Christian Worship (1993) ‎#103

103. Glory Be to Jesus

1 Glory be to Jesus,
Who in bitter pains
Poured for me the lifeblood
From his sacred veins.

2 Grace and life eternal
In that blood I find;
Blest be his compassion,
Infinitely kind.

3 Blest through endless ages
Be the precious stream
Which from endless torments
Did the world redeem.

4 Abel's blood for vengeance
Pleaded to the skies,
But the blood of Jesus
For our pardon cries.

5 Oft as earth exulting
Lifts its praise on high,
Angel hosts rejoicing
Make their glad reply.

6 Lift we, then, our voices,
Swell the mighty flood;
Louder still and louder
Praise the precious blood!

Text Information

• First Line: Glory be to Jesus
• Title: Glory Be to Jesus
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 65 65
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Lent
• Source: Italian hymn, 18th century, abr.

Tune Information

• Name: WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-76
• Meter: 65 65
• Key: F Major