Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #206 (2000) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus,
who, in bitter pains,
poured for me the life-blood
from his sacred veins.
2 Grace and life eternal
in that blood I find;
blest be his compassion
infinitely kind.
3 Blest, through endless ages
be the precious stream
which from endless torment,
did the world redeem.
4 There the fainting spirit
drinks of life her fill;
there, as in the fountain,
laves hereself at will.
5 Abel's blood for vengeance
pleaded to the skies,
but the blood of Jesus
for our pardon cries.
6 Oft as it is sprinkled
on our guilty hearts,
Satan in confusion
terror-struck departs.
7 Oft as earth exulting
wafts its praise on high
angel-hosts rejoicing,
make their glad reply.
8 Lift ye then your voices,
swell the mighty flood;
louder still and louder,
praise the precious blood.
Topics: Passiontide; Redemption and Salvation; Year A Dedication Festival; Year B Proper 10; Years A, B, and C Good Friday Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19 Languages: English Tune Title: CASWALL
Glory be to Jesus