Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#206

206. Glory be to Jesus

1 Glory be to Jesus,
who, in bitter pains,
poured for me the life-blood
from his sacred veins.

2 Grace and life eternal
in that blood I find;
blest be his compassion
infinitely kind.

3 Blest, through endless ages
be the precious stream
which from endless torment,
did the world redeem.

4 There the fainting spirit
drinks of life her fill;
there, as in the fountain,
laves hereself at will.

5 Abel's blood for vengeance
pleaded to the skies,
but the blood of Jesus
for our pardon cries.

6 Oft as it is sprinkled
on our guilty hearts,
Satan in confusion
terror-struck departs.

7 Oft as earth exulting
wafts its praise on high
angel-hosts rejoicing,
make their glad reply.

8 Lift ye then your voices,
swell the mighty flood;
louder still and louder,
praise the precious blood.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory be to Jesus
• Title: Glory be to Jesus
• Italian Title: Viva, viva, Gesu
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878
• Meter: 65 65
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:19
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7
  ;
  Hebrews 12:24
  ;
  John 19:34
  ;
  Romans 5:9
• Topic: Passiontide; Redemption and Salvation; Year A: Dedication Festival; Year B: Proper 10; Years A, B, and C: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: CASWALL
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876
• Meter: 65 65
• Key: F Major
• Notes: A higher setting will be found at No. 362