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Text:Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Alterer:W. Shirley, 1725-1786
Author:J. Allen
Tune:VERMONT
Composer:Carl Maria von Weber, 1786-1826

516a. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

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

2 Truly blessed is the station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Beaming from His gracious eye.

3 Here it is I find my heaven
While upon the Lamb I gaze;
Love I much? I'm much forgiven!
I'm a miracle of grace.

4 Love and grief my heart dividing,
With my tears His feet I'll bathe;
Constant still, in faith abiding,
Life deriving from His death.

5 Here in tender, grateful sorrow
With my Saviour will I stay;
Here new hope and strength will borrow,
Here will love my fears away.

Text Information
First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Alterer: W. Shirley, 1725-1786
Author: J. Allen
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Communion: With Christ; Compassion, Divine; Christ: Compassion of (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VERMONT
Composer: Carl Maria von Weber, 1786-1826
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Key: D Major



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