The New English Hymnal ‎#91

91. 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 Here I stay, for ever viewing
Mercy streaming in his blood;
Precious drops, my soul bedewing,
Plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessèd is this station,
Low before his Cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Floating in his languid eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
Fix our hearts and eyes on thee,
Till we taste thy full salvation,
And unveiled thy glories see.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: William Shirley, 1725-86
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Passiontide; Holy Cross Day: September 14th
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Chorale adapted by the Moravian Brethren in England, 1745