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Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #617 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Once, only once, and once for all,
his precious life he gave;
before the cross our spirits fall,
and own it strong to save.
2 'One off'ring, single and complete,'
with lips and hearts we say;
but what he never can repeat
he shows forth day by day.
3 For, as the priest of Aaron’s line
within the holiest stood,
and sprinkled all the mercy-shrine
with sacrificial blood;
4 so he who once atonement wrought,
our Priest of endless power,
presents himself for those he bought
in that dark noontide hour.
5 His manhood pleads where now it lives
on heaven's eternal throne,
and where in mystic rite he gives
its presence to his own.
6 And so we show thy death, O Lord,
till thou again appear;
and feel, when we approach thy board,
we have an altar here.
*7 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Scripture: Hebrews 9:12 Languages: English Tune Title: ALBANO
Once, only once, and once for all