Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #189 (1997) Lyrics: 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. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church Year Lent; Cross; Eternal Life; God Love and Grace of; Healing / Health; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Prophets; Salvation Scripture: John 3:14-18 Languages: English Tune Title: ABRIDGE
As when the Hebrew prophet raised