Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E83

E83. Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross I spend,
Life, and health, and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.

2 Here I'll sit, forever viewing
Mercy's streams, in streams of blood:
Precious drops, my soul bedewing,
Plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessed is the station,
Low before His cross to lie;
While I see divine compassion
Beaming in His gracious eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
Fix my thankful heart on Thee,
Till I taste Thy full salvation
And Thine unveiled glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Title: Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
• Author: Walter Shirley
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Gnadauer Chorlabuch
• Notes: Public Domain.