The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#599

599. Jesus, While Our Hearts Are Bleeding

1 Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O’er the spoils that death has won,
We would, at this solemn meeting,
Calmly say, "Thy will be done."

2 Tho' cast down, we’re not forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and Thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord--Thy will be done.

3 Though to-day we’re filled with mourning,
Mercy still is on the throne;
With Thy smiles and love returning,
We can sing, "Thy will be done."

4 By Thy hands the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but Thine own:
Lord of earth, and God of heaven,
Evermore Thy will be done.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
• Title: Jesus, While Our Hearts Are Bleeding
• Author: Thomas Hastings (1834)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Last Things: Death and Burial

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1887)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: F Major