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Text:Glory Be to Jesus
Translator:Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
Tune:WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
Composer:Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876

402. Glory Be to Jesus

1 Glory be to Jesus,
who in bitter pains
poured for me the lifeblood
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 torment
did the world 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
lifts its praise on high,
angel hosts rejoicing
make their glad reply.

6 Lift we, then, our voices,
swell the mighty flood;
louder still and louder
praise the precious blood!

Text Information
First Line: Glory be to Jesus
Title: Glory Be to Jesus
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
Meter: 65 65
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Lent
Source: Italian, c. 18th cent., abr.
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876
Meter: 65 65
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
Copyright: Public Domain



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