Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#557

557. 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 this station,
Low before His cross I'll lie,
While I see divine compassion
Beaming in His gracious eye.

3 For Thy sorrows we adore Thee,
For the pains that wrought our peace;
Gracious Savior! we implore Thee,
In our souls Thy love increase!

4 Here we feel our sins forgiven,
While upon the Lamb we gaze;
And our thoughts are all of heaven,
And our lips o'erflow with praise.

5 Lord, in loving contemplation,
fix our hearts and eyes on Thee,
Till we taste Thy full salvation,
And Thine unveiled glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessings
• Title: Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
• Author: Walter Shirley (1774, alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 4L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Comfort; Passion and Cross

Tune Information

• Name: BROCKLESBURY
• Composer: Charlotte A. Barnard, 1830-1869
• Meter: 8 7 4L.
• Key: G Major