Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#126

126. 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,
blessed be his compassion
wonderfully kind!

3 Abel's book for vengeance
pleaded to the skies,
but the blood of Jesus
for our pardon cries.

4 When that blood is sprinkled
on our guilty hearts,
Satan in confusion
terror-struck departs.

5 When this earth exulting
lifts its praise on high,
angel hosts rejoicing
make their glad reply.

6 Raise your thankful voices,
swell the mighty flood;
louder still and louder
praise the Lamb of God!

Text Information

• First Line: Glory be to Jesus
• Translator: E. Caswall (1814-1878)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Saviour: Suffering and Dying; The Fall; Lent 5, The King and the Kingdom: The Victory of the Cross
• Source: the Italian c.1815

Tune Information

• Name: CASWALL
• Composer: F. Filitz (1804-1876)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5
• Key: F Major