Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#61

61. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the Cross we spend;
Life and health and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.

2 Here we rest in wonder, viewing
All our sins on Jesus laid;
Here we see redemption flowing
From the sacrifice He made.

3 Here we find the dawn of heaven,
While upon the Cross we gaze;
See our trespasses forgiven,
And our songs of triumph raise.

4 O that near the Cross abiding,
We may to the Saviour cleave,
Naught with Him our hearts dividing,
All for Him content to leave.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: James Allen (1757)
• Author: Walter Shirley (1770)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Adapted from "Ringe recht wenn Gottes Gnade," 1745