Trinity Hymnal ‎#452

452. Saviour, blessed Saviour

1 Saviour, blessed Saviour,
Listen while we sing;
Hearts and voices raising
Praises to our King:
All we have we offer,
All we hope to be,
Body, soul, and spirit,
All we yield to thee.

2 Nearer, ever nearer,
Christ we draw to thee,
Deep in adoration
Bending low the knee;
Thou for our redemption
Cam'st on earth to die;
Thou, that we might follow,
Hast gone up on high.

3 Great, and ever greater,
Are thy mercies here;
True and everlasting
Are the glories there,
Where no pain nor sorrow,
Fear nor care, is known,
Where the angel legions
Circle round thy throne.

4 Higher then, and higher,
Bear the ransomed soul,
Earthly toils forgotten,
Saviour, to its goal;
Where, in joys unthought of,
Saints with angels sing,
Never weary, raising
Praises to their King.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Saviour, blessed Saviour
• Author: Godfrey Thring (1862; text of 1882)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Romans 13:11
  ;
  Philippians 3:14
• Topic: Christ: Exaltation of; Christian Life: Sanctification; Consecration; Heaven: Anticipated; Heaven: Worship in; Pilgrimage and Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: HERMAS
• Composer: Frances R. Havergal
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Key: G Major