The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#109

109. Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross I spend,
Life, and health, and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.

2 Here I’ll sit, forever viewing
Mercy's streams in streams of blood:
Precious drops, my soul bedewing,
Plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessèd is the station,
Low before His cross to lie,
While I see divine compassion,
Beaming in His gracious eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
Fix my thankful heart on Thee,
Till I taste Thy full salvation
And Thine unveiled glory see.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
• Title: Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
• Author: Walter Shirley (1774, a.)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Holy Week; Lenten Hymns; Holy Week; Good Friday; Names and Office of Christ: Savior; Forgiveness: Experience of; Sin: Forgiveness of

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY (RINGE RECHT WENN GOTTES GNADE)
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, (1823-1889)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Gnadauer Choralbuch, 1784