The Book of Praise ‎#189

189. As when the Hebrew prophet raised

1 As when the Hebrew prophet raised
the brazen serpent high
the wounded looked and straight were cured;
the people ceased to die,

2 so from the Saviour on the cross
a healing virtue flows;
who looks to him with living faith
is saved from endless woes,

3 for God gave up the Son to death,
so generous was that love,
that all the faithful might enjoy
eternal life above.

4 Not to condemn us, or to judge,
the Lamb of God appeared;
no weapons in his hands are seen,
nor voice of terror heard.

5 Christ came to raise our fallen state,
and our lost hopes restore;
faith leads us to the mercy sea,
and bids us fear no more.

Text Information

• First Line: As when the Hebrew prophet raised
• Title: As when the Hebrew prophet raised
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  John 3:14-18
• Topic: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church Year: Lent; Cross; Eternal Life; God: Love and Grace of; Healing / Health; Jesus Christ: Lamb of God; Prophets; Salvation
• Source: Scottish Paraphrase
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ABRIDGE
• Composer: Isaac Smith, c.1736-1805
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain