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Text:Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
Author:W. Shirley
Tune:BROCKLESBURY
Composer:Charlotte A. Barnard, 1830-69

77. Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing

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

2 Truly blessed is this station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While we see divine compassion
Beaming in His gracious eye.

3 For Thy sorrows we adore Thee,
For the griefs that wrought our peace;
Gracious Savior! we implore Thee,
In our souls Thy love increase!

4 Here we feel our sins forgiven,
While upon the Lamb we gaze;
And our thoughts are all of heaven,
And our lips o'erflow with praise.

5 Lord, in loving contemplation,
Fix our hearts and eyes on Thee,
Till we 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: W. Shirley (1770)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Church Festivals: Passion and Easter; Opening Hymns; Prayer (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: BROCKLESBURY
Composer: Charlotte A. Barnard, 1830-69
Key: G Major



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