Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#141

141. Hail! my ever blessed Jesus

1 Hail! my ever blessed Jesus,
Only Thee I wish to sing;
To my soul Thy name is precious,
Thou my Prophet, Priest, and King.
Oh, what mercy flows from heaven,
Oh, what joy and happiness!
Love I much? I’ve much forgiven;
I’m a miracle of grace.

2 Once with Adam’s race in ruin,
Unconcerned in sin I lay;
Swift destruction still pursuing,
Till my Saviour passed this way.
Witness, all ye hosts of heaven,
My Redeemer’s tenderness;
Love I much? I’m much forgiven;
I’m a miracle of grace.

3 Sing, ye bright angelic choir,
Praise the Lamb enthroned above;
Whilst astonished, I admire
God’s free grace and boundless love.
That blest moment I received Him,
Filled my soul with joy and peace;
Love I much? I’m much forgiven;
I’m a miracle of grace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail! my ever blessed Jesus
• Author: John Wingrove (1785)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Adam and Christ; Christ: names and offices of; Christ: Praise to; Forgiveness: Of Sin; Grace: Connecting; Grace: Free; Grace: Magnified; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RIPLEY
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 8s, 7s D.
• Notes: Public Domain.