am
from sin and guilt, from fear and shame.

3 Lord, I believe thy precious blood,
which at the mercy seat of God
pleads for the captives' liberty,
was also shed in love for me.

4 Lord, I believe were sinners more
than sands upon the ocean shore,
thou hast for all a ransom paid,
for all a full atonement made.

Text information
First Line:Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
Title:Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Author:Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf (1739)
Translator:John Wesley (1740, alt.)
Meter:L.M.
Scripture:Romans 7:14; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Isaiah 61:10
Topic:Redemption in Christ | Christ's Saving Work; Assurance; Confidence; Jesus Christ | Advocate; Judgment; Saving Work of Christ
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:GERMANY
Meter:L.M.
Key:A♭ Major
Source:William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815

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