CPWI Hymnal ‎#617

617. 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 power,
presents himself for those he bought
in that dark noontide hour.

5 His manhood pleads where now it lives
on heaven's eternal throne,
and where in mystic rite he gives
its presence to his own.

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

*7 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
• Author: William Bright, 1824-1901
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 9:12
  ;
  Hebrews 10:12
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: ALBANO
• Composer: Vincent Novello, 1781-1861
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major