The Hymnal ‎#157

157. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

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

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

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

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.

Lord, in loving contemplation
Fix my heart and eyes on thee,
Till I taste thy full salvation,
And thine unveiled glories see.

For thy sorrows I adore thee,
For the griefs that wrought our peace;
Gracious Savior, I implore thee,
In my heart thy love increase.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: James Allen (1757)
• Adapter: Walter Shirley (1770)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Holy Week; Visitation; Sunday Schools: Passiontide
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Incipit: 12323 45365 43223
• Key: E Major
• Source: Moravian Melody, 1745
• Notes: Now Public Domain.