Christian Hymns ‎#149

149. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding

1 Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O’er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting
Calmly say, Thy will be done.

2 Though cast down, we’re not forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and Thou hast taken:
Blessed Lord, Thy will be done.

3 Though to-day we’re filled with mourning,
Mercy still is on the throne;
With Thy smiles and love returning,
We can sing, Thy will be done.

4 By Thy hands the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but Thine own:
Lord of earth, and God of heaven,
Evermore, Thy will be done.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Refuge; Children: Death of; Sickness, Death, and Burial
• Notes: Now Public Domain. T. Hastings, d. 1872.

Tune Information

• Name: LONGING FOR HEAVEN
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman (1812-87.)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: d minor
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: Hjem jeg længes