Author: Samuel Medley; Thomas Kelly Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #296 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Rejoice in the Lord Lyrics: 1 We sing the praise of him who died,
of him who died upon the cross;
the sinner's hope though all deride;
for this we count the world but loss
2 Inscribed upon the cross we see,
in shining letters, "God is love";
he bears our sins upon the tree;
he brings us mercy from above.
3 The cross! it takes our guilt away;
it holds the fainting spirit up;
it cheers with hope the gloomy day,
and sweetens ev'ry bitter cup;
4 it makes the coward spirit brave,
and nerves the feeble arm for right;
it takes its terror from the grave,
and gilds the bed of death with light;
5 the balm of life, the cure of woe,
the measure and the pledge of love,
the sinner's refuge here below,
the angels' theme in heav'n above.
Topics: Jesus Christ Passion and Cross Scripture: Matthew 27:37 Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU
We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died