Laudes Domini ‎#477

477. Our Joy and Reward

1 O Christ! our hope, our heart's desire,
Redemption's only spring!
Creator of the world art thou,
Its Saviour and its King.

2 How vast the mercy and the love,
Which laid our sins on thee,
And led thee to a cruel death
To set thy people free!

3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
The ransom has been paid:
And thou art on thy Father's throne,
In glorious robes arrayed.

4 Oh, may thy mighty love prevail,
Our sinful souls to spare!
Oh, may we come before thy throne
And find acceptance there!

5 O Christ! be thou our present joy,
Our future great reward!
Our only glory may it be,
To glory in the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ! our hope, our heart's desire
• Title: Our Joy and Reward
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Ransom; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HUGH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major