Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#161

161. Now let us raise our cheerful strains

1 Now let us raise our cheerful strains,
And join the blissful choir above;
There our exalted Saviour reigns,
And there they sing His wondrous love.

2 Jesus, who once upon the tree
In agonizing pains expired,
To save us rebels,--yes, 'tis He!
How bright, how lovely, how admired!

3 Jesus, who died that we might live,
Died in the wretched traitor's place,
Oh, what returns can mortals give
For such immeasurable grace!

4 Yet, though for bounty so divine
We ne'er can equal honors raise,
Jesus, may all our hearts be Thine,
And all our tongues proclaim Thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Now let us raise our cheerful strains
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: exalted in heaven and on earth; Christ: Praise to; Exaltation of Christ; Gratitude: for the atonement; Head of the Church; Praise: To Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Steele

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