CPWI Hymnal ‎#162

162. We sing the praise of him who died

1 We sing the praise of him who died,
of him who died upon the cross;
the sinner's hope let men deride,
for this we count the world but loss.

2 Inscribed upon the cross we see
in shining letters, 'God is love;'
he bears our sins upon the tree;
he brings us mercy from above.

3 The cross! It takes our guilt away:
it holds the fainting spirit up;
it cheers with hope the gloomy day,
and sweetens every bitter cup.

4 It makes the coward spirit brave,
and nerves the feeble arm for fight;
it takes its terror from the grave,
and gilds the bed of death with light:

5 The balm of life, the cure of woe,
the measure and the pledge of love,
the sinner's refuge here below,
the angels' theme in heaven above.

Text Information

• First Line: We sing the praise of him who died
• Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-c1854
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Good Friday
• Notes: A lower setting of BRESLAU is found at 329

Tune Information

• Name: BRESLAU
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Geistliche Gesänge, Leipzig, 1625