In such a grave as this

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In such a grave as this

Author: Samuel Stennett
Published in 15 hymnals

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1 In such a grave as this
The meek Redeemr lay,
When He our souls to seek and save
Learn'd humbly to obey.

2 See how the spotless Lamb
Descends into the stream!
And teaches sinners not to scorn
What him so well became.

3 His body sanctifies
The salutary flood,
And teachs us to plung our souls
I' th' fountian of his blood.

4 Oh! Sinners wash away,
Your sins of crimson dye,
Bury'd with him your sinns shall all,
In dark oblivion lie.

5 Rise and ascend with him,
A heavenly life to lead,
Who came to rescue guilty men,
from regions of the dead.

Source: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under the appointment of the Philadelphian Association #CLXXV

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Author: Samuel Stennett

Samuel Stennett was born at Exeter, in 1727. His father was pastor of a Baptist congregation in that city; afterwards of the Baptist Chapel, Little Wild Street, London. In this latter pastorate the son succeeded the father in 1758. He died in 1795. Dr. Stennett was the author of several doctrinal works, and a few hymns. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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