Laudes Domini ‎#1028

1028. Christ on the Cross

1 When I view my Saviour bleeding,
For my sins, upon the tree;
Oh, how wondrous!--how exceeding
Great his love appears to me!
Floods of deep distress and anguish,
To impede his labors, came;
Yet they all could not extinguish
Love's eternal, burning flame.

2 Now redemption is completed,
Full salvation is procured;
Death and Satan are defeated,
By the sufferings he endured.
Now the gracious Mediator
Risen to the courts of bliss,
Claims for me, a sinful creature,
Pardon, righteousness, and peace!

3 Sure such infinite affection
Lays the highest claims to mine;
All my powers, without exception,
Should in fervent praises join.
Jesus, fit me for thy service;
Form me for thyself alone;
I am thy most costly purchase,--
Take possession of thine own.

Text Information

• First Line: When I view my Saviour bleeding
• Title: Christ on the Cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Crucifixion of; Christ: Mediator; Christ: Sufferings of; Church: Ordinances of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table; Lord's Supper; Ordinances
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: AUSTRIA
• Meter: 8s, 7s, D
• Key: F Major or modal