CPWI Hymnal ‎#139

139. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
which before the cross I spend,
life, and health, and peace possessing
from the sinner's dying friend.

2 Here I rest, for ever viewing
mercy poured in streams of blood;
precious drops, my soul bedewing,
plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessèd is the station,
low before his cross to lie,
whilst I see divine compassion
beaming in his languid eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
fix my thankful heart on thee,
till I taste thy full salvation,
and thine unveiled glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: James Allen, 1734-1804
• Author: William Walter Shirley, 1724-1786
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Passion and Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: ST OSWALD
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: D Major