The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#28

28. By faith I view my Saviour dying

1 By faith I view my Saviour dying
On the tree, On the tree;
To every nation he is crying,
Look to me!
He bids the guilty now draw near,
Repeat, believe, dismiss their fear.
Hark, hark! what precious words I hear!
Mercy's free, mercy's free!

2 Did Christ, when I was sin pursuing,
Pity me? Pity me?
And did he snatch my soul from ruin?
Can it be?
Oh, yes! he did salvation bring;
He is my Prophet, Priest, and King;
And now my happy soul can sing,
Mercy's free, mercy's free!

3 Jesus my weary soul refreshes;
Mercy's free!
And every moment Christ is precious
Unto me.
None can describe the bliss I prove,
While through this wilderness I rove;
All may enjoy the Saviour's love,
Mercy's free! mercy's free!

4 Long as I love, I'll still be crying,
"Mercy's free!"
And this shall be my theme when dying,
"Mercy's free!"
And when the vale of death I've pass'd,
When lodged above the stormy blast,
I'll sing, while endless ages last,
"Mercy's free! mercy's free!"

Text Information

• First Line: By faith I view my Saviour dying
• Refrain First Line: Mercy's free! mercy's free!
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 196 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: MERCY'S FREE
• Arranger: E. Roberts
• Key: E Major