Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church ‎#209

209. All the Bliss Which We Possess

1 All the bliss which we possess
Is derived from Jesus’ Cross;
He to God hath by His blood
Reconciled and saved us;
Now His righteousness is found
Our salvation’s only ground;
Hence all our felicity
Springs here and eternally.

2 We adore Thee evermore,
Jesus, for Thy boundless grace;
For Thy Cross, whereby for us
Thou hast gained true happiness;
For Thy death, which sets us free
From sin’s cruel slavery;
For Thine all-atoning blood,
Which hath brought us nigh to God.

3 Rise, exalt our Head and King;
Praise the Lord Who ever lives;
Glad we are His praise to sing;
He His people’s praise receives;
Grace supports us every day,
Leads us in the narrow way;
‘Tis through grace alone that we
Can obtain the victory.

Text Information

• First Line: All the bliss which we possess
• Title: All the Bliss Which We Possess
• Author (stanza 1): Christian Gregor, 1723-1801
• Author (stanza 2): August Gottlied Spangenberg, 1704-1792
• Author (stanza 3): Matthew Hehl, 1704-1787
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: God the Son: Praise and Adoration of Christ
• Source: Christian Gregor, 1723-1801. M. tr., 1826; August Gottlieb Spangenberg, 1704-1792 (1746). M. tr., 1801; Matthew Hehl, 1704-1787. M. tr., 1801

Tune Information

• Name: GOUDIMEL
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1562; Herrnhut, c. 1735; C. Gregor Choralbuch, 1784

Tune Information:

Geht, erhöht die Majestät; (205, A)