The Hymnal ‎#340

340. Let Thy Blood in mercy poured

Let thy Blood in mercy poured,
Let thy gracious Body broken,
Be to me, O gracious Lord,
Of thy boundless love the token.
Thou didst give thyself for me,
Now I give myself to thee.

Thou didst die that I might live;
Blessèd Lord, thou cam'st to save me:
All that love of God could give
Jesus by his sorrows gave me.
Thou didst give thyself for me,
Now I give myself to thee.

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By the thorns that crowned thy brow,
By the spear-wound and the nailing,
By the pain and death, I now
Claim, O Christ, thy love unfailing.
Thou didst give thyself for me,
Now I give myself to thee.

Wilt thou own the gift I bring?
All my penitence I give thee;
Thou art my exalted King,
Of thy matchless love forgive me.
Thou didst give thyself for me,
Now I give myself to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Let Thy Blood in mercy poured
• Translator: John Brownlie (1907)
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Holy Communion
• Source: Greek
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LOUISE
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1658)
• Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7
• Incipit: 53671 17615 34321
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.