A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#158

158. 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;
May I sit for ever viewing
Mercy’s streams in streams of blood;
Precious drops my soul bedewing,
Plead and claim my peace with God!

2 Truly blessèd is this station,
Low before his cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion
Floating in his languid eye.
Here it is I find my heaven,
While upon the Lamb I gaze;
Love I much? I’ve much forgiven;
I’m a miracle of grace.

3 Love and grief my heart dividing,
With my tears his feet I’ll bathe;
Constant still in faith abiding,
Life deriving from his death.
May I still enjoy this feeling,
In all need to Jesus go;
Prove his wounds each day more healing,
And himself more deeply know!

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Author: Robinson
• Meter: 8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 2:3
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Sufferings, Death, and Cross of Christ

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