Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #723b (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 We sing the praise of him who died,
of him who died upon the cross;
the sinner's hope, though all deride,
will turn to gain this bitter loss.
2 Inscribed upon the cross we see
in shining letters, 'God is love';
he bears our sins upon the tree;
he brings us mercy from above.
3 The cross! It takes our guilt away:
it holds the fainting spirit up;
it cheers with hope the gloomy day,
and sweetens ev'ry bitter cup.
4 It makes the coward spirit brave
to face the darkness of the night;
it takes the terror from the grave,
and gilds the bed of death with light.
5 The balm of life, the cure of woe,
the measure and the pledge of love,
the sinner's refuge here below,
the angels' theme in heav'n above. Topics: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Passiontide; Year B Easter 5 Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS (CALVISIUS)
We sing the praise of him who died