Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#516b

516b. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross I spend;
Life and health and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.

2 Truly blessed is the station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Beaming from His gracious eye.

3 Here it is I find my heaven
While upon the Lamb I gaze;
Love I much? I'm much forgiven!
I'm a miracle of grace.

4 Love and grief my heart dividing,
With my tears His feet I'll bathe;
Constant still, in faith abiding,
Life deriving from His death.

5 Here in tender, grateful sorrow
With my Saviour will I stay;
Here new hope and strength will borrow,
Here will love my fears away.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Alterer: Walter Shirley, 1725-1786
• Author: J. Allen
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Communion: With Christ; Compassion, Divine; Christ: Compassion of; Cross: Contemplation of; God: Compassion of; The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Penitence; Humility: Personal

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: Sir J. Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: A♭ Major