The New English Hymnal ‎#309b

309b. Victim Divine, thy grace we claim

1 Victim Divine, thy grace we claim
While thus thy precious death we show;
Once offered up, a spotless Lamb,
In thy great temple here below,
Thou didst for all mankind atone,
And standest now before the throne.

2 Thou standest in the holiest place,
As now for guilty sinners slain;
Thy blood of sprinkling speaks and prays
All-prevalent for helpless man;
Thy blood is still our ransom found,
And speaks salvation all around.

3 We need not now go up to heaven
To bring the long-sought Saviour down;
Thou art to all already given,
Thou dost e’en now thy banquet crown:
To every faithful soul appear,
And show thy real presence here.

Text Information

• First Line: Victim Divine, thy grace we claim
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: COLERAINE
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: G Major
• Source: La Scala Santa, 1681