A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#815

815. Jesus, when on the bloody tree

1 Jesus, when on the bloody tree
He hung, through soul and body pierced,
That all things might accomplished be
Contained in Scripture, said, “I thirst.”

2 Hyssop, the plant ordained by God,
And held by Jews in high esteem,
Which sprinkled them with paschal blood,
Sharp vinegar conveyed to him.

3 This done, our dear, our dying Lord
Exerts his short, expiring breath;
Utters this rich, important word,
“’Tis finished!” and submits to death.

4 Henceforth an end is put to sin
(The important word implies not less).
Now for believers is brought in
An everlasting righteousness.

5 The Son of God and man, has died,
Sinners as black as hell to save;
And, that they might be justified,
Is risen victorious from the grave.

6 In heaven he lives, our King, our Priest;
There for his people ever pleads:
How sure is our salvation! Christ
Died, rose, ascended, intercedes.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, when on the bloody tree
• Author: Hart
• Refrain First Line: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Romans 4:25

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