Text: | Would you know my greatest prize? |
Author: | J. C. Schwedler |
Translator: | H. Brueckner |
1 Would you know my greatest prize?
Would you know what makes me wise?
Would you know, and would you own
What I glory in alone?--
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
2 Who, of faith the Substance true,
Fills the mouth with praises too?
Who, for sin the perfect Cure,
Maketh my salvation sure?--
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
3 Who in trial makes me strong?
Who delivers me from wrong?
Who is He that makes me free,
Even God's own child to be?--
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
4 Who lends comfort here below?
Who protects me from the foe?
Who is He that heals my heart,
Soothing well the wounds that smart?--
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
5 Who from death removes the sting?
Who doth shield me 'neath His wing?
Who, when life's short dream is o'er,
Bids me to His kingdom soar?--
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
6 Knowing Him to be my Goal,
I shall strive with all my soul
So to live and so to die
That mine eyes may see on high
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Jesus Christ, the Crucified!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Would you know my greatest prize? |
Translator: | H. Brueckner |
Author: | J. C. Schwedler |
Refrain First Line: | Jesus Christ, the crucified |
Publication Date: | 1918 |
Topic: | Praise |
Notes: | Translated from "Wollt ihr wissen, was mein preis" Tune: WOLLT IHR WISSEN WAS MEIN PREIS |