The Hymnal ‎#202

202. Saviour, blessed Saviour

1 Saviour, blessed Saviour,
Listen while we sing,
Hearts and voices raising
Praises to our King.
All we have we offer,
All we hope to be,
Body, soul, and spirit,
All we yield to Thee.

2 Nearer, ever nearer,
Christ, we draw to Thee,
Deep in adoration
Bending low the knee:
Thou for our redemption
Cam'st on earth to die;
Thou, that we might follow,
Hast gone up on high.

3 Clearer still, and clearer,
Dawns the light from heaven,
In our sadness bringing
News of sins forgiven;
Life has lost its shadows;
Pure the light within;
Thou hast shed Thy radiance
On a world of sin.

4 Great, and ever greater,
Are Thy mercies here;
True and everlasting
Are the glories there,
Where no pain or sorrow,
Toil or care, is known,
Where the angel legions
Circle round Thy throne.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, blessed Saviour
• Author: Rev. Godfrey Thring (1862)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: Praise to Christ the Lord; Adoration; Anniversaries; Atonement; Christ: Ascension; Christ: Exaltation of; Christ: Praise to Christ; Christ: Saviour, Our; Consecration; Dedication of Life; Forgiveness; Praise; Redemption

Tune Information

• Name: DAVID
• Composer: Thomas Morley (1867)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Key: G Major