CPWI Hymnal ‎#131

131. 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 torments
did the world redeem.

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

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

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

7 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
• Italian Title: Viva, viva Gesù
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Passion and Holy Week
• Source: 18th century

Tune Information

• Name: CASWALL
• Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Key: F Major