Now to Him who loved us, gave us

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Now to him who loved us, gave us
every pledge that love could give,
freely shed his blood to save us,
gave his life that we might live,
be the kingdom,
power and glory
and thanksgiving evermore.

Source: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #816

Author: Samuel Miller Waring

Waring, Samuel Miller, son of Jeremiah Waring, of Alton, Hampshire, and uncle of Anna L. Waring, was born at Alton, in March, 1792, and died at Bath, Sept. 19, 1827. His hymns appeared in his Sacred Melodies, 1826; and from that work the following, which are in common use were taken:— 1. Now to Him Who loved us, gave us. Praise to Jesus. Sometimes, "Unto Him Who loved us." 2. Plead Thou, 0 plead my cause. Jesus, the Advocate Implored. [George Arthur Crawford, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >

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Together in Song #771

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #816

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #816

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The Book of Praise #554

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymbook #284

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