1 Jesus, Lamb of God, for me
Thou, the Lord of life, didst die;
Whither--whither, but to thee,
Can a trembling sinner fly!
Death’s dark waters o’er me roll,
Save, oh, save my sinking soul!
2 Never bowed a martyr’s head
Weighed with equal sorrow down;
Never blood so rich was shed,
Never king wore such a crown;
To thy cross and sacrifice
Faith now lifts her tearful eyes.
3 All my soul by love subdued,
Melts in deep contrition there;
By thy mighty grace renewed,
New-born hope forbids despair:
Lord! thou canst my guilt forgive,
Thou hast bid me look and live.
4 While with broken heart I kneel
Sinks the inward storm to rest;
Life--immortal life--I feel
Kindled in my throbbing breast:
Thine--for ever thine--I am!
Glory to thee, bleeding Lamb!
Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern #401
Ray Palmer (b. Little Compton, RI, 1808; d. Newark, NJ, 1887) is often considered to be one of America's best nineteenth-century hymn writers. After completing grammar school he worked in a Boston dry goods store, but a religious awakening prodded him to study for the ministry. He attended Yale College (supporting himself by teaching) and was ordained in 1835. A pastor in Congregational churches in Bath, Maine (1835-1850), and Albany, New York (1850-1865), he also served as secretary of the American Congregational Union (1865-1878). Palmer was a popular preacher and author, writing original poetry as well as translating hymns. He published several volumes of poetry and hymns, including Sabbath Hymn Book (1858), Hymns and Sacred Pieces (1865… Go to person page >
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