The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11921

11921. The Savior, What A Noble Flame

1 The Savior, what a noble flame
Was kindled in His breast:
When hasting to Jerusalem
He marched before the rest!

2 Good-will to men and zeal to God,
His every thought engross;
He longs to be baptized with blood,
He pants to reach the cross.

3 With all His sufferings full in view,
And woes, to us, unknown,
Forth to the task His Spirit flew,
’Twas love that urged Him on.

4 Lord, we return Thee what we can!
Our hearts shall sound abroad
Salvation, to the dying Man,
And to the rising God!

5 And while Thy bleeding glories here
Engage our wondering eyes;
We learn our lighter cross to bear,
And hasten to the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: The Savior, what a noble flame
• Title: The Savior, What A Noble Flame
• Author: William Cowper
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 2
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: YORK
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
• Copyright: Public Domain