Laudes Domini ‎#159

159. "He is precious"

1 Oh, could I speak the matchless worth
Oh, could I sound the glories forth,
Which in my Saviour shine!
I'd soar, and touch the heavenly strings,
And view with Gabriel while he sings
In notes almost divine.

2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt,
My ransom from the dreadful guilt
Of sin and wrath divine!
I'd sing his glorious righteousness,
In which all-perfect heavenly dress
My soul shall ever shine.

3 I'd sing the characters he bears,
And all the forms of love he wears,
Exalted on his throne:
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,
I would to everlasting days
Make all his glories known.

4 Well--the delightful day will come,
When my dear Lord will bring me home,
And I shall see his face:
Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend,
A blest eternity I'll spend,
Triumphant in his grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, could I speak the matchless worth
• Title: "He is precious"
• Author: Samuel Medley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ; Christ: Character of; Christ: Friend; Christ: Life of; Christ: Saviour
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ARIEL
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.