Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#522

522. Once, only once, and once for all

1 Once, only once, and once for all,
his precious life he gave;
before the Cross our spirits fall,
and own it strong to save.

2 'One off'ring, single and complete,'
with lips and hearts we say;
but what he never can repeat
he shows forth day by day.

3 For, as the priest of Aaron’s line
within the holiest stood,
and sprinkled all the mercy-shrine
with sacrificial blood;

4 So he who once atonement wrought,
our Priest of endless pow'r,
presents himself for those he bought
in that dark noontide hour.

5 And so we show thy death, O Lord,
till thou again appear;
and feel, when we approach thy board,
we have an altar here.

6 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Once, only once, and once for all
• Title: Once, only once, and once for all
• Author: Wiliam Bright, 1824-1901
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:26
  ;
  Hebrews 7:27
  ;
  Hebrews 9:5
  ;
  Leviticus 16:2-15
• Topic: Holy Communion; Passiontide; Year B: Proper 25; Years A, B, and C: Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion; Years A, B, and C: Maundy Thursday

Tune Information

• Name: ALBANO
• Composer: Vincent Novello, 1781-1861
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Notes: A lower setting is provided