A Selection of Hymns ‎#LXXX

LXXX. The converted Thief

1 As on the cross the Savior hung,
And wept, and bled, and dy'd,
He pour'd salvation on a wretch
That languish'd at his side.

2 His crimes with inward grief and shame,
The penitent confess'd;
Then turn'd his dying eyes to Christ,
And thus his prayer address'd:

3 "Jesus, thou son and heir of heaven,
"Thou spotless lamb of God,
"I see thee bath'd in sweat and tears,
"And welt'ring in thy blood.

4 "Yet quickly, from these scenes of woe
"In triumph thou shalt rise,
"Burst thro' the gloomy shades of death,
"And shine above the skies.

5 "Amid the glories of that world,
"Dear Savior, think on me;
"And in the vict'ries of thy death,
Let me a sharer be."

6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears,
And instantly replies,
"To-day thy parting soul shall be
With me in Paradise."

Text Information

• First Line: As on the cross the Savior hung
• Title: The converted Thief
• Author: Dr. S. Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:42
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Regeneration; Conversion of the thief; Thief on the cross

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