Laudes Domini ‎#401

401. The bleeding Lamb

1 Jesus, Lamb of God, for me
Thou, the Lord of life, didst die;
Whither--whither, but to thee,
Can a trembling sinner fly!
Death’s dark waters o’er me roll,
Save, oh, save my sinking soul!

2 Never bowed a martyr’s head
Weighed with equal sorrow down;
Never blood so rich was shed,
Never king wore such a crown;
To thy cross and sacrifice
Faith now lifts her tearful eyes.

3 All my soul by love subdued,
Melts in deep contrition there;
By thy mighty grace renewed,
New-born hope forbids despair:
Lord! thou canst my guilt forgive,
Thou hast bid me look and live.

4 While with broken heart I kneel
Sinks the inward storm to rest;
Life--immortal life--I feel
Kindled in my throbbing breast:
Thine--for ever thine--I am!
Glory to thee, bleeding Lamb!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Lamb of God, for me
• Title: The bleeding Lamb
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Agony of; Christ: Crucifixion of; Christ: Sufferings of
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SPANISH HYMN
• Meter: 7s, 6l
• Key: A♭ Major