The Church Hymnal ‎#103

103. 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 kneel in wonder, viewing
Mercy poured in streams of blood;
Precious drops, for pardon suing,
Make and plead my peace with God.

3 Truly blessed is the station,
Low before His Cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Pleading in His dying eye.

4 Here I find my hope of heaven,
While upon the Lamb I gaze;
Loving much, and much forgiven,
Let my heart o'erflow with praise.

5 Lord, in loving contemplation
Fix my heart and eyes on Thee,
Till I taste Thy full salvation,
And Thine unveiled glories see.

6 For Thy sorrows I adore Thee,
For the griefs that wrought our peace;
Gracious Saviour, I implore Thee,
In my heart Thy love increase.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: W. Shirley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Lent: Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Composer: J. B. Konig
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: E Major