


Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 42 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Victim Divine, thy grace we claim
While thus thy precious death we show;
Once offered up, a spotless Lamb,
In thy great temple here below,
Thou didst for all mankind atone,
And standest now before the throne.
2 Thou standest in the holiest place,
As now for guilty sinners slain;
Thy blood of sprinkling speaks and prays
All-prevalent for helpless man;
Thy blood is still our ransom found,
And speaks salvation all around.
3 We need not now go up to heaven
To bring the long-sought Saviour down;
Thou art to all already given,
Thou dost e’en now thy banquet crown:
To every faithful soul appear,
And show thy real presence here. Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Holy Communion Used With Tune: SONG 9
Victim Divine, thy grace we claim