Trinity Hymnal ‎#422

422. As when the Hebrew prophet raised

1 As when the Hebrew prophet raised
The brazen serpent high,
The wounded looked, and straight were cured,
The people ceased to die;

2 So from the Saviour on the cross
A healing virtue flows;
Who looks to him with lively faith
Is saved from endless woes.

3 For God gave up his Son to death,
So gen'rous was his love,
That all the faithful might enjoy
Eternal life above.

4 Not to condemn the sons of men
The Son of God appeared;
No weapons in his hand are seen,
Nor voice of terror heard:

5 He came to raise our fallen state,
And our lost hopes restore;
Faith leads us to the mercy seat,
And bids us fear no more.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: As when the Hebrew prophet raised
• Author: Isaac Watts (1709)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  John 3:14-15
• Topic: Christ: Saviour; Christ: Substitute; Christian Life: Faith in Christ; Faith: In Christ; Forgiveness of Sins; God: Love and Grace of
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases,, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major